Virtual Console Access

AirVM now includes virtual console access to all hosted VMs at no additional charge. This is the same as having a dedicated IPKVM (Keyboard Video Mouse over the Internet) on the virtual server, only it's much more responsive and includes a ton of great tools. We provide this access to our environment through VMware Virtual Infrastructure (VI) client. The VI client is available for download at no charge from inside the AirVM control panel.

"The VI (Virtual Infrastructure) client looks like this"





All of a client's virtual servers with AirVM are linked to the same virtual console user, so there is no need to manage separate credentials for each virtual machine. Our control panel supports sub-user management and the access control for at a VM level. Each sub-user is given their own virtual console user and only have access to their assigned VMs.

"This is where the user's virtual console credentials are found"





The virtual console is a great tool for OS re-installs, preconfigured uploaded VMs, kernel / system upgrades, offline software installs and much more. It's the next best thing to being in front of your server, many will argue that it's actually better.

"Console access to an AirVM hosted virtual machine"





One big feature the virtual console provides, is the ability to remotely mount a local CDROM or ISO. For example, the latest CentOS net-install ISO can be mounted and quickly deployed. This works with any ISO but we recommend a good net connection for those larger disks.

"Connect a remote CD/DVD or ISO to your hosted virtual server"





The VI client not only provides virtual console access but it also gives a window into VM performance. This gives the ability to better monitor and manage hosted VMs.

"Manage and monitor VM performance and resource usage"