1. You have to make a ‘package’ : Usually while designing a web hosting package, you should include the basics like how much web space, bandwidth, mailboxes etc you want to assign for each package. You should have a range of different packages so customers can choose the one that suits their requirements the best. You can create a package through WHM> Left Menu> Click on ‘Add Packages’ under ‘Packages’

2. You have to create an accounts from WHM : Go to account functions, then create an Account.

3. log into cPanel: After you create your account you have to log  into cPanel for that particular account through http://IP Address:2082 (IP Address = Actual IP address of the server) or http://www.domainname.com:2082.

Customers can manage their cpanel reseller hosting or linux vps hosting account through cPanel (control panel). If user want to add FTP, MySQL and e-mail accounts, then they can also utilize cPanel.

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Based on the operating system (OS) there are mainly two types of VPS.
1. Linux VPS hosting
2. Windows VPS hosting

Based on the management type, There are another two types of VPS.
1. Managed VPS hosting
2. Unmanaged VPS hosting.

Linux VPS hosting :
Linux VPS is created on a Linux platform- it gives users the performance and access levels of a dedicated server. Linux VPS hosting fully supports web features such as PHP, MySQL, POP3 etc. Most importantly, as Linux is an open source OS, a Linux VPS package is very cost effective.
There are many advantages of linux vps hosting. Linux is open source. It is user friendly yet highly reliable. It is cheaper than other operating systems as no licensing costs are involved. You can easily convert Linux into a Windows site. So you do not need to worry that once you install Linux application on your windows server it would not run. It is possible to convert a Linux server into a Windows server. However, it is not easy to convert a Windows site into a Linux and it involves a very complicated process.

Windows VPS hosting :
A Windows VPS is created on a Windows platform and it also performs and has access levels similar to that of a dedicated server. If you wish to run and install custom windows applications like ASP, ASP.NET and Sharepoint web pages as well as Microsoft SQL and Access databases, a Windows VPS hosting is the ideal solution for you.

VPS hosting is getting popular because of the ease of server management through RDP root access. Your VPS is also easily accessible through the control panel which you choose with your plan. You can customize your server- add and delete software or data to and from your VPS, or optimize server performance, scalability and throughput.

Managed VPS hosting :
In managed VPS hosting services, the hosting provider would be responsible for the management of your virtual private server. It includes server monitoring, installations, upgrades and patches, etc. Several leading hosting providers now provide managed VPS hosting services.

Unmanaged vps hosting :
As the name suggests, unmanaged vps hosting implies that there will be none or very little technical assistance from the hosting company. Users have to take care of the full server maintenance, administration and also troubleshooting problems. It is ideal for those who are very familiar with the softwares and applications, installations and other processes.

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For users who require high performance hosting services yet cannot opt for a dedicated server, the golden mean is VPS hosting. They can get the facility of a dedicated server in very cheap cost with VPS hosting.

VPS is stands for virtual private server. In short, VPS is a server partitioning technology. In case of VPS every virtual server can install and also reboot separately with their own operating system.

VPS supports mainly two operating system, Or we can say that, based on the operating system VPS is differentiated into two types. The first one is Linux VPS hosting and the second one is Windows VPS hosting. There are many differences between linux vps hosting and windows vps hosting.

Linux VPS Hosting :

If you are searching for a reliable and cheap vps hosting then the linux vps hosting should be proper for you. Linux is a open source operating system. There is no license charges or other hidden charges. Linux is secure, reliable, flexible, cost effective operating system. So, Linux vps hosting provides a stable, sturdy yet cheap hosting solution.

Windows VPS Hosting :

If you wish to run custom Microsoft applications, scripts or softwares on your VPS, you have to hire windows based VPS hosting services. Windows vps is user friendly. Maximum hosting providers offer you with RDP to access your server. Your VPS is also smoothly accessible through the control panel which you choose with your plan. You can add and delete software or data to and from your VPS and you can optimize performance, scalability and throughput.

Price Factor :
The cheap costs involved in Linux VPS hosting packages is one of the most important reasons for its popularity. As it is open source, it is greatly cheaper than Windows VPS plans and you don’t need to spend anything on purchasing licenses.

