SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud For WHMCS

About SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud For WHMCS

SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud For WHMCS module offers provisioning of virtual machines as single VPS instances or flexible Cloud resources. Allow your clients to create and manage servers within their limits using efficient tools for backups, snapshots, reinstallations, and real-time performance monitoring. Use the module to Empower your customers with comprehensive control over their virtual servers.

• Admin Area Features:

✔ Create/Suspend/Unsuspend/Terminate Product

✔ Change Package

✔ Change Password

✔ Import Virtual Machine (Cloud)

✔ Existing Virtual Machines

✔ From SolusVM 2.0 WHMCS Addon

✔ View Available Resources (Cloud)

✔ Start/Stop/Pause/Unpause/Resume Servers

✔ Access noVNC Console

✔ Enable/Disable Rescue Mode

✔ View Servers Status And Details

✔ View Scheduled And Completed Tasks

✔ View Queue

✔ Provide Product General Configuration:

✔ Select Product Type:

✔ VPS - Provisioning Of Single Server Per Product

✔ Cloud - Enable Provisioning Of Multiple Servers Per Single Product

✔ Select Virtualization Type:

✔ KVM

✔ VZ

✔ Define Image Format

✔ Select Compute Resource

✔ Select Default User Role

✔ Select Storage Type

✔ Select Server Location

✔ Define Server Limits:

✔ Virtual CPUs

✔ vCPU Units (VZ)

✔ vCPU Limit (VZ)

✔ Disk Size [GiB]

✔ Memory [MiB]

✔ IO Priority (VZ)

✔ SWAP [MiB] (VZ)

✔ Additional IPv4 Addresses

✔ Additional IPv6 Addresses

✔ Define Default Server Configuration:

✔ Enable IPv4 And IPv6

✔ Provide User Data Script

✔ Select Default Operating System / Application

✔ Enable Access To Client Area Features:

✔ Backups

✔ Graphs

✔ Network

✔ Reinstall

✔ Snapshots

✔ Tasks

✔ Select Available Operation Systems

✔ Select Available Applications

✔ Select Server Information Entries

✔ Generate Configurable Options

• Addon Features:

✔ View Server Configurations Lists And Details:

✔ IP Address

✔ Active Accounts

✔ Status

✔ Customize Operation System And Application Logo Images

✔ View Queue Of Scheduled Tasks And Details

✔ Customize Module Language Files With "Translations" Tool

✔ View And Manage Logs

• Client Area Features:

✔ Manage Single (VPS) Or Multiple (Cloud) Servers Per Product

✔ View Servers Status And Details

✔ View Available Resources (Cloud)

✔ Start/Stop/Restart Servers

✔ Access noVNC Console

✔ Enable/Disable Rescue Mode

✔ Change Server Password

✔ Create/Manage/Restore Backups

✔ View Server Graphs:

✔ CPU Usage

✔ Disk Throughput

✔ Network Throughput

✔ Memory Usage

✔ View Network Details

✔ Reinstall Server Using:

✔ Operating Systems

✔ Applications

✔ Create/Manage/Revert Snapshots

✔ View Scheduled And Completed Tasks

• Configurable Options:

✔ Virtual CPUs

✔ Limit of CPU [VZ]

✔ CPU Units for the VS

✔ Disk Size

✔ Amount of RAM

✔ Amount of SWAP [VZ]

✔ IO Priority [VZ]

✔ Additional IPv4 Addresses

✔ Additional IPv6 Addresses

✔ OS / Application

• General Info:

✔ Multi-Language Support With Custom Translations Tool

✔ Supports PHP 8.2 Back To PHP 8.1

✔ Supports WHMCS Themes "Six", "Twenty-One" And "Lagom WHMCS Client Theme"

✔ Supports WHMCS V8.11 Back To WHMCS V8.8

✔ Requires ionCube Loader V13 Or Later

✔ Easy Module Upgrade To Open Source Version

Installation and Configuration

In this tutorial we will show you how to successfully install SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud For WHMCS. We will guide you step by step through the whole installation and configuration process.

1. Log in to our client area and download the module.

3. Extract the package and upload its content into the main WHMCS directory. The content of the package to upload should look like this.

4. When you install SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud For WHMCS for the first time you have to rename 'license_RENAME.php' file. File is located in '/modules/servers/SolusVM2VpsCloud/license_RENAME.php'. Rename it from 'license_RENAME.php' to 'license.php'.

5. In order to configure your license key, you have to edit a previously renamed 'license.php' file. Enter your license key between quotation marks as presented on the following screen. You can find your license key in our client area → 'My Products'.

