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PHP5 (with FastCGI) and MySQL
Install PHP for server-side web applications, configured with FastCGI, adding MySQL for your databases .. tweaking the lot for optimum performance.
» tutorial » Install PHP5 with FastCGI -
Harden the Secure Shell (SSH) & Create a Firewall
Tweak the OpenSSH file & set up a firewall using iptables. Just copy and paste this code.
» tutorial » SSH & Firewall for Secure Linux -
Edit bashrc for User-Friendly Linux, plus System Updates
How can I make the Linux Ubuntu terminal EASIER TO USE? BY READING THIS!! Good bashrc tutorial guide to make life simpler & workflow faster.
» tutorial » Alias Shortcuts & User-Friendly Functions -
VPS (Virtual Private Server) vs Shared vs Dedicated
Let’s weigh up the various web host types, detailing what to look for in a VPS solution, both managed & unmanaged.
» guide » Comparing Web Hosts -
Set Up Command Line Interface (CLI) using PuTTY
Tutorial & VIDEO how-to: Configure PuTTY & OpenSSH to create a secure tunneled link from your PC to a web server, ideal for easy double-click access.
» tutorial » PuTTY CLI Terminal Setup -
Set Up a VPS Linux Distribution
Introduction (+ VIDEO) to a typical unmanaged VPS control panel, considering the steps to configure & launch your initial distro.
» tutorial » Configure & Launch Linux VPS Distro -
Install Your Virtual Private Server with Ubuntu & Nginx Excellence
This copy-paste tutorial shows how to build a fast, secure, future-proofed virtual private server, perfect for multiple sites & blogs.
» series » Ubuntu-Nginx VPS Build Procedure -
EDIT/INCREASE server names hash bucket size
If you’re using nginx, and your domain name exceeds 32 characters, you may receive an error message when you restart the web server. Try this ..
» how-to » Set Nginx to Serve Longer Domain Names -
In Case You Weren’t Sure Where They Live
Let’s take a quick look at our Nginx server and site error & access logs, and where to find them.
» tip » Getting around Nginx' Log Files -
Hide Your Data & Identity with SOCKS
Take maximum benefit from your VPS or dedicated server, setting it up to double up as your personal online privacy & web access tool, in seconds!
» tutorial » 60 seconds to Your Personal Proxy
