


Unlike other hosts, we don't ask for any personal details - only a name (can be an alias / username), and an e-mail address so we can send you your server details and renewal invoices. We have virtual servers starting from just US$0.99/mo, and dedicated servers starting from as low as US$50/mo Looking to buy a Virtual or Dedicated server? Do you like privacy and low prices? Try Privex! On most systems, Serial-over-LAN is handled by their IPMI (IP Management Interface) controller, sometimes referred to as a BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), The system and OS can then use the serial console as a terminal, outputting what's displayed on the screen as a series of characters and special control characters sent to the SOL serial port, which are then translated into TCP/UDP packets and sent over the IPMI's network connection to any connected clients (such as ipmitool). Linux), the SOL controller will often show up as a normal serial port with console capabilities, on Linux it'd normally show up as /dev/ttyS0 (Serial Terminal 0). Serial-over-LAN (or "SOL" for short) is effectively a virtual serial port, which works similarly to the classic RS232 COM ports. during OS installation, accessing the BIOS/UEFI, accessing a boot menu, etc.) - we often only have Serial-over-LAN. On some of Privex's dedicated servers, instead of a graphical KVM (keyboard video mouse) for remote management outside of the OS (e.g. Screenshot of terminal showing Serial over LAN session to a Linux system installer
