PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a server side scripting language that powers several million dynamic websites, including those that run on WordPress. In this post, let us look at how to install PHP on Ubuntu and secure it before releasing it into the wild. After you install PHP, you may choose … read more
The possibilities with PHP are endless, which makes it the best available server-side software for dynamic websites, including those that run on WordPress. In this post, let us take a look at some the PHP configuration improvements you can do after installing PHP. Not only will these improve security but … read more
One of the easiest ways to manage MySQL databases is using phpMyAdmin. phpMyAdmin is a free tool intended to handle the administration of MySQL using the web. There are several good reference materials available, in case you want to learn more about phpMyAdmin and what it can do. Recently, I … read more
Recently, I described how to setup a Apache webserver on Ubuntu. One of the easiest ways to manage MySQL databases is using phpMyAdmin. In this post, I will explain how to install phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu systems. phpMyAdmin is a free tool intended to handle the administration of MySQL using the … read more
Apache, as The Apache Foundation calls it, “the number one HTTP Server on the internet”. The Apache project develops and maintains the open-source HTTP server for both UNIX and Windows Servers. It provides a secure, efficient, and extensible server that provides HTTP services in sync with the current HTTP standards. … read more
Shell-In-A-Box a web based AJAX terminal emulator to remotely control you Linux Server. Recently, I explained how to install Shellinabox on Ubuntu and how to install SSH server on Ubuntu. This post explains, how to increase Shellinabox security on Apache webservers. Shellinabox allows users to login using their username and … read more
Shell In A Box implements a web server that listens on a specified port and offers a web-based terminal emulator to remotely control you Linux Server. This post explains how to install Shellinabox on Ubuntu. It runs as an AJAX web application listening to port 4200 by default and available … read more
There has been a flurry of posts on Sick Beard recently. As a continuation, in this post I will explain how to setup server running Ubuntu 12.04 with Sick Beard Apache proxy. Technically it is a reverse proxy, that allows you to access Sick Beard web interface without the use … read more
Recently, out of the blue, I started receiving the following error message and mysql would not start properly: I searched for solutions and resorted to reinstalling mysql, which worked for me. If you have similar problems, then try the following. First, backup your databases: Then remove mysql-server. Reinstall mysql-server. Normally … read more