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What can I install on my dedicated server?

You may install anything you want on your dedicated server, as long as the installed...

Can I Communicate With Tomcat Through Port 8080?

The Plesk configuration of Tomcat uses port 9080 instead of the standard 8080. You...

Rebooting Your Dedicated Server

To reboot your dedicated hosting server, you will need to SSH or Remote Desktop to...

How to configure yum to use our local Fedora Core or CentOS repositories

If you have a Fedora 4, Fedora 6, Fedora 7 or CentOS 4 Dedicated or Virtual Dedicated...

Installing an SSL Certificate on Your Dedicated Server

To obtain an SSL certificate for a Web site hosted on your dedicated server, you must...

Can I install a control panel other than Plesk on my dedicated server?

Yes, you can purchase and install any control panel on your dedicated server that you...

How do I enable Mailman on my server in Plesk?

To enable Mailman: Log in to Plesk as "admin". From the...

Increasing User File Upload Limits Using php.ini on your Dedicated/Virtual Dedicated Linux Server

NOTE: The location of your php.ini file can vary, depending on your operating...

Are there restrictions on the content I can keep on my dedicated server?

As long as the material or content does not violate the regulations listed in the...

How Do I Install Software on my Linux Dedicated Server?

To install software on your dedicated server, simply copy the applicable installation...

How do I update my max clients setting?

To update your max clients setting using SSH: Log on to your server. At...

Partitioning a Linux Dedicated Server With Two Hard Drives

If your Linux server is configured with two hard disks, you will need to prepare the...

How Can I Access the Second Hard Drive of My Dedicated Server?

If you purchased a dedicated server with two hard drives, you will need to partition...

Generating a Strong Password

Creating a Strong Password A password is your first and last line of defense in...

How Long Does it Take to Set Up My Dedicated Server?

It may take up to 24 hours for the server option to appear in your account. Once this...

Can I turn off PHP safemode on my Linux dedicated server?

By default, Plesk sets PHP to "safemode" during installation. To take PHP...

What name servers do I use with my dedicated/virtual dedicated server?

There are three steps to setting up DNS for Web sites hosted on your dedicated or...