Emergency Solution for Dedicated IP Server Downtime|Dedicated IP Server Downtime Handling

Self-Help Guide for Real Scenarios of Dedicated IP Server Downtime

When a dedicated IP server suddenly goes on strike, it's like a burst water pipe in your own home that must be repaired immediately. As ipipgo tech team has handled 300+ downtime incidents, the following teaches you what to do at different stages.

Step 1: 30-second quick diagnosis

Don't rush to change your IP, make sure of these 3 things first:
1. Detecting interfaces with the API provided by ipipgoEnter your dedicated IP address and check the return status code (200 Normal/500 Abnormal)
2. Log in to the server console and check whether the CPU/memory is above 90%.
3. Check the ipipgo dashboard to see the IP'sConnection Success Rate Curve for the Last 1 Hour

Step 2: The right posture for emergency switching

After confirming the downtime, operate in this order:
1. Immediately activate the alternateStatic IPs in the same region(configured in advance in the ipipgo backend)
2. Temporarily switch to a dynamic IP pool if business permits (recommended)Neighborhood nodes)
3. Maintain the original server logs during the switchover process to facilitate subsequent troubleshooting.

Three principles of key data protection

Many users tend to make these three mistakes in a panic:
1. Do not restart the server immediatelyFirst, complete the snapshot of the running task
2. Use of ipipgoIP TrackingFunction to save the last interaction record
3. Download logs via dual channel (local + cloud backup)

Prevention is more important than rescue.

Among the customers ipipgo serves, organizations that do these measures well see a reduction in downtime losses of 80%:
1. Cross-regional dual-activity deployment: Simultaneous use of dedicated IPs in North America + Europe
2. SettingsIntelligent Fusing Mechanism: Automatic switching when the error rate exceeds 20%
3. WeeklyIP Healthiness Stress Test

Emergency Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I tell if it's a server problem or an IP blocked?
A: Run "IP Availability Check" in the background of ipipgo, and at the same time use a third-party tool to ping the server IP, if the two results are inconsistent, it is a server problem.

Q: Will switching IPs cause an interruption to a running task?
A: If it's with ipipgo'sthermal cutover modeThe services accessed through APIs can realize senseless switching, but the local programs directly bound to IPs need to be restarted.

Q: Are there any prevention programs that don't cost a fortune?
A: Recommended minimum configurationDual IP Disaster RecoveryIf you use ipipgo's exclusive IP+dynamic IP combination, you can temporarily enable dynamic IP for emergency situations.

When experiencing server downtime, rememberData preservation before repairThe Principle. Choosing a service provider like ipipgo, which covers 240+ countries and regions around the world and has 90 million+ residential IP resources, ensures quick access to alternative resources in case of unexpected situations. Special Note: Regularly testing the availability of alternate IP channels is more important than preparing an alternate solution itself.