Dedicated Linux
Dedicated hosting reserves a Web server for a single customer where the customer has exclusive rights to their server's bandwidth, memory, and storage space. With a dedicated server, traffic and usage patterns of other customers do not affect performance.
Because of their available bandwidth, versatility, and consistent performance, dedicated servers are used for a variety of purposes, including gaming, database management, and traffic-intensive Web sites.
Subcategories
Securing Your Server Against the Heartbleed Vulnerability
Due to a major security flaw in OpenSSL, you should update your server to the newest version of the software. The following versions of OpenSSL are affected:
0.9.8
1.0.0
1.0.1 through 1.0.1f
NOTE: Only customers using dedicated and virtual private servers need to complete the steps listed in this article steps. These steps do [...]
Comparing Dedicated Hosting Control Panels
Hosting control panels offer unique interfaces, workflows and features. This chart outlines the differences:
Plesk
cPanel
User Interface
Site Preview
X
X
Operating System
Fedora®
CentOS
X
X
Windows® 2008 R2
X
Ubuntu
X
DNS
Addition/ Deletion
X
X
Automated setup with new site
X
X
Virtual DNS support
X
X
Subdomains
Addition/ Deletion
X
X
Redirects
X
X
Software firewall
X
X
Web Server Scripting
ASP
Windows Only
Perl®
X
X
Python™
X
X
SSI
X
X
CGI
X
X
Java™
X
X
Database
MySQL®
X
X
MSDE or MSSQL Express Windows Plesk Pack Pro(must be installed after upgrade)
Windows Only
PHPMyAdmin
X
X
Manage email accounts
X
X
Supports Webmail
X
X
Forwarding
X
X
Auto-Response
X
X
Mailing lists
X
X
Spam filters
X
X
Antivirus
X
X
SSL
Manage SSL certificates
X
X
FTP
Manage [...]
Critical Paths for Your Linux VPS or Dedicated Server
The file directory on your Linux VPS or Dedicated Server contains a number of critical paths that house applications, language frameworks, and tools. Some paths are common across servers, while others differ between control panels and versions.
Below are the locations of important Linux binaries:
perl
/usr/bin/perl
php
/usr/bin/php
sendmail
/usr/sbin/sendmail
NOTE: You can [...]
Rebooting or Requesting a Power Cycle for Your Server
You can request a power cycle of your server in the VPS and Dedicated Server Control Panel.
Log in to your Account Manager.
Click Servers.
Next to the server you want to use, click Launch.
From the Support section, click Request Power Cycle.
Review and confirm your request.
NOTE:Please allow up to 30 minutes for your [...]
What software is installed on my Linux dedicated server?
The contents of your dedicated Linux server depends on what kind of Linux distribution you are using. Below is an overview of the packages deployed with your server, prior to optional control panel installation.
Dedicated servers with Parallels Plesk Panel installed will have different configurations. For more information, see the SWSOFT [...]
Getting Started with Your Linux Server Using cPanel
This guide will help you to get started with your Linux Server running cPanel as your hosting control panel.
NOTE: The PDF format guide requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader at Adobe’s website.
Getting Started With Your Linux Server Using [...]
How do I run updates on my dedicated server?
All updates regarding patches, software, and bug fixes are the responsibility of the dedicated server administrator. We recommend keeping all services and software up to date with the latest stable version available. Review the documentation provided by your software vendors to ensure that all updates are compatible with your [...]