[App_rpt-users] Deploying a virtual ASL server on Vultr

Sun Sep 2 15:54:39 UTC 2018

LOL...
Well I was not sure, but I was about to look at the sched maintenance 
on vultr as they were having issues with NJ servers during maintenance.
and I know others were on the shed during the holiday weekend.
Upgrading and that sorta stuff. Strange things happen...LOL...

But the good thing is you worked around whatever it was.

...mike/kb8jnm

On 9/2/2018 10:34 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
> Hi Mike,
> 
> I had someone look at a screenshot of the console page, and it was definitely a boot prompt with the Debian boot menu. This was definitely an accessibility issue, not a “it’s broke”/“nut behind the keyboard” issue. Neatly gotten around now.
> 
>> On Sep 2, 2018, at 8:11 AM, Mike <mm at midnighteng.com> wrote:
>>
>> Glad to hear your up and running.
>> Having deployed ASL on a vultr server more than 2 dozen times on vultr with the custom ASL ISO, I really think the vps just had not booted to the iso. But I could be wrong.
>>
>> Once you get this config'd the way you want it, you can take a 'snapshot' (which is currently free for now) and that makes a image of the HDD you can redeploy quickly on the same size or larger server.
>>
>> But, if you use this, just keep in mind that the first thing you have to pay attention to is the ip address if static and you deploy on a new server. But if you config it as DHCP, no issue and it will only get the address assigned to the server.
>> Just one last pointer if it helps.
>>
>> I often run test deployments often on different size servers and use those features often.
>>
>> ...mike/kb8jnm
>>
>> On 9/2/2018 2:15 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
>>> Howdy Mike,
>>> All good. I have a basic hub running. The usual tweaking shall commence, like getting rid of the ID’s (no radio on the node, of course), courtesy tones, hang times, and duplex and such.
>>> I ended up just installing a 64-bit Stretch as preconfigured from Vultr, which is likely pretty barebones. Perfect for my need. I was able to ssh into that, set up a repeater account from a root login, and install the ASL packages per the FAQ, thoughtfully sent to me by Rachel, AD9O (saving me a hunt for the relevant incantations). Even ran the menu, which I will likely never do again…editing files by hand is more my thing, but it did make the initial setup all right.
>>> So now, I have my spiffy 4-digit node number on the virtual server and will connect the portable node to it whenever that’s on. I may well keep it once I get more permanent ASL gear set up again, which will happen who knows when. A bit of a drawn-out move, plus a new job in my old hometown (where I haven’t lived in 20 years) leaves lots of things up in the air, naturally.
>>> Vy 73, de KB5ELV
>>>> On Sep 2, 2018, at 12:08 AM, Mike <mm at midnighteng.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Perhaps someone else will chime-in with a similar experience/fix.
>>>> It's Labor Day WE so I have figured not many reading right now.
>>>> But I would like to know what you find, when you do, that is.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> tnx,
>>>> ...mike/kb8jnm
>>>>
>>>> On 9/2/2018 12:58 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
>>>>> Hey Mike,
>>>>> I’m fairly certain at this point (Rachel O. Assisting) that this is an accessibility issue more than anything. I’m at a boot prompt in the virtual console, but of course can’t interact with it.
>>>>> I may check out another solution later, but I’m planning to attack this another direction.
>>>>>> On Sep 1, 2018, at 11:52 PM, Mike <mm at midnighteng.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Without going through the procedure other than memory,
>>>>>> you do need to use the iso menu and tell it to boot the iso.
>>>>>> (once iso has loaded)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But i would think you should be able to hit alt-ctl-del and force that boot 'if it is loaded in the tray'.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If that yields nothing, it would have to be more of security/scripting in the browser I would think.
>>>>>> I don't run mac's normally but can you try firefox on that mac.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ...mike/kb8jnm
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 9/2/2018 12:23 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
>>>>>>> Hey Mike,
>>>>>>> I *think* I’m booted to the ISO. Javascript is definitely enabled. I’ll have a look at your hoot, in any case.
>>>>>>>> On Sep 1, 2018, at 11:19 PM, Mike <mm at midnighteng.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Have you actually booted to the ISO ?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Is javascript enabled ?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It may be security settings on your mac / browser ???
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Just a few leads...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My old how2
>>>>>>>> http://29993.link/asl-vps.html
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ...mike/kb8jnm
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 9/1/2018 11:51 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
>>>>>>>>> …Or, if there’s a better option, I’m all ears.
>>>>>>>>> But I saw a Youtubevideo on this from WB4ULK, and they did indeed have a deal I couldn’t very well pass up.
>>>>>>>>> So I signed up and got the server configured and the ASL ISO uploaded to the service and the server started. Here’s where I’ve hit a snag.
>>>>>>>>> When I went to view the console, this is what the console window says, along with a “send ctrl+alt+del”.
>>>>>>>>> 				Canvas not supported.
>>>>>>>>> 			
>>>>>>>>> This is on a Mac using Safari.
>>>>>>>>> Using Google Chrome instead, I  get a graphic instead. Presumably that might be a VNC? I don’t know. If it is, it doesn’t help, since I’m blind and can’t work with whatever it is.
>>>>>>>>> If anyone wants to try it, you can get a $25 free credit, and the $5/month server is enough for a virtual ASL server.
>>>>>>>>> https://www.vultr.com/promo25b <https://www.vultr.com/promo25b>/?ref=7524970
>>>>>>>>> It’s my promo code, but if you don’t want to use it, just delete everything from the ? onwards, it’s of no consequence to me :)
>>>>>>>>> So…since this is before anything is set up, so can’t ssh in, I’m kind of stuck right at the beginning and, apparently, have to handle from the console available from the website.
>>>>>>>>> Anyone willing/able to help me get past this and onwards to somewhere I can take over?
>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>> —Buddy, KB5ELV
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