Level 65
Why not use SSH keys where you are?
Maybe a VPN to connect to so you can do it via that IP?
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Mar 22, 2016
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Level 21
Any tips on rebooting remote servers and/or password managers?
I'm now looking after a few digital ocean servers and occasionally I need to reboot one of them remotely.
I'm using forge and at present I have only added keys for my main development PC. I connect with gitBash. I also keep the su passwords in a secure,but separate, file.
If a server needs rebooted I therefore have to be physically on my dev PC or I have to use something like teamviewer to connect to it. Its a pain. I feel like there should be a simpler solution?
Also - possibly related - are there such things as password managers that work with gitbash (or similar) on windows 10?
Level 21
I was thinking along those lines. Would it be a daft idea to have access via, say, my phone?
Level 50
You could set up a box which acts as a bastion which in turn has password-protected keys on it to let you ssh to your other servers. That way you can allow logins from your phone/desktop/whatever to that one box rather than allowing access to all your servers from $where-ever and having to copy lots of keys around.
I've used streisand a few times for things like that if it's any help.
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Level 1
Hey, I'm a Community Manager @ DO. Rebooting should not require you to actually log into your droplet. The API supports rebooting and a soft reboot is sent before anything is forcefully shut down. You can control your droplet via the API using one of many 3rd party apps . This will allow you to remotely reboot your droplet(s) from your phone wherever you are.
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Level 21
Thank you everyone - lots of good advice as usual :)
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