User > Server Access
Web console
Servers can be accessed by using the Web Console via the > CloudAfrica dsahboard > select a server > click on the console button top right corner.
Ssh client
To access the server via ssh, server mast have a public IP and the firewall rule enabling ssh access, more on the firewall rules below.
For more information on SSH key generation and management please click > here for Linux OS, and > here for Windows OS.
Ssh command:
ssh user@your-server-ip-or-dns-nameDisabling root-login as a recommended security-practice for any production-servers.Server > Server Access
Private server access & virtual private cloud - VPC
Virtual private cloud - vpc is useful when servers need to communicate privately, the use case would be multi tier web application with only one public facing server.
You can share all servers within the same network with the users in your organisation via > CloudAfrica web app.
To grant vpc access > select server > click on share tab > share button > enter the role and user's email address - more info on the permissions/roles below.
to Remove access > once again navigate to server's share tab > click on trash icon to remove user's access.
Permission | Owner | Admin | Member | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Share Private server from VPC View | X | X | -- | Users must be registered |
Delete self from VPC | -- | -- | -- | No user can delete their own access. If the VPC is deleted, access will be removed by default. |
Delete Admin users from VPC | X | X | -- | |
Delete Member user from VPC | X | X | -- | |
Share to Admin user in VPC | X | X | -- | This action will grant Admin access to any Servers linked to the same VPC. |
Share to Member user in VPC | X | X | -- | This action will grant Member access to any Servers linked to the same VPC. |
Delete VPC linked to Group Account (Credit card) | X | X | -- | User is able to delete the entire VPC. This action removes all shared permissions set up previously. All registered Admin and Member VPC users will lose access to the servers linked to the VPC being deleted. |
Edit VPC linked to Group Account | X | X | -- | |
Create Server linked to Shared VPC | X | X | -- | Once access has been granted to a VPC, these users can create servers linked to that same VPC. The Account that pays for the VPC will be used by default to pay for the newly created Servers. |
Delete Server linked to Shared VPC | X | X | -- | Once access has been granted to a VPC, these users can delete servers linked to that same VPC . |
Create Firewall Rule on Shared Server | X | X | -- | A VPC is typically linked to a Privately accessible Server, however, adding Firewall rules will also make it publicly accessible. |
Edit Firewall Rule on Shared Server | X | X | -- | |
Delete Firewall Rule on Shared Server | X | X | -- | Deleting the Firewall Rules will not remove the public IP address |
Reboot Shared Server | X | X | X | |
Shutdown Shared Server | X | X | X | |
Start Shared Server | X | X | X | |
Use Console to access Shared Server | X | X | X | User can access Console window. |
Rename Server | X | X | -- | Renaming the Server will automatically reboot the Server |
Edit billing details linked to Shared VPC | X | -- | -- | Only the owner can view and edit the bank details associated with the payment of the VPC. These bank details will be used to pay for the networking costs associated with the VPC, and will automatically be used for any servers created, and which are linked to the same VPC. |
View Server on the dashboard of the Servers page. | X | X | X | Depending on the role, each user will see the servers shared with them on the Server dashboard. The individual's role/access level will be visible when hovering over the "Share" icon. |
Please note: This table does NOT refer to console-level access.
Public Server Access/Firewall Rules
Firewall rules prevent a server from unauthorised access and harmful applications by filtering the incoming network traffic. To make your server publicly accessible, firewall rules must be added.
To create a firewall rule, from > CloudAfrica web app > select a server > click on a firewall tab > fill in the details and add.
- Protocol - tcp/udp.
- Ports - can be a single port, ranges or ports separated by comma.
- Source - can be 'Any' or an address or addresses or ranges.
- Description - detailed description of the firewall rule, for your convenience.
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