Server detail sections

Overview

The Server Detail page in SharkCluster provides a centralized view of your server's configuration, applications, installed packages, backups, security settings, resources, and databases. From this page, you can monitor server health, manage installed software, configure security controls, and adjust server resources without navigating to separate management tools.

To access the Server Detail page:

1. 1Log in to your SharkCluster account.
2. 2Navigate to Servers from the main sidebar.
3. 3Select the server you want to manage.
4. 4Use the server navigation menu to open the required section.

The server header displays important information, including the server name, current status, IP address, location, hardware specifications, creation date, and available management actions.

Server Header and General Information

The server header remains visible while navigating between the server's management sections. It provides a quick overview of the selected server and shortcuts to common actions.

The available actions may vary depending on the server provider, server status, and account permissions.

1. Monitoring

The Monitoring section provides an overview of server health and resource utilization. It helps you identify resource pressure, review system information, and understand server activity.

Resource Usage

The resource summary cards display current usage alongside the server's available capacity.

Notifications and Alerts

The Notifications & Alerts panel provides information about server health, running services, failed services, and failed login attempts.

System Reports

The System Reports panel displays available system information, such as the last boot time and cron job failures.

Resource Usage Charts

The Other Details panel provides detailed historical or recent resource usage charts. Select the relevant tab to review CPU, RAM, disk, bandwidth, or advanced metrics. Use the available time-range selector to change the reporting period.

Hover over a chart to inspect individual measurements and their corresponding timestamps.

Activity

The Activity panel records available server actions and alerts in a tabular format.

Use the Actions and Alerts tabs to switch between the available activity records. If no records are available, the panel displays an empty-state message.

2. Applications

The Applications section lists the applications deployed on the selected server and provides access to application management.

You can use the search field to find an application by name, change the sorting order, filter by technology where available, and refresh the list.

Each application entry can display information such as:

• Application name.
• Server IP address.
• Application URL.
• Application creation date.
• Available application actions.

Select an application or open its action menu to access the supported management options.

Create an Application

1. 1Open the server's Applications section.
2. 2Select Create Application.
3. 3Choose the required application technology and provide the requested configuration.
4. 4Review the configuration and submit the form.
5. 5Open the application entry to manage the deployed application.

The exact setup options depend on the selected application technology and the features supported by your server.

3. Packages & Services

The Packages section lets you review installed software and discover additional packages that can be installed on your server.

It contains two primary views: Installed and Browse.

Installed Packages

The Installed tab lists packages currently registered as installed on the server.

Use the search field to find a package. Category filters help narrow the list, and Sync Packages refreshes the package information available in the interface.

Available package actions depend on the software and its current state.

Browse Packages

The Browse tab displays additional software that can be installed on the server. Use the search field and category filters to find the required package.

Available package categories include:

• Web Server
• Runtime
• Database
• Caching
• Search
• Mail
• Queue
• Security
• Utilities

Packages may offer a version selector before installation. Some system utilities may use a predefined version rather than a selectable version.

Install a Package

1. 1Open Packages and select Browse.
2. 2Search for the required package or select a category.
3. 3Choose a version if a version selector is available.
4. 4Select Install.
5. 5Wait for the installation process to complete and review the reported result.

Review the package requirements before installation, particularly when adding databases, web servers, or services that may affect an existing application.

If the required package is not listed, use Request Setup when that option is available.

4. Backups

The Backups section provides access to server backup options. The available tabs include Snapshot, Image, Portable Backup, and Custom Backup.

Snapshot

Snapshots capture a server state so that it can be restored to a supported point in time. The Snapshot tab provides snapshot creation and management controls.

The snapshot list can include the following information:

To create a snapshot:

1. 1Open Backups.
2. 2Select the Snapshot tab.
3. 3Select Create Snapshot.
4. 4Enter the required details and confirm the operation.
5. 5Monitor the snapshot status until the operation completes.

The interface also provides search and refresh controls. If no snapshots exist, the page displays an empty-state message.

Restoring a snapshot can revert server files and databases to the captured state. Review the implications before restoring, particularly if the server contains newer application data.

Image

The Image tab provides access to the server image functionality supported by the platform. Available operations depend on the server provider and the image-management features enabled for the server.

Portable Backup

The Portable Backup tab provides access to the portable server backup workflow. Use the options displayed in this tab to manage supported portable backup operations.

Custom Backup

The Custom Backup tab provides access to the custom backup functionality available for the server. Follow the configuration fields and instructions shown in the interface.

Backup types may have different purposes and limitations. Review the available options before selecting a backup or recovery method.

5. Security

The Security section brings together server security controls, incident records, firewall rules, malware protection, and access information.

The available tabs are Overview, Incidents, Firewall, Malware, and Access.

Security Overview

The Overview tab explains the available security protections and their requirements. Depending on the platform configuration, these can include:

The overview displays the requirements for enabling protection, including available memory, free disk space, and estimated installation time.

Select Turn on protection to start the setup when the option is available. Review the requirements and any confirmation messages before proceeding.

Incidents

The Incidents tab displays available security events. It provides search and filtering controls to help you review recorded incidents.

The table can contain the following fields:

Use the available severity filters to narrow the results. You can also search for a particular IP address or event and filter by source when those controls are available.

An empty incident list means no incidents are currently displayed for the selected reporting period; it does not independently prove that the server is free from security risks.

Firewall

The Firewall tab provides access to the server's firewall status and inbound or outbound rules.

The UFW firewall panel displays the reported firewall state and its default traffic policy. The interface also provides controls for synchronizing rules and viewing available logs.

