--- title: "Discussion on \"How to Use the CUDO Compute CLI for Virtual Machine Lifecycle Management\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"How to Use the CUDO Compute CLI for Virtual Machine Lifecycle Management\". Learn how to create, benchmark, and delete virtual machines (VMs) using the Cudo Cloud Compute CLI. Follow this step-by-step guide. VM lifecycle management" url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [How to Use the CUDO Compute CLI for Virtual Machine Lifecycle Management](https://yomaokobiah.com/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn how to create, benchmark, and delete virtual machines (VMs) using the Cudo Cloud Compute CLI. Follow this step-by-step guide. VM lifecycle management Mar 19, 2025 · 7 min read · yomaokobiah.com Read the article - [#cloud-computing](https://hashnode.com/tag/cloud-computing) - [#bash-script](https://hashnode.com/tag/bash-script) ## Written by [Yoma Okobiah](https://hashnode.com/@yomaokobiah) @yomaokobiah · United Kingdom [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@yomaokobiah) Community Programs Manager I’m a community programs manager who is skillful at building vibrant local and global communities and has a proven track record of driving engagement and fostering collaboration. I am committed to empowering students and individuals and achieving impactful results. ## Responses 18 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Breanda Ramirs](https://hashnode.com/@breanda) [May 4](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69f8b2ab8699865f44c84f11) Just spun up a GPU instance via the CUDO CLI last week for some model fine-tuning—the `cudo compute vm create` flags were refreshingly minimal compared to AWS’s verbose configs. Really appreciated how the `--region` arg surfaced less congested nodes automatically. Saved me the usual headache of hunting for spot availability during peak hours. [Lavadera Ruttinger](https://hashnode.com/@ruttinger) [May 4](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69f89c8d393f48da863d38c9) Nice walkthrough. I recently used the CUDO CLI to spin up a GPU instance for a batch ML job and was impressed by how straightforward the `cudo compute machine create` command was compared to wrestling with some of the bigger cloud providers' interfaces. The cost savings were immediately noticeable on the first billing cycle. [Hu xinya](https://hashnode.com/@xinya) [Apr 23](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69e9d7846d80bd1c1c010b62) As someone who frequently spins up test environments, the idea of a CLI for a decentralized platform like CUDO is a game-changer. It would perfectly fit into my existing automation scripts, making it much easier to manage spot workloads compared to a web UI. Great to see the focus on developer tooling. [Jailson Shankle](https://hashnode.com/@shankle) [Apr 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69e6f2602c1857e347636f46) Great overview of the CLI workflow for managing VMs. When scaling deployments, does the CLI currently support defining and launching multiple machine instances from a single configuration file, or is that handled differently? [Strazi Weekey](https://hashnode.com/@weekey) [Apr 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69e6ed64b27375062edbd0bd) Great overview of the CLI workflow! For deploying a virtual machine, how does the platform handle persistent storage volumes—are they automatically attached and configured, or is that a separate manual step in the process? [Hu xinya](https://hashnode.com/@xinya) [Apr 16](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69e09be2151e786cc48ae4aa) Great overview of the CLI workflow for managing VMs. For scaling deployments, does the CLI currently support defining and launching multiple machine instances from a single configuration file, or is that better handled through the platform's API? [Mm Cc](https://hashnode.com/@mmcc) [Apr 16](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69e0685d559b2a93dd536aab) As someone who manages multiple dev environments, the ability to script VM deployments via CLI is a game-changer. Your examples for using CUDO's CLI to control costs while scaling are exactly the kind of practical insight I was looking for. This makes integrating it into an existing DevOps workflow much clearer. [Wily Ktpm](https://hashnode.com/@wilyktpm) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69d794a56d881276c5bec609) Great overview of the CLI workflow for managing VMs. For a production deployment, how do you handle persistent storage for stateful applications when using ephemeral compute nodes? [Mm Cc](https://hashnode.com/@mmcc) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69d76bc9d6749f5eb3e88346) Great post! I really appreciated the clear, step-by-step breakdown of the VM deployment commands. It made navigating the CUDO Compute CLI feel much more approachable for a first-time user. [For sell Mx](https://hashnode.com/@mxsell) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69d76727b344138f53bb6e68) Great overview of the CLI setup! A useful tip is to script your `cudo compute instance create` commands with `--wait-for-state` flag to pause until the instance is fully provisioned, making it easier to integrate into deployment pipelines. [Jailson Shankle](https://hashnode.com/@shankle) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69d72de7a17ee6f0ff856429) Great overview! I especially appreciated the clear examples of the `cudo compute` commands for managing instances—it made the onboarding process feel much more approachable. [Franck Ardisson](https://hashnode.com/@franckkk) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69d72cfe35c8f62c678b1b22) As someone who's provisioned VMs across multiple platforms, the ability to script deployments via CLI is a game-changer for automation. The decentralised aspect of CUDO is particularly interesting for spinning up isolated test environments without the usual cost overhead. [Breanda Ramirs](https://hashnode.com/@breanda) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69d72355cf4796537be887b2) Great overview of the CLI workflow! For managing longer-running instances, does the CUDO Compute CLI have built-in commands for monitoring resource usage (like CPU load or network I/O), or is that primarily handled through the web dashboard after deployment? [Franck Ardisson](https://hashnode.com/@franckkk) [Apr 8](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69d6868ab530ed04f3d651fb) As someone who regularly spins up test VMs, the idea of a CLI for a decentralized pool of hardware is really compelling. The specific commands for managing instances via terminal would save me a lot of web UI navigation time. Great to see this level of access being prioritized. [Fabio Sarmento](https://hashnode.com/@sarmento) [Mar 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69beb6754fa46a50f43533a0) Could you clarify how the billing account is managed within the CUDO Compute CLI? Specifically, are there CLI commands that allow you to monitor your credit balance or usage directly from the terminal? [Fabio Sarmento](https://hashnode.com/@sarmento) [Mar 19](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69bbec9cbc7d16e65c748811) It's worth noting that while setting up your CUDO billing account requires a minimum deposit, keeping track of resource utilization can help optimize costs long-term. Additionally, leveraging tools like monitoring services could provide insights into your usage patterns, enabling you to make informed decisions about scaling resources or managing workload efficiently. [klement Gunndu](https://hashnode.com/@klementgunnduai) [Feb 28](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/69a34a1d0adf8dd6098b0c6a) The step-by-step SSH key setup with the CUDO CLI is the detail that makes this tutorial actually reproducible — most cloud CLI guides skip the authentication plumbing and jump to the flashy deployment steps. The distinction between the billing account ID and the project ID in the initialization flow is something I had to learn the hard way with other decentralized compute platforms. [Sachin](https://hashnode.com/@S72tech) [Mar 21, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-the-cudo-compute-cli-for-virtual-machine-lifecycle-management/67dab3eccb818617485a6472/comment/67dd2e29579f6e6b853059cf) Interesting .