Headless Server Problem

[LinGNUbie]

Probably the monitor doing the usual "no active signal change, so I will go into sleep mode" since there is no activity registered via a keyboard/mouse. I wouldn't think it is anything other than that and it should be safe to boot the device without a keyboard/mouse/monitor, as long as you are still able to ssh or otherwise (ftp, webmin) get into the server upon a full reboot.

[CharlesA]

I'm confused - why are you talking about monitors and keyboards when the title states it is a headless server problem.

It loses network access for some reason.

[LinGNUbie]

I have a few myself that are a little funny about having "no" K/M/M at all connected when booting, and "must" at least be hooked to a KVM to boot, then operate correctly, also with all errors and power turned "off" in the BIOS. Of course not all BIOS will strictly adhere to its programming, of course.

[pgp_protector]

I'm confused - why are you talking about monitors and keyboards when the title states it is a headless server problem.

During the initial install I've got the keyboard & monitor while I test everything out, and that way I know it's working right. It's also how I'm verifying if it's a network issue or system when I can't connect.

When I'm happy with the box, I'll be moving it to another location in the house where it's can be less disturbed and just chug along in peace.

[pgp_protector]

That's normal but I am not sure if you can turn it off or not.

Ok, then I won't worry about that then.

It's stayed up now for at least 24 hours now, and appears to be running without issues.

[CharlesA]

Ok, then I won't worry about that then.

It's stayed up now for at least 24 hours now, and appears to be running without issues.

Outstanding.

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