VPS BIBLE - Nginx Maintenance Tutorial Series - VPS ADMIN
NGINX VPS ADMIN SERIES UNDERWAY - And I Thought It Was Beer-O-Clock!
When I started this series I figured I'd cover it in maybe 7 or 8 posts.
I had more hair in those days, and you were younger too.
Apart from underestimating the subject, fact is, with the intended audience for the Bible being Linux and/or VPS newbies, I'd kind of pinned my hopes on uncovering some way to use a control panel to carry out ongoing administrative tasks. But those hopes faded like a pint loses it's foam.
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"Blank box to top-notch web server"
- plain English copy/paste tutorials with video
- written for VPS beginners and Linux newbies
- perfect for multiple sites, blogs & more
- Fast. Secure. Future-proofed. Cheap-as-chips!
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Ubuntu & Debian, Nginx (beats Apache), MySQL, PHP-FPM, Xcache, WordPress, WP MU, Drupal etccccc
Set Up an Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) .. The V-P-S Bible
In 20 copy/paste steps .. from zero to hero, blank box to cute-as Linux server.
Scroll down for the full series index.
So, hey, shed shared & viva virtual! Hope it helps. the_guv
So. Back in VPS BIBLE Part 17: Nginx Control Panel Workarounds I promised a bunch of workarounds, negating the need of a control panel.
.. which is actually better anyhow for the reasons I pitted back in VPS BIBLE Part 16: Nginx Control Panel.
Anyhow, I know a whole bunch of you have been following this series. (In fact, judging by my stats, you're spending way too much time online and also need to get yourselves down the pub.)
.. so I thought I'd give you a sneak preview of what to expect over the next few weeks, so you can confidently build your Nginx VPS whatnot and know there's going to be some good guidance afterwards for when you want to administer the darn thing.
The good news is that, with few exceptions, these are short guides. You know, I'm real pleased to be able to say that 
So here you are. These are the topics I'll be covering. Or rather, that I am covering. (I just got bored of the MySQL posts so thought I'd write this instead.)
VPS BIBLE .. The Sodding-Long Sequel - VPS ADMIN
- Add Web Sites Nginx Cheatsheet
- Adding Sub-Domains with Nginx
- MySQL Database Maintenance - Terminal Tips
- Add/Delete MySQL Database from Command Line
- phpMyAdmin & Nginx to Maintain Databases
- Backup/Export MySQL Database from Terminal
- Import Data to MySQL Database from Terminal
- Batch Replace/Delete Data in MySQL Database
- Reset a Lost MySQL Password
- Backup Sites & Blogs from the Command Line
- *Usefully* Parked Domains
- Password Protect Nginx Files & Directories
- Redirect Web Pages with Nginx Rewrite Rule
- Create Custom Website Error Page
- Access Web Site Error Logs
- Set up Cron Jobs
- Using Network Tools
- Hotlink Protect (Bandwidth)
- IP Deny to Block Access with Nginx
- Subversion vs Fantastico - Platform Update
- YOU TELL ME! What's Missing, Requests Here
You notice that the last one, #21, is a blank. That's 'cos I've doubtless forgotten something. So you tell me what that is and I'll see what I can do. Must be pertinently relevant, mind.
OK. 'Nuff said. Back to the wee-Dramweaver.
guv
SETUP an Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) .. The V-P-S Bible
Serve multi sites & blogs on a budget .. at the fastest possible speed .. with the least downtime .. in the most secure environment .. and future-proofed for easy admin.
That's what the VPS Bible is about, stepped out in simple copy & paste guides.
From high traffic WordPress blogs to startup web hosts, here's what you need.
Click here if you're running a LINUX PC locally
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Setup Unmanaged VPS: The Ubuntu-Nginx Guide
Introducing vpsBible's how-to guide for setting up a super-charged unmanaged VPS featuring Ubuntu and Nginx.
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VPS (Virtual Private Server) vs Shared vs Dedicated
Before getting stuck in, let's compare the web host types in detail and weigh up the differences between managed & unmanaged VPS.
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Set Up a VPS Linux Distribution
Opening a VPS hosting account, we'll choose, configure & launch a Linux server 'distribution'.
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Set Up Command Line Interface (CLI) using PuTTY
Now we've got a server to play with, we'll connect to it, using the 'ssh' protocol for a super-secure link.
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Create a Linux User & Set Permissions
Initially you've logged into your remote Linux machine as 'root'. We'll add you as a user now, with root or SuperUser permissions.
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Encrypt Data with OpenSSH & Auto-Login with PuTTY
Now we can use 'authentication keys' to shore up our connection while simplifying login to an automated, password-free yet secure process.
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Harden the Secure Shell (SSH) & Create a Firewall
The final security step: galvanizing the OpenSSH protocol and setting up an ‘iptables’ firewall. Now the server is rock ruddy solid.
