System VM access instructions and security details#638
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Updated instructions for accessing System VMs via SSH and Web Console, including details for enabling randomized passwords for the SysVMs.
Added code formatting for SSH command examples in the admin guide.
Updated SSH and decryption command formats and examples in the admin guide.
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@sureshanaparti a Jenkins job has been kicked to build the document. I'll keep you posted as I make progress. |
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QA-Doc build preview: https://qa.cloudstack.cloud/builds/docs-build/pr/638. (QA-JID 512) |
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Pull request overview
Updates the admin guide documentation for accessing CloudStack System VMs, expanding the instructions to include UI-based console access and guidance for enabling randomized System VM passwords.
Changes:
- Reworked “Accessing System VMs” into SSH access (by hypervisor) and Web Console access paths.
- Added steps for enabling
system.vm.random.passwordand decrypting the stored password via the management server key. - Minor wording/formatting updates in related System VM configuration instructions.
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Clarified the description of the password in the System VM guide.
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Updated instructions for accessing System VMs via SSH, including Web Console, details for enabling randomized passwords for the SysVMs, and a bonus tip to facilitate decrypting.
Note: I got the information from, but I also testing and validation of the feature too.
https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/projects/archived-cloudstack-getting-started/en/latest/administration_guide.html#managing-system-vms
I would appreciate it if someone could help with proofreading because I can't find my own mistakes.
📚 Documentation preview 📚: https://cloudstack-documentation--638.org.readthedocs.build/en/638/