The rules table can include:

The interface separates inbound and outbound rules. Inbound rules control incoming connections, while outbound rules control traffic leaving the server.

To add an inbound rule:

1. 1Open Security and select Firewall.
2. 2Select Add inbound rule.
3. 3Enter the requested rule details, including protocol, port range, source, and policy.
4. 4Review the configuration and save the rule.
5. 5Verify the resulting rule status.

Only allow the ports and sources required by your applications. Before changing SSH rules, confirm that you have a working alternative access method to avoid locking yourself out.

Malware

The Malware tab displays the available malware-protection status and scan information.

The summary cards can show:

• Protected: Applications covered by the protection configuration.
• Unprotected: Applications not currently covered.
• Infected: Applications or scan results reported as infected.
• Last full scan: The recorded time of the most recent full scan, if available.

The application table can display the application name, ClamAV status, Imunify360 status, last scan, detected files, and protection controls, depending on the enabled integrations.

Use Scan protected apps now to start an available scan. Where supported, select the applications you want to protect and use the protection controls provided by the interface.

The scan schedule and available malware tools depend on the server's configuration. Review scan results and investigate detections rather than assuming that a missing scan result means the server is clean.

Access

The Access tab provides access-related information and supported server administration tools.

The Web console option opens a secure SSH shell when available. The Master user details panel displays the master username and a password field, with copy controls where supported.

Use these credentials only for authorized administration. Store passwords securely and avoid sharing them in screenshots, tickets, or public channels. If a credential is exposed, rotate it using the supported account or server-management workflow.

Resources

The Resources section allows you to review the server's current plan and manage supported CPU, memory, disk, and additional storage options.

Plan

The Plan tab displays the current server configuration, available plans, and associated pricing.

Available configurations depend on the server provider and its supported plans. Select an available plan to review the proposed configuration and cost.

The summary panel displays the selected configuration and estimated cost. Review all details before selecting Confirm Upgrade.

Some resource changes may be irreversible or subject to provider restrictions. In particular, the interface warns that certain disk upgrades cannot be downgraded later. Check the selected disk size and pricing carefully before confirming.

Storage

The Storage tab displays available storage volume add-ons and the pricing associated with each option.

Storage options may include different volume sizes, such as 10 GB, 20 GB, 50 GB, 100 GB, and larger capacities, depending on availability.

Select a storage option to review its size and monthly cost. The Summary panel displays the selected volume size and estimated cost.

Where supported, you can use Add volume to attach additional storage to the server. Review the confirmation details before submitting the operation.

Additional storage is distinct from the server's primary disk. Check the volume details and any applicable provider limitations before making changes.

Databases

The Databases section lists databases managed through SharkCluster and provides access to available database actions.

The database list can contain the following fields:

Use the search field to locate a database by name.

Create a Database

1. 1Open the server's Databases section.
2. 2Select Create New Database.
3. 3Enter the requested database configuration.
4. 4Select the appropriate database type and linked application, if required.
5. 5Review the details and submit the form.
6. 6Verify that the database appears in the list with the expected status.

Available database types depend on the database services installed and supported by the platform.

Manage an Existing Database

The database row provides available actions, which may include opening a database management interface, downloading or exporting database data, editing details, or deleting the database.

Before deleting a database, confirm that the correct database is selected and that any required data has been backed up. Deletion can cause application downtime or permanent data loss.

8. Supabase

The Supabase section provides access to the Supabase-related functionality available for the selected server.

Open Supabase from the server navigation menu to view the options supported by your deployment. The actions and information shown depend on the server configuration and the Supabase integration enabled for the account.

If the section does not contain any resources, follow the instructions displayed in the interface before attempting to create or connect a Supabase deployment.

Best Practices for Server Management

• Monitor resource usage regularly. Review CPU, RAM, disk, and bandwidth usage to identify potential capacity issues.
• Keep software updated. Review installed package versions and apply appropriate updates after checking application compatibility.
• Maintain backups. Create suitable backups before major changes and periodically verify that your recovery process works.
• Restrict network access. Expose only the ports required by your applications and administrative tools.
• Review security events. Investigate unexpected login attempts, firewall events, and malware detections.
• Protect administrative credentials. Store master credentials securely and rotate exposed or compromised passwords.
• Review costs before scaling. Confirm the resource configuration, recurring price, and downgrade limitations before submitting an upgrade.
• Protect database data. Back up important databases before editing or deleting database resources.

Troubleshooting

Server metrics are missing or not updating

Check the selected time range, refresh the page, and verify that the server is running. If metrics remain unavailable, investigate the relevant monitoring service and its permissions.

A package installation fails

Check the package's supported versions, required dependencies, available disk space, and reported installation logs. Retry only after resolving the underlying issue.

A firewall rule does not work as expected

Verify the protocol, port, source addresses, rule policy, and active status. Also check whether another firewall or network-level security rule affects the connection.

A malware scan has not run

Review the protection status, application selection, scan schedule, and available disk space. Start a manual scan if the option is available.

A resource upgrade is unavailable

Check the provider's supported plans, the current server configuration, and any restrictions displayed in the upgrade panel. Some configurations may not support every resource combination.

A database operation fails

Verify the database status, required service, permissions, and configuration. Before retrying a destructive operation, confirm that a valid backup is available.

Conclusion

The SharkCluster Server Detail page provides a centralized workspace for monitoring server health, managing applications and packages, creating backups, configuring security, scaling resources, and administering databases. Understanding each section helps you perform routine maintenance, investigate problems, and manage your server more confidently.

Always review configuration changes, backup status, security implications, and pricing before confirming operations that may affect production workloads.