Cloud Management Platform Knowledge Base

How do I configure log rotation on my instances?

Background You have need to modify the log rotation configuration for log files (e.g. /var/log/maillog) on an instance to keep a spool of more or less logs. Answer For auditing or archival purposes, you may need to decrease or increase the log rotat...

How can I stop a RightScript that is stuck in Scheduling execution?

Overview A RightScript failed (or hung) for some reason and did not exit properly. As a result, the failed script is preventing the execution of any other scripts such as remaining scripts in a boot/decommission sequence or manually executed/schedul...

How can I repair a hosed SSH configuration?

Background Sometimes the /root/.ssh/authorized_keys and/or /etc/ssh/ssh_config files are hosed/corrupted by a user or possibly by software. This locks authorized users out of the instance. Answer Because RightLink does not use SSH, you can repair th...

Enable Single Sign-On with OpenID

Overview Single Sign-On functionality on RightScale enables companies to use their OpenID-enabled identity provider to authenticate users on the RightScale Dashboard. Getting Started With all accounts, you have the option of enabling OpenID Single S...

Firewall Configuration Ruleset

Overview These are the rules firewall administrators should add in order to enable communication between the RightScale platform and private clouds, end-users and design asset repositories located inside the firewall. This list is designed for ease ...