Lastly, before launching into the configuration, familiarize yourself with the terminology below. You will read these terms throughout the walk-through, and knowing them will increase your understanding.

• Master Server: The server that holds the "master" copy of your web data.
• Clone Server: Any server that is created from the master server image.
• Image: A snapshot of a server that can be used to create another server.
• Control Panel: This refers to the //mycloud.rackspace.com web address.
• Actions Cog: The button next to your servers, databases, and load balancers within the control panel.