Elastic VPS Configuration in AccuWeb.Cloud

All virtual private server types supported on the platform (CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian) follow a similar installation process and offer the same main management options. To host and configure your Elastic VPS on the platform, follow these steps:

• Create a VPS
• Scale the Server
• Manage the Instance

Setting Up Elastic VPS

To set up your VPS on the platform, follow these steps.

Step 1. Click the “New Environment” button in the top panel to open the environment topology wizard.

Step 2. In the environment topology wizard, select the VPS section located at the bottom left corner and choose the desired VPS (e.g., CentOS 7.9) from the expandable options list.

Set the cloudlet limits for this node, scale it out if necessary, choose the preferred region (if multiple are available), enter the environment name, and click “Create”.

Step 3. Within a few minutes, your new environment with the selected virtual server will appear on the dashboard. You will also receive an email notification containing the administration details, including login credentials, the assigned public IP, and the access URL.

You can also view the Public IP address directly on the dashboard. If you lose access to your VPS server or need to change the admin credentials, click the “Reset Password” button, as shown in the image above.

Elastic VPS Scaling

VPS hosting on the platform offers flexibility through automatic scaling, which includes both vertical and horizontal scaling options. These can be easily adjusted during environment topology setup and configuration.

Automatic Vertical scaling is automated, ensuring that the system allocates necessary resources based on demand. You have the flexibility to set scalability limits for your server, preventing downtime during sudden increases in traffic and optimizing hosting expenses.
To adjust your environment’s scaling, simply move the cloudlet sliders in the Vertical Scaling per Node section to increase or decrease the maximum available resources (cloudlets)

The platform’s horizontal scaling feature enables you to effortlessly modify the server count in your environment using intuitive “-” and “+” buttons. You have the flexibility to choose between two scaling modes:

• Stateless: Instantly creates all new nodes from the base image template.
• Stateful: Sequentially duplicates the file system of the master container onto the new nodes.

Ensure to save the changes you have made.

Add-Ons

In AccuWeb.Cloud, add-ons typically refer to additional features or services that can be integrated with your hosting environment to increase functionality or performance. These add-ons can vary depending on the hosting plan or service you’ve chosen and may include features such as:
These add-ons are designed to provide flexibility and scalability to your hosting environment, allowing you to customize your setup according to your business needs and performance goals.

Let’s see the Add-ons one by one with their features :

1. FTP Add-On
2. Env/Start/Stop Scheduler
3. Time zone change

Tools For Manage Instance

File Manager

The built-in configuration file manager allows you to create, delete, upload, download, and edit files within your container. Additionally, it enables you to set up mount points and manage exported data.

You can access the appropriate tab by clicking the “Config” button next to the desired VPS node or layer.

Log Files

Logging is an invaluable tool for effectively managing your VPS. It gathers comprehensive data on your container(s)’ lifecycle, essential for troubleshooting and debugging your applications and services.

Access the relevant section by clicking the “Log” button next to the desired VPS node or entire layer.

For complex configurations, connect to the VPS server through SSH Gate, which includes the option to continue working via the dashboard using Web SSH, or establish a direct SSH connection using the Public IP.

Monitoring Statistics

Monitoring statistics is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you manage your environments effectively. The platform’s built-in statistics module provides information about how much of your billable resources you’re using. This can help you adjust your setup to better fit your needs and save money.

SSH Access via Web Browser

You can directly access any container through your browser using the Web SSH client on the platform. There’s no need to create SSH key pairs or apply additional configurations. Simply click the Web SSH button next to the desired layer or node to open a terminal emulator tab.