6. In the next step, set up the 'storage' folder as recursively writable. This folder is available at 'your_whmcs/modules/servers/SolusVM2VpsCloud/storage'.

Activation of SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud Addon

7. Firstly, activate the SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud addon. To do so, log in to your WHMCS and navigate to 'System Settings' →'Addon Modules'. Find 'SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud' and press 'Activate'.

8. In the next step, you need to permit access to this module. To do so, click on the 'Configure' button, tick 'Full Administrator' and press 'Save Changes'.

Configuration of Server

9. Now, log in to your WHMCS admin area and proceed to 'System Settings' → 'Servers'. Afterward, press 'Add New Server'.

10. Enter your server name and IP address. Set the Module to 'SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud For WHMCS'. Fill in the Secret Access Key with your SolusVM 2 API token. Important: Make sure the token is created for a user with the 'Admin' role. Some functions of the module might not work properly otherwise. Check Secure option if your server uses an SSL connection. You may test the connection by clicking on the dedicated button if successful, press 'Save Changes' to complete the server configuration.

11. Now, you need to create a new group for your server. For that purpose press 'Create New Group'.

12. Fill in name, choose a previously created server and press 'Add'. Confirm by clicking on 'Save Changes'.

Configuration of Product

13. In order to create and configure product, go to 'System Settings' → 'Products/Services'. Afterwards, click on 'Create a New Group'.

14. Fill in a product group name and press 'Save Changes'.

15. When you have a product group, you can create your product and assign it to SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud. To create a product click on 'Create a New Product'.

16. Afterward, choose your product type and product group from dropdown menus, fill in your product name and press 'Continue'.

17. Now, go to 'Module Settings' section, and choose both 'SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud' and a previously created server group from the dropdown menus.

18. Start configuration of a product with the 'General' section. First of all, choose the Product Type: 'VPS' or 'Cloud'. Next, select the desired Virtualization Type: 'KVM' or 'VZ'.

19. Now, choose the general settings. Default User Role - new clients will be added to the SolusVM 2 panel, pick the role they will be assigned by default. Storage Type - select the storage type, options are defined in SolusVM 2 panel. Image Format - select the storage format, options are defined in SolusVM 2 panel. Note: Some 'Storage Type' and 'Image Format' combinations may not support certain functions (e.g., snapshots), more information can be found in the official SolusVM documentation. Location - select the server location, you can add more locations in the SolusVM 2 panel. Compute Resource - select the resource to be used, those can be prepared in the SolusVM 2 panel beforehand. You can also set it to 'Auto' to let SolusVM 2 decide which resource to use each time a virtual machine is created.

20. Set up the limits on the virtual machine. For both virtualization types, these are: Virtual CPUs - number of virtual CPUs assigned. Disk Size - disk size reserved. Note: Remember that there has to be at least 3GB of free space for the initial machine creation and at least 10GB for reinstallation. Memory - memory size of the virtual machine Additional IPv4 Addresses - additional ipV4 addresses to be added during creation. Additional IPv6 Addresses - additional ipV6 addresses to be added during creation. Backup Files - the maximum number of backup files, set it to '-1' to disable the limit. Additionally, for the VZ virtualization type define: vCPU Units - this argument is used in the kernel fair scheduler. The larger the number is, the more CPU time the virtual machine gets relative to other virtual machines. vCPU Limit - the number of CPUs the virtual machines will be limited to. Enter '0' to disable the limit. IO Priority - this number determines the priority of the VM's I/O requests relative to I/O requests of other virtual machines. SWAP - the size of the SWAP file in MiB.

21. Define the default configuration. Enable IPv4 - decide if IPv4 protocol should be used. Enable IPv6 - decide if IPv6 protocol should be used. Operating System / Application - select the image to be used during creation. User Data - include any additional commands to be run during the first server boot. Note: The commands depend on the system you choose, a list of WHMCS variables that can be used with the commands has been provided as well, e.g., $email

22. Configure service-related options. Generate Password - Decide if you want the service password to be generated automatically. Password Length - Define how long the password will be. Available Characters - Include characters available in the password generation process. By default, the field includes all characters permitted in SolusVM 2. We recommend only substracting from the default list, as adding new characters may result in validation issues. Default Characters: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890!@#$%^&*-_

