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Getting a VPS - HELP!

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by carl_in_florida, Dec 4, 2006.

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    I just signed up for a VPS and now need to have it configured. I am leaning toward CentOS over Redhat on the advise of an acquaintance. Any suggestions?

    I am leaning toward Plesk over CPanel because it is said to be more secure and it is cheaper.

    Also, right off the bat, what other software should I have installed? I know I need Imagemagic, mod_rewrite, and curl but what else?

    Thanks
     
    carl_in_florida, Dec 4, 2006 IP
  2. Cristian Mezei

    Cristian Mezei Notable Member

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    They are two different things.

    Plesk = Windows hosting
    Cpanel = Unix hosting
     
    Cristian Mezei, Dec 4, 2006 IP
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    there's a plesk for linux, it's just not as popular.
     
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    why are buying a VPS with no software installed?
     
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  5. carl_in_florida

    carl_in_florida Active Member

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    When you get a vps, either you or your provider (if it is managed) configure it the way you want it.
     
    carl_in_florida, Dec 4, 2006 IP
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    i've just never seen a VPS that wasn't managed, without an OS or control panel.
     
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    A Vps cant be without OS and you cannot change OS,but you can install whatever else you want.
     
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    Choose cPanel.
     
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    thanks, for the response

    obviously you choose an OS when you sign up. I thought this was a reasonable question to ask.

    I chose CentOS with CPanel. I asked it to be secured for me and have curl, mod_rewrite and Imagemagik. Anything else?
     
    carl_in_florida, Dec 4, 2006 IP