VPS3 Technical Support Quick Find

• Administration
• VPS3 User's Guide - Is available to help you with some of the basic functions of your virtual server. There are also some advanced tips that you might find useful.
• 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

• Security
• 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.
• Server Hardening - Passwords are the front line but there's still lots of work to do.

• Services
• 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 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.

• ControlPanels
  • CPX - CPX is a powerful Control Panel that provides an intuitive web interface to administer your VPS v2 or MPS v2 accounts.
  • 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.