Operating System
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Initially the server will be installed with chosen operating system.
Credentials
In order to gain access to your system, an SSH Public Key must be provided and will be assigned to an initial user. This initial user is permitted to use sudo to get superuser permissions on your system.
The name of this user depends on the operating system chosen.
| OS | Username |
|---|---|
| Ubuntu | ubuntu |
| Debian | debian |
Reinstall
Danger of data loss
Always make a backup of your data beforehand.Via CloudHub
The operating system can be reinstalled in CloudHub at any time.
The blockdevice of the currently installed operating system is discovered and being fully overwritten, while the underlying storage layer stays as is - therefore Hardware- or Software-RAID is unaffected.
With operating systems installed by our systems we discover the blockdevice by EFI boot entry.
Custom installed operating systems are supported in a best effort manner - hence we advise to keep a current backup of your data.
Custom
The storage layer can be individually configured in advance through the Rescue System. For example for Hardware-/Software-RAID or other scenarios.
There are two possible ways to perform a custom installation:
- Inserting an ISO file in the virtual console of the server’s Remote Management Systems.
- Starting the Rescue System and working directly with blockdevices and EFI boot entries. Only recommended for experienced technicians.