Terminate an Instance with the Management Console

Warning: Terminating an instance can cause the instance and all items associated with the instance (data, packages installed, etc.) to be lost. Be sure to save any important work or data before terminating an instance.

To terminate instances:

  1. On the Instances page, Select Terminate from the Actions menu next to the instance you want to terminate.
    Eucalyptus Console Terminate Instance
  2. Click the Yes, Terminate button.
    Eucalyptus Console Terminate Instance
  3. The Status field of the instance will first change to Shutting-down:
    Eucalyptus Console Terminate Instance
    ...and then change to Terminated:
    Eucalyptus Console Terminate Instance