Debian Server: Linux Server

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Should You Use A Dedicated Server

Finding solutions in dedicated server options is difficult. This is mainly the case because individuals do not know what they are looking at or looking for. What is a dedicated server and do you need one? If you are not sure- then you may want to keep reading! It can make a large difference in your website?s performance.

The dedicated server is a web hosting solution that is advanced in that it allows you to own the complete server. It is not shared and it belongs to you and your needs. You will get a connection to the internet and the necessary things that you need and off you go. There are several different types of dedicated servers but what you should consider is whether or not you need this level of service or not. You can understand your need for a dedicated server by analyzing your daily use of the web. For example- does you website have about 3000 daily web users? If so- you will want to consider moving to a dedicated server. Also- if your website seems to be moving slower now than it did when you first began putting it up- you may also have a need for a dedicated server.

Unmanaged or managed- that is the question! In unmanaged dedicated servers- you will get the server and the equipment that you need to run it. But in a managed dedicated server- you will get the help you need in getting all of it done and in maintaining it. You will have nothing to worry about besides the website's content.

Whether or not you use a dedicated server is up to you. But- if you need to move to this level of hosting- it is wise to consider several options and to get it all together well. You will want to insure that you have the right specifications. To understand further what you need- look for options in purchasing a dedicated server right here on the web.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Installing Debian GNU/Linux via the Internet

This method of installing Debian requires a functioning Internet connection during installation. Compared to other methods you end up downloading less data as the process will be tailored to your requirements. Ethernet and wireless connections are supported. Internal ISDN cards are unfortunately not supported.
There are four options for installs over the network:

Small CDs

The following are image files which are up to 180 MB in size, making them suitable for writing to small CD-R(W) media, 80 mm/3.1" in diameter. Choose your processor architecture below.

Smaller CDs

The following are image files which are up to 40 MB in size, making them suitable for writing to business card-shaped CDs (available in differing sizes, e.g. 58×75 mm/2.3×3" in diameter):

For details, please see: Network install from a minimal CD

Tiny CDs, USB sticks, etc.

You can download a couple of image files of small size, suitable for USB Sticks and similar devices, write them to the media, and then start the installation by booting from that.
There is some diversity in the support for installing from various very small images between the architectures.
For details, please refer to the installation manual for your architecture, especially the chapter Obtaining System Installation Media.
Here are the links to the available image files (look at the MANIFEST file for information):

Network boot

You set up a TFTP and a DHCP (or BOOTP, or RARP) server which will serve the installation media to machines on your local network. If your client machine's BIOS supports it, you can then boot the Debian installation system from the network (using PXE and TFTP), and proceed with installing the rest of Debian from the network.
Not all machines support booting from the network. Because of the additional work required, this method for installing Debian is not recommended for novice users.
For details, please refer to the installation manual for your architecture, especially the chapter Preparing Files for TFTP Net Booting.
Here are the links to the image files (look at the MANIFEST file for information):