Server Groups
This tool is only available to the ‘Master Organisation’
# About
A server group is a selection of servers that can be linked to one or multiple shared hosting packages. When a shared hosting package is linked to a server group all websites added to that hosting package will automatically be provisioned on servers within that group.
Server groups are particularly useful for web hosting companies who want to offer location based hosting packages (for example UK based hosting) or guarantee that hosting packages are placed on servers of a particular spec.
# Add a server group
An unlimited number of server groups can be added to your cluster.
To add a server group:
- Click Servers in the left sidebar
- Select New group
- Input your group name and hit Add to finish
# Add a server to a server group
To add an existing server to a server group:
- Click Servers in the left sidebar
- Select the drop down kebab on the server and click Manage
- When the manage server page loads. Select the kebab menu in the top right hand corner and select General
- Select an existing server group or select Add group to add a new server group
# Delete a server group
We recommend that you do not delete server groups that are linked to hosting packages. Deleting a linked server group will cause all new websites added to the linked hosting package to fail to provision.
To delete a server group:
- Click Servers in the left sidebar
- Select the edit button next to the group you would like to delete 3, When the modal loads, click Delete
# Link a hosting package to a server group
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Before you can proceed the hosting group must already exist.
To link a hosting package to a server group:
- Click Settings in the left sidebar
- Select Packages
- Select Add package
- Under Package type select Shared and then select a Server group from the drop down