To start an OSPF router, do the following:
In the Cloud Services Portal, go to Manage > Routing > OSPF Routers.
Select one or more routers you would like to start:
If the router has never been started, the Start button will be available and you will see the following status to the right of the router’s name:
Click Start, and the router’s status will change to
If the router is already active, the Start button will be greyed out and you will see the following to the right of the router’s name: