Just turned on a new Slice feature – Rescue mode.

The rescue link, appearing next to your Slices in SliceManager, explains Rescue mode and includes an activation button. It will reboot your Slice into a temporary device running its base OS. A new password will be displayed and you can connect via SSH (same IP). Once in, you can mount your original Slice’s root partition as /dev/sda1.

How might this be used?

• to correct a configuration file that is preventing your Slice from booting
• change the filesystem and install an alternate distribution
• repair a corrupt filesystem

Of note:

• the Rescue Slice has a 1.5 GB filesystem
• Rescue mode can last a maximum of 90 minutes
• Only one Slice per server can be in Rescue mode at a time

This should be a handy feature for those times when you make a configuration mistake and can’t get into your Slice, even after a reboot. Enjoy!