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The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) [ISPConfig 2]

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:22:00 +0100

The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) [ISPConfig 2]

This tutorial shows how to set up an Ubuntu Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable), Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Courier POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc. In the end you should have a system that works reliably, and if you like you can install the free webhosting control panel ISPConfig 2 (i.e., ISPConfig runs on it out of the box).

Setting Up Gitosis On Ubuntu

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:05:16 +0100

Setting Up Gitosis On Ubuntu

Gitosis is a tool for hosting git repositories. Its common usage is for a central repository that other developers can push changes to for sharing. This article is how to setup and manage a git repository.There are some great services out there than can do this for you, but why pay money for something you can easily do for free? This article shows how to setup and manage a secure and private git repository that people can use as a central sharing point.

Newbie-Friendly Post-Installation Ubuntu Usability Setup Guide

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:40:53 +0100

Newbie-Friendly Post-Installation Ubuntu Usability Setup Guide

This tutorial is designed for new Linux users that are familiar with Microsoft Windows. The goal is to address some of the most common issues that these people face. (Namely, media codecs, and general terminology.) I tried to write it as someone might explain it vocally; I attempted to add humor in an effort to keep it interesting, although I make no guarantees that it is actually funny.

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:41:05 +0100

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)

This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.

How To Upgrade Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) To 9.10 (Karmic Koala) (Desktop & Server)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:03:14 +0100

How To Upgrade Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) To 9.10 (Karmic Koala) (Desktop & Server)

Yesterday the new Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) was released. This guide shows how you can upgrade your Ubuntu 9.04 desktop and server installations to Ubuntu 9.10.

The Perfect Server - Ubuntu 9.10 [ISPConfig 3]

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:33:32 +0100

The Perfect Server - Ubuntu 9.10 [ISPConfig 3]

This tutorial shows how to prepare an Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) server for the installation of ISPConfig 3, and how to install ISPConfig 3. ISPConfig 3 is a webhosting control panel that allows you to configure the following services through a web browser: Apache web server, Postfix mail server, MySQL, MyDNS nameserver, PureFTPd, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, and many more.

Virtual Hosting With Proftpd And MySQL (Incl. Quota) On Ubuntu 9.04

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:19:03 +0100

Virtual Hosting With Proftpd And MySQL (Incl. Quota) On Ubuntu 9.04

This document describes how to install a Proftpd server that uses virtual users from a MySQL database instead of real system users. This is much more performant and allows to have thousands of ftp users on a single machine. In addition to that I will show the use of quota with this setup.

Preparing An Ubuntu Machine For Upgrade

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:55:23 +0100

Preparing An Ubuntu Machine For Upgrade

The Debian / Ubuntu upgrade mechanism is a wonderful piece of software. When the new release comes out, just follow the instructions given by the update manager and the upgrade will be done almost automatically. Sometimes Ubuntu asks for your help when you made other changes than the upgrade program itself wants to make. This howto gives a few tips on how to make your Ubuntu installation more upgrade-friendly. I tested it on Ubuntu installations, but the mechanisms in this howto should not be different for Debian.

Virtual Hosting With PureFTPd And MySQL (Incl. Quota And Bandwidth Management) On Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:07:02 +0200

Virtual Hosting With PureFTPd And MySQL (Incl. Quota And Bandwidth Management) On Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)

This document describes how to install a PureFTPd server that uses virtual users from a MySQL database instead of real system users. This is much more performant and allows to have thousands of ftp users on a single machine. In addition to that I will show the use of quota and upload/download bandwidth limits with this setup. Passwords will be stored encrypted as MD5 strings in the database.

How To Set Up WebDAV With Apache2 On Ubuntu 9.04

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:29:40 +0200

How To Set Up WebDAV With Apache2 On Ubuntu 9.04

This guide explains how to set up WebDAV with Apache2 on an Ubuntu 9.04 server. WebDAV stands for Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning and is a set of extensions to the HTTP protocol that allow users to directly edit files on the Apache server so that they do not need to be downloaded/uploaded via FTP. Of course, WebDAV can also be used to upload and download files.

Download YouTube Videos With youtube-dl On Ubuntu 9.04

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:35:05 +0200

Download YouTube Videos With youtube-dl On Ubuntu 9.04

youtube-dl is a small command-line program to download videos from YouTube.com. It allows you to save videos as .flv files. This short article shows how to install and use it on Ubuntu 9.04.

Automated Backups Using dhcpd On Ubuntu

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:07:34 +0200

Automated Backups Using dhcpd On Ubuntu

This tutorial shows how to set up automated backups of Linux hosts through dhcp using Ubuntu.

Installing Apache And ColdFusion 9 On Ubuntu 9.04

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:38:22 +0200

Installing Apache And ColdFusion 9 On Ubuntu 9.04

This is a guide on installing Apache and ColdFusion 9 on a clean install of Ubuntu 9.04. This starts with a clean install on Ubuntu 9.04 with no additional options selected during the install. If you are planning on running PHP side by side with ColdFusion my recommendation is to set up PHP first then ColdFusion.

Command-Line Copy&Paste With xclip (Debian/Ubuntu)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:16:01 +0200

Command-Line Copy&Paste With xclip (Debian/Ubuntu)

xclip is a command line interface to the X11 clipboard. It allows you to put the output of a command directly into the clipboard so that you don't have to copy&paste from the terminal manually (which can be a tedious task especially if the output is very long). It also allows you to put the contents of a file directly into the clipboard.

iRedMail: Full-Featured Mail Server With LDAP, Postfix, ClamAV, SpamAssassin, Amavisd (Ubuntu 8.04)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:59:02 +0200

iRedMail:Full-Featured Mail Server With LDAP, Postfix, RoundCube/SquirrelMail, Dovecot, ClamAV, SpamAssassin, Amavisd, DKIM SPF On Ubuntu 8.04

iRedMail is a shell script that lets you quickly deploy a full-featured mail solution in less than 2 minutes. Since version 0.5, iRedMail supports Ubuntu 8.04, 9.04 (it supports both i386 and x86_64). Its object is to make a Linux mail server installation and configuration simple and easy to use. iRedMail supports both OpenLDAP and MySQL as backends for storing virtual domains and users.This tutorial shows how to use the OpenLDAP backend.