First steps with VPS: How to install a virtual server ~ COOLHOUSING.NET

A lot of customers are still surprised that work with virtual servers by Coolhousing is the same as with any other physical server. The only exception rests in web administration that will serve the administrator as optical mechanics with an installation CD/DVD and a computer front panel, via which it is possible to turn-on, turn-off, or restart the server. Coolhousing web administration brings you that and much more.

After receiving your new VPS administration sign-in name and password, go to https://vpsadmin.coolhousing.net/ - and sign there in with your data:

There, you will see the basic information on your virtual server.

When you click on the manage button, detailed information, network settings, and other options for your VPS's configuration will be displayed.

There, the server can be restarted, turned-off, or turned-on, its reverse record (PTR) can be changed in the canonical name box, or a different password for accessing the web administration can be set up. Option of the server's direct reinstallation to some of the wide supply of supported operating systems and distributions is also commonplace.

In addition, it is possible to work with backups there. They are executed every day as the standard; however, based on a client's requirement, it is also possible to create one backup manually in this interface.

However, for the server installation itself, we need the sign-in data for the VNC console the most.

With the Open console button, we can display the makeshift Java console. However, for the full-fledged work, we recommend utilization of the full-fledged VNC client (RealVNC, TightVNC, etc.) instead.

It is possible that after displaying the console, you will see a black screen with a prompt to enter a booting medium:

In such case, it is necessary to select an operating system first. It can be done in the Server admin tab where in the Installation/Reinstallation box, we will select the requested distribution and confirm with the Start installation button.

After pushing the button, the request is placed to the queue. The system is now attempting the "soft restart" and only if it is not successful, the server would be "hard" restarted. That means that from the moment of pushing the button, it takes approximately 1 minute before the installation is really initialized. During this period, you will not see any change in the VNC console.

After executing restart and loading the installation medium, you will sign in to the server via VNC, and you will yourself carry out installation in accordance with your own ideas and requirements.

If needed, you can also set your own PTR record up for the server in question in administration.

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