How do I switch to using Gurobi Instant Cloud?

Switching from using Gurobi locally on-premise to Gurobi Instant Cloud is typically quite seamless.

If you have been using a license file on your local client, you simply need to replace the current license file with a cloud license file. That's it!

Here are some materials for getting started:

• Client Setup describes how to:
  • Download a gurobi.lic file to the client from the Gurobi Instant Cloud website.
  • Use the API to pass credential information from the client to the cloud.
• First Solve in the Cloud tutorial:
  • Step-by-step instructions for downloading a license and sending a job to the cloud via the command line.
  • Recommend first step to ensure the license and networking are working properly.
  • If you have trouble connecting to the cloud, please see Security and Network Settings for information regarding networking and proxies.
• Using Instant Cloud in a Program
  • Take note of the information regarding Idle Shutdown.

Further information

• Gurobi Instant Cloud Manager
• Gurobi Instant Cloud Overview
• How do I release a shared, limited-use license?
• How do I reduce network communication overhead with Compute Server and Cloud?
• How does IDLETIMEOUT work?