OS reinstall approval

Last updated on May 18, 2026

OS reinstall approval

OS reinstall can destroy data and must be explicitly approved.

Steps

  1. Confirm target operating system.
  2. Verify backup and data retention.
  3. Approve downtime and data loss risk.
  4. Validate access after reinstall.

Useful information to include

  • Server ID
  • OS version
  • Approval contact

Escalation

Contact Metal on Cloud support when the issue affects production, requires privileged access, involves billing, or needs a formal incident record.