Manage Nodes
Use this section to manage existing E2E Cloud nodes from the MyAccount portal after they are created.
The node management area is where you review node state, open node details, connect to the console, manage networking and security, review storage and backup status, inspect monitoring data, and run lifecycle actions such as start, power off, stop, reboot, reinstall, save image, lock, unlock, upgrade, and delete.
For node creation, see Create a node. For Linux or Windows access, see Connect to a Linux node or Connect to a Windows node.
Available actions depend on the node state, node family, operating system, project permissions, region, attached services, and billing status. The portal disables actions that are not valid for the selected node.
Open the Manage Nodes Page
- Log in to MyAccount.
- In the left navigation, go to Compute > Nodes.
- The Nodes page lists active nodes for the selected project and location.
- Select a node name to open its details page, or use the action menu from the node list.
The node list shows high-level information such as node name, public IP, private IP, backup status, BitNinja status, node status, console access, and available actions.
Terminated nodes are not shown in the active node list.
Manage a Node from the Nodes Page
Use this flow after you open the main node list:
- Confirm that you are in the correct project and location.
- Find the node by name, public IP, private IP, status, or other visible list filters.
- Review the node status before selecting an action.
- To open the full node record, select the node name.
- To run a lifecycle or management action directly from the list, open Actions for the node.
- Choose the required action, review the confirmation dialog, and complete any required acknowledgement checkbox.
- Wait for the node status to update before starting another action.
The action menu can show different actions for the same node as its status changes. Refresh the node list if the action shown does not match the current node state.
Node States
Node actions are state-dependent. Common user-facing states include:
| State | Meaning | What you can usually do |
|---|---|---|
| Creating / Initializing | The node is being provisioned or prepared. | Wait for the node to finish provisioning. Most actions are disabled. |
| Running | The node is active. | Connect, monitor, attach supported resources, reboot, power off, stop where supported, create snapshots, and manage security. |
| Powered off | The node is shut down but still allocated. | Start, save image, update plan, lock/unlock, recovery-mode actions where supported, and delete. |
| Stopped | The node is deallocated from the host where supported. | Start or delete the node. Most other actions are blocked until the node is started. |
| Saving / Live saving | A saved image operation is in progress. | Wait for the operation to complete. |
| Reinstalling / Upgrading / Powering off / Powering on / Stopping / Undeploying / Terminating | A lifecycle action is in progress. | Wait for the current action to complete before starting another action. |
Do not start another lifecycle operation while a node is in a transitional state. Refresh the node detail page or wait for the status to settle before retrying.
Node Details
Open a node to review its configuration and service details.
The details view can include:
- Node name and status
- Operating system and image information
- Plan, CPU, memory, disk, and price details
- Public and private network information
- Monitoring details
- Committed plan details, renewal settings, and period end date when the node is committed
You can update the node name and labels where the portal allows it.
Review a Node from the Details Page
Use this flow when you need the full node context before making a change:
- Select the node name from the node list.
- Review the node summary, including status, operating system, plan, public IP, private IP, committed-plan information, and attached-service indicators.
- Use the page tabs to open the area you need:
- Node Details for plan, OS, committed plan, and base configuration.
- Network for public IPs, Add-on IPs, IPv6, floating IPs, VPCs, and subnets.
- Node Security for SSH keys, password changes, and BitNinja where supported.
- Security Group for attached security groups and rules.
- Snapshots for on-demand and scheduled snapshots where supported.
- Volumes, Monitoring, Alerts, CDP Backup, and Logs where those services are available for the node.
- Use the Actions menu on the details page when you need lifecycle actions such as start, power off, reboot, reinstall, save image, lock, unlock, plan update, recovery mode, or delete.
- After making a change, wait for the status or tab data to refresh before starting another operation.
Use the details page when the action depends on related context, such as attached IPs, security groups, snapshots, backups, or committed billing.
Storage, Images, and Snapshots
Use the node details page to review attached volumes, create supported snapshots, and create saved images where available.
| Area | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Volumes | View block storage volumes attached to the node, attach eligible volumes, detach volumes, create volume snapshots, and upgrade supported volumes. |
| Snapshots | Capture point-in-time copies of node storage or selected attached disks where supported. |
| Saved images | Save a reusable image from a node and use it as a base for future nodes. |
| E1 root storage | Increase root storage for eligible E1-series nodes. |
For the manage-level explanation of saved images and snapshots, see Node Images and Node Snapshots. For E1 root storage behavior, see E1 Series Nodes.
Backups
If CDP Backup is enabled for the node, the backup section shows backup status and backup metadata.
The details can include:
- Backup status and size
- Next and Last recovery point creation time
- Backup schedule time and mode
- Compression type and level
For backup setup, recovery behavior, and limitations, see CDP Backups.
Monitoring and Alerts
Use the Monitoring tab to review node metrics and health graphs.
Monitoring helps you understand resource usage and availability. The portal can show graphs and status information for supported metrics collected from the node.
Node alerts notify configured recipients when monitored conditions match your alert policy. New nodes can have default health alerts based on recommended parameters. You can also create or update alerts from the monitoring and alerts area.
For setup and troubleshooting, see Node Monitoring. For alert details, see Monitoring Alerts.
Audit Logs
Use the audit and log sections to review node history.
The node history surfaces can include:
| Log area | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Activity Timeline | Chronological node activity and status changes. |
| Action Logs | User-triggered and system-triggered node actions. |
| Billing Logs | Billing-related events and transactions for the node. |
Audit and action logs are useful when you need to confirm who started a lifecycle action, when a billing-impacting operation was triggered, or why a node moved into a transitional state.
Manage Guides
Use the focused pages below for post-launch node management:
| Page | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Network | Primary public IPs, Add-on IPs, IPv6, floating IPs, VPC attachments, private IPs, and network troubleshooting. |
| Security | SSH keys, security groups, BitNinja, accidental protection, recovery mode, and security compliance. |
| Actions | Start, power off, stop, reboot, reinstall, save image, snapshots, plan changes, lock/unlock, delete, bulk actions, and API entry points. |
| Action Availability | Central list of reasons node actions can be hidden, disabled, or rejected. |
| Node Images | How saved images fit into node management. |
| Node Snapshots | How snapshots fit into node management. |
| Node Encryption | Creation-time encryption behavior for managed nodes. |
| E1 Series Nodes | E1 root storage, Stop, public IP, and plan-update behavior. |
Related Resources
| Resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Create a node | Launch a new node. |
| Choose a node family | Compare E1, C3, M3, SDC, SQL, GPU, Marketplace, and private-cluster options. |
| Connect to a Linux node | Access Linux nodes with SSH. |
| Connect to a Windows node | Access Windows nodes with RDP. |
| Block Storage | Create and attach volumes. |
| Static Public IPs | Manage static public IPs for primary public IP or Add-on IP use where supported. |
| VPC | Attach private networking to nodes. |
| Security Groups | Control network access. |
| CDP Backups | Back up and restore nodes. |
| Node Monitoring | Monitor node health and metrics. |