Hi everyone, I have just got my first dedicated server set up and I have uploaded all of my files to the public_html directory. However, when I go to the IP the server is on in a browser to see if things are running correctly I get the Apache installation test page. You know, the one that starts out with " Hey, it worked! The SSL/TLS-aware Apache webserver was successfully installed on this website." I haven't yet changed the name servers but I can't see that would be a problem. I'm sure there is a very simple answer to this problem and I'm hoping someone can tell me what that is. Any help appreciated.
Check your httpd.conf file for DocumentRoot Sometimes this is setup as "www" or "httpdocs" instead of "public_html"
I just emailed my host and they said that the reason was my server was on a shared server IP and I had to type xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/~mysite into my browser rather than just the IP. Is it normal to have a shared server IP on a dedicated box?
Okay, he explained it in more detail. I do have my own IP after all. This is supports response: It's all beginning to make sense at last!