VPS v2 Technical Support Quick Find

• Users

  Managing user accounts, groups, and file permissions.

• Sub-hosting

  How to configure your Apache Web Server for Sub-hosted domain names.

  • Sub-hosting E-Mail

    Using virtusertable to configure domain-based E-Mail delivery.

• Program Scheduling

  The cron program scheduler permits you to run programs at specified times.

  • Running Programs at Start-up

    The rc utility will run specified scripts when the server boots

• SSL

  Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) adds encryption to Web, FTP, and E-Mail connections.

  • Digital Certificates

    Using and installing Digital Certificates.

• SSH

  SSH provides an encrypted shell connection to your server.

• E-Mail Encryption

  PGP and GnuPG encrypt file or E-Mail content for secure transmission.

• Password Security

  Passwords are the front-line defense against intruders on your server.

• FTP
  • FTP Client

    Configuring and using FTP client programs to transfer files to and from your server.

  • FTP Server

    Configuring your server's FTP settings.

• E-Mail
  • E-Mail Client

    Configuring and using E-Mail client programs (such as Eudora, Outlook, etc.) with your server.

  • E-Mail Server

    Configuring your E-Mail server.

    • Automatic Reply

      Send automated responses to incoming E-mail.

    • ClamAV

      Scan E-Mail messages for malicious viruses.

    • Mailing Lists

      Mailing lists provide a means for large groups of people to share information.

    • Procmail

      E-mail filtering utility.

    • Anti-Spam Tools

      Prevent spammers from abusing your server for sending or recieving unsolicited E-Mail.

• Shell
  • Shell Clients

    SSH and Telnet client programs allow you to run commands directly on your server.

  • Shell Tools

    Commands, utilities, and information about using the UNIX shell.

    • VPS v2 Advanced Shell Tools

      Important information about customizing your server's behavior.

• Web
  • Web Server

    The Apache Web Server can be customized to suit your needs.

    • Web Log Files

      Web server log files are used to record and monitor activity on your Web server.

      • Web Log File Analyzers

        Web Log Analyzers interpret your log files and provide relevant, useful reports.

      • Web Log File Rotation

        Archive or delete old log files to avoid wasting disk space.

    • Apache Modules

      Expand the capabilities of your Web server.

    • CGI

      Customize your Web site with programs to enhance the user experience.

      • CGI Library

        several popular, simple CGI scripts.

      • FreeBSD Ports Collection

        The FreeBSD Ports collection includes a number of third-party CGI programs.

      • Vinstall Modules

        Some of the more popular CGI scripts can be installed using the vinstall utility.

    • Site Search
      • ht://Dig

        ht://Dig is an advanced Web-site search utility.

      • Namazu

        Web-site search utility which includes support for the Japanese language characters.

      • SWISH-E

        The SWISH-E program can be used to index and search files on your server.

    • Content Management
      • Frontpage

        Microsoft Frontpage is an easy to use utility for creating and publishing Web sites.

      • Zope

        Zope is a content-management system built with the python programming language.

      • Share360/Cybozu

        Cybozu (called Share360 for the English-speaking market) is a robust groupware system with integrated support for Japanese language characters.

There are a large number of add-on programs included as vinstall packages or as part of the FreeBSD ports collection which can be used to expand the capabilities of your server.

• ControlPanels
  • iManager

    iManager allows users to access the server using a Web-based graphical interface.

  • Webmin

    Server administrators can perform many of their administrative tasks using Webmin. Usermin is an add-on package that provides end-users a graphical interface to the server as well.

  • Twig

    TWIG is a Web-based E-Mail and Newsgroup client program.

• Databases
  • MySQL

    MySQL is one of the most popular open-source database servers available.

  • PostgreSQL

    PostgreSQL is among the most powerful open-source SQL database server.

• Programming Languages
  • Miva Empresa

    Miva Empresa is a scripting language, most frequently used in conjunction with Miva Merchant.

  • Perl

    The Perl programming language is one of the most powerful and popular scripting languages in use.

  • PHP

    PHP allows you to create dynamic Web site content, including interfacing with a database.

    • ZendOptimizer

      Improve the efficiency and speed of your PHP scripts using ZendOptimizer

  • Python

    Python is a powerful scripting language.

  • Java

    Java is a platform and O/S independent programming language popular for Web programming.

• Fileshare

  The Samba filesharing program allows your PC to access your server as if it were a local disk drive.

• E-Commerce
  • Miva Merchant

    Miva Merchant is a popular tool for creating on-line store-fronts and product catalogs.