Comments on: Set Up Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) - Part 11: Nginx (better than Apache) Web Server

By: the_guv

the_guv — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:22:32 +0000

@Johnny .. yes, your method works but there is a wee tad of downtime.

I've so far got a method that allows for 20 seconds downtime but doesn't need a reboot, basically doing what you do .. will work on that, downtime is simply unnacceptable, huh .. it's all about the blessed PIDS .. ruddy process IDs .. there is a way .. will look at that method you suggest, thank you. .. think I'll have to hassle the Nginx wiki chaps 'bout this, my syntax is wrong.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:52:49 +0000

After my last comment, I came across this article which shows how to upgrade without any downtime which would, of course, be wonderful and prudent.

http://www.softwareprojects.com/resources/programming/t-recompileupgrade-nginx-binary-with-no-down-time-1520.html

Aloha.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:25:48 +0000

Regarding the upgrading of nginx, which as of today there is a new version 0.7.65, I simply wget the new version, ./configure (and options), make, sudo make install, and everything is just fine. It does not overwrite your configurations. Of course, make a backup of your /usr/local/nginx directory for good measure but to all whom were wondering... it should work very painlessly. Aloha.

By: JAKES

JAKES — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:16:43 +0000

Yes, I was afraid that it will come to this...
Anyway, thank you for feedback...
Great site Olly!

By: the_guv

the_guv — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:44:40 +0000

@Jakes .. hmmn, well, er, there's always the pub?! Apache installs as a dependent, so that's not terribly far-fetched, but you have gone off-course somewhere. It does sound like you've got in a pickle and, to be honest - and I know you don't wanna hear this - I think you should start over. I mean literally from re-installing the distro, scrapping your build. In the long term, looking on the bright side, you'll understand your server, and Linux, better. .. Sounds like you'll end up with a cleaner build too. Second time round, running this guide should take you about 4-5 hours, and that's double/triple-checking each and every step.

By: JAKES

JAKES — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:52:10 +0000

Hi Guvnr,

In response:
No the domain name is lopologa.com Editing the host file did not resolve the issue either. It now appears that apache is answering the local host call. I did not install it, nor can I see the apache process running.
I have run out of ideas...I have spent a lot of time on this and not sure where to go from here... My domain is just not responding...
Any ideas?

Thanks guys

Jakes

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:15:49 +0000

standalone in a sub-directory, i.e. mydomain.com is my wordpress site, then mydomain.com/forum is bbpress.

thanks for the simplepress pointer, will check it out, although i was reluctant to run my forums as a wp plugin due to bigger overhead compared to running a dedicated forum app, but maybe the difference is not worth the extra hassle...

By: the_guv

the_guv — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:15:08 +0000

@Simon .. on the list! Did you want that standalone, or rather as a sub-domain?

(Just installed Simple:Press as the forum for vpsBible.com. Fits like a glove, installs as a WordPress plugin, superb functionality and shares user login/out. .. that may help someone. Also, check out WP plugin Members by Justin Tadlock.)

By: Simon

Simon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:20:17 +0000

just wondering if you have plans to write a guide for bbpress as part of the vpsbible? i'm having problems getting it to work on nginx - the forums work ok, i just can't access the admin area.

googled around but can't find a comprehensive guide to nginx rewrite rules or whatever else it is i might need to change...

By: the_guv

the_guv — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:18:33 +0000

@Jakes .. that's not your vhost for real, no? i mean, lots of domain.com there.

.. and this is for a local setup, huh? just to confirm that .. if so, try editing your hosts file:-

sudo nano /etc/hosts

.. adding an entry like:-

127.0.0.1 lopolonga.com

.. that forces your machine to resolve a site in development.

That help?