How to install an Elastic Metal server from the Scaleway console

Scaleway Elastic Metal allows you to order dedicated servers on-demand, similar to cloud Instances. These servers are ideal for large workloads, big data, and applications requiring enhanced security and dedicated resources.

If you ordered your server without a preinstalled operating system, you can install an OS once the Elastic Metal server is delivered to your account.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• An SSH key
• An Elastic Metal server

1. Click Elastic Metal in the Bare Metal section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Elastic Metal dashboard displays.
2. Click Install next to the server you want to install. The server installation wizard displays.
3. Select the operating system you want to install on the machine.
   Note

   Elastic Metal servers are installed with a default partition layout. For custom partitioning, you can manually reinstall your server using remote access.

4. Add your SSH key. If you have already uploaded a key, it will appear in the list of keys. Select the keys to grant access to the server by checking the corresponding boxes.
5. Click Install server to begin the installation process.
   Note

   The OS installation can take up to one hour. You will be able to access the machine once the installation is complete.

To view more details about your server, click its name in the Elastic Metal servers list. This will display detailed information about the machine, including its IP address, labels, and description.