Choose Your Preferred Method
Phala Cloud offers multiple ways to create and deploy your Confidential Virtual Machine (CVM). Learn about Confidential Virtual Machine technology and its enterprise applications.Option 1: Using the Phala Cloud UI (Recommended for Beginners)
The Phala Cloud UI walks you through CVM creation with a visual interface: Create with Docker Compose → Use the Phala Cloud UI if you:- Are new to Phala Cloud
- Prefer graphical interfaces
- Want quick deployments without command-line knowledge
Option 2: Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
For developers who prefer terminal-based workflows or need to automate deployments: Follow the CLI Guide → Use the CLI if you:- Need automated deployments
- Work with CI/CD pipelines
- Prefer terminal-based workflows
- Want scriptable infrastructure
CVM Management Features
After deployment, you can monitor, upgrade, and resize your CVMs from the dashboard or API.Monitoring
- CVM Status: Track the health and status of your CVMs
- Resource Usage: Monitor CPU, memory, and storage consumption
- Logs: View application logs and system messages
Upgrades
- Environment Variables: Update your application’s environment variables
- Docker Images: Upgrade your application’s Docker image
- Resource Allocation: Adjust your CVM’s CPU, memory, and storage
Resizing
- Resource Scaling: Dynamically adjust your CVM’s CPU, memory, and storage
- Cost Optimization: Reduce your cloud spending by downsizing your CVM
Security
- Data Protection: E2E encrypt your sensitive data at rest
- Access Control: Restrict access to your CVMs and logs