Rescue System

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1. What Is the Rescue System?

A rescue system is a minimal operating system that can be started independently of the installed system. It helps you test your server's performance and stability, check network problems, back up data, and repair the main system.

2. Booting the Server into the Rescue System

1. Log in to the Server Control Panel (SCP) and select your server.

2. Open the Control menu item.
3. Click Shutdown (ACPI).
4. Go to the Media menu item and open the Rescue System tab.
5. Activate the slider next to Set boot mode to DVD?.
6. Click Activate.
7. Make a note of the displayed root password.
8. The server will boot into the rescue system.

3. Connecting to the Rescue System

You can access the rescue system via the SCP screen or by connecting via SSH. When connecting via SSH, use the username "root" and the root password that was displayed previously.

4. Establishing a Network Connection

The server should normally have an active internet connection (IPv4 and IPv6) when booting into the rescue system. If this is not the case, or if another interface needs to be activated, proceed as follows:

1. Execute the following command: grml-network
2. You will then be prompted to configure the interface. Select: netcardconfig
3. The question "Configure VLAN on this interface?" will appear. Select: No
4. Select Yes for "Interface enabled. Do you want it auto-enabled at boot?".

5. Deactivating the Rescue System

The rescue system must be deactivated manually.

1. Click the Deactivate button in the message at the top of the screen indicating that the rescue system has been activated.
2. This will automatically shut down the server.
3. Start the server manually. The boot sequence will then reset to its original setting.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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