The SolusVM Automatic Reinstall option does not allow you to modify or create a custom partition but you can manually install an OS by following these instructions:
1. Login to your SolusVM Control Panel.
2. If you have multiple VPS, select the appropriate one.
3. Scroll down, and under the "settings" tab, change the Boot Order to "
(1) CDROM (2) Hard Disk".
4. Now click on the "
CDRom" tab and if the CD-ROM is already mounted, click on unmount and then select your operating system from list. Then click on "
Mount".
5. Reboot your VPS by clicking on "
Reboot" and it will show a confirmation window. Then click on "
Yes".
6. Now quickly click on VNC without waiting.
7. The new VNC page will open. Click on "
Java VNC Client" or on the "
VNC" button.
8. It will prompt for confirmation. Click "
Ok" or "
Continue" and it will show "
Security Warning". Accept it and click on "
run".
9. Most operating systems will ask you to "
Press any button to start OS Installation" while booting. You need to press any key on your keyboard when asked and the OS Installation/Reinstallation will begin. It may also show you an option like "
Install OS", "
Test this media". For OS Installation/Reinstallation you need to select "
Install OS" and press the enter button.
Once the installation begins, it while set up the OS and ask you to create partitions, set root/admin passwords, etc.
After the installation is complete, don"t forget to set your VPS Boot Order to "
(1) Hard Disk (2) CDROM", otherwise it will reboot your VPS and start in installation mode, instead of normal mode.
