Covert an IPbased site to Namebased site in ensim, IPbased site to Namebased site.

In hosting environments managed with Ensim control panel, websites can either be configured with a dedicated IP address (IP-based) or share a single IP address with other domains (name-based).

Most modern hosting setups use name-based sites because they save IP resources and make managing multiple domains easier. If you currently have an IP-based site and want to switch it to name-based, Ensim allows you to do this quickly using a simple shell command.

What is the Difference Between IP-Based and Name-Based Sites?

• IP-Based Site: Each website has its own dedicated IP address.

• Name-Based Site: Multiple websites share a single IP, and the server identifies them based on the domain name in the request.

When to Convert?

• If you are running out of IPs.

• When moving sites to a shared hosting setup.

• To make server management easier and reduce unnecessary IP usage.

Steps to Convert an IP-Based Site to Name-Based in Ensim

To convert an IP-based site to name name-based site in ensim run the following command as a root user onthe shell.

1. Run the EditVirtDomain Command

Use the following syntax:

“EditVirtDomain -c ipinfo,namebased=1,ipaddrs=[] domain_name”

Replace “domain_name” with the actual domain you want to convert.

2. Example Command

For example, if you want to convert mydomain.com:

“EditVirtDomain -c ipinfo,namebased=1,ipaddrs=[] mydomain.com“

3. Verify the Conversion

After running the command, check the domain’s configuration in Ensim.

Ensure the site is listed as name-based and working correctly.