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There are several ways to mount your own ISO file. The server always needs to be restarted for the file to load. In general, there are no restrictions on mounting, as long as the ISO is bootable.
Open the Installation tab for your Dedicated Server in the ZapX panel. In the "ISO Installation & Management" section, you can either select an ISO from our catalog or add your own ISO via URL.
To add your own ISO, use the separate "Custom ISOs" section in the same tab (above ISO Installation & Management). Click "Import ISO" and enter the URL that points directly to your ISO file (it must end in .iso). You can also optionally enter a display name. The import runs in the background (status: Queued → Importing → Ready); custom ISOs are automatically removed after 72 hours. Once your ISO is Ready, you can find it in the selection menu under the "Custom ISOs" group in ISO Installation & Management, then confirm your selection by clicking "Insert ISO".
Next, in the same section, boot from the ISO once (instead of from the hard drive), then switch to the Remote Management tab to perform the installation. Learn more in our Remote Management guide.
If you prefer to mount directly in the iLO or IPMI management interface (for example, for an ISO that you do not want to keep in the ZapX panel after your session), you can still do that.
Open your iLO Management Interface (via the Remote Management tab; see the iLO guide) and go to "Virtual Media".Your ISO file will now load.
HTML5 console You can easily mount the file directly in the remote console:The difference: With "Scripted media URL," you mount an ISO hosted on a server or webspace. With "Local *.iso File," you select a file directly from your PC without needing to upload it.
After selecting your ISO file, you need to restart the server.
Java console As with the HTML5 console, the ISO file is mounted directly in the application.The difference between "Image File CD/DVD-ROM" and "URL CD/DVD-ROM" is the same: You can either mount an ISO hosted on a server or webspace, or select a file directly from your PC.
You need to restart the server after mounting your ISO file.
Congratulations, you have successfully selected and mounted your ISO file. If you have any questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂
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