Upgrading to Debian Stretch is required because the internal certificate service for Debian Jesse is being deprecated. Before performing the upgrade we recommend that you make 2 backups. Backup #1: In the TrueStack Direct Connect Console on the Admin tab
How to connect cloud servers from different regions using TrueStack Direct Connect
You can connect cloud servers, AWS EC2 Instances or Azure Virtual Machines, that are in different regions using TrueStack Direct Connect. Connect Servers in different regions: Set up TrueStack Direct Connect in one region. Follow the Initial Configuration directions here:
How to connect a Linux computer to TrueStack Direct Connect
First create an installer then choose Download Mac. This will download the config file. If you have a version of Linux with a GUI operating system use FireFox to download the installer. If you use SSH to access the console,
Are you extending your current on premise Windows domain to AWS?
These are general directions for using TrueStack Direct Connect to extend a Windows domain to an AWS Windows server. Contact TrueStack Support for help with TrueStack Direct Connect. Any modifications made to a Windows domain should be done by a
How to connect a MAC to TrueStack Direct Connect
First Create an installer in TrueStack Direct Connect. On the security code column, email the installation link to the user of the Apple computer or download the link on their computer. On the download page choose Download Mac and download
Are you connecting computers to a new cloud Windows Domain Controller?
Use TrueStack Direct Connect to set up a Windows server in the AWS or Azure cloud The following assumes that you have already performed the Initial Configurations in either Azure or AWS. If you haven’t set up TrueStack Direct Connect,
Are you migrating your current on premise Windows Domain to the cloud?
Before starting, follow the Step by Step setup for Amazon Web Services. Be sure to follow the Additional Required Steps. If you are using Microsoft Azure follow the Initial configuration steps here. Summary This blog outlines how to migrate
Troubleshoot
Certificate shows expired on console The SSL certificate for your TrueStack Direct Connect console should automatically renew every few months. If your SSL certificate shows expired, on the Admin tab, run the updates to 1.3.16 or higher, then reboot your
Security Recommendations
Change your password – In the TrueStack Direct Connect console on the settings tab change the default password to a secure password. Backup – On the admin tab periodically backup your server. Update – On the admin tab periodically update