Setting Up a New Server Instance BETA

Learn how to set up and deploy a new server instance as a provider on the SLYD platform.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

A SLYD provider account with verified credentials
A dedicated server or VPS with root access
Basic knowledge of SSH and Linux command line
Your server specifications and pricing strategy ready

Step 1: SSH into your server

Connect to your server using SSH. You'll need root access to install and configure the SLYD provider software.

SSH Connection

ssh -i <private-key-path> shadeform@your-server-ip

Fig 1. SSH connection to your server

Step 2: Add server to SLYD platform

Log into your SLYD provider dashboard and navigate to the "Add Server" section to begin the registration process.

Fig 2. SLYD provider dashboard - Add Server interface

Step 3: Copy installation script

The SLYD platform will generate a unique installation script for your server. Copy this script to your clipboard as you'll need it in the next step.

Fig 3. Copy the generated installation script to clipboard

Security Note

The installation script contains unique authentication tokens for your server. Keep this script secure and don't share it with unauthorized users.

Step 4: Create and edit installation script

Back in your SSH session, create a new shell script file and paste the installation script you copied from the SLYD platform.

Create the script file

Use nano or your preferred text editor to create a new script file.

Create installation script

nano install-slyd.sh

Fig 4. Paste the installation script into the nano editor

Save the script file

Save the file and exit the editor (Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter in nano).

Fig 5. Save the installation script file

Step 5: Execute the installation script

Make the script executable and run it to begin the SLYD provider software installation and configuration process.

Execute installation script

sudo bash install-slyd.sh

Fig 6. Execute the installation script

Step 6: Wait for configuration to complete

The installation script will automatically configure your server, install necessary dependencies, and establish communication with the SLYD platform. This process may take several minutes.

Fig 7. Wait for the configuration process to complete

Step 7: Test the connection

Once the configuration is complete, test the connection between your server and the SLYD platform to ensure everything is working correctly.

Fig 8. Test connection to verify successful configuration

Step 8: View server information

After successful configuration, you can view your server's information and status in the SLYD provider dashboard.

Fig 9. View server information and status in the dashboard

Step 9: Set pricing and provision

Configure your hourly pricing rate and make your server available for provisioning by consumers on the SLYD marketplace.

Fig 10. Set hourly pricing and make server available for provisioning

Pricing Strategy

Consider your server specifications, operating costs, and market rates when setting your hourly price. You can adjust pricing at any time through the provider dashboard.

Step 10: View deployed server

Once your server is provisioned and available, you can monitor its status, usage, and earnings through the deployed server interface.

Fig 11. View your deployed server in the provider dashboard

Next Steps

Congratulations! Your server is now successfully deployed and available on the SLYD marketplace. Here are some recommended next steps:

Server Management

Learn how to monitor, maintain, and optimize your server instances

Security Best Practices

Implement security measures to protect your server and data

Billing & Earnings

Understand how billing works and track your earnings

Advanced Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for advanced provider features

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