Server Archive

  • New Server! So long DH

    New Server! So long DH

    Posted on June 30, 2010 | No Comments
    If you are reading this message you should be on our new server! I decided last week I was going to switch to a Linode VPS. The Dreamhost PS service is ok for starters, but you quickly learn that your Dreamhost PS isn't so... Private.

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  • upgrade ubuntu server lts

    Upgrade Ubuntu Server to 10.04 LTS

    Posted on April 30, 2010 | 4 Comments
    Upgrading to Ubuntu Server (i386 or amd64) is easier than you might think! You don't have to reinstall the entire operating system to get your server running the latest release of Ubuntu Server 10.04 LTS

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  • install apache from source

    Howto Install Apache HTTPd From Source

    Posted on April 20, 2010 | 2 Comments
    If you're just looking to install Apache & PHP for general use, you are better off using the packaged binaries via aptitude. But if you are setting up for a production environment accessible via the web. Installing from source is the best option in my opinion.

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  • linux, apache2, mysql5, php, perl, python

    Install Apache, MySQL, PHP, and PHPMyAdmin

    Posted on April 20, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Anyone under the sun who wants/needs a development platform for themselves should be using (imo) a LAMP server. It's fast, easy and can grow with you and your projects regardless of your choice of distribution.

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  • Ubuntu RivetTracker Install

    How to Create Your Own Torrent Tracker with RivetTracker

    Posted on March 30, 2010 | 4 Comments
    There are some things that are less about usefulness, and more about the cool factor. One such thing is setting up your own torrent tracker. There are plenty of legitimate use cases, but for most people, a personal tracker would be overkill. If, however, you need to distribute large files without wasting bandwidth, or [...]

    How to Create Your Own Torrent Tracker with RivetTracker originally published on Make Tech Easier (RSS)

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  • VMware Server 2.0 on Ubuntu 9.04 Server

    VMware Server 2.0 on Ubuntu 9.04 Server

    Posted on September 14, 2009 | 13 Comments
    A step by step guide on preparing, patching, installing and configuring VMware Server 2.0.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 from start to finish.

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  • How To Install Ubuntu Server 9.04

    How To Install Ubuntu Server 9.04

    Posted on August 27, 2009 | 4 Comments
    A step by step guide on how to install Ubuntu Server 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope with Screenshots

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  • Install Squid from Webmin on Ubuntu Server

    Install Squid from Webmin on Ubuntu Server

    Posted on July 17, 2009 | No Comments
    First, what is Squid? Squid is a proxy server for caching web pages and files supporting HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, etc. The Squid proxy is an useful tool. It is going to reduce bandwidth consumption and improve response times by caching and reusing frequently-requested web pages. Do I need it? Not really, you still can surf the net without [...]

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