Normally, a cloud server should run smoothly and any outage is highly undesirable. However, in some situations, emergency shutdown is necessary. In this article, we will tell you why this happens and how Cloud4Y service can help.
Why are emergency procedures necessary?
One of the main reasons for an emergency shutdown of a cloud server is the detection of security threats, such as
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Cyber-attacks: If unauthorized access or suspicious activity is detected, shutting down the server helps prevent further spread of the attack and protects sensitive data.
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Vulnerabilities: The discovery of critical vulnerabilities in a software or operating system requires immediate action. Disabling the server helps eliminate vulnerabilities and prevent potential attacks.
You may also experience technical problems with your server. Normally, when you rent capacity from a cloud provider, most of these are resolved quickly and without interruption. However, in some situations, the only way to deal with the problem is to shut down the server:
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Hardware failures: overheating, component failure or power problems may require immediate shutdown to prevent data corruption.
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Software errors: Such as system hangs or application failures may require a server reboot to restore normal operation.
In some situations, it may be necessary to shut down the server to protect data and prevent loss:
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Data corruption: If this is suspected, shutting down the server can prevent further data loss and aid recovery.
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Unauthorized data modification: If suspicious changes to data are detected, shutting down the server can prevent further tampering and preserve the integrity of the information.
How to shut down servers
If there is no particular urgency, you can power on and off virtual machines from the Control Panel. The clients have access to their resources and can manage the virtual infrastructure themselves.
But what if you simply don't have access to the control panel at a particular time? Seconds can count.
Cloud4Y offers the Emergency Server Shutdown service. It allows you to start and stop virtual machines quickly and at any time via a phone call.
This is how it works: You get a personalised phone number you can use to remotely manage your virtual machines: power on/off/delete.
Benefits of the Emergency Server Shutdown solution:
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Mobility. Remote management of virtual machines is available anytime, anywhere. On the road or at home you can always shut down VMs in the event of a problem.
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Cost savings. With just one call, you can shut down all your virtual machines at the end of the day so they do not waste resources.
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Responsiveness. Even without internet connection, you can still shut down machines in an emergency if circumstances require it.
Emergency Server Shutdown saves you infrastructure costs and dramatically improves your cloud security.
