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How To Install Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP) stack on Debian
Viewed 7535 times since Thu, Dec 26, 2013
About LAMPLAMP stack is a group of open source software used to get web servers up and running. The acronym stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Since the virtual private server is already running Debian, the linux part is taken care of. Here... Read More
Initial Server Setup with Debian 7
Viewed 3443 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
The BasicsAfter you have deployed your new server instance, it is important to create a new user and provide it with root privileges. This not only makes your virtual server more secure, but also prevents any drastic system damage/change that can... Read More
How To Install and Secure phpMyAdmin on Debian 7
Viewed 3427 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
phpMyAdminphpMyAdmin is a free web software to work with MySQL on the web. It provides a convenient visual front end to the MySQL capabilities. SetupBefore working with phpMyAdmin, you need to have LAMP installed on your server. If you don't... Read More
Upgrading Debian to Unstable
Viewed 3357 times since Thu, Dec 26, 2013
IntroductionThis article will guide you through the process of upgrading your fresh installation of Debian to Unstable (Sid) version. Don't let the name fool you. While Debian Unstable might sometimes happen to introduce some bugs or... Read More
Top 10 Linux Easter Eggs
Viewed 7084 times since Sat, Jan 4, 2014
Not a Definitive List... Linux has a history of including some fun "easter eggs" in its software. In this article, we'll tell you about some fun commands and options to lighten up your day. Not all of them are "easter eggs", but we think you&... Read More
How To Manage Packages In Ubuntu and Debian With Apt-Get & Apt-Cache
Viewed 6508 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
What is Apt-Get?Apt is a command line frontend for the dpkg packaging system and is the preferred way of managing software from the command line for many distributions. It is the main package management system in Debian and Debian-based Linux... Read More
How To Use Traceroute and MTR to Diagnose Network Issues
Viewed 6496 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
IntroductionAn important part of administering servers is monitoring network connectivity. There are a few tools that are simple to use, but valuable to know. In this guide, we will discuss how to use a tool called traceroute to diagnose where a... Read More
How To Set Up mod_security with Apache on Debian/Ubuntu
Viewed 3880 times since Thu, Dec 26, 2013
PreludeMod security is a free Web Application Firewall (WAF) that works with Apache, Nginx and IIS. It supports a flexible rule engine to perform simple and complex operations and comes with a Core Rule Set (CRS) which has rules for SQL injection,... Read More
How To Install Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP (LEMP) Stack on Debian 7
Viewed 3693 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
Lemp Stack: Basic InfoLEMP stack is a group of open source software to get a server up and running. The acronym includes the Linux (L), MySQL (M), and PHP (P) of the more traditional LAMP stack, but switches out Apache for Nginx (pronounced engine... Read More
How To Install Opigno on Debian 7 with Git and Drush
Viewed 3644 times since Sat, Jan 4, 2014
Introduction Opigno is a new, fast growing e-learning platform based on the battle-hardened Drupal framework. Setting up Opigno via sFTP is pretty easy, but as you now have your own server, we should set it up using GIT and Drush. Set up your server... Read More
How to Get Started With mod_pagespeed with Apache on an Ubuntu and Debian Cloud Server
Viewed 3588 times since Thu, Dec 26, 2013
IntroductionOne of the more recently popular modules for Apache is mod_pagespeed. It is an output filter for Apache 2.2+ that can be configured through a variety of options through configuration files or a .htaccess file. An "output filter” is a... Read More
How To Set Up Apache Virtual Hosts on Debian 7
Viewed 3088 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
Virtual HostsVirtual Hosts are used to run more than one domain off of a single IP address. This is especially useful to people who need to run several sites off of one virtual private server-- each will display different information to the ... Read More
How To Install Git on Debian 7
Viewed 2512 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
About GitGit is a version control system distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v.2 since its release in 2005. It allows for non-linear development of projects and can handle large amounts of data effectively. This is the... Read More
How To Protect SSH with fail2ban on Debian 7
Viewed 2469 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
IntroductionHaving a server or computer connected to a network comes with a certain amount of risk. Any machine, including a server, connected to the internet is a potential target for malicious attacks. While having a well-configured firewall... Read More
How to Setup Additional Entropy for Cloud Servers Using Haveged
Viewed 2369 times since Sat, Jan 4, 2014
Brief Introduction to Entropy and Randomness The Linux pseudo random number generator (PRNG) is a special device that generates randomness from hardware interrupts (keyboard, mouse, disk/network I/O) and other operating system sources. This... Read More
Installing and Using the Vim Text Editor on a Cloud Server
Viewed 2333 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
IntroductionOne of the most powerful text editors accessible from the command line is the vim editor. Built on the foundation of "vi", an editor dating back to 1976, vim adds additional functionality and power, while maintaining the editing style... Read More
How To Create a SSL Certificate on Apache for Debian 7
Viewed 2262 times since Fri, Dec 27, 2013
Background InformationA SSL certificate is a way to encrypt a site's information and create a more secure connection. While Certificate authorities can issue SSL certificates that verify the server's details, a self-signed certificate ... Read More
How to Setup and Configure an OpenVPN Server on Debian 6
Viewed 2199 times since Thu, Dec 26, 2013
Getting StartedYou will need to open an SSH connection on your cloud server as the root user or an SSH connection to a user with sudo access. This guide assumes a user with sudo access. However you can set things up using root just by stripping... Read More