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How to reinstall OS?

This guide walks you through the steps to reinstall the operating system using VMmanager and DCImanager 6.

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VMmanager 5

STEP 1: Go to VMmanager. (here is how to do it)

STEP 2: Click on “Virtual machines” in “Management”.

VMmanager Virtual Machines

STEP 3: Select the service on which you will change or reinstall the OS.

Select Service

STEP 4: Click on the “Reinstall” button.

Reinstall OS

STEP 5: Click on “OS template”.

OS Template

STEP 6: Select an OS.

Select OS

You can also change your password if needed. If you don’t, your password can be found in the service activation email.

Change Password

STEP 7: Click the “Ok” button if you are ready to apply all changes.

Confirm Changes

After a few minutes, the OS will be installed. The installation time may vary by operating system.

VMmanager 6

STEP 1: Go to VMmanager. (here is how to do it)

STEP 2: Click on the “Menu” button.

Menu Button

STEP 3: Click on the “Reinstall OS” button.

Reinstall OS Menu

STEP 4: Select an OS that you want to install or reinstall.

Select OS VMmanager 6

You can also change your password if needed.

Change Password VMmanager 6

STEP 5: Click on the “Reinstall” button.

Reinstall Button VMmanager 6

After a few minutes, the OS will be installed. The installation time may vary by operating system.

DCImanager 6

STEP 1: Go to DCIManager 6.

STEP 2: Select your server and click on ••• then “Install OS from a template”.

Install OS from Template

STEP 3: Select your OS and script if needed. In “Server boot mode”, we recommend using “Set by template”.

Select OS and Boot Mode

STEP 4: In Drive layout, select “Automatically” or “Manually” according to your needs, and you can also select Software RAID.

Drive Layout Selection

STEP 5: Set up the password, hostname, and SSH key if needed. You can generate a password, but please save it in your password manager for later access.

Setup Password and Hostname

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