VPN server states and descriptions
When viewing the list of VPN servers in IBM Cloud VPC, there are columns for lifecycle status and health status.
Lifecycle status
The following table shows the possible VPN server lifecycle statuses and a description of what each status means.
| Lifecycle status | Description |
|---|---|
| Deleting | The resource is in the process of being deleted. |
| Failed | The resource is unreachable, inoperative, or otherwise incapacitated. |
| Pending | The resource has been created, but the process is not yet complete. |
| Stable | The resource is operating as expected. |
| Suspended | The resource has been suspended. Contact IBM Support for further clarification. |
| Updating | The resource is currently being updated. |
| Waiting | The resource is currently paused while waiting for a response. |
Health status
The following table shows the possible VPN server health statuses and a description of what each status means.
| Health status | Description |
|---|---|
| Degraded | The resource is experiencing compromised performance, capacity, or connectivity. |
| Faulted | The resource is unreachable, inoperative, or otherwise incapacitated. |
| Healthy | No abnormal behavior detected. |
| Inapplicable | The health state doesn't apply because of the current lifecycle status of the resource. For example, a lifecycle status of deleting will have a health state of inapplicable. |
For error codes, reasons for failure, and suggested solutions for recovery, see Diagnosing VPN server health.