Adding a compute resource to SolusVM 2 A compute resource is a host that supplies CPU, memory and storage for virtual servers managed by SolusVM 2. This is the current architecture…

Changing a VPS hostname in SolusVM A VPS hostname identifies the guest system. Updating it in SolusVM is separate from changing public DNS, reverse DNS or a website domain, and…

Changing or troubleshooting a SolusVM virtual network adapter Changing a virtual network-adapter model can resolve a specific guest compatibility problem, but it can also remove network access if the operating…

Checking VPS resources and IP addresses in SolusVM The SolusVM server overview helps you confirm allocated CPU, memory, disk and network resources. Those allocations do not always equal current usage or…

Checking the power state of a SolusVM VPS The server state in SolusVM indicates the virtualization platform state. A running VPS can still have a broken network, stopped web service or full…

Choosing and changing a VPS disk driver in SolusVM A virtual disk driver determines how a guest sees its storage device. Selecting a compatible driver during deployment is safer than changing the…

Installing a VPS operating system from ISO in SolusVM 2 Booting an ISO lets you use an operating-system installer directly, including custom disk partitioning. This is an advanced VPS operation and depends on…

Installing a current SolusVM 2 management node The SolusVM 2 management node coordinates the virtualization platform and supplies administrator and customer interfaces. This replaces the old SolusVM…

Managing SolusVM console credentials and VNC access Console access and the operating-system login are different layers. Some legacy SolusVM services expose a separate VNC password, while current browser…

Managing SolusVM login alerts and account security Login notifications help you notice unexpected access, but they do not prevent it. Current SolusVM installations also support two-factor authentication,…

Reinstalling a VPS from an operating-system image in SolusVM Reinstallation replaces the existing VPS operating system with a selected image. It can provide a clean starting point, but existing data on the rebuilt…

Restarting a SolusVM VPS safely Restarting a VPS interrupts its workload and starts the guest operating system again. Use it for an identified maintenance or recovery need, and check…

Shutting down a SolusVM VPS without unnecessary data loss A graceful shutdown lets the guest stop applications and flush writes. A forced power-off stops the virtual machine abruptly and should be reserved for…

Starting a stopped VPS in SolusVM The power-on action starts an existing VPS from its configured boot device. It is appropriate when the server is intentionally or unexpectedly stopped…

Understanding APIC, ACPI, PAE and console options in SolusVM Older SolusVM tutorials show APIC, ACPI, PAE and VNC switches together. These controls are version and virtualization specific. Current SolusVM 2 does…

Using the SolusVM browser console for VPS recovery The SolusVM VNC console shows the virtual screen even when the guest network is misconfigured. It can help diagnose boot problems, firewall mistakes or…