How do I configure PTR records (reverse DNS) for my IP's?
Colocation customers who
require a PTR record to be configured for their IP's must do so by
submitting a Support Desk ticket containing the appropriate
information. PTR records can only be configur...
How do I setup SMTP and EMAIL on my Windows 2003 Server
...When
setting up the SMTP service for the first time, you can configure
global settings for a SMTP virtual server, as well as settings for
individual components of the virtual server. Important Yo...
"I could not run YUM or Other Software in my Linux VPS"
The reason you are experiencing trouble running that piece of software in
your virtual server account is due to the lack of memory available. There
is nothing wrong with the installation of you...
What is a VLAN, and why is it Secure?
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows multiple colocated servers to behave
as if they were connected to a single network segment to directly and securely
communicate. VLAN's are very useful fo...
What is a name server?
When using a domain name (for email, web hosting, and just parking a domain)
it must reside on a host computer, called a Domain Name Server (DNS). Domain
Name Servers are connected to the inter...
How do I register my own Name Servers?
...me.
#6 In the Host IP fields, enter the IP address you were assigned for
your TurnKey Internet virtual server or dedicated server. You should
just enter '1' I{ address here (even though there...
Common Technology Terms Used in the Webhosting Business
...an used by web
browsers (which use the http method). FTP software is used to upload files
to your virtual, shared, or dedicated web server site. FTP can also be used
for direct downloads of files a...
What is a Virtual Private Server?
...concept of partitions on mainframes and advanced resource scheduling to
divide computers into many virtually isolated servers. A VPS simply put is,
a server that runs inside another server. VPS's ar...
How does a Virtual Private Server Work?
Each virtual private server looks and behaves exactly like a real dedicated server system, complete with your own set of unix init scripts, user logins, system processes, file-systems with unlimited ...
What are the main differences between VPS and shared hosting?
The TurnKey Web Hosting accounts (also known as Virtual Hosting, or Shared
Hosting) are the lowest cost, easiest to manage. and quickest to setup since
TurnKey maintains the web hosting environ...
What are the main differences between a VPS and Dedicated Server?
A remote web surfer can not tell a Virtual Private Server (VPS) from a
dedicated server. VPS servers provide the highest level of security just
like a dedicated server, complete with customiza...
What is the best hosting plan for me?
Every business is different, and no one size fits all. Your decision boils
down to budget, performance and service. For new web sites on a budget,
that expect moderate volumes of traffic the T...
How do I access my Web Site?
There are a number of ways, the quickest is to login to
your TurnKey Admin panel and then click on the 'Web Server Administration'. From there you can
utilize the graphical file manager right from ...
What is SSH and how do I get into my Shell?
SSH is a secure encrypted method of remotely managing servers (or web
hosting accounts). SSH is a replacement for the older insecure protocols
such as ftp, rlogin and telnet. SSH access is availab...
How long does it take to setup my dedicated or virtual private server?
Orders placed prior to 3 pm are typically ready by midnight the same business day.
How do I add domain keys and SPF records for my domains?
If you have a Dedicated or Virtual server with cPanel, you can
log-in via the unix shell as root and issue the following commands:
/usr/local/cpanel/bin/spf_ installer your_username
/usr/loca...
Increasing User File Upload Limits Using php.ini
NOTE: The location of your php.ini
file can vary, depending on your operating system/control panel
combination. If you are using Fedora Core 4 with Plesk control panel,
for example, this file is i...
Increasing User File Upload Limits Using php.ini
NOTE: The location of your php.ini
file can vary, depending on your operating system/control panel
combination. If you are using Fedora Core 4 with Plesk control panel,
for example, this file is i...
How do I test my Web Site before moving the domain name to my new server?
Once your have your web site configured on your new server (or hosting account), you should test the site before making changes to your DNS records at your old hosting provider and/or registrar. Ther...
I uploaded my CGI Perl program and the web server says Internal Server Error
When you install CGI scripts (PERL-based or otherwise), you have to be sure to follow the instructions provided by the author of the software, with particular attention to the proper file permissions,...