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Forum: VPS Hosting 02-11-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By st4rscream
It is mainly the resources that come with it and...

It is mainly the resources that come with it and having full admin/root access to the server which you do not get with shared hosting. It also depends when type of websites you are hosting. In my...
Forum: Reseller Hosting 01-15-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By st4rscream
How much access do you estimate the site will...

How much access do you estimate the site will have?

normally if it's a general site or blog with only text and image then it would be ok with a high level of access. However, if there is a lot of...
Forum: VPS Hosting 12-05-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 645
Posted By st4rscream
You may also want to look at reseller packages...

You may also want to look at reseller packages rather than a VPS. These are normally cheaper than VPS' and usually meet all requirements needed to host multiple websites. Plus the servers for...
Forum: VPS Hosting 11-29-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 758
Posted By st4rscream
It does sound like the VPS itself may have been...

It does sound like the VPS itself may have been compromised.

What security settings have you configured on the server, firewall, passwords, disabled root login via ssh?

Also ensure that none of...
Forum: VPS Hosting 11-27-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,099
Posted By st4rscream
I was going to suggest SPF records too. Are these...

I was going to suggest SPF records too. Are these actually being marked as SPAM rather than just being delayed by greylisting?
Forum: VPS Hosting 11-26-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 599
Posted By st4rscream
No. The VPs will have it's own firewall. Normally...

No. The VPs will have it's own firewall. Normally iptables or ufw for linux of windows firewall on Windows. There will also be a firewall on the hosting providers network.
Forum: VPS Hosting 11-19-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 911
Posted By st4rscream
Normally if a server is unmanaged it means you...

Normally if a server is unmanaged it means you need to do everything yourself. However if the server has a control panel installed (such as CPanel or Plesk) then most of the common thing you will...
Forum: VPS Hosting 11-19-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,580
Posted By st4rscream
CentOS uses iptables by default. The following...

CentOS uses iptables by default. The following guides provide information on using iptables via the command line:
http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Network/IPTables...
Forum: VPS Hosting 11-06-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,039
Posted By st4rscream
The best option would be download and use putty...

The best option would be download and use putty (on windows) or terminal (on mac) and use that to connect
Forum: VPS Hosting 11-06-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By st4rscream
I've just taken a look at ISPConfig 3. I never...

I've just taken a look at ISPConfig 3. I never knew it could be used to manage multiple servers. Thast's brilliant. the bonus is that it's free.

Also, they do have some good tutorials on their...
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Forum: VPS Hosting 11-02-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By st4rscream
The control panel itself will not prevent you...

The control panel itself will not prevent you from being hacked, and certainly not prevent against DDoS attacks. However it will make it easier to configure your VPS so that it is secure, such as...
Forum: VPS Hosting 10-26-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 790
Posted By st4rscream
there are plenty of free, openSource, control...

there are plenty of free, openSource, control panels out there. I've used ISPConfig and ispCP Omega both of which are good free control panels.
Forum: VPS Hosting 10-26-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 570
Posted By st4rscream
All control panels allow you to have FTP access...

All control panels allow you to have FTP access so there is no issue there.

From your requirements I was wondering is there a specific reason you are wanting to user a VPS package rather than a...
Forum: VPS Hosting 10-16-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By st4rscream
Personally I would recommend CentOS as it...

Personally I would recommend CentOS as it supports most control panels but I find it easier to configure than Ubuntu.

Wordpress is a great system to create website and has lots of different...
Forum: VPS Hosting 10-16-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,155
Posted By st4rscream
In my experience the most popular distributions...

In my experience the most popular distributions are CentOS Ubuntu and Debian for server operating systems.

You can also use red Hat but I believe you would need to pay a licensing fee.
Forum: VPS Hosting 09-24-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 786
Posted By st4rscream
Hi, Did a search on Google for "cannot send...

Hi,

Did a search on Google for "cannot send to gmail using qmail" and the first result seem promising.

The path looks like it would be /usr/local/psa/var/log/maillog

There does seem to be a...
Forum: VPS Hosting 09-18-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 750
Posted By st4rscream
The best thing to do would be to ensure you get a...

The best thing to do would be to ensure you get a VPS with a Control panel such as WHM/CPanel or plesk installed. This will make it easier to manage and set up hosting package. Also it may be worth...
Forum: VPS Hosting 09-18-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 984
Posted By st4rscream
The best way would be to reinstall the O/S. ...

The best way would be to reinstall the O/S.

Most hosting providers provide an online portal which allows you to do this.

The best thing would be to contact your provider.
Forum: VPS Hosting 09-05-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 728
Posted By st4rscream
I've taken a look online and Google throws up...

I've taken a look online and Google throws up some informative results when searching for how to create nameservers in ISPConfig.

http://www.howtoforge.com/ispconfig_dns_providerdomain_schlund
...
Forum: VPS Hosting 08-20-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 664
Posted By st4rscream
Agreeing with the others, your hosts will most...

Agreeing with the others, your hosts will most likely let you know when your site has outgrown the shared hosting.

You would also need to consider if you need a managed VPS or are going to manage...
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Forum: VPS Hosting 08-20-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,088
Posted By st4rscream
What are you actually running on the VPS? Is it a...

What are you actually running on the VPS? Is it a gaming server?
Forum: VPS Hosting 08-10-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By st4rscream
I use Putty (If I'm using Windows) and it seems...

I use Putty (If I'm using Windows) and it seems to do the job with no issues.

Is there any reason you feel insecure when using it?
Forum: VPS Hosting 08-09-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By st4rscream
Have you checked the services to ensure they are...

Have you checked the services to ensure they are running?
Is outlook connecting to the server itself?
Forum: VPS Hosting 08-09-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By st4rscream
I agree with the others. I you do not understand...

I agree with the others. I you do not understand it fully then it would be better to use Google Apps.
Forum: VPS Hosting 08-07-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 655
Posted By st4rscream
I have to agree with myhken. It's very quick and...

I have to agree with myhken. It's very quick and easy to set up a CentOS server running vurtualmin and webmin. This would be the best option and the one I would recommend too. Also using Linux is...
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