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Enable Detailed Errors

2015-05-08T18:04:30Z

Coryme: /* How do I enable / disable Robust Exception Information on my site? */

==How to enable detailed errors (ColdFusion, Railo, .Net) on IIS 7+ (Windows 2008 and 2012)==

*Edit or create the file '''web.config''' within the folder in which detailed errors should be enabled.
*Add the following:

<configuration>
<system.webServer>
<httpErrors errorMode="Detailed" />
</system.webServer>
</configuration>

NOTE: If any of the above sections already exist in the '''web.config"''' file, edit the existing sections. '''Do not duplicate'''.

*To re-enable custom errors (or non-detailed errors), update the '''web.config''' file changing the '''errorMode''' attribute from '''Detailed''' to '''Custom'''.

==How do I enable / disable Robust Exception Information on my site?==
To enable Robust Exception Information on a ColdFusion site, you will need to add the following to the top of your Application.cfc file:
<pre><cfset this.enablerobustexception = true /></pre> 
However, if the site is on a server with Robust Exception Information enabled, and you wish to disable Robust Exception Information, add this to the site's Application.cfc:
<pre><cfset this.enablerobustexception = false /></pre>
If no Applciation.cfc exists, make a file called Application.cfc and take the code below. Paste it in and save.
<pre>
<cfcomponent displayname="Application" output="true">
<cfset THIS.Name = "Debugging" />
<cfset this.enablerobustexception = true />
</cfcomponent>
</pre>

==How to enable Railo Debugging==
===Enable Railo Debug Logging===
To enable Railo debug logging do the following:
*Log-in to your site's Railo Web Administrator through your control panel.
*Click the ''Debugging -> Settings'' link in the left-hand navigation menu
*On the next page, select the ''Yes'' radio button and select the type of details you want logged. [[File:Railo-debug-log.png]]
*Click ''Update'' to save your changes.

Debug info will be logged to the log files accessible within the Railo Web Administrator. To see the debug output on your site, you'll need to create a debug output template as shown below.
===Enable Railo Debug Output Template===
To enable Railo debug output, you'll need to create a debug template:
*Log-in to your site's Railo Web Administrator through your control panel.
*Click the ''Debugging -> Templates'' link in the left-hand navigation menu
*On the next page enter a ''Label'' for the new template, select the type of template you want (''Classic, Comment, or Modern'') then click ''Create''. [[File:Railo-debug-output1.png]]
*On the next page, you can choose the type of output you want, and you can also restrict the debug output to only be shown to a set of IP addresses. [[File:Railo-debug-output2.png]]
*Click ''submit'' to save your changes.

Now you'll see debug output for the pages on your site.
[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

Frontpage Extensions

2015-04-10T00:34:35Z

Coryme:

'''FrontPage Extensions'''
__FORCETOC__
==Do you support Frontpage Extensions?==

Yes, we support Frontpage Extensions on our Windows 2003 servers. Microsoft is phasing out FrontPage so with Windows 2008 servers and after we do not support Frontpage Extensions. If you need to use Frontpage Extensions, include that in the notes of your order or contact support by submitting a ticket at http://support.hostek.com

==How do I publish with Frontpage?==

In order to publish with Frontpage, you will first need to enable Frontpage Extensions.

To do this, follow these steps:

#Log into your WCP control panel at http://wcp.hostek.com and load your domain.
#Click on the Frontpage Extensions icon.
#If it is not enabled you will be able to enter the requested information and click on Enable Extensions. Once it has finished installing you will see your Frontpage Username.
#If this is already installed but you are having trouble using it you can enter a new password and click on Update Settings.
#If you still have issues after resetting the password you can try clicking on Check Extensions.
#If none of these options help you can click on the Uninstall Extensions and once it has been installed you can reinstall it.

Now that the Extensions are installed, to publish with FrontPage, load your local web, then go to the "File" menu and then select "Publish Web".

