Logging in to a virtual server (CentOS)

This section explains how to log in to a virtual server (CentOS).

Before logging in, check the following:

  • The status of the global IP address assigned to the virtual server targeted for login must be "ACTIVE"
  • The security group rules must be set correctly for the operating environment
  • The firewall rules and policies must be set correctly for the operating environment
  • A key file (.pem) must exist in the working directory
  1. Execute the following command: 
    $ ssh -i <k5user>@<globalIpAddrAssignedToTargetVirtualServer>
    The authenticity of host '<globalIpAddrAssignedToTargetVirtualServer>' can't be established.
RSA key fingerprint is: <fingerprint>.
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? <>
Warning:  Permanently added '<globalIpAddrAssignedToTargetVirtualServer>' (RSA) to the list of known hosts.
  2. Retrieve the root privileges.

    In the CentOS provided by K5, a special command is required for retrieving the root privileges after login.

    $ sudo su -