By default, Tilaa provides a pre-installed OpenBSD image with a standard partition layout. If you require a custom disk layout (e.g., specific slice sizes or encrypted swap), you can perform a manual installation.
How to launch the Installer
To access the native OpenBSD installer, you must boot the server into Rescue Mode. For OpenBSD servers, Tilaa's Rescue Mode loads the official installation media (install.iso or miniroot).
- Prerequisite: Ensure your VPS is set to OpenBSD in the dashboard (so the correct Rescue image is loaded).
- Log in to the MyTilaa Dashboard.
- Go to VPS > Select your server.
- Under Tasks, click Start in rescue mode.
- Wait for the status to change to Rescue Mode.
Running the Installation
Since the network is not configured during the install phase, you must use the console.
- Click on Open Video Display in the dashboard.
- You will see the OpenBSD boot prompt.
Welcome to the OpenBSD/amd64 X.X installation program. (I)nstall, (U)pgrade, (A)utoinstall or (S)hell?
- Type
Iand press Enter. - Follow the standard OpenBSD installation wizard. When asked about disk setup, choose (C)ustom layout to define your own partitions (Disklabel).
Network Configuration:
During installation, configure the network interface
During installation, configure the network interface
vio0 (VirtIO) using the IP details found in your dashboard. Use DHCP or Static IP.
Once the installation is finished, type reboot and switch the server back to "Normal Boot" in the Tilaa dashboard.