In the prompt that comes up, enter the location as: http://123.123.123.123 (use your actual IP or domain name if the domain is already pointed to our servers).

Then, when it asks for your username and password, you will enter your FP username and password that you set when you setup the Extensions.

==How do I switch FrontPage to Use FTP?==
If you're on one of our newer servers but still want to use FrontPage, you'll need to enable FTP connections.

To do so:
# Click Tools, then Page Options
# Under FrontPage and SharePoint technologies select "None"
# Under Browsers select "Both Internet Explorer and Navigator"
# Under Browser Version select "5.0/6.0 browsers and later"
# Click OK

FrontPage now knows to use FTP, but you will still need to put in your FTP credentials

To do this:
# Click File, then Publish Site...
# In the new window select FTP from the Remote Web Site tab
# Enter in your server host (E.g. ftp.mydomain.com or IP 123.45.6.78)
# Leave the FTP Directory empty. This will use the server default
# Click OK

You should now see both your local files and the remote server's files. Test the connection before making any major changes.

==How do I delete a file or page with Frontpage?==

In Front Page, open the copy of your website on your
hard drive. In the Folder List window on the left side,
locate the file you would like to delete. Single click on
the file to select it and right click for a menu. Select
delete and a Confirm Delete box will appear. Click Yes to
delete the file.

After deleting all the files you no longer need, publish your site as usual. As the site is publishing, confirmation boxes will appear asking if you
want to delete the same files off of the server. Click Yes
and the matching files will be removed from the server.

==FrontPage Errors==
===The folder is no longer available?'===

To fix this:

#Login to your control panel (wcp.hostek.com)
#Click on Front Page Extensions
#Click on Check Extensions, this may take a few minutes

When that completes, if you still get an error you should submit a support ticket at http://support.hostek.com.

===Cannot run FrontPage Server Extensions Smart HTML interpreter non-HTML front page extensions?===

First, make sure you have published to the http:// location, and not to an ftp:// location.

If that is not the issue:

#Login to your control panel (wcp.hostek.com)
#Click on Frontpage Extensions
#Click on Check Extensions, this may take a few minutes

If this does not fix the issue, submit a support ticket at http://support.hostek.com

===FrontPage Error Unexpectedly Closed Connection===

This could be one of a couple of things.

1) Norton Internet security can be causing the problem.
In Norton Internet security Intrusion Detection / Configure Signatures
Excluded Signatures : HTTP_MS_SQL_XML_CrossSiteScripting
(exclude this string)

2) This http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/Q265/0/44.ASP&NoWebContent=1 may also help.

==Still seeing the Welcome page after uploading files==

This is because our default file is still in your root folder. You can simply delete our default file from your site by deleting the "index.htm" file.

You should then see your default document displayed when you visit your site.

If you get a "Directory Listing Denied" error, this is likely due to your default file not having a recognized default file name. You can simply change the name of that file to a recognized default file name. Here is a list of some file names you can use:

index.htm
index.html
default.htm
default.html
home.htm
home.html
index.asp
default.asp
home.asp
index.shtml

==Editing Online Pages using FrontPage==

To edit sites in FrontPage, simply open the FrontPage Explorer and navigate to your site.

To do so, select "File" from the menu at the top of the screen...then choose "Open Frontpage Web," a box will then popup.

Select "More Webs" from the box. Another box will then popup.

At the top of this box, there is a pull-down menu.

In the space provided, type the directory that your web site is in. (example: C:\FrontPage Webs\Test Site\).

If a dialog box pops up saying "This directory is not a FrontPage web...FrontPage needs to add the necessary folders and files. Convert now?" choose YES.

If a dialog box does not pop up, you are now in your FrontPage web where the site that you need to edit resides.

