Remote Console Management

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Tony Lucas

Something you may not have spotted yet in the new UI is direct integration of Console access to your server. Never again do you have to sit there scratching your head if a server fails to boot. You can log directly onto its console, regardless of OS. You will then be able to fix whatever needs fixing and easily bring your server back online.

Using the Console

You can access this by clicking on the ‘Open Console’ link, on the right hand side of the ‘Manage Server’ page when your server is running. (Click on the screenshots below to enlarge them).

The Console with a Linux Server

The Console with a Windows Server

When you have finished using it, just close the window and it will automatically disable the console until you need it again.

Although it is that simple to use, rest assured there are multiple security safeguards in place to ensure that your server isn’t exposed in any way.

You will need Java to use the Console, but the vast majority of people should have that installed already.

Hopefully you find this useful, please let us know!

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