# Tutorials These tutorials provide you with an introduction to MicroCloud concepts and usage. A production MicroCloud should use at least three physical machines as cluster members. However, you may only have a single physical machine available when first learning about MicroCloud. Our tutorials only require a single physical machine to complete, but keep in mind that these tutorials are intended for learning purposes only. ## Get started with MicroCloud - [Set up a multi-member MicroCloud with virtual machines](https://canonical.com/microcloud/docs/default/tutorial/multi-member/index.html.md#tutorial-multi) In this tutorial, you will create multiple LXD virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical host machine and use those VMs as cluster members. Follow this tutorial to learn about MicroCloud concepts, cluster initialization, and the MicroCloud UI. - Hardware requirements: A single machine that supports LXD - Prerequisites: Basic understanding of a CLI ## Advanced tutorial - [Set up a single-member MicroCloud with a physical machine](https://canonical.com/microcloud/docs/default/tutorial/single-member/index.html.md#tutorial-single) In this tutorial, you will install and initialize MicroCloud on a single physical machine and access the MicroCloud UI. Follow this tutorial to learn more about the MicroCloud production environment. Certain cluster features are not available in a single-member setup, but you will still learn other important MicroCloud concepts. After you complete this tutorial, you can join other physical machines to the cluster to create a multi-member setup. - Hardware requirements: A single machine with two additional physical storage disks and two network interfaces - Prerequisites: Knowledge of Linux system administration, including the configuration of network interfaces