A rescue system is a minimal operating system that can be started independently of the installed system. It helps you test your server's performance and stability, check network problems, back up data, and repair the main system.

Note that the server must be shut off before activating the rescue system.

1. Log in to the Server Control Panel (SCP) and select your server.
2. Go to Control.
3. Click ACPI Shutdown.
4. Go to Media > Rescue System.
5. Click Activate and OK on the right.
6. Make a note of the displayed password.
7. The server will boot into the rescue system.

You can access the rescue system via the SCP screen or by connecting via SSH. When connecting via SSH, use the username "root" and the password that was displayed previously.

The server should normally have an active internet connection (IPv4 and IPv6) when booting into the rescue system. If this is not the case, or if another interface needs to be activated, proceed as follows:

1. Execute the following command: grml-network
2. You will then be prompted to configure the interface. Select: netcardconfig
3. The question "Configure VLAN on this interface?" will appear. Select: No
4. Select Yes for "Interface enabled. Do you want it auto-enabled at boot?".

The rescue system must be deactivated manually.

1. Go to Rescue System and click Deactivate and OK on the right.
2. This will automatically shut down the server.
3. Start the server manually. The boot sequence will then reset to its original setting.

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