23. Define features available in the client area by marking them in the 'Client Area Features' section. The functions that can be made available: Start - allows clients to power on their virtual machines. Stop - lets clients shut down their virtual machines. Restart - enables clients to reboot their virtual machines. Shut Down - allows clients to turn off their virtual machines completely. Console - provides clients with access to their virtual machine’s console interface. Rescue Mode - lets clients enable or disable rescue mode on their virtual machines. Change Password - allows clients to update the root passwords of their virtual machines. Log In To Panel - enables clients to access the SolusVM 2 panel. Backups - allows clients to create and manage backups of their virtual machines. Graphs - displays performance and status graphs for virtual machines. Network - lets clients view IP addresses, gateways, nameservers, and set primary networks. Reinstallation - allows clients to reinstall their virtual machines with different systems or applications. Snapshots - enables clients to capture snapshots of their virtual machines. Note: Snapshots can be taken on KVM virtualizations with LVM or ThinLVM storage types. If the image format is qcow2, File Based and NFS storage types can be used as well. Tasks - lets clients view the tasks performed on their virtual machines. Images available for reinstallation: Available Operating Systems Available Applications

24. Generate default configurable options. To do so, press 'Generate' as shown on the screen below. You can choose which options to generate. Some options only work with virtual server [VS] virtualization type. Note: This step is optional. It is advisable not to generate options that you do not plan to use, or in case you want their fixed values to be taken from the module settings, rather than being flexible. When you are done with the module settings make sure to 'Save Changes'.

25. As the last step add a cron job as shown below (5-minute intervals are recommended). php -q /your_whmcs/modules/servers/SolusVM2VpsCloud/cron/cron.php queue This cron makes sure tasks are run automatically when in the queue. Do not forget to replace 'your_whmcs' with your WHMCS root location. The cron can be also executed every single minute in order to perform the action more often. You will find personalized cron job information in the 'Queue' section of the addon. You have just finished the installation and configuration of the product, congratulations!

Management

You have just correctly created and customized a new product. Let us continue to the module management. The client area, the admin area and the addon will be described in detail in this section.

Addon Configuration

Now we will highlight the features of the addon first. Go to 'Addons' → 'SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud' in your WHMCS to access it.

Servers

'Servers' section contains a list of your configured servers, you may quickly edit them directly from this tab, simply press the edit icon. The information displayed in the addon includes: Server name Server IP address Server active accounts number and limit Server status

Click on the 'OS Images & Applications Icons' button to view a list of images available on the server. You can change the image associated with each operating system and application by clicking the 'Settings' icon and choosing a picture from the media library.

Media Library

The 'Media Library' section stores images that can be used as thumbnails for your operating system and application images. Use the Additional Actions to delete all images at once. To upload a new image, use the 'Upload Image' button.

Queue

In this section, you will find a list of all the tasks issued by the module. The information on each task includes: Task ID Related item Task status Task type Attempts taken Date of creation Date of the last status update You may also use the action buttons to: See task details Manually run the task Delete the task To find specific tasks use the search and sorting functions.

Task details include: Task ID Job Queue Retry Count Parent ID Type Related Item Custom Relation Status Retry After Date Created At Date Updated At Date

Related log entries can be found in a separate tab.

Tasks can also be deleted with the mass action function.

Additional actions include the 'Auto Prune' system, which will automatically delete tasks after a predefined number of days and an option to disable cron job information.

Translations

Customizing language files is now extremely easy with the "Translations" tool that is now available directly in the addon. Its user-friendly design makes managing various language file tweaks a smooth and efficient process. Prepare translations for the original English files with this handy built-in tool. For specific instructions on how to use this tool please refer to its dedicated article, you will find it here.

Admin Area

VPS

Admins can monitor and manage the virtual machines on the client's page. The action buttons include: Start the machine Stop the machine Shut down the machine Restart the machine Access the machine's console interface Log in to SolusVM 2 panel Enable/Disable Rescue Mode Change the password of the machine Import From SolusVM 2.0 WHMCS Addon Note: Only available before a virtual machine is created in the new service, allows you to import an existing machine. Underneath the information regarding the virtual machine is located, it includes: Status of the machine Hostname vCPUs in use Disk space allocated to the machine Operating system/application currently used All tasks from the SolusVM 2 panel are logged in the 'Tasks' table. The 'Queue' table lists the tasks issued by the module.

Cloud

Admins can monitor and manage the machines on the client's page. The Available Resources graph displays how much of the distributed resources are in use. The Virtual Machine list features details about the client's servers and offers options to: Start the machine Stop the machine Shutdown the machine Restart the machine Toggle Rescue Mode on the machine Open Console of the machine and import new virtual machines. Note: Including an option to import from the SolusVM 2.0 WHMCS Addon All tasks from the SolusVM 2 panel are logged in the 'Tasks' table. The 'Queue' table lists the tasks issued by the module. Note: Keep in mind that the 'Suspend' module command will suspend all machines.

