That url is backed by maps-wma1.maps.eqiad.wmflabs. That VM is completely broken -- unreachable, no logs even after a reboot. I don't yet know what's wrong with it.

This instance appears to have suffered a mishap during the meltdown fixes -- it appears that it had broken packages that prevented a proper kernel install. That means it has probably been down for a few weeks.

Anyway, here's how I fixed it:

• mounted the instances drive, following the instructions here:

https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Portal:Cloud_VPS/Admin/Troubleshooting&oldid=1764875

(Note the old version, as this old VM can not be handled via the up-to-date instructions).

• reverted to an older boot/grub/menu.lst which pre-dated the Meltdown fix, unmonted the drive, and booted the VM. This allowed me to log in.

• re-applied the meltdown fix kernel and rebooted yet again. (apt-get install -y linux-image-generic)

• forced a fresh grub build (moved /boot/grub/menu.lst to /boot/grub/menu.lst.works, and update-grub -y)

• rebooted

• (and then all of the above a second time because apt issues prevented the kernel from properly installing the first time)

• purge-old-kernels

• rebooted again