Guides tagged “linux”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about linux, sorted A-Z.
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Host multiple websites on one VPS with Nginx server blocks
Run several websites on one Linux VPS by giving each domain its own Nginx server block, its own web root and its own logs, then test and reload safely.
How to find and read Apache access and error logs
Find Apache's access and error logs on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux, set up per-site logs, and pull out errors and top visitors with a few shell commands.
How to fix 403 Forbidden errors in Apache
Fix Apache 403 Forbidden errors by checking Require rules, file permissions, a missing index file,.htaccess deny rules and SELinux labels, one cause at a time.
How to fix 500 Internal Server Error on Apache
Track down an Apache 500 Internal Server Error by reading error.log, then fix bad.htaccess directives, missing modules, PHP fatal errors and permission problems.
How to install aaPanel on Ubuntu or Debian
Run the aaPanel install script on Ubuntu or Debian, open the panel port in your firewall, and finish the browser setup so you can host sites from the panel.
How to install and secure Redis on a Linux VPS
Install Redis on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux, keep it on localhost, require a password or ACL user, and run it under systemd.
How to install CloudPanel on a Linux VPS
CloudPanel is a free control panel for Debian and Ubuntu. This guide covers the installer, the admin account and your first login on a fresh Linux VPS.
How to install cPanel & WHM on AlmaLinux 9 or 10
Install cPanel & WHM on a fresh AlmaLinux 9 or 10 VPS. Set an FQDN hostname, run the official installer, follow the log and log in to WHM on port 2087.
How to install cPanel & WHM on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Install cPanel & WHM on a clean Ubuntu 24.04 LTS VPS. Check support, set an FQDN hostname, run the installer, follow the log and log in to WHM.
How to install CyberPanel on Ubuntu or AlmaLinux
Run the CyberPanel installer on a fresh Ubuntu or AlmaLinux VPS, choose OpenLiteSpeed or LiteSpeed Enterprise, and log in to the panel on port 8090.
How to install DirectAdmin on AlmaLinux
Install DirectAdmin on an AlmaLinux VPS with the official setup script, then log in securely on port 2222 and lock down the admin panel.
How to install HestiaCP on a Linux VPS
HestiaCP gives you a web panel for sites, mail and DNS on one VPS. This guide runs the official installer with nginx and PHP-FPM or Apache, then opens the panel on port 8083.
How to install MariaDB on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux
Install MariaDB on AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux 8 and 9 from AppStream or the official MariaDB repository, secure it, enable the service and handle SELinux.
How to install MongoDB on Ubuntu and secure it
Install MongoDB on Ubuntu from the official repository, enable authentication, create an admin user, and restrict access with bindIp and UFW.
How to install MySQL 8.4 on Ubuntu and Debian
Install MySQL on Ubuntu or Debian from the distribution packages or the official MySQL APT repository, secure it and make your first connection.
How to install OpenLiteSpeed web server on Ubuntu
Install OpenLiteSpeed on Ubuntu or Debian from the official LiteSpeed repository, add LSPHP, set the WebAdmin password, and open ports 8088 and 7080 without exposing the admin panel to everyone.
How to install Plesk on a Linux VPS (AlmaLinux and Ubuntu)
Install Plesk on a fresh Linux VPS with the official one-click installer, apply your licence key and log in to the panel for the first time on port 8443.
How to install Webmin on a Linux VPS
Install Webmin on a Linux VPS from the official repository, open port 10000 in your firewall and secure the login with two-factor authentication.
How to migrate a website from Apache to Nginx
Move a site from Apache to Nginx with low downtime - convert virtual hosts and.htaccess rewrites, set up PHP-FPM, reuse SSL certificates, test on a spare port, then switch.
Implementing a Web Application Firewall on Nginx with ModSecurity
Install the ModSecurity module on Nginx, load the OWASP Core Rule Set, run in detection mode first, then block SQL injection and XSS with tuned rules.
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