On the other hand, if you wish to install and run custom Microsoft applications on your VPS,   a Linux plan won’t work for you. Windows server is the best to run Windows applications and softwares smoothly.

Your requirements, your budget and how you wish to use your VPS that would determine whether you choose Linux or Windows for your VPS hosting solution.

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VPS stands for virtual private server hosting. Based on operating system there are mainly two types of VPS hosting services. One is windows VPS and another one is Linux VPS. There are some differences between windows VPS hosting and Linux VPS hosting.

Windows vps :
This is a virtual server which is based on windows operating system. Windows is very flexible and it provides the performance and access levels of a dedicated server. Windows VPS generally supports custom Windows applications like ASP, ASP.NET and Sharepoint web pages as well as Microsoft SQL and Access databases. If any user wants to run custom Microsoft applications, scripts or softwares on their VPS, they have to select windows based VPS hosting services. For eg, if you want to create your website with ASP, FrontPage, ASP.NET environment, Windows Streaming Media, MS Access, MS SQL Server, or any of the another Microsoft technologies, then you should select Windows hosting or else Linux hosting should be fine.

Linux vps hosting :
This is a virtual server which is based on linux operating system. Linux is very flexible and it provide the performance and access levels of a dedicated server. Linux VPS easily supports web features. As for example : PHP, MySQL, POP3 etc. Linux is a open source OS, So it is cheaper than another OS. Linux hosting is normally suitable for most applications and software. It is normally preferred as it is an open source application and thus a cheaper hosting option.

A VPS hosting provides users with root access to their own server meaning they can customize it and install custom scripts or softwares as per their businesses requirements. It is just like a dedicated server and users get all the benefits of a dedicated server without having to pay the costs of a dedicated server. If you own a growing businesses with large resource requirements, you should consider a VPS server for your requirements. You can install ecommerce applications and softwares on the VPS to sell your products or conduct your online business.

We provide fully managed Linux VPS Hosting and Windows VPS hosting plans on Bodhost.com

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Yes why not- a VPS can be created both on Windows and Linux environments. If you are using Windows, Windows VPS administration tools will help you to get the best out of your windows VPS.
And in the case of a Linux VPS, you can choose from a range of  open source applications to get optimum  performance from your VPS

2. What is linux Virtual private server?

Linux vps hosting is a linux based virtual server that gives the performance and access levels of a dedicated server. Linux virtual private server easily supports web features such as PHP, MySQL, POP3 etc. Linux is a open source operating system, So it is cheaper than other operating systems.

3. When do I require linux vps hosting?

Linux hosting is usually suitable for most applications and softwares. It is usually preferred as it is an open source application and thus a cheaper hosting option.

4. Why cpanel vps hosting is cheaper?
Linux is a open source operating system. It has no license cost or other hidden charges. So linux is cheaper than other operating system.

5.What are the advantages of linux vps hosting?
There are many advantages of linux vps hosting. Those are as follows :
a. Linux is open source.
b. It is a user friendly operating system.
c. It has a reliable security system.
d. It is cheaper than other operating system.
e. You can easily convert Linux into a Windows site. So you don’t need to worry that once you install Linux application on your windows server it won’t run. It is possible to convert a Linux server into a Windows server. But if you wish to do it the other way round, its not so easy- a Windows site conversion into a Linux site is a complicated process.

6.What are the disadvantages of linux vps hosting?
There is mainly one disadvantage of linux vps hosting. Linux hosting does not permit windows applications and the coding conversions. So it would be a major problem for those websites which are designed for windows based applications.

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2. What are the types of VPS hosting?
Based on the operating System (OS) there are mainly two types of Virtual private server hosting.
First one is Linux Virtual Private Server Hosting or Linux VPS Hosting. And another one is Windows virtual private server or Windows VPS hosting.

3. What is linux Virtual private server?
It is simply a Linux based virtual server which supports most applications, scripts and softwares except custom Microsoft applications.