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Edit bashrc for User-Friendly Linux, plus System Updates
We use the terminal a whole lot so let's cut ourselves a break and create some command shortcuts, then update the server.
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Add a Domain Zone to Your VPS
To make your server aware of yourDomain.com you'll need a few 'DNS' records. Damn this is simple I'm practically asleep!
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Prepare Linux Server for Email with Postfix
In order to send and receive email from our web applications we'll install some software and tweak the 'RDNS' record.
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Install PHP5 & MySQL – The One-Stop FastCGI Index Page
Add PHP5 & MySQL, but which FastCGI method is best? Here's the benchmarking, 4 ways to install/compile, add caching modules & more.
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Nginx (better than Apache) Web Server
Let's install this supersonic web server, tweaking its file structure & adding default configuration files.
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Setup FileZilla for Secure FTP (SFTP)
There's FTP, and then there's 'Secure FTP'. We'll set up FileZilla using SFTP - and those authentication keys - for secure file transfers.
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Serve Multiple Sites & Blogs with Virtual Hosts
We want a website folder structure, some permissions, some site-specific configuration files and, hey, we'll hook up 'FastCGI'.
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Adding Sub-Domains with Nginx
Need a sub-domain? If you do, here’s how to add subDomain.yourSite.com with an 'A record' and a configuration file.
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Integrate A CMS Like WordPress, WP MU, Drupal etc
For those of you wanting to use a specific content framework, such as a CMS, blogging or forum software, pop in here and we'll sort that out.
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Configure phpMyAdmin for Nginx to Maintain MySQL
Rather than have to crunch databases via the command line, we can make life easier by adding this splendid tool to manage them.
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Google Apps for Domain-Specific Email
GA’s free Standard Edition for catchall webmail - POP-ping or IMAP-ped to your desktop client - saves precious server resources for your webs.
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Moving Day! How to Move Your Blog or Site
Nearly there. Here's the web site or blog migration guide, relocating to your VPS with minimal or no downtime.
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Appendix 1a: Nginx Control Panel
You’re migrating shared-to-VPS and want a GUI like cPanel? No you don’t, not after you read this! What’s more, you don’t need one either.
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Appendix 1b: Nginx Control Panel Workarounds
For every control panel module there's an equivalent terminal command. They're all linked from here so, hey, no excuses!
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Appendix 2: Add Web Sites Nginx Cheatsheet
Once you’ve set up your first site, adding more gets easier. Especially when you can refer to this. (Let's face it, I'm just too good to you.)
If you liked that ...
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Maintain Unmanaged VPS - Part 5: Get phpMyAdmin Working with Nginx
How to install PMA with Nginx, to administer multiple MySQL dbs from anywhere. View table structure, browse data, run queries, backup and more. Adding phpMyAdmin to the Nginx web server is very like adding a [...] -
VPS Bible Updated with New Nginx/WordPress Versions
The VPS Bible has been updated - and fully tested - to reflect the latest stable releases for Nginx (0.7.64) and WordPress (2.9.1). Dependency packages remain the same. The test, meanwhile, which followed the entire [...] -
Maintain Unmanaged VPS - Part 2: Adding Sub-Sites with Nginx
Create sub-sites or prefixed WordPress blogs quickly & easily. Just create an A record, add a vhost file & symlink and restart Nginx. This is very similar to adding a domain, which is detailed here and [...] -
Maintain Unmanaged VPS - Part 1: Add Web Sites Nginx Cheatsheet
Create additional sites & blogs quickly & easily. After creating the DNS entries, just add a vhost file, its symlink, restart Nginx and go play. OK. So I did this guide already, already! But as this is one [...] -
Set Up Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) - Part 11: Nginx (better than Apache) Web Server
Installing & configuring Nginx web server, tweaking the default file structure, then setting up a vhost file with symlink is the subject of this copy/paste how-to. So open up that CLI and I'll explain. So [...] -
Dividing the Hard Drive: Food for Thought
Pre-OS-install, mapping out data/system demands for optimal disk segmentation saves headaches down the road. Here's a heads-up to help. You don't have to, but it is a mighty good idea to put pen to paper, [...]
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Hyperdude October 9th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Hi, just wanted to say thanks for the previous VPS Setup guide. I have now completed that one and ready to rock! Looking forward the next one to help with Admin. You are the Guvnr!
the_guv October 9th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
@Hd .. and you, Sir, are the Hyperdude. (wanna set up a comic?
)
.. good to hear, thank you.
Steve January 23rd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Hi - awesome series of tuts. What about nginx rewriting? Especially for using the AWESOME W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress? That would tie in quite nicely, I think?
the_guv January 25th, 2010 at 8:57 am
@Steve .. I've got some more rewriting tuts lined up for vpsBible.com.
Just wrote one up for WP MU and BuddyPress.
Tell me, you finding W3 Total Cache that much better than Super Cache? Will take a peek.