==FrontPage Counters==

Create an ASP page and add the following code:

<%dim fso, ts, p, s Const ForReading = 1, ForWriting = 2, ForAppending = 8 ' FSO constants p = "_private\" ' all FP counters are located in your
\_private directory set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") ' Create the File System Object ' Main Index Page s = p & "index.htm.cnt" ' your counter name here s = Server.MapPath(s) ' get actual file location set ts = fso.OpenTextFile(s, ForReading) s = ts.ReadAll s = right(s, 5) ' just get the last 5 digits, skipping the 'FPCountFile 000...' response.write "Index.htm counter = " & s & " "
' Demo Page s = p & "demo.htm.cnt" ' your counter name here s = Server.MapPath(s) set ts = fso.OpenTextFile(s, ForReading) s = ts.ReadAll s = right(s, 5) response.write "Demo.htm counter = " & s & " " ' etc%>

==Keywords with FrontPage==

Here's how to use FrontPage to add your META keywords to your home page:

1. Click on File on the menu bar and then select Page Properties

2. Click on the Custom tab and then click on the Add button under User Variables

3. Enter the word "keywords" (no quotes) in the "Name" box

4. Enter your list of keywords in the "Value" box, separating keyword phrases with commas

5. Click OK in each of the dialog boxes

==Downloading files fron the server to your computer using FrontPage==

To download the files from the server to your local computer with FrontPage follow these steps:
#In FrontPage go to the "File" menu
#Select "Open", type in "http://your_domain.com" (without the quote marks and replacing 'your_domain.com' with your actual domain name or IP address)
#Select "Enter."
#After it opens the web, Go to the "File" menu
#Select "Publish Web".
#For the location, choose the space on YOUR computer to which you wish to download the files.

==Password Protection with Frontpage==

Because the authentication are totally different for FrontPage and IISPassword customers cannot use these together. This poses a problem customers wanting to use FrontPage but password protect their site.

When using FrontPage to publish a site we suggest using one of the methods described in this MSDN post for password protecting your FrontPage website and or directories of the site.

http://blogs.msdn.com/lisawoll/archive/2005/06/24/432429.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://blogs.msdn.com/lisawoll/archive/2005/06/24/432429.aspx

[[Category:Windows]]

Security Best Practices

2015-03-14T18:49:42Z

Coryme: /* SmarterMail */

==General Security Practices==
===Password Protection===
Every password with internal access should have a strong yet memorable password. The easiest way for a hacker to gain entrance to a domain or database is through the front door, so keeping that door locked and locked tight is your first line of defense.

The best passwords use a capital letter, a lowercase letter, a number, and a symbol. To test your passwords for strength, try [https://howsecureismypassword.net/ this link].

===Software Version Management===
Most people use some type of software to manage their domains. Whether it's WordPress. Joomla!, Drupal, or any of the other types of content management software (CMS), they all need to be kept up-to-date to prevent a possible attack.

===Encrypt FTP Traffic===
There are two best practices to encrypt and protect FTP traffic. First is to cut off any unwanted IPs from use. By default, WCP allow all IP traffic through the domains as an ease of access for new clients, however, it's beneficial to limit the IPs to just those that need access.

To do this in WCP:
#Click FTP Accounts
#Click Default Access
#Change the drop down menu to Blocked
#Click on IP List
#Click Add
#Add your IP (You can find it [https://hostek.com/ip here].)

The second best option is to encrypt the FTP traffic using TLS. By default, FTP users are forced to use TLS on cPanel servers, but not for WCP servers. To enable TLS [https://wiki.hostek.com/Enabling_TLS_on_Common_FTP_Software follow this wiki].

===Read Your Access Logs===
Both WCP and cPanel utilize server logs to keep track of who visits the domain and what they do while there. For the most part, this is a "set it and forget it" file, but if you get breached this can tell you what was accessed and when. In both the WCP and cPanel, the logs folders are above the domain root folder. (wwwroot for WCP and public_html for cPanel).

====Block Unwanted Traffic====
Much like keeping the traffic limited to who needs to be on FTP, keeping unwanted IPs from accessing your server at all is an important tool. For most users, this will want to be used as little as possible so as to not disturb your regular visitors, but if you get breached and recover an IP address in the process it's vital to keep those attackers at bay.

