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Version: 3.0

Understanding the CubeCOS Image Service

An Image represents a bootable virtual machine template managed by the Glance service. Images serve as the foundation for launching instances and define the base operating system and file system for virtual machines.

Key functions of the Image Service​

Boot Source​

Provides the base operating system image for VM instances.

Centralized Image Repository​

Allows users to upload, manage, and version operating system templates.

Visibility Control​

Supports private, public, and shared visibility modes.