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EDIT/INCREASE server_names_hash_bucket_size

Friday, November 13th, 2009

If you're using nginx, and your domain name exceeds 32 characters, you may receive an error message when you restart the web server. Try this ..» how-to » Set Nginx to Serve Longer Domain Names

In Case You Weren't Sure Where They Live

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Let's take a quick look at our Nginx server and site error & access logs, and where to find them.» tip » Getting around Nginx' Log Files

Hide Your Data & Identity with SOCKS

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Take maximum benefit from your VPS or dedicated server, setting it up to double up as your personal online privacy & web access tool, in seconds!» tutorial » 60 seconds to Your Personal Proxy

A Splendid Surprise Out of the Blue

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Blogging, every now and then, you get a coup. Something totally out of the blue that, somehow, stirs the heart and energizes the mind ..» guv-news » Guvnr Gets Corrupted by Kindness

Maintain Unmanaged VPS - Part 3: Setup openSSH for Linux-to-Linux

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Set up openSSH guide using authentication keys to boost server security, encrypt data transfer & make login password-free from a Linux PC.» tutorial » openSSH = Safer Server, Faster Login & Data Protection

Is Woopra Gambling Dangerously on the Cool Factor?

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Desktop live web statistics service Woopra is gambling - dangerously, inevitably or both - with it's ratecard rollout, selling the cool factor to the 'Web 2.0' crowd. Maybe you heard, Woopra has announced an end to its 2-year beta programme, signalling costs for established web sites. The tracking service remains free for startup sites and [...]» news » Woopra Beta Ends For the Better?

VPS Bible Reflects New Nginx/WordPress Versions, with Future Commitment

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

VPS Bible updated - & WILL CONTINUE TO BE - to reflect the latest Nginx release, the effect on the overall setup (& the latest WordPress release too.)» news » VPS Bible Gets Future-Proof Commitment

Virtually the Best Web Dev PC on the Planet

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

This guide shows how to set up Linux as a fun box & a perfect web development system, with Jaunty 9.04, Nginx, Virtualbox for Wins XP & waaaaaay more.» tutorial » the_guv's Very Tasty Linux Jaunty Install Guide

Set Up Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) - Part 14: Point a Site or Blog at Another

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

This how-to guide shows the syntax to point a site or blog to another domain. That way, for instance, traffic from a passive site benefits an active one.» tutorial » Password-Protected Web Pages

Maintain Unmanaged VPS - Part 13: Restrict Access to Nginx Web Files with Auth_Basic

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Easily restrict access to hide sensitive data, admin areas & other web pages using the Nginx web server's Auth_Basic security module & htpasswd.» tutorial » Password-Protected Web Pages