To do this in WCP:
#Click Manage IPs in the bottom right menu
#Click Add under the IP List
#Add the IP address
#Select whether to block or allow this IP
#(optional) Type a reason

To do this in cPanel:
#Click IP Address Deny Manager
#Type an IP address or Domain
#Click Add

====Install Software to Mitigate Attacks====
For those that use CMS to manage their domains, it's preferred to download a plugin to help mitigate an attack. Below are some well known plugins for various CMS applications.

#WordPress - iThemes
#Joomla! - kSecure
#Magento - MageFirewall

==Reseller Security Practices==
===Encrypt Client Data===
For those that use a central domain to handle client transactions, it's best to make sure you keep whatever software used encrypted. The best practice for doing this is getting an SSL installed wherever you have your software. You may also want to make sure that IP access to the software is limited to only those that directly need it.

To order an SSL click [https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?gid=16 here].

==VPS Security Practices==
===Lock Down Unused Ports===
By default, all major VPS ports are open for initial ease of access, but it's highly recommended to close off the major prots to either have no traffic or limited traffic. You can go about doing this in one of two ways, manually or by our admin level IPS filtering.

====Manually====
To manually lock down the ports in a Windows server:
#Go to the VPS Manager in WCP
#Click the Firewall Manager tool
#Click the pencil icon next to the major port
#Either restrict or close the port. If restricting the port, it will automatically add your local IP, but you will need to add any further IPs.

====From Support IPS====
To block major ports in IPS:
#Contact Support at support@hostek.com
#Give them your security qeustion and answer, billing password, or last 4 of your Credit Card
#Request to be placed in the PCI Compliance zone of the IPS (Note: This can be removed at any time with another ticket)

===Install Anti Virus===
By default, AVG and ClamAV are installed on our Windows and cPanel servers respectively.

It is recommended that you always maintain an Anti Virus solution on your local workstation/desktop/laptop too.

===Encrypt Outgoing Traffic===
Like encrypting FTP and HTTP traffic, encrypting other forms of traffic such as SMTP is recommended, and can usually be handled by an SSL certificate.

To order an SSL click [https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?gid=16 here].

===Set Up Automated Updates===
Most installed softwares on a server also have an automatic update feature, or at least a way to easily update it. Set a scheduled task for Windows or a cron in cPanel to automatically update all browsers, anti virus, and other essentials. Non web related software are just as vulnerable to attack as CMS applications.

===Secure Your Mail Server===
If you don't use mail on your VPS, make sure your ports (25, 26, 110, 143, 587, 993, 994) are all blocked. Even if you don't use the server for mail, it may be possible to get out.

====SmarterMail====
If you utilize a SmarterMail instance on your server, please follow the below best practices to keep your server secured.

=====Force Strong Password Use=====
#Login to the admin user (The credentials will be in the welcome email sent at purchase)
#Click on Security (sheild icon)
#Find the Advanced Settings subsection, click Password Requirements
#Change the minimum password length (Note: a good length is between 8-16 characters)
#Select Require a number, a capital, a lower case, and a symbol in the password
#Click Save (Note: This will cause the users that fail their password requirements to get locked out of their inbox until they update their password to one that's secure enough. In the meantime, they will still get email service)

=====Add SPF and DKIM records to Domains=====
#Within [https://wiki.hostek.com/index.php?title=WCP#How_To_Login_To_My_WCP_Control_Panel WCP], find the Email subsection
#Click Advanced
#Click SPF, then Enable (Note: This will add a DNS record to your domain that acts as a shield against unauthorized sending on your server)
#Click Domain Keys, then Enable (Note: This will add a DNS record to your domain that acts as a shield against unfamiliar domains. This does not stop new senders, but limits senders using false or forged DNS credentials)

=====Update AntiSpam Settings=====
By default, the SmarterMail instance will be setup to avoid spam, but it is not optimized to what you may need.

