Server Management

Learn how to effectively manage, monitor, and maintain your SLYD provider servers for optimal performance and reliability.

Real-Time Monitoring

Track CPU, memory, storage, and network metrics in real-time.

Resource Management

Configure CPU, memory, and storage allocation for optimal performance.

Maintenance Tools

Schedule maintenance windows and perform updates with minimal downtime.

About Server Management

Day-to-day server operations and best practices

This guide covers day-to-day server management tasks including monitoring server health, managing resources, handling maintenance, and troubleshooting common issues. Effective server management ensures maximum uptime and revenue generation.

Maximum Uptime

Proactive monitoring and maintenance keeps your servers running 24/7.

Revenue Optimization

Efficient resource allocation maximizes your earning potential.

Reliability

Consistent performance builds reputation and attracts more consumers.

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Provider Dashboard Overview

Your central hub for server management

The SLYD Provider Dashboard is your central hub for managing all aspects of your server infrastructure.

Real-time Metrics

Monitor live performance data.

  • CPU, memory, storage utilization
  • Network traffic and bandwidth
  • Active instance count
  • Revenue tracking

Alerts & Notifications

Stay informed of important events.

  • Server health alerts
  • Resource threshold warnings
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Revenue milestones
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Monitoring Server Status

Track server health and performance

Keep track of your server's health and performance using built-in monitoring tools.

Server Status Commands
# Check overall server status
slyd-provider status

# View detailed server information
slyd-provider info

# Monitor real-time resource usage
slyd-provider monitor

# Check active instances
slyd-provider instances list

# View server logs
sudo journalctl -u slyd-provider -f

Pro Tip: Set up automated monitoring alerts to be notified of any issues before they impact your earnings.

3

Resource Management

Configure CPU, memory, and storage allocation

Efficiently manage your server resources to maximize utilization and revenue.

CPU Management

# View CPU allocation
slyd-provider resources cpu

# Adjust CPU cores available
slyd-provider resources set cpu 32

# Set CPU overcommit ratio
slyd-provider config set cpu.overcommit 1.5

Memory Management

# View memory allocation
slyd-provider resources memory

# Adjust available memory
slyd-provider resources set memory 120G

# Configure swap settings
slyd-provider config set memory.swap true

Storage Management

# View storage usage
slyd-provider resources storage

# Add storage pool
slyd-provider storage add /dev/sdc

# Set storage limits
slyd-provider resources set storage 2T

Instance Management

# List all active instances
slyd-provider instances list

# View instance details
slyd-provider instances info INSTANCE_ID

# Monitor instance stats
slyd-provider instances stats INSTANCE_ID
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Maintenance Procedures

Schedule and perform server maintenance

Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance and prevents unexpected downtime.

Step 1: Schedule Maintenance Window Plan maintenance during low-usage periods using slyd-provider maintenance schedule
Step 2: Enter Maintenance Mode Gracefully stop accepting new instances with slyd-provider maintenance start
Step 3: Perform Updates Update system packages and SLYD provider software
Step 4: Exit Maintenance Mode Resume normal operations with slyd-provider maintenance stop
Maintenance Commands
# Schedule maintenance mode
slyd-provider maintenance schedule \
    --start "2024-01-15 02:00" \
    --duration 2h \
    --reason "System updates"

# Enter maintenance mode
slyd-provider maintenance start

# Update system and SLYD software
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
slyd-provider update

# Exit maintenance mode
slyd-provider maintenance stop
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Troubleshooting Common Issues

Quick solutions to frequent problems

Quick solutions to frequently encountered server management issues.

High Resource Usage

Server showing unusually high CPU or memory usage.

  • Check instance stats: slyd-provider instances stats --all
  • Identify resource-heavy instances
  • Adjust overcommit ratios if needed
  • Contact support for abnormal usage

Network Connectivity Issues

Instances experiencing network problems.

  • Test connectivity: slyd-provider network test
  • Check firewall: sudo ufw status verbose
  • Verify DNS resolution
  • Monitor bandwidth: iftop -i eth0

Storage Full

Storage pool approaching capacity limits.

  • Check usage: slyd-provider storage usage
  • Clean old data: slyd-provider storage clean
  • Add additional storage
  • Adjust allocation limits

Service Not Starting

SLYD provider service fails to start.

  • Check logs: journalctl -u slyd-provider
  • Verify configuration files
  • Check system resources
  • Restart service: systemctl restart slyd-provider
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Best Practices

Ensure reliable service and maximize earnings

Regular Monitoring Check dashboard daily, set up alerts, monitor trends
Security Updates Apply patches promptly, keep software updated
Scheduled Maintenance Plan windows, notify users, minimize downtime
Backup Strategy Regular backups, test restores, document recovery

Consistent uptime and performance builds your reputation as a reliable provider, attracting more consumers and increasing your revenue.

Next Steps

Continue learning about provider operations:

Instance Management

Manage consumer instances

Financial Management

Track earnings and payouts

Performance Optimization

Maximize server performance

Provider Onboarding
Instance Management