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If you have never used a
Virtual Server
before, it may appear to be an overwhelming and difficult job to manage
one. We have created this Getting Started guide to help you work through the process of learning how to use your new
Virtual Server
.
How to Access your
Virtual Server
When you ordered your new
Virtual Server
, you should have recieved an E-Mail message containing some
of the essential information you need in order to access your new server. The key information which you will
need to remember is outlined here.
- username - the username is the name of the
Virtual Server
administrative user. This user
has access to the UNIX shell, FTP, E-mail, and more.
- password - when you ordered your
Virtual Server
, you set up a password for your primary
user. You will need to use this password to access your server, so it is a good idea to write it down and
keep it in a safe place.
- IP Address - The IP address of your
Virtual Server
is similar to a street address, in that
it tells other computers on the Internet how to find your server. Any domain names you want to use on your
server will need to be pointed at your
Virtual Server
's IP address.
- Temporary Domain Name - When your
Virtual Server
was
set up, we assigned a temporary domain name to it. You can use this
domain to access your server until you get your own domain name set
up.
Connecting
to your Server
Once you know your username, password, and either the IP address or domain name of your new
Virtual Server
,
you can access your server in one of several different ways.
- UNIX Command Shell - The UNIX Shell is a text-based command interface for your server, in many
ways similar to DOS on an old PC, only with much more power. For more on using the UNIX command shell,
see our page on Using SSH and Telnet.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) - FTP is the most common method for Transferring Files to and from your
Virtual Server
. This
is what you will use to upload your Web site to your server.
- E-Mail - Your
Virtual Server
has the ability to send and recieve E-Mail for users on your server.
- Web - One of the most popular uses for
Virtual Server
s is to host Web sites. Your server
can host multiple Web sites with the powerful Apache Web Server.
First
Steps
Once you have learned how to access your
Virtual Server
, the first steps are to configure the server
for your use.
- Upload Content to your
Virtual Server
- One of the first things you will want to do is
upload your Web site to the server. The primary Web site belongs in the ~/home/enetrics/www/enetrics.com/ directory
on your server. Use one of the methods for Transferring files to and
from your
Virtual Server
to put your Web site on the server.
- Create E-Mail and FTP User Accounts - You have the ability to setup E-Mail Aliases, and E-Mail and FTP User Accounts. It's very easy to do by following these
step-by-step instructions.
Moving
Forward
Once you have mastered the basics, there are a number of options for extending and customizing the way your
Virtual Server
works.
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