Console Access
This guide explains how to access existing servers in the Virtual Server Service.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Access to SkyAtlas Cloud.
- Choose an instance for operations.
- If you don't have an instance, follow the instance operations.
Connect via Console
List Instances
Go to the Instances section on the panel.
Select the Instance and Open the Actions Menu
Select the instance you want to access the console for and open the actions menu. In the actions menu, click on the "Console" option. View the server's terminal on the opened page.
Log in to your server by entering the username and password you determined earlier.
Connect via Floating IP
List Instances
Go to the Instances section on the panel.
Select the Instance and Identify the Assigned Floating IP
Check the "IP Address" column for the instance you want to access in the list and note the Floating IP address along with the local IP address.
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If a Floating IP address is assigned, note it for access.
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If a Floating IP address is not assigned, follow the Floating IP assignment operations for the instance.
Access to Linux Distribution Servers
For accessing Linux distribution servers (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora) remotely via IP, the commonly used method is the SSH protocol.
Default users: ubuntu: ubuntu, debian: debian, centos: centos, fedora: fedora
#For Ubuntu
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa ubuntu@<Floating IP>
After the connection, view the server's terminal.
Access to Windows Distribution Servers
For accessing Windows distribution servers remotely via IP, the commonly used method is the RDP protocol. Default user:windows: Administrator
#For Windows Server
Mstsc /v:<Floating IP>
Conclusion
You have successfully access to server using the SkyAtlas Virtual Server service.