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[tramber]

Hi everybody

I've just bought a server to iweb8 without cpanel. It means I have to configure everything form the begining, that's to say, create acces via SSH with the OS CentOS, etc...well the problem is I don't know how to start, I am really lost .
Could someone give me a "step by step" from the very begining guideline please?

thank you very much
tramber

[HostedPlanet]

so what are you going to use as a control panel then?

[PinkFloydWS]

tramber honestly... you need to get with a provider that has managed servers. Your going to be totally lost.

The easiest bet for you is to check out: http://www.webmin.com/

Then learn how to secure your server... not necessarily in that order.

Read more about this in: http://www.webhostingtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=69

[tracerouteme]

Hi Tramber,

If you're not familiar with linux, I would suggest you to go for any control panel so that you can easily manage the accounts from the web interface. If you're looking for free control panels, I would suggest to you go for webmin or lxadmin(free upto 40 domains).

[ZackT]

I'm confused as to why you didn't buy a Control Panel if you knew naught on what to do?

[HostedPlanet]

if you can log into the server, and it's centos based, i'd say try installing lxadmin from scratch. it's about the best free control panel i've used.

[Laws]

I would look at DirectAdmin.com as it is the cheapest panel on the market that will best help you manage your server. I don't think you'll be able to get anywhere fast with a server with no control panel and no Linux experience.

[net]

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