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03 Creating and configuring a dedicated server

The procedure for purchasing a dedicated server is carried out on the cart.aruba.it website, but you can manage it through Aruba CMP.

To create a dedicated server, follow these steps:
  • sign in to Aruba CMP;
  • from the menu, select BARE METAL & VPS > Dedicated Servers;
  • in the Dedicated Servers area, select Go to dedicated servers;
  • in the Dedicated Servers section, select Add Server;
  • choose one of the available servers and select the Configure button at the end of the corresponding row;
  • you will be redirected to the cart.aruba.it shopping cart, where the Bare Metal configuration procedure will begin and you will be asked to provide the following information:
    • 2 CONFIGURATION
      • from the available settings, select the following:
        • SERVER FEATURES
          • RESOURCES, DISKS, CONTROLLER, EXTERNAL STORAGE, NETWORK RESOURCES;
        • CONNECTIVITY
        • OPERATING SYSTEM
          • OPERATING SYSTEM, PLESK PANEL;
      • select CONTINUE and go to summary;
    • 3 SUMMARY
      • in the YOUR ORDER area on the right, you can specify the number of Bare Metal servers you want to purchase (Qty) and the service period (Duration);
      • by selecting Configuration notes, you can enter a comment if you have specific requests. The note will be read by Aruba Cloud staff;
      • a summary of the costs and details (monthly fee and activation fee) is displayed;
      • select CONTINUE with purchase;
    • 4 LOGIN
      • select CONTINUE to complete the order;
    • 5 CLIENT DETAILS
      • in the Check your information area, confirm or edit the information associated with your Cloud account and select CONFIRM;
    • 6 PAYMENT
      • under Order summary and payment, choose one of the available payment methods (if you use a credit card or PayPal, you can enable automatic renewal);
      • accept the terms and conditions and select CONFIRM ORDER and proceed to payment.