Once the SoftNAS® instance in Microsoft Azure has been created, it can be connected to via StorageCenter for administrative tasks.

• Connect Via SSH to create the SoftNAS® password.
• Connect to SoftNAS StorageCenter using the domain name of the SoftNAS® instance, such as softnastest.cloudapp.net

Set the SoftNAS® Password

Set the SoftNAS® password from either Windows command line or using Linux/OS X Terminal (Terminal).

Create the Password Using Terminal

1. Open Terminal and run the following command

Where [softnasazure] is the pathname to the [private key file on the host |Generating SSH Keys]

Upon the following message:

2. Select Yes to continue connecting to the remote server.

3. From Terminal run the following command:

4. Enter a new password and confirm the password.

Creating the Password from Windows (PuTTY)

1. Open PuTTY and connect to the SoftNAS® domain name on port 22.
   
   
   
   

2. From PuTTY terminal run the following command:
   
   

   sudo passwd softnas

3. Enter a new password and confirm the password. 

Connecting to StorageCenter

1. From the Microsoft Azure Management Portal, click on Virtual Machines > Settings > Properties.
    
2. Take note of the domain name for the SoftNAS® instance. e.g., softnastest.cloudapp.net.
   Note: This will be the domain name used to connect to SoftNAS®.
    
3. Navigate a web browser to the SoftNAS® VM domain name.
    
4. The StorageCenter login screen is displayed.
   
   
   
   
5. Enter the following credentials: 

• • For username: softnas (set in the Azure store during VM creation).
  • For password: Provide the password set via SSH or modified above.
    
    

Upon a successful connection, the StorageCenter GUI is displayed. Continue to SoftNAS® Configuration.