OS Reload

Installing a new Operating System will delete all data currently stored on the server, and reset all credentials for the server. If you need to keep any data please make a copy or take a backup before proceeding.

Method

Console

1. To perform an OS Reload on a server, navigate to the relevant server page, select Server Actions and choose OS Reload.

2. You will be presented with a confirmation dialogue and the ability to select a new Operating System to install from a dropdown.

3. Select OS Reload to initiate your OS Reload. The process takes 10-15 minutes to complete during which time all other server actions will be unavailable.

API

curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.ingenuitycloudservices.com/rest-api/servers/{server_id}/provision/reload-os \
  --header 'Accept: application/json' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'X-Api-Token: API_KEY' \
  --data '{"os_image_id":"string"}'

CLI

❯ ics-cli baremetal reinstall 123456 --operatingsystem ubuntu-24-04 --reason "Reinstalling OS"

Tip

If you want to change the SSH keys that are automatically deployed to a server during the OS Reload, do this prior to requesting the OS Reload. For instructions head over to Assign SSH Keys.

Supported Operating Systems

Full details of the Operating Systems supported during OS Reload are available here.

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