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Unexpected reboot analysis

Last updated on May 18, 2026

Unexpected reboot analysis

Unexpected reboots should be treated as incidents until cause is known.

Steps

  1. Collect OS logs and uptime history.
  2. Check power, hardware, and kernel events.
  3. Review maintenance notices.
  4. Request facility or hardware investigation if unclear.

Useful information to include

  • Server ID
  • Reboot time
  • OS logs
  • Application impact

Escalation

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