Netboot: simple solution

Your job is not to waste your time compiling a kernel for your server and testing it over and over again in order to make sure it's working properly. Isn't your time precious?

Besides the default kernel of your server, OVH offers you the possibility to boot your server via the network, whose kernels we have compiled. You can do it in just a few clicks in the manager (your client area)

Principles of Netboot:

Stable and high technology solutions

Before offering you these kernels, our technical staff has tested them for weeks and subjected them to "draconian" validations.
We guarantee you steady servers protected against the latest bugs known and security failures.

Who knows your servers better than OVH?
Furthermore, we have adapted our kernels to your servers, optimising them for Celeron, Pentium3, Pentium4 and Bi-CPU-based servers.

Unlimited security

You fear intrusions into your servers and you do not have the know-how or the time to prevent them. OVH helps you with the grsecurity kernels which guarantee reinforced security

Alternative in case of your problems

You have compiled a new kernel, but you fear that testing it might produce server crash and that you would need assistance from our technical staff.
If, after a reboot, your dedicated server does not respond after a reasonable time (a few minutes), the activation of "Net Boot" via the manager will allow you to change over easily and quickly, all by yourself.

How does it work?

The Net Boot option is disabled by default. In order to enable it, you must go to your manager, "Dedicated server" section - 'Services' "Dedicated server". Choosing the option "Netboot" will allow you to choose the kernel you want. The kernel installed on the hard disk of your server will no longer be used in rebooting your server.

More info about Netboot and Kernel:

Different types of kernels -   Kernel Netboot  -   Kernel installation