Rebooting your Server
There are times when a server process might get stuck or the system becomes unresponsive. In these cases, a reboot is often the quickest way to resolve the issue. There are two primary methods to restart your server.
Method 1: Graceful Reboot (from within the OS)
This is the recommended method as it allows the operating system to shut down all services and processes correctly before restarting.
For Linux
Log into your server via SSH and execute the following command as the root user:
For Windows
Log into your server via RDP, press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog box, and enter the following command:
Method 2: Hard Reboot (from the PowerPanel)
This method performs a power cycle, similar to pressing a physical reset button. It should only be used if the operating system is completely unresponsive and you cannot perform a graceful reboot.
Use with caution: A hard reboot does not shut down services gracefully and can lead to data corruption in rare cases. Always try a graceful reboot first.
To perform a hard reboot:
- Navigate to the PowerPanel (
Hardware -> Server Management). - Next to your server, click the Actions button.
- Select Reboot server from the dropdown menu.
Note on Reboot Times: Depending on the amount of services you have configured to run at startup, it may take longer than expected for the server to become available again after a reboot.