Option 1 - Install a Pre-made SolusVM OS Template:
- Click Reinstall.
- Select the template you want and click Reinstall.
- Your new root password will be displayed once you initiate the installation.
- Monitor the installation progress using VNC.
- Please see Networking below to configure your connection if needed.
- If your swap space is not set up correctly, please see Missing Swap below.
Option 2 - Install an Official ISO:
- Click CDRom.
- Mount the desired ISO.
- Make sure CDROM is before Hard Disk under Settings > Boot Order.
- Reboot the VPS from the General tab.
- Click VNC and configure the OS as desired (see below for help).
- Unmount the ISO and reset the Boot Order after installation is complete.
Networking:
Your IPs, Netmask, Gateway, Nameserver are listed in SolusVM under the Network tab.
Known Issues / Additional Information
Network Cards
Realtek
Please do not use the Realtek network card. It has a 100Mbps limit that cannot be removed. Please use the Intel Pro or Virtio options for 1Gbps connectivity.
Intel Pro/1000
Windows requires this network card. Ubuntu seems to work better with it as well. FreeBSD may show errors without it. You can select it from the SolusVM CP.
Virtio
We recommend that you use the Virtio network card on any OS other than Windows, FreeBSD, and Ubuntu.
OS-Specific Notes
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
The 12.04 SolusVM template should be run with the Intel Pro network card for best performance. The 12.04 ISO requires downgrading the kernel to unlock full network card potential.
Windows Server 2008/2012
Windows requires the Intel Pro network card and IDE disk driver. However, you can mount the Virtio drivers through the SolusVM control panel and install them at your leisure.
FreeBSD, OpenBSD, or any OS that cannot use the "Reconfigure" button
For FreeBSD or an OS that doesn't work with the Reconfigure option, set your IPv6 netmask to 48 before setting your default route and gateway to the IPv6 gateway listed in SolusVM for your VPS.
Pagefile / Swap
To avoid I/O abuse, please set your pagefile/swap to a reasonable size. Abusive I/O may result in suspension and or termination without refund.
General Performance
Unless your OS requires IDE, use the Virtio driver. You can select Virtio under Manage > Settings > Disk Driver in SolusVM.
Missing Swap
SolusVM KVM templates have a tendency to not set up swap correctly. Please enter the following in SSH to create your swap:
swapoff /dev/vda2
mkswap /dev/vda2
swapon /dev/vda2
You should do the above commands particularly if you see "cannot allocate memory" errors when updating.
Please keep in mind that Maxserver is an unmanaged provider. KVM OS installation is the responsibility of the client. If you are unable to install your OS please request an account credit through a Billing ticket.