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Server Management BETA

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

Management Overview

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.

Provider Dashboard Overview

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

Real-time Metrics

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

Alerts & Notifications

Server health alerts
Resource threshold warnings
Maintenance reminders
Revenue milestones

Monitoring Server Status

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.

Resource Management

Efficiently manage your server resources to maximize utilization and revenue.

CPU Management

Monitor and adjust CPU allocation:

# 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

Configure memory allocation:

# 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

Manage storage pools and allocation:

# 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

Managing Consumer Instances

Monitor and manage the consumer instances running on your servers.

Instance Operations

# List all active instances
slyd-provider instances list

# View detailed instance information
slyd-provider instances info INSTANCE_ID

# Monitor instance resource usage
slyd-provider instances stats INSTANCE_ID

# Force stop a problematic instance (use carefully)
slyd-provider instances stop INSTANCE_ID --force

Maintenance Procedures

Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance and prevents unexpected downtime.

Schedule Maintenance Window

Plan maintenance during low-usage periods:

# Schedule maintenance mode
slyd-provider maintenance schedule \
    --start "2024-01-15 02:00" \
    --duration 2h \
    --reason "System updates"

Enter Maintenance Mode

Gracefully stop accepting new instances:

# Enter maintenance mode
slyd-provider maintenance start

# Instances will complete, no new ones accepted

Perform Updates

Update system and SLYD software:

# Update system packages
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

# Update SLYD provider software
slyd-provider update

Exit Maintenance Mode

Resume normal operations:

# Exit maintenance mode
slyd-provider maintenance stop

# Verify server is accepting instances
slyd-provider status

Performance Optimization

Optimize your server configuration for maximum performance and earnings.

System Optimization

# Enable performance governor
echo performance | sudo tee /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/scaling_governor

# Optimize kernel parameters
sudo sysctl -w vm.swappiness=10
sudo sysctl -w net.core.rmem_max=134217728
sudo sysctl -w net.core.wmem_max=134217728

Network Optimization

# Enable TCP optimization
sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.tcp_congestion_control=bbr
sudo sysctl -w net.core.default_qdisc=fq

# Increase network buffers
sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.tcp_rmem="4096 87380 134217728"
sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.tcp_wmem="4096 65536 134217728"

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Quick solutions to frequently encountered server management issues.

High Resource Usage

Server showing unusually high CPU or memory usage

Solution:

Check instance resource consumption: slyd-provider instances stats --all
Identify resource-heavy instances
Contact support if usage seems abnormal
Consider adjusting overcommit ratios

Network Connectivity Issues

Instances experiencing network problems or slow speeds

Solution:

Test network connectivity: slyd-provider network test
Check firewall rules: sudo ufw status verbose
Verify DNS resolution: nslookup api.slyd.com
Monitor bandwidth usage: iftop -i eth0

Storage Full

Storage pool approaching capacity limits

Solution:

Check storage usage: slyd-provider storage usage
Clean old instance data: slyd-provider storage clean --older-than 7d
Add additional storage: slyd-provider storage add /dev/sdd
Adjust storage allocation limits

Best Practices

Follow these best practices to ensure reliable service and maximize your earnings:

Regular Monitoring

Check dashboard daily
Set up automated alerts
Monitor resource trends
Track performance metrics

Security Updates

Apply security patches promptly
Keep SLYD software updated
Regular security audits
Monitor access logs

Scheduled Maintenance

Plan maintenance windows
Notify users in advance
Minimize downtime
Document all changes

Backup Strategy

Regular configuration backups
Test restore procedures
Offsite backup storage
Document recovery plans