4. When do I require linux vps hosting?
The web hosting platform you choose depends on how you wish to use it. For example, most of the web features such as PHP, MySQL, POP3 etc run fine on both Windows server as well as Linux servers. If you are looking for a cheap and steady hosting platform, Linux is the one for you.

5. What is Windows Virtual private server?
Windows VPS is a windows based virtual server that gives the performance and access levels of a dedicated server. Windows Virtual Private Servers easily support custom Windows applications like ASP, ASP.NET and Sharepoint web pages as well as Microsoft SQL and Access databases.

6. When do I require Windows vps hosting?
If you wish to run custom Microsoft applications, scripts or softwares on your VPS, you have to choose windows based VPS hosting services. For eg, if want to create your website using ASP, FrontPage, ASP.NET environment, Windows Streaming Media, MS Access, MS SQL Server, or any of the other Microsoft technologies, then you should opt for Windows hosting or else Linux hosting should be fine.

7. Linux or Windows VPS- Which is better?
If you have no use of ASP, FrontPage, ASP.NET environment, Windows Streaming Media, MS Access, MS SQL Server, or any of the other Microsoft’s owned technologies then linux is better.
Main advantages of linux vps hosting is that, Linuxs vps hosting is cost effective than windows vps hosting.
And it is also open source and Secure than windows vps.

8. How do I access and control my VPS server?
Most hosts usually provide you with remote desktop access (RDP or Terminal Services) to access your server. Your VPS is also easily accessible through the control panel which you choose with your plan.

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Earlier version of PHP-Nuke was distributed under GNU (General Public License). The latest version  required genuine license until new version comes out. According to their official web site Alphas, Betas, and release candidates will not be public.

Anyway, it is a very refined application to manage and very stable as well. In terms of performance and features PHP-Nuke is really the option to use and it consumes low resource on web server. The cross platform feature allows user to select OS environment of their choice. At same time many users can work access this application efficiently.

There are too many attractive modules available in this system, and as per the user requirement features can be enabled or off. However you’ll find many attractive features in PHP-Nuke. Installation of PHP-Nuke is really easy. User should use Fantastico/Softaculous in admin control panel.

Installation of PHP-Nuke 8.0 through cPanel/Fantastico.

1) Log-in to cPanel >> select  Fantastico >> click on PHP-Nuke.

2) Click on New Installation >> Choose main domain name or sub-domain to install PHP-Nuke.

3) Admin access data >> Enter Administrator-user-name >> Enter Password.

4) Base configuration >> Site name >> Enter site name.

5) Your site’s slogan  >> Enter slogan of your site.

6) Start date of the site >> If you you wish to enter.

7) Admin e-mail (your email address) >> It takes your registered email address by default.

8 ) How many stories to display in main page >> Enter the number of stories, which you would like to display in main page.

9) How many stories to display in Old Articles box >> Enter the number of stories, which you would like to display in Old Articles box.

10) Footer (HTML allowed) >> Enter the text you want to display on the bottom of every page.
11 ) Activate Ultramode plain text file backend syndication >> Select  yes or no.

12) Title for Ultramode backend >> As per your wish you can enter the title.

13) Send new stories to admin >>  Select  Yes or  No.

14 ) Preferred Language >> You can select languages by using drop down box. (Note :- ATTENTION: In the admin panel of PHP-Nuke you will have the option to select additional languages. If you select any language other than the ones listed here, PHP will quit with “Fatal Error” warnings since some modules (Forums, Journal, Webmail) do not include the necessary language files. If you need one of the additional languages, you must add the language files for these 3 modules before switching or your site will not be operational!

15) Activate multilingual features >> Select yes or no.

16) Show Flags for language menu  >> Select yes or no.

17) Allow unregistered users to post comments  >> Select yes or no.

18) Click on Install button >> Click on finish installation to complete installation process.

BODHost Ltd – Recommendation for Hosting PHP-Nuke.

We have recommended Linux VPS Hosting platform to host PHP-Nuke at initial stage. For smaller projects we  recommend a Linux VPS Starter while more demanding projects should be hosted on Linux VPS Corporate.

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A virtual private server has a process of dividing a physical server into various servers. Every separated server has the appearance and abilities to run on its own dedicated machine. Every virtual server can run its own full-fledged operating system, and every server can be separately rebooted.

