Viewing articles tagged 'vps'
Choose a VPS size and operating system
Select resources and an operating system that are supported by the intended workload.Applies to:...
Reboot or power-cycle a VPS
Use a normal operating-system reboot first and a forced power action only when the guest is...
Use VPS rescue mode
Rescue mode starts a temporary environment for repairing boot, filesystem or access...
VPS IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
The service details show the IP addresses and network configuration assigned to the VPS.Applies...
Back up a VPS
A reliable VPS backup strategy includes application-consistent data and an off-server...
First login to a Linux VPS
Use the access details provided after provisioning, then replace temporary credentials and...
Patch and harden a VPS
Apply operating-system and application security updates throughout the life of the VPS.Applies...
Set reverse DNS for a VPS IP address
Reverse DNS maps an assigned IP address to a hostname and is commonly required for correctly...
VPS and Dedicated Server responsibilities
Self-managed server customers control the operating system and carry broader security and...
Configure a VPS firewall safely
Permit only the ports required by the operating system and applications.Applies to: Virtual...
First login to a Windows VPS
Connect to an eligible Windows VPS using Remote Desktop and secure the administrator account...
Respond to a suspected VPS compromise
Contain a suspected compromise while preserving evidence and protecting other systems.Applies to:...
Use VPS snapshots safely
Snapshots are useful for short-term rollback before controlled changes.Applies to: Virtual...
Cancel a Virtual Private Server
Export all required data before requesting cancellation through the Customer Portal.Applies to:...
Point a domain to a VPS
Create DNS records for the services actually hosted on the VPS.Applies to: Virtual Private Server...
Reinstall a VPS operating system
Reinstallation replaces the current operating system and data with a new image.Applies to:...
Managed and unmanaged VPS responsibilities
Unless the product explicitly includes management, the customer administers the operating system...
Troubleshoot an unreachable VPS service
Connectivity depends on DNS, routing, provider controls, the VPS firewall and the listening...
Operating a mail server on a VPS
Running public email infrastructure requires correct DNS, reputation controls, security and...
What happens after ordering a Virtual Private Server
After payment and any required verification, the VPS is provisioned with the selected region,...
