This article covers resetting VPS SSD. If you need to reset VPS ON, follow the instructions in VPS ON – Server Restart (reset).
In this guide you will learn:
Using restart
For virtual servers, we distinguish 2 restart methods:
- Soft reset – restart via the operating system: the operating system shuts down, saves all work, and instructs the machine to restart.
- Hard reset – forced restart (similar to disconnecting electrical power and reconnecting it): used when a soft reset is not enough (for example parameter upgrade), or when the operating system is not working.
VPS SSD Restart
You can restart VPS SSD from the client administration in these steps:
- Log in to the client administration ⧉.
- In the top menu, select Server Services VPS SSD/HDD.
- In the list, select the service you want to restart.
- In the Server Control panel, choose the desired shutdown, start, or restart method.
The buttons perform the following functions:
- start: turns on the server if it has been turned off
- turn off: forced server shutdown
- shutdown: sends a request to the operating system via ACPI to shut down (if the operating system on the VPS supports this function and has it enabled, it will begin shutting down), sometimes it is necessary to send this request multiple times
- soft reset: restart via the operating system
- hard reset: forced server restart
Turning off the server and a hard reset will disconnect the VNC client.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know whether I should use a soft or hard reset?
If a task explicitly requires a hard reset from you, do it. Another common use of a hard reset is when the operating system does not respond to a soft reset request.