Using the doctl compute droplet command (with examples)
1: Creating a droplet
To create a droplet using the “doctl compute droplet” command, you can use the following syntax:
doctl compute droplet create --region region --image os_image --size vps_type droplet_name
Motivation: Creating a droplet is the first step in provisioning a virtual machine on DigitalOcean. It allows you to set up a server for hosting websites, running applications, or performing other computing tasks. By using this command, you can easily create a droplet specifying important details like the region, image, size, and name.
Explanation of Arguments:
--region: Specifies the region where the droplet will be created. This argument should be replaced with the desired region, such as ’nyc1’ for New York or ‘sfo2’ for San Francisco.--image: Specifies the operating system image that will be used for the droplet. This argument should be replaced with the desired image, such as ‘ubuntu-20-04-x64’ for Ubuntu 20.04.--size: Specifies the size of the droplet, which determines its resources like CPU, memory, and disk. This argument should be replaced with the desired size, such as ’s-1vcpu-1gb’ for a droplet with 1 vCPU and 1GB RAM.droplet_name: Specifies the name of the droplet. This argument should be replaced with a unique name for identification purposes.
Example Output: If you run the command:
doctl compute droplet create --region nyc1 --image ubuntu-20-04-x64 --size s-1vcpu-1gb my-droplet
You will receive an output confirming the successful creation of the droplet.
2: Deleting a droplet
To delete a droplet using the “doctl compute droplet” command, you can use the following syntax:
doctl compute droplet delete droplet_id|droplet_name
Motivation: Deleting a droplet allows you to remove a virtual machine when it is no longer needed. This can help to reduce costs and free up resources. By using this command, you can easily delete a droplet by specifying its ID or name, ensuring that you remove the correct droplet.
Explanation of Arguments:
droplet_id|droplet_name: Specifies the ID or name of the droplet you want to delete. This argument should be replaced with the actual ID or name of the droplet you want to remove.
Example Output: If you run the command:
doctl compute droplet delete 12345678
You will receive an output confirming the successful deletion of the droplet.
3: Listing droplets
To list all droplets using the “doctl compute droplet” command, you can use the following syntax:
doctl compute droplet list
Motivation: Listing droplets allows you to view all the existing virtual machines in your DigitalOcean account. This can help you keep track of your resources and manage them effectively. By using this command, you can easily retrieve information about your droplets, such as their IDs, names, IP addresses, and statuses.
Explanation of Arguments: This command does not require any additional arguments.
Example Output: If you run the command:
doctl compute droplet list
You will receive an output listing all the droplets associated with your DigitalOcean account, including their IDs, names, IP addresses, and statuses.
