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Choose, mount and unmount an ISO image

Search Newtata images and use the VPS virtual drive.

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Public catalogue synchronised · mounting and unmounting connected
Guide contents

Before you begin

  • A real delivered Cloud VPS with management operations enabled.
  • A backup of data to keep before installation from an ISO.
  • An image compatible with the VPS architecture.

Catalogue and compatibility#

Open VPS details, then ISO images. Virtual drive shows the mounted image or No ISO mounted. The public catalogue refreshes from Newtata every 30 seconds while the tab is open; changes appear on the next successful read, not an instant notification.

Search by distribution, filename or ID. Architecture and Compatible with this VPS filters refine the list. Pagination offers 15, 30 or all images per page. Search settings persist during refreshes.

Mount an ISO#

  1. Find an image marked Compatible and click Mount.
  2. In confirmation, check the selected description, filename, ID and architecture.
  3. Tick mounting confirmation, then click Confirm mount.
  4. Wait for the virtual drive update. Mounting alone does not reboot the VPS or automatically start installation.

Boot from the image#

To boot from the ISO, reboot the VPS from Power afterwards. Installation can replace or erase the disk; ensure required backups exist.

Some ISOs require an interactive console or input during boot. The VNC console is not integrated into this server-details guide’s workflow: use an authorised console or ask support before starting if one is required.

Unmount or replace an ISO#

  1. In Virtual drive, click Unmount ISO.
  2. Verify the indicated image and confirm unmounting. This action does not reboot.
  3. Wait for No ISO mounted before mounting another image. If needed, reboot afterwards to return to disk boot.

Understand an unavailable button#

The portal shows public ISOs returned by Newtata. Uploading personal ISOs and managing private ISOs are not offered here.

SituationWhat should I do?
IncompatibleChoose an ISO matching the VPS architecture.
RemovedChoose an image still available at Newtata.
An ISO is already mountedUnmount the current image before replacing it.
Operation or synchronisation in progressWait, then refresh. Last data may remain visible during an error.
Operations disabled or VPS lockedWait for provider processing to finish or contact support.

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