To update these settings:
#Login to SmarterMail as admin user
#Click on Security (sheild icon)
#Click on AntiSpam Administration (Note: You'll see several items under the Spam Check column. These are the spam rules and weights on the server.)
#Depending on how strict you want to be, check the Bayesian Filtering, URIBL:SURBL, and URIBL:URIBL check boxes. These are the three most common spam filters, but for added filtering you can check more URIBL filters.

=====Block Unwanted IPs=====
#Click the Security (shield icon) button
#Click on Blacklist
#Click New
#Type in the IP or IP Range
#Specify which ports to block
#Add a description (E.g. Brute Force IP)

MacMail Troubleshooting

2015-03-10T22:27:41Z

Coryme: Created page with "==Server Certificate Rejected== This error is common when using mail.[yourdomain].com if you do not have an SSL installed to cover that domain. Instead, use the full mail serv..."

==Server Certificate Rejected==
This error is common when using mail.[yourdomain].com if you do not have an SSL installed to cover that domain. Instead, use the full mail server name. You can find this in your Site Details on WCP or in your Welcome Email we send out.

==Password Rejected==
If you know you've copied over the password correctly, but are still getting password rejection alerts, then try clearing your Keychain Cache.

To do this:
#Click Go (Upper left corner most commonly)
#Click Go to Folder...
#Type in ~/Library/Caches
#Select all items in the cache
#Delete all items
#Restart your computer

[[Category:Misc-Email]]

WCP (Windows based Control Panel)

2015-03-10T21:08:05Z

Coryme: /* VPS Manager (VPS Accounts) */

==How To Login To My WCP Control Panel==
#To manage your domain, login to the WCP Control Panel, using the details below
#URL: '''https://wcp.hostek.com'''/
#Username:
#Password: ** same as your cp.hostek.com password **
*You can also login to the control panel through your billing control panel https://cp.hostek.com/clientarea.php
#Click on ''''My Services'''' 'Click the '''small Green arrow''' on the the notepad to the right'
#Now click the '''Login to Control Panel''' Icon'''

[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==Custom URL for the WCP Control Panel==
The WCP can als be accessed by wcp.your_domain.com

Setup wcp.your_domain.com as an A record for "184.175.108.65" or as a CName record for "wcp.ezhostingserver.com".

===Resellers and VPS - WCP White label Settings===
Resellers and VPS customers can setup their logo in their Reseller control panel, however those additional features will only be available when accessing the control panel using the specific domain they configured within the Reseller Setttings of the control panel. The Reseller settings will be available using '''any''' URL, and as mentioned within these settings the reseller '''URL''' can be setup and other whitelabel options (custom control panel logo, favicon, etc.) making WCP the ultimate Windows Control Panel.

[[Category: Windows VPS]]
[[Category:Resellers]]

==Adding Additional Control Panel Logins==
*This will allow you to set up additional control panel logins for you or for others involved in editing or managing your account. You can limit the Permissions or options available for them to manage.
#Login to the WCP Control Panel, using the details below
#URL: '''https://wcp.hostek.com'''/
#Username:
#Password: ** same as your cp.hostek.com password **
#Click on the '''Control panel Logins''' tab, then click on the '''Add''' icon.
#Put the "Username, Password and if you want them to have Limited Permission.
#If you want them to have Limited Permission then check the '''Limited Permission''' box. This will load a dropdown where you can select what privlages they have to manage.
#Once you are done click the '''Save''' icon at the bottom of the screen.
#Once it has been added you or they can login by going to https://wcp.hostek.com/Login.aspx and using the username and password that you set for it.
[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==Unlimited Plans - Add Additional Domains==
You will want to follow these steps in to generate a +1 Control Panel for a separate Domain. (Please note the difference between Registration and Hosting: [https://wiki.hostek.com/Domain_Registration_and_Domain_Name_Management#Domain_Registration_Information_vs._Domain_Hosting_Information '''here''')] This would be under your Windows Unlimited account, or your Windows Business/Pro plan.

