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How To Set Up Apache2 With mod_fcgid And PHP5 On OpenSUSE 11.3

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:47:52 +0200

How To Set Up Apache2 With mod_fcgid And PHP5 On OpenSUSE 11.3

This tutorial describes how you can install Apache2 with mod_fcgid and PHP5 on OpenSUSE 11.3. mod_fcgid is a compatible alternative to the older mod_fastcgi. It lets you execute PHP scripts with the permissions of their owners instead of the Apache user.

The Perfect Server - OpenSUSE 11.3 x86_64 [ISPConfig 2]

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:40:23 +0200

The Perfect Server - OpenSUSE 11.3 x86_64 [ISPConfig 2]

This is a detailed description about how to set up an OpenSUSE 11.3 server (x86_64) 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, Dovecot 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).

Integrating XCache Into PHP5 And Lighttpd (OpenSUSE 11.2)

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:59:26 +0200

Integrating XCache Into PHP5 And Lighttpd (OpenSUSE 11.2)

This guide explains how to integrate XCache into PHP5 and lighttpd on an OpenSUSE 11.2 system. From the XCache project page: "XCache is a fast, stable PHP opcode cacher that has been tested and is now running on production servers under high load." It's similar to other PHP opcode cachers, such as eAccelerator and APC.

Installing Nginx With PHP5 And MySQL Support On OpenSUSE 11.3

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:00:21 +0200

Installing Nginx With PHP5 And MySQL Support On OpenSUSE 11.3

Nginx (pronounced "engine x") is a free, open-source, high-performance HTTP server. Nginx is known for its stability, rich feature set, simple configuration, and low resource consumption. This tutorial shows how you can install Nginx on an OpenSUSE 11.3 server with PHP5 support (through FastCGI) and MySQL support.

How To Upgrade OpenSUSE 11.2 To 11.3 (Desktop & Server)

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:11:41 +0200

How To Upgrade OpenSUSE 11.2 To 11.3 (Desktop & Server)

This guide shows how you can upgrade your OpenSUSE 11.2 desktop and server installations to OpenSUSE 11.3.

Installing Apache2 With PHP5 And MySQL Support On OpenSUSE 11.3 (LAMP)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:10:12 +0200

Installing Apache2 With PHP5 And MySQL Support On OpenSUSE 11.3 (LAMP)

LAMP is short for Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP. This tutorial shows how you can install an Apache2 webserver on an OpenSUSE 11.3 server with PHP5 support (mod_php) and MySQL support.

Integrating eAccelerator Into PHP5 And Lighttpd (OpenSUSE 11.2)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:24:34 +0200

Integrating eAccelerator Into PHP5 And Lighttpd (OpenSUSE 11.2)

This guide explains how to integrate eAccelerator into PHP5 and lighttpd on an OpenSUSE 11.2 system. From the eAccelerator project page: "eAccelerator is a free open-source PHP accelerator, optimizer, and dynamic content cache. It increases the performance of PHP scripts by caching them in their compiled state, so that the overhead of compiling is almost completely eliminated. It also optimizes scripts to speed up their execution. eAccelerator typically reduces server load and increases the speed of your PHP code by 1-10 times."

The Perfect Desktop - OpenSUSE 11.3 (GNOME)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:37:15 +0200

The Perfect Desktop - OpenSUSE 11.3 (GNOME)

This tutorial shows how you can set up an OpenSUSE 11.3 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.

Script For Automatically Setting Up A Perfect Server On OpenSUSE 11.3 And Installing ISPConfig 3

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:00:34 +0200

Script For Automatically Setting Up A Perfect Server On OpenSUSE 11.3 And Installing ISPConfig 3

Here's a little script that automates the task of setting up a Perfect Server - OpenSUSE 11.3 x86_64 [ISPConfig 3], and in the end it also installs ISPConfig 3.

The Perfect Server - OpenSUSE 11.3 x86_64 [ISPConfig 3]

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:29:30 +0200

The Perfect Server - OpenSUSE 11.3 x86_64 [ISPConfig 3]

This is a detailed description about how to set up an OpenSUSE 11.3 64bit (x86_64) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable) with PHP, CGI and SSI support, Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH, TLS and virtual mail users, BIND DNS server, Pureftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Dovecot POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc.

Chrooting Apache2 With mod_chroot On OpenSUSE 11.2

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:36:00 +0200

Chrooting Apache2 With mod_chroot On OpenSUSE 11.2

This guide explains how to set up mod_chroot with Apache2 on an OpenSUSE 11.2 system. With mod_chroot, you can run Apache2 in a secure chroot environment and make your server less vulnerable to break-in attempts that try to exploit vulnerabilities in Apache2 or your installed web applications.

Install Linux Without Burning An ISO To CD/DVD - Use The ISO Downloaded To Your Hard Drive

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:49:50 +0200

Install Linux Without Burning An ISO To CD/DVD - Use The ISO Downloaded To Your Hard Drive

I am describing here a method to install Linux without using a DVD ROM or CD Drive; I have checked it myself. There are many ways to do so you can install Linux by 1) booting from the network; 2) having an ISO image on your hard disk; 3) booting from USB; 4) installing a linux system from scratch by building your own.

Script For Automatically Setting Up A Perfect Server On OpenSUSE 11.2 And Installing ISPConfig 3

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:37:31 +0200

Script For Automatically Setting Up A Perfect Server On OpenSUSE 11.2 And Installing ISPConfig 3

Here's a little script that automates the task of setting up a Perfect Server - OpenSUSE 11.2 x86_64 [ISPConfig 3], and in the end it also installs ISPConfig 3.

If you are installing on OpenSUSE 11.3, please be sure to use another version of this script (also available on www.howtoforge.com).

How To Integrate ClamAV Into PureFTPd For Virus Scanning On OpenSUSE 11.2

Sun, 02 May 2010 18:45:59 +0200

How To Integrate ClamAV Into PureFTPd For Virus Scanning On OpenSUSE 11.2

This tutorial explains how you can integrate ClamAV into PureFTPd for virus scanning on an OpenSUSE 11.2 system. In the end, whenever a file gets uploaded through PureFTPd, ClamAV will check the file and delete it if it is malware.

Virtual Hosting With PureFTPd And MySQL (Incl. Quota And Bandwidth Management) On OpenSUSE 11.2

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:06:29 +0100

Virtual Hosting With PureFTPd And MySQL (Incl. Quota And Bandwidth Management) On OpenSUSE 11.2

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.