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Linux Instance Operations

From Operating Linux Instances, navigate into a Linux Instance and access the Operations tab to see all available Instance operations.

Apiculus CloudConsole provides the options to perform common operations on Linux Instances.

  • Restart Instance - Use this option to perform a quick reboot on your Instance. This is a simple restart, and no data will be lost.
  • Force Stop Instance- to forcefully stop a running or a hung Linux Instance.
  • Reset Password- to reset the Linux Instances root user password. This requires the Linux Instance to be powered off.
  • Reset SSH Key - to (re)set the Linux Instances SSH key association. This requires the Linux Instance to be powered off.
  • Rename Instance - to rename the Linux Instance.
  • Migrate Instance - to migrate Linux Instance between VPC networks within the same Availability Zone.
  • Reinstall Instance - to restore this Instance to its original configuration by reinstalling its Operating System or choosing a new one. Choosing a new Operating System image may have an additional billing component if it's a priced Operating System.
  • Delete Instance - to delete the Linux Instance. Please note that deleting a Linux Instance will remove it entirely along with its subscription and is a non-reversible action.