Server Management via Invapi¶

When you select a specific server, you gain access to its management tabs.

General Information and Keyboard Shortcuts¶

The following information is displayed above the tabs and can be copied by clicking on the desired values:

• Server Status
• Server ID;
• Region;
• Server IP Address;

On the right are the power management hotkeys (use the tooltips):

• Power Off:
• Open Control Panel: opens the Add API Key and Control Panel window
• Open HTML5 Console: opens the Console tab to access the server management console
• Refresh Server Data: updates data on the Configuration tab

Clicking the ... symbol activates the quick server power management mode; this menu is also used to cancel services.

Configuration Tab¶

The Configuration tab is designed for managing various server parameters and useful features:

• Configuration;
• Snapshots and Backups;
• ISO Images and Reinstallation;
• IPMI Access;
• API Keys;
• Licenses;
• Hardware Tags.

Configuration¶

This section allows you to view server information and upgrade its configuration:

Snapshots¶

This section allows you to manage virtual machine snapshots. It provides a convenient interface for creating backups of the VM state and restoring from them when necessary.

You can perform the following actions:

• View available snapshots for the virtual machine;
• Create new snapshots of the current VM state;
• Manage active snapshots:
  • Update snapshot;
  • Delete snapshot;
  • Restore the virtual machine from a selected snapshot;
• Display snapshot information, including:
  • Snapshot Name;
  • Creation Date and Time;
  • Snapshot Size.

Mount ISO Image¶

This section allows you to install one of the provided ISO files. Select an image from the list (loading the list may take a few seconds), click the Mount ISO button, and then Boot from ISO. The virtual server will stop and then restart using the ISO image as the boot device. After the server restarts, you must obtain a new console access file.

Reinstallation¶

The Reinstallation section is designed to initiate reinstallation, select the operating system and additional software, and perform other reinstallation-related operations.

Tags¶

A tag is an arbitrary label for a specific server in the format key-value-additional parameter. Some tags are set automatically by the system upon delivery—for example, the username, password set during installation, server name, etc.

Users can add their own tags and manage them via the API. This simplifies server management and serves as a convenient automation tool.

API Keys and Control Panel¶

An API key is a convenient method for authenticating API requests to Invapi, as well as for accessing the Control Panel for a specific server, which you can use independently of your management center and personal account.

IPMI/DRAC/ILO Management¶

Server management technology embedded by the manufacturer. Java software must be installed on the device to launch the console.

Backups¶

A backup is a complete copy of your virtual machine's data and settings at a specific point in time. Backups are necessary for:

• Data loss protection in the event of system or hardware failures;
• System recovery after virus attacks or critical errors;
• Data migration to other servers or systems.

Monitoring Tab¶

The Monitoring tab allows you to observe the status of your server.

To check the current status, click the Status button to display the information on the screen.

Console Tab¶

The server management console is a tool designed for administering, monitoring, and configuring server hardware or software.

Network Tab¶

The Network tab allows you to block and unblock specific IP addresses, view port traffic graphs, view network settings, and manage PTR (rDNS) records.

You can perform the following actions with addresses and interfaces:

• Enable and disable an interface;
• View a port or IP address usage graph;
• Block and unblock an IP address;
• Scan ports using the Nmap utility;
• View subnet information;
• Manage reverse DNS records (PTR).

Billing Tab¶

The Billing tab provides data on server rental terms: client details, activation date and next payment date, current billing status, and regular rental cost.

The following operations can be performed on this tab:

Payment and Service Management¶

• Enable/Disable automatic payment from balance - when enabled, invoices will be automatically paid using funds from the account balance;
• Change the service billing cycle.
• Change the data display format in the invoice;
• Review the history of issued invoices and view their current status;
• Generate the next invoice related to this server.

Licenses¶

• View information on active licenses (if any), their quantity, and expiration date.

Traffic Usage and Billing**¶

• View information on current traffic usage and billing.

Server Help Tab¶

The Server Help tab displays the history of support tickets. This tab allows users to track their support requests, view the history of tickets, and receive updates on current issues:

Key elements include:

1. A table with ticket information:

   • Ticket number;
   • Status (e.g., "cancelled");
   • Ticket creation/update date;
   • Brief description of the issue in English and Russian.

2. The ability to refresh ticket information (refresh icon on the right).

3. Display of support responses:

   • Automated system responses (e.g., "Hostkey: AUTORESPONSE: Please create valid PTR records");
   • Possible solutions or instructions from support.

4. Request execution status (green checkmark for completed/closed tickets).