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jcocking
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Jun 19, 2003, 7:17 PM
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Hello Everyone,
With the release of the Article Manager MySql alpha, I am looking at changing from a windows based hosting plan to a linux based hosting plan. I am looking at getting a dedicated linux server solution to be able to take advantage of the MySql. My questions is: Where is good information on the net on how to set up a dedicated linux box? Does anyone know of a good tutorial/walk you through the setup of a linux server?
Any help appreciated. Thanks in Advance.
jeff
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Jun 19, 2003, 8:51 PM
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A dedicated linux box is a big step, especially if you're going to have to manage and maintain it yourself. If all you need is mySQL you might shop around for a good virtual hosting account - many of them come with mySQL now. In fact, mySQL is also available for windows so you may even be able to find an affordable windows hosting provider that has mySQL.
Dave Edis - Senior Developer
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jcocking
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Thanks Dave for the cautionary warning. It is a decision I have not made lightly. There are other applications that I will be installing which requires a Linux/PHP/MySql environment. So many of the bolt-ons for websites use this type of environment. Additionally, I can collapse the three web sites I control today into one box. I looked at Linux virtual and the virtual private services. The right choice looks like taking the step into the dedicated space to control some destiny. The downside of control is responsibility. In the virtual world I am well taken care of, but limited to what I can do. It also helps I have found a good hosting company that has linux dedicated servers in the $40/month range.
Any direction for a linux newbie would be helpful.
jeff
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Gordy
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Jun 28, 2003, 2:45 AM
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Hi,
As a host myself, I can only reiterate that maintaining your own Linux box(es) takes a fair bit of effort.
Google is often your best friend if you're stuck. There is so much about Linux on the web that you can generally get pointed in the right direction from a Google search.
The forums at http://forum.rackshack.net are also good places to look. As all Rackshack's servers are totally unmanaged, a fairly helpful forum community has built up.
We have some stuff to do with Sys Admin on out own site at http://disofthosting.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?forumid=35 that might be useful to hosts in some instances and WebHostingTalk at http://www.webhostingtalk.com is also a good source of information.
I recommend 'playing' with a box for a few months before going 'live' so that you can break it whenever you like without worrying too much.
Hope this helps a bit.
Regards,
http://disofthosting.com Hosting & Stuff
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Nov 2, 2004, 3:34 PM
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As someone who has setup, configured, and maintained systems for myself and a number of clients I must say, in all honesty if you have to ask about whether or not you should setup your own web server you probably shouldn't. At least not a live server at first. If you want to start maintaining your own server right away, begin by moving non-essential services over first.
Understand that you will not only be having to maintain your AM system now but you will need to learn how manage and secure all of the other services that your server will provide. Once you've weighed the risks and benefits make your own decision. At least then you can say honestly whether your ready or not. It takes a lot of time, and as another user pointed out http://www.interactivetools.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3169
may not be worth it.
(This post was edited by Teknoenie on Nov 2, 2004, 3:45 PM)
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