Client Area - VPS

For the VPS products, clients have access to basic actions and information regarding their virtual machine. The basic actions include: Start Stop Shut Down Restart Open Console Log in To Panel Toggle Rescue Mode Change Password If enabled, additional tools will also be available to the user. The current information about the virtual machine is displayed in the 'Information' table.

Backups

Users can create and manage backups in the 'Backups' tab. To create a new backup use the 'Create Backup' button. Once a backup is created, it can be deleted or used to restore the virtual machine state by clicking the action buttons next to each backup on the list.

Graphs

Clients will find visualizations of their current 'CPU Usage', 'Disk Throughput' , 'Network Throughput' and 'Memory Usage'. By tracking VPS usage sudden and unexpected overloads can be avoided.

Network

The network tab contains information regarding the virtual machine's network settings. IP Address Gateway Primary Name Server Secondary Name Server and whether a given network is set as a primary for the virtual machine.

Reinstallation

The 'Reinstall' tab contains a list of operating systems and applications allowed for virtual machine reinstallation. Clicking on any of the icons will initiate the reinstallation process, after a confirmation popup.

Snapshots

The 'Snapshot' tab allows the users to create new snapshots and manage their snapshot library. Use the 'Create Snapshot' button to take a new snapshot. The action buttons below can be used to restore a snapshot or delete it.

Tasks

The list of tasks related to the client's virtual machine can be found in the 'Tasks' tab. The list features details such as: Task start time Task finish time Action Status Duration

Client Area - Cloud Type

The client area of cloud products features 'Available Resources' information table and the 'Virtual Servers' list. The table features a graphical representation of the resource usage of vCPUs cores Disk limits Memory limits Additional IPv4 addresses Additional IPv6 addresses Hovering over the question mark icon will display the exact numbers for each metric.

Action buttons allow managing, deleting, and performing actions on existing servers. Manage Virtual Server - opens the details page where changes can be introduced. Delete - starts the task of deleting the server. Additional Actions - allows actions such as: 'Start ', 'Stop', 'Shut Down', 'Restart', 'Toggle Rescue Mode', and 'Open Console'.

New Virtual Machine

To add a new virtual machine, click on the 'Create Virtual Machine' button first.

Then provide the configuration for the new virtual machine. Hostname Password SSH Key vCPUs Disk Size RAM Primary IPv4 Primary IPv6 Additional IPv4 Additional IPv6 Image The graph on the top of the screen can help you see how many resources remain while you allocate them to the new machine. Click on 'Submit' when ready.

You can also manage a machine directly and use additional tools, after selecting it on the side menu.

Tips

1. Since the SolusVM 2 panel only allows a small number of special signs to be used in passwords, it might be helpful to disable special characters in auto-generated passwords. To do so, navigate to 'General Settings' → 'Security' → 'Auto Generated Password Format' and select 'Generate passwords containing a combination of letters and numbers only'.

2. You can add an SSH Key for a virtual machine using a sshKey|SSH Public Key custom field for the VPS functionality. For the Cloud functionality, the option to add an SSH Key is available when creating a new virtual machine.

3. SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud module can manage virtual machines imported from SolusVM 2.0 WHMCS addon. To import your machines use the 'Import From SolusVM 2.0 WHMCS Addon' button found in the admin area. For VPS products this option is available after service has been activated, but the machine has not been created yet.

Update Instructions

An essential guidance through the process of updating the module is offered here. Ensure successful completion of the module update by carefully following each step, thereby preventing data loss or any unforeseen issues. Additionally, you will find a current list of supplementary actions necessary for a smooth update process there.

Upgrade Guide

Seeking a solution that offers greater flexibility, customization tailored to your precise needs, and unrestricted availability? There is an option that not only proves to be cost-effective in the long run but also includes prioritized support services, making it a truly valuable investment. Opt for the Open Source version of your SolusVM 2 VPS & Cloud For WHMCS module to unlock these benefits. Simply click on either the Get Source Code or Upgrade To Lifetime button found on the product's page in our client area to complete the one-step upgrade process, with a dedicated discount already applied. Follow a comprehensive guide covering the transition process, the advantages it brings, and step-by-step instructions on what to do next after the order has been successfully finalized.

Common Problems

1. When you have problems with connection, check whether your SELinux or firewall does not block ports.