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The SolusVM Administrator Guide provides comprehensive documentation for managing and configuring your SolusVM infrastructure. This guide is designed for administrators who have completed the Quick Start Guide and want to explore advanced features and configuration options.

This guide covers the following key areas:

Infrastructure Management:

• Configure compute resources and manage their network types.
• Set up compute resource maintenance mode for planned downtime.
• Estimate compute resource capacity to optimize resource allocation.
• Configure NUMA nodes for performance optimization.
• Migrate servers between compute resources.

Storage and Networking:

• Add and manage NFS storage for your virtual servers.
• Configure additional disks for enhanced storage options.
• Add IPv6 blocks to your infrastructure.
• Offer additional IP addresses to customers.
• Set up Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) for isolated networking.
• Improve email deliverability using reverse DNS.

Server Management:

• Back up and restore virtual servers.
• Recover inaccessible servers with rescue mode.
• Manage ISO images for server installations.
• Configure operating systems and applications.
• Use the OS Image Builder to create custom images.
• Create and manage plans for resource allocation.
• Configure offers for storage upgrades.

System Administration:

• Back up and restore the management node.
• Change management server settings via configuration files.
• Manage SolusVM system updates.
• Implement disaster recovery procedures.
• Enable two-factor authentication for enhanced security.

User and Access Management:

• Configure user access control and permissions.
• Lock and suspend user accounts.
• Limit users’ resource consumption.
• Restrict network traffic and bandwidth usage.

Business Operations:

• Set up billing integration with WHMCS, Blesta, Hostbill, and other systems.
• Configure plan management and restrictions.
• Use the tags mechanism for organization and categorization.
• Set up event handlers and hooks for automation.

Advanced Features:

• Import SolusVM v1 clusters for migration.
• Customize configuration for specific requirements.
• Use event handlers to automate workflows.
• Implement hooks for extended functionality.

Each topic provides detailed step-by-step instructions, configuration examples, and best practices to help you effectively manage your SolusVM environment.