The technology of computer server partitioning is not new- it has been around especially with mainframe computers. But with the advent of virtualization software technologies, it has generated renewed interest

There are a large number of users who have a control problem with shared hosting and still cannot afford to use a dedicated server. Linux VPS Hosting is just the solution for such users. These private servers offer root access, guaranteed resources, a full-featured control panel, and complete web hosting technical support. Other services such as web design and ecommerce are also available.

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FFmpeg is an important application software which is used to run a video website with streaming with conversion of video files into various video formats. By following the below steps you can install FFmpeg software easily on Linux VPS Hosting without compiling the files.

yum install ffmpeg

If you will get command not found, then you will have to add few lines in the yum repository for dag installation.

Create a file named dag.repo in /etc/yum.repos.d with the following contents on it

[dag]
name=Dag RPM Repository for Red Hat Enterprise Linux
baseurl=http://apt.sw.be/redhat/el$releasever/en/$basearch/dag
gpgcheck=1
enabled=1

then

yum update

yum install ffmpeg

If everything works fine, then the installation should proceed smoothly and if not then you will get something like warning GPG public key missing .

To fix rpmforge GPG key warning:

rpm -Uhv http://apt.sw.be/redhat/el5/en/i386/rpmforge/RPMS/rpmforge-release-0.3.6-1.el5.rf.i386.rpm

Most commonly you have GLIB 2.3 installed instead of GLIB 2.4 version. To check the current GLIB version installed on your server. just use

yum list glib*

and it will list all the packages whether installed or not. Try to see whether Glibc 2.4 installed, if not you will need to upgrade your Centos to latest version of 5.

How to check the ffmpeg working?
Finally, check the ffmpeg whether it is working or not.

> ffmpeg
> ffmpeg -formats
> ffmpeg –help
// This lists path of mpeg, its modules and other path information
> ffmpeg -i Input.file Output.file

To check what audi/video formats are supported
ffmpeg -formats > ffmpeg-format.txt

Open the ffmpeg-formats.txt to see the ooutput

D means decode
E means encode
V means video
A means audio
T = Truncated

How to install FFMPEG-PHP Extension?

FFmpeg-php is a very good extension and wrapper for PHP which can pull useful information about video through API interface on a Linux VPS Hosting. Inorder to install it you will have to download the source file and then compile and install extension on your server. You can download the source tarball from : http://ffmpeg-php.sourceforge.net/

wget /path/to/this/file/ffmpeg-php-0.5.2.1.tbz2

tar -xjf ffmpeg-0.5.2.1.tbz2

phpize

./configure
make
make install

Common types of Errors are as follows:-

1)If you get command not found error for phpize, then you will need to do yum install php-devel

2)If you get an error like shared libraries not found problem and the program stops in the middle, then you must specify the ffmpeg installed path explicitly to the ./configure.

3)“configure: error: ffmpeg shared libraries not found. Make sure ffmpeg is compiled as shared libraries using the –enable-shared option”

How to fix these errors:

1) First find out the ffmpeg path with ffmpeg –help command. The prefix default path should be like /usr/local/cpffmpeg
2) Configure the FFmpeg-php with –with-ffmpeg option

./configure –with-ffmpeg=/usr/local/cpffmpeg

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Much better performance when compared to any shared or reseller hosting packages. You will be able to host in a custom environment. However, in most cases good amount of knowledge is required in order to host a VPS. If you have a fully managed VPS, that would do much help and also assist you with major operations.

Also, be assured that you need more information on the VPS in order to host it. Best way is to gain as much knowledge from the host as possible. At the time of signup, please make sure you select the right options in order to meet your requirements. Wise selection of hosting package are always good for your pocket. Once you are aware of the vps you need to signup, please make sure the hosting provider can install it for you. You should not host any application or software that can likely over-load the VPS at the end of the day.

Complete isolated environment and indivualism is maintained on a vps at any point of time. Bodhost provides fully managed VPS Hosting package which are monitored 24×7 round the clock. For more information, please have a look at this link VPS Hosting

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