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[edit] Introduction to Linode

Linode provides a highly customizable Virtual Machine Management Platform using Linux, that lets you configure your own server complete with root access, without the burden of a dedicated server's upkeep, maintenance, and co-location fees.

You can find more official information on Linode on the following pages, then come back here once you're up and running:

• Overview - Find out exactly what Linode is.
• Uses - Just a small example of what you can use Linode for. What Do You Use Linode For?
• Network - What kind of network Linode is hosted on.
• Linode Plans - See what plans Linode offers.

At any time, you can refer to the FAQ for further information.

[edit] Administration of your Linode

Linode provides the greatest flexibility with management of your Linode. You can use LISH to login to your console just as you would if you had a keyboard and monitor hooked up to it. The Linode Platform Manager allows you to set up multiple configurations, manage disk sizes, configure reverse DNS, upgrade your Linode instantly, and monitor your Linode.

• Lish Documentation - Information on using LISH.
• How to set up your Linode - An example using your choice of distribution.
• Support Ticket System - Use the ticket system for help with your Linode.
• Multiple IPs - Notes on setting up multiple IPs on one Linode.
• Upgrade Linode - Information on upgrading your Linode.
• Bandwidth - Bandwidth management and scripts for your Linode.

[edit] Using Linux on your Linode

[edit] Distribution Specific Tips

[edit] Standard installable distros

• Arch Linux
• CentOS (RHEL Compatible)
• Debian:
  • Debian Sarge (Debian 3.1)
  • Debian Etch (Debian 4.0)
• Fedora Core 2
• Gentoo
• Mandrake
• Redhat 9.0
• Slackware 10.0
• Ubuntu

[edit] Recovery images

• Finnix LiveCD Recovery Distribution

[edit] Notes about UML

There are a number of specific settings and config files that need to be changed in all Linux distributions to work on Linode under UML. Check out the Custom Distribution page.

[edit] Tips & Tricks

• Security Tips - Some basic tips to help keep attackers at bay.
• AutomatedRdiffBackup - Learn how to set up your Linode to take care of automatic nightly backups in case the worst was to happen.
• IPv6 - A howto on getting your Linode connected to the internet through Internet Protocol version6 (the new version of IP addresses).
• Slashdot My Linode - A guide for fine tuning your Linode to handle high load.
• Apache Tips - Miscellaneous tips on setting up Apache
• Linux Tips - Miscellaneous tips for Linux
• Vncviewer uses a lot of bandwidth, even when a connected client is inactive. You might want to disconnect it while you are idle to conserve bandwidth.
• AWK Howto
• Backups with s3sync - Some ubuntu/debian specifics, but generally applicable.
• Configure Debian Backports
• Configure Static IP
• Configure Timezone
• Linux Packaging - Notes on using apt and rpm
• Msec Howto
• Netfilter IPTables Mini Howto
• OpenSSH Tutorial - Using Putty and SSH Keys
• OpenVPN Debian Server, XP client, and Bridging How-to
• Runlevel Config Tools for Debian
• Swappiness
• Syslog Howto
• Update your Hostname
• Useful Commands
• Vim Tutorial

[edit] Community Resources

• Linode Forums
• IRC Channel
• Tutorials

[edit] Common Problems

• Alloc_pages - Problems with memory?
• IO Tokens - How Linode shares disk I/O, and could be responsible for poor performance on your Linode
• Debian libc6 and 2.6.x kernels - Is your recently-upgraded Debian system now failing to boot or giving odd library errors?