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milo
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 7:22 pm Post subject: Do Linodes come with a default setting for sendmail & ap |
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Hello,
I'm strongly thinking about getting a Linode. I was wondering if they came with a default version of sendmail (or exim/postfix/whatever) and apache? Or do I have to install and configure those myself? If so are there any GUIs available to assist with this process or do I have to SSH in an tweek various .conf files? |
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Quik
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Joined: 17 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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It looks like you're worried about jumping in at the deep end - don't be :)
I think all the available distros (apart from small Debian) come with Apache pre-installed. In the case of Fedora and RedHat, starting Apache was a case of typing service httpd start. I made a post on setting up an Invision board forum which was also very simple at http://www.linode.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=510
As for sendmail, I'm not too sure as I've never needed to use it on my Linode. However, I do know that most of the distro's initially boot up with the process running, so I doubt it's difficult at all to get it working to your specification.
You might like to check out www.webmin.com which is a free GUI (albeit a little plain) that should help you manage almost every aspect of your server, including apache and sendmail.
Failing all that, folks around here are happy to help :) |
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caker
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Location: Galloway, NJ
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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It really depends on which distribution you choose. But, even if it is "pre-installed", it's just the standard package installation with the default configurations.
As far as a guide, search on the forums -- people have provided links to sites with detailed tutorials.
-Chris |
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Quik
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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caker wrote: It really depends on which distribution you choose. But, even if it is "pre-installed", it's just the standard package installation with the default configurations.
As far as a guide, search on the forums -- people have provided links to sites with detailed tutorials.
-Chris
Beaten again! ;) |
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Ashen
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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apache and sendmail come installed by default.
Kinda like god and the devil, they come as a pair :)
(sendmail is enough of a demon I've lost all faith in the existance of higher powers)
webmin is nice, but it can't handle things like mysql (it's commands don't work)
I do everything via ssh now. |
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