SSH Login - Windows
This introduces logging into your VPS or server using the Windows OS.
This will involve the simple installation and configuration of a programme called Putty.
SSH Login - Linux
This article introduces the SSH command using a Linux OS so you can login to your server.
Once logged in, administration of the server can take place.
Introduction to the command line
Server administration is, for the most part, about the command line. However, many people are used to using GUIs whether that be from a Linux, Windows or Mac OS.
This articles introduces you to the basics of the command line.
Ubuntu setup - page 2
In page 1 we completed the ssh configuration along with a slick iptables install. Let's move on and install some personal configuration files to make our life easier. Once done, we can update the software.
Ubuntu setup - page 1
Once you have your VPS and the DNS is setup (see the Slicehost dns setup article) we can concentrate on setting up the Operating System.
In this Ubuntu setup guide, we already have a basic Ubuntu image installed by the nice folks at Slicehost or the lovely folks at your VPS provider.
Let's get on, update and secure it.
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