The following are frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding Linux Core VPS:

What is Linux VPS Core?

Linux VPS Core is a LAMP server making it a complete server solution ideal for web and email hosting, application development, testing and other IT solutions.

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What is a LAMP server?

LAMP is an acronym for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. A server that is comprised of these applications as its main components is often referred to as a LAMP server. The Linux VPS Core is a LAMP server as it comes with these components installed and ready to use as part of its default configuration.

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How is Linux VPS Core different from Linux VPS?

Linux VPS Core comes with minimal core applications making it versatile and easily flexible for single application configurations or complete hosting solutions. Linux VPS Core features package update options for complete control of how and when core applications (including additional applications installed via yum) are updated. Options include a self managed or auto update option.

Linux VPS comes with standard core applications ready for complete hosting solutions. Core application updates are managed automatically for you.

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What OS and default core applications are installed on the Linux VPS Core?

The Linux VPS Core server is running Cent OS 5.x. Core applications consist of Apache, MySQL5.0.x, PHP-5.1.6, OpenSSH, OpenSSL, ProFTP, Dovecot, Sendmail, Perl, Python, and GCC.

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How do I access my server?

The Linux VPS Core server can be accessed via SSH. In addition, if you selected to have Webmin installed when the server was ordered you can access the server via Webmin.

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Is an admin user provided with Linux VPS Core?

No, when you order a Linux VPS Core server only the root user is created. You can create admin user(s) as needed.

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Is CPX available with Linux VPS Core?

No, CPX is not available with Linux VPS Core. However, there are many 3rd party control panels available for you to choose from and install using yum. One popular control panel called Webmin is available. When ordering your server you can choose to have Webmin installed automatically for you or you can install Webmin manually at a later date using the instructions found in the Linux VPS Core User Guide.

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What applications can I run within my account?

You have full access to repositories, yum, and rpms. You can install any software package available.

Note: Only applications installed via yum will be included in the automatic updates.

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How are rpm packages (applications) I install on the server maintained such as version updates, security updates, and patches?

Linux VPS Core features package update options for complete control of how and when applications installed via yum are updated (core applications are included with the updates). Available options include self managed, auto update or no update option with the ability to select how often the updates are performed. Applications installed using a method other then yum will not be included in the auto update option.

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How are rpm packages (applications) I install on the server maintained such as version updates, security updates, and patches?

Linux VPS Core features package update options for complete control of how and when applications installed via yum are updated (core applications are included with the updates). Available options include self managed, auto update or no update option with the ability to select how often the updates are performed. Applications installed using a method other then yum will not be included in the auto update option.

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How are the default core applications maintained such as version updates, security updates and patches?

Core applications are managed by the package update options feature. Available options include self managed, auto update or no update option with the ability to select how often the updates are performed.

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How is MySQL Configured?

The default installation of MySQL is configured to not listen to any external ports; only localhost. If you decide to configure MySQL to use an external port, we recommend that you take steps necessary (including setting a password) to secure your MySQL before enabling this feature.

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What Modules are Included with the Default PHP Installation?

The default installation of PHP will include the following modules:

  • bz2
  • calendar
  • ctype
  • curl
  • date
  • exif
  • ftp
  • gettext
  • gmp
  • hash
  • iconv
  • libxml
  • mime_magic
  • openssl
  • pcre
  • posix
  • pspell
  • Reflection
  • session
  • shmop
  • SimpleXML
  • sockets
  • SPL
  • standard
  • sysvmsg
  • tokenizer
  • wddx
  • xml
  • zlib

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Does Linux VPS Core come with a shared digital certificate?

No, Linux VPS Core does not come with a shared digital certificate but can be configured to use a single or multiple digital certificates.

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How does Linux VPS Core handle DNS and IP configuration compared to Linux VPS?

Linux VPS Core features the ability to manually add and configure domains and IPs with only the applications you want to use them with such as the Apache configuration file or Sendmail. In addition, a third party control panel can be installed to automate the process for you.

Linux VPS features Verio’s proprietary utilities (v-commands) or the CPX Control Panel to guide you through adding and configuring domains and IPs.

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Are backups available?

For your convenience, we provide a daily copy of your data in a backup directory associated with your server. Depending on the space available in Verio’s backup volume, more than one backup may be available. You are ultimately responsible for maintaining current backups of all your important data. We strongly recommend making periodic backups of your site and data to your local computer or some other offsite location.

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How do I get support?

Live support is available 24X7X365. Support can be contacted directly by phone or email.

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