I have dedicated server and when page appear with info saying Apache/1.3.27 Server at yyy.xx*********** Port 80

this yyy.xxx*********** is not my hostname or my domain but my server provider. I did input my hostname but this is not it.

How to change this kidn of appearance. Server is with Cpanel/WHM

Thanks

Once you've used the "Change Hostname" link in the WebHost Manager control panel to change the hostname... login to SSH via root and type:

pico /etc/hosts

Make the changes required for the hostname, save it by pressing CTRL and X. That should correct the problem... a reboot may be needed, but usually not.

If you need help doing this, just contact me via PM/email or ICQ.

Alan

What reboot. Just Apache or ??

Thanks

It shouldn't require a reboot of the server or a restart of Apache. Test it out and see if it shows the proper hostname after you change the /etc/hosts file.

Alan

I'am new at this so I don'tt know how to login as root. I tried with Telnet application. Connection established but no password was asked. Blank screen.

How to login as root to change this ?

Thanks

You'l need a SSH application like the one at:

http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

Then just login as the user 'root' and use your root password. If you contact me offline I will be able to do this for you.

Alan

Thanks

I must learn this.

You have to ability to disable "server signature" in your httpd.conf
set: ServerSignature Off
or alternatly set
ServerNane <your hostname>

What port I must use to root login . Is it 80 ?

Telnet is on port 23
ssh is on port 22.

the clients that you use to connect knows that.

You can pm me if you want more help.

Port 22 for SSH.

Alan

i input 80 and hit SSH , open and it worked

Now must configure as You said

no it didn't work :cool:

I opened that file and there is in same line my hostname and the other one I told You about which I don't want to see.

Do I have to delete this other one or what.
It look like this

qqq.eeeeee.biz qqq yyy.x*********** yyy

qqq is my hostname

Originally posted by rcs
no it didn't work :cool:

But I opened that file already and I login on port 80

Originally posted by dxer


But I opened that file already and I login on port 80

You didn't login to port 80 :)

Originally posted by dxer
I opened that file and there is in same line my hostname and the other one I told You about which I don't want to see.

Do I have to delete this other one or what.
It look like this

qqq.eeeeee.biz qqq yyy.x*********** yyy

qqq is my hostname I'm assuming the "yyy.x***********" is the one that is showing now? If yes, then delete the following:

yyy.x*********** yyy

Save the file and then load the page up to see what it shows, it should show "qqq.eeeeee.biz" now.

Alan

File name to write : /etc/hosts

What should I choose -- TAB for complete or T for To Files??

I'm sorry, this is not a good advice.

what if yyy.x*********** is needed for something else in the server.

You need to change your httpd.conf file

:argue:

Just press the return key (enter) or Y for yes.

Alan

OK but nothing changed. Old hostname stays.

Do I need to reboot Apache only or what.
Can I do it over WHM , just Apache reboot

I'm telling you for the last time!
you need to change your httpd.conf file :yawn:

Oh man...........

Where is that httpd.conf file . How to reach it , and what do I need to change there ?

find / -name httpd.conf
then edit the file and change ServerName
or ServerSignature. then restart your server. Or get a pro that will do it for $10.

Thanks. Over and out :-)

Originally posted by rcs
I'm telling you for the last time!
you need to change your httpd.conf file :yawn: Okay, as suggested by rcs, type in:

pico /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf

That will open the httpd.conf file, then find the ServerName directive in the file near the top and change the hostname there. You're not seeing the hostname you want could be due to several reasons. I've just tried one of them by modifying the /etc/hosts file which obviously wasn't the case.

If you email me I can correct it for you quickly for no charge.

Alan

Hire somebody..

If you do not know where httpd.conf is or how to use ssh do yourself a favor and hire someone to change it for you.

Originally posted by Monte
Hire somebody..

If you do not know where httpd.conf is or how to use ssh do yourself a favor and hire someone to change it for you. I would have to agree with this. If you've got no clue how to do any of this you should really hire someone to do it for you. If I had direct access to the server I would be able to fix it in less than 10 minutes.

Alan

you meen less then 1 minute :stickout

Originally posted by rcs
you meen less then 1 minute :stickout Well you've got login with root password etc, so it takes a minute or two to set that up. Then you've got to find where the problem is, it may not be the httpd.conf file... so I tend to give it bit more time.

Alan

Change it successfuly

Thanks to all

Hello dxer, take a look at redhat.com to get familiar with the linix enviornment.