Overview of Linux VPS
This section provides you with a quick introduction of and context for Linux and the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL),
the Linux Command Library, and how you might utilize the features.
GNU/Linux is a UNIX-like Operating System
Linux (sometimes referred to as GNU/Linux or a Linux-based GNU system) is a UNIX-like operating system. Linux is
distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation. Your Linux
VPS account utilizes RHEL, a widely implemented corporate Linux standard.
Red Hat and Linux VPS
RHEL is based on open standards and is derived from the Red Hat-sponsored and the community-supported, open source Fedora
project named. To locate more information about RHEL and the Fedora project, refer to the following Web sites:
The RHEL operating system provides support for GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) and the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM). The Linux VPS provides services in a way that assures the account functions as a stand-alone server,
independent from any other account.
The account supports specific processes, applications, users, and files. Utilize
root access and grant access to any ports. The account supports multiple users and provides you with access to all
logs. Data backups, server security and software updates are updated through of server software updates which often
do not require your intervention. Your account is a hosting environment which provides you with an approximation of your
own virtual machine. Keep in mind that although your account shares remote hardware with other accounts, your account
does not share software.
Each account has its own complete directory structure and set of dedicated applications such
as Web server and mail server. Your account can be remotely rebooted without affecting any other accounts served by the
physical hardware. Your account is compliant with server monitoring software applications. Configure your account to
support multiple users with super user do (sudo), shell, Web, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and/or email privileges.
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RHEL operating system provides a compatible base for operating- system level server virtualization, skel package, and
copy-on-write optimization.
The Linux Command Library
Your account also supports your access to the Linux Command Library (or man pages) which provides information about the
full command set supported by your account. Man pages also provide information about system calls, library calls, special
files, as well as file formats and conventions.
How to Utilize Linux VPS Features
Following are examples of how to utilize the features of your account:
- Host an e-commerce Web site
- Support a corporate intranet
- Build a custom development environment
- Provide Web-based calendaring
- Provide multimedia applications
- Host an online game site
- Manage an email system
- Create a customer support tracking system
- Backup important data
- Host multiple Web sites
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