Managing Instances

Why would I need to 'update', 'restart' or 'recover' Nautobot via Nautobot Cloud Console?

1. Update - After any configuration change, such as a setting, installed Apps, or image, you must update the Nautobot instance for the changes to take effect.
2. Restart - Restarting Nautobot will stop and restart all services for a given Nautobot instance. You will also need to restart Nautobot when using Secrets via environment variable and they have been associated, removed, or updated.
3. Recover - If you are experiencing any issues with a particular Nautobot instance, this will perform a full recovery by re-deploying the Nautobot instance, including the Jobs workers. The database is kept intact during this operation — this is a redeployment, not a restore from a Snapshot. It's typically a last resort, for example if a previous action timed out or left the instance in an indeterminate state.

If you are ever unsure about which operation to perform, feel free to open a support ticket.

Can I upgrade my Nautobot instance to a newer version?

Yes, you can upgrade Nautobot at your convenience as long as it's a minor or patch change. In order to do that, navigate to Nautobot instance page, change the Image, click "Save" and update the instance. To execute a major upgrade, please open a support ticket.

Can I downgrade my Nautobot instance to an older version?

No, Nautobot version downgrade is not available via Nautobot Cloud Console.

How do I clone an instance?

Use the Clone action from an instance's ellipsis (...) menu to create a new instance based on an existing one's configuration. See Clone an Instance.

How do I delete an instance?

Use the Destroy action from an instance's ellipsis (...) menu to permanently delete the instance and its data. To guard against accidental deletion, set Prevent Delete on the instance — only organization admins can change it afterward. See Manage Instances.

Can I change the URL of an instance after creating a Nautobot instance?

Changing an instance's default URL is not currently supported. You must clone the instance to create a new one with a different URL.

How do I create a custom FQDN?

Navigate to the form in Organization Settings FQDN, enter your desired FQDN, and then open a support ticket. You'll find even more detailed documentation by clicking the question mark "?" button at the top of the FQDN page.

How do I connect my instance to my network?

Nautobot Cloud offers several ways to connect your instances to your on-premises or cloud network — Secure Proxy, site-to-site VPN, AWS Transit Gateway, and AWS Direct Connect. See How does Nautobot Cloud connect to my network? and Connect to Your Network to choose and set up the right option.