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Introduction | ServerFAQs

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ServerFAQs is a guide that anyone can edit (much like Wikipedia). If you see something that needs to be fixed, updated or clarified, simply create an account and make the appropriate changes. This guide will go into great detail explaining the working of web servers. (If you would like to learn how to build a web site, please visit our sister site, The HTML Guide. Servers — Conventional vs Unconventional. Managed vs Unmanaged Servers. There are essentially two types of web servers: managed and unmanaged.

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Shell | ServerFAQs

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A shell is a user interface for accessing an operating system’s functionality/services. In terms, of server management, the shell generally refers to a command line interface (CLI)–which accepts text commands via keyboard–as opposed to a graphical user interface (GUI) uses a icons and menus to operate a computer. A terminal is a program that emulates shell functionality within your GUI operating system. (Much like running a DOS emulator within Windows*). If you’re old enough to remember DOS. July 10, 2014.

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ANSCII vs Binary | ServerFAQs

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Computer files fall under two categories: ascii and binary. Files that contain human readable text (e.g. text files, settings files, etc.) are encoded as ascii. Everything else, is generally encoded as binary (images, video, etc.). For example, sometimes a program may erroneously encode a file in one format instead of the due, typically due to an unrecognized file type/extension. July 18, 2014. July 18, 2014 at 2:40 am. Create files and folders. Delete files and folders. Rename files and folders. Increas...

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Server | ServerFAQs

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A server is any hardware/software that is used for sending and receiving data. There are specialized computers that are used as servers in data centers. But virtually any computer can be used as server including your Mac or PC. There are different kinds of servers used for transmitting and receiving different kinds of information. There are web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, video servers and so on. When you run Skype to make calls on the Internet, you are connecting to a server. July 10, 2014.

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Syntax | ServerFAQs

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July 10, 2014. July 10, 2014 at 9:20 pm. Previous: Command-line interface (CLI). Next: ANSCII vs Binary. Create files and folders. Delete files and folders. Rename files and folders. CHMOD: Change File/Folder Permissions. Move files and folders. Copy Files and Folders. Copy files from another server using Wget. SSH Connect and Login. Program / application (app). Change SSH User Password. Turn (Power) Off Server. List Files and Folders. Upload Files an Folders. Download Files and Folders.

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Control panel | ServerFAQs

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After signing up for web hosting, your provider will likely provided you access to a control panel for the management of your server. What’s more, your control panel user name and password may not work in other areas (such ftp, SSH, etc.). These are many web-based programs that can be used used for server management; cPanel is the most popular, followed by Plesk. Server management programs allow you to control the majority of functionality on your server (file management, ftp, e-mail, etc.). July 16, 2014.

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Getting Started | ServerFAQs

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If you want to run a server, there are a few things you’ll need. Read our guide on choosing a web hosting provider. This program will allow you to transfer files between your computer and a server. Terminal client (optional, maybe). If your provider allows SSH access, a terminal allows you to control your server via text commands. If you are using Linux or a Mac, your computer already includes a terminal program, helpfully named “Terminal.”. July 8, 2014. July 8, 2014 at 10:01 pm. Create files and folders.

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Glossary | ServerFAQs

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July 8, 2014. July 8, 2014 at 10:00 pm. Next: Folder / Directory. Create files and folders. Delete files and folders. Rename files and folders. CHMOD: Change File/Folder Permissions. Move files and folders. Copy Files and Folders. Copy files from another server using Wget. SSH Connect and Login. Program / application (app). Change SSH User Password. Turn (Power) Off Server. List Files and Folders. Upload Files an Folders. Download Files and Folders. Change mode (ascii / binary). Hosted by Digital Ocean.

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Web browser | ServerFAQs

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A web browser is a computer program that is used for navigating the world wide web (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.). In theory, the look and functionality of a web site should not vary across web browsers. But in reality, there are times when a particular web site may not work as intended on a particular browser. Usually, there’s very little you can do about this. July 10, 2014. July 10, 2014 at 9:17 pm. Create files and folders. Delete files and folders. Rename files and folders.

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SSH | ServerFAQs

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Secure Shell (SSH) is a network protocol used for establishing a secure connection between two computers. This protocol is generally used for shell access via a terminal client. SSH is typically used for connecting to remote servers (such as web server). SSH was designed as a replacement for Telnet and other insecure network protocols meant for shell access. There are many SSH compatible terminal clients you can choose download. July 10, 2014. July 10, 2014 at 9:20 pm. Create files and folders.