Adding new website to Nginx

Automating the data backup with rdiff-backup.

The public facing server has a higher risk of being hacked or attacked. So, you may want to minimize the risk by following the steps mentioned in this article.

When you need more space.. try this out

Running a web server is the minimum thing in your big enterprise.

Developing web applications using Node.js and making it running fulltime using pm2.

Developing websites, especially business applications with PHP is fun.

This installation checklist will guide you on how to set up a web server or file server for office use.

Recovering storage space after upgrade.

Installing 7z program to compress and password protect your backup.

Firewall is crucial for a server especially if it is a public facing server.

As long as your server has the need to access the network, you will need to assign an IP address and configure the DNS.

Be familiar with chown and chmod which is going to be helpful in running a web server or office server.

Here are the frequently used commands for you.

There are 3 frequently used directories: 'etc', 'var' and 'home'.

fail2ban is an automated defend daemon that safeguards your server.

FTP allows the user to upload files to the server without the need of physical access.

Accessing the server remotely with SSH feels magical. No other feeling better than this.

Doing more work with lesser manpower and achieving higher efficiency.

User accounts in Linux are free of charge. You can add as many as you want.

Here is my collection of the basic ideas on how to install and maintain an Ubuntu server throughout the years.