#Login to your WCP control panel
#*Windows Unlimited: For adding a third (or more) domain select any domain from the upper right hand corner dropdown box "Domains".
#Within the "Domains" box click the "Addon Domains" icon.
#Click "Add" and enter the following:
#*Domain Name
#*Username
#*Password
#Click "Save"
#To manage the domain, you can now select it from the '''Domains''' drop-down list/box.
[[Category:Windows]]

==Site Details==
We recommend you review the "Site Settings" which includes many important details about your domain including:

WCP (login and select domain) > Website Settings > '''Site Details'''

*Testing URL
*Primary and Secondary DNS
*Site IP
*Web Root Path
*FTP Root Path
===IIS Version & ColdFusion Version (if applicable)===
To get your domain's IIS Version and ColdFusion Version (if applicable) log in to WCP and under the Settings section, click on the Site Details option.

==FTP Accounts==
*Adding or editing FTP accounts.
#click on the '''FTP Accounts''' tab.
#To edit one click on the little '''Pencil Icon''' to the left, to add one click on the '''Add FTP User''' tab.
#If you are adding one you will set the Username:, Password: and folder then click the #Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==Virtual Directories==
*Adding virtual directories to your site.
#Log in to WCP
#Click on Virtual Directories under the Files section
#Click Add
#Enter the virtual path you need
#Enter in the actual physical path it is mapped to
#If this is to be an application, check the Create Application Folder check box
#Click Save

==Application Folders==
To create and manage Application Folders on your site
#Log in to WCP
#Click on Application Folders under the Files section
#Select the site or sub-domain from the drop down box
#Click continue
#Select a folder
#Click Add Application to make it an application folder

[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==File Manager==
*Basic File Operations, file uploading and editing now supported- Zip, GZip, and Tar Archive support.
#Click on the '''File Manager icon''', then the '''Login icon''' on the next screen.
#To create files or Directory's outside the WWW root folder right click and click on the '''Create File''' or '''Create Directory''' option.
#Click the '''Continue Icon''' to add this.
#To add/edit files in the WWWroot click on the '''wwwroot file'''.
#once you are in you can add, edit or delete by right clicking and clicking on the options given.

*Upload and Download functions
#To upload a file, right click the File Manager page, and click Upload
#Select the file you wish to upload by clicking Choose File
#Give this file a new name or keep the existing default name

#To download a file, right click the file you want to download
#Click Download File. Note: This will send you to a new page.
#Now your browser will be downloading the file in question. Simply check your Downloads folder or hit Ctrl+J to open the Downloads section of your browser and move this file where you want it.

*NEW: Use the search bar at the top of the File Manager to quickly search the file you're looking for.
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Windows]]

==Password Protect Folders==
#Under the Files section click on '''Password Protect'''.
#Click on '''Manage Protected Folders'''.
#Browse to and click on the folder that you want to set this up on and check '''Enable Protection'''.
#Select a user from the list or click on '''Manage Users''', then click '''Add''', and enter username and password then Save.

==IIS Settings==
*Setting up error pages, default pages, advanced settings, etc.
===Custom Error pages===
#Click on '''IIS Settings''' in your WCP
#Click the edit button next to the error page you want to change
#Uncheck the '''Use System Default''' checkbox
#Enter the path to your custom error page
#Click '''Save'''
===Mime Types===
#Click on '''IIS Settings''' in your WCP
#Scroll to the bottom of the window and click '''Add Mime Type'''
#Enter the extension for the Mime Type
#Enter the Mime Type information
#Click '''Save'''
*An example Mime Type is below:
<pre>
Extension: .mp3
Mime Type: audio/mpeg
</pre>

More information here: [https://wiki.hostek.com/Mime_types Mime Types]

===Default Docs===
*Select a default document and drag it to the top position to set it as top priority
*Click '''Add''' to add a default doc
*Click the red '''X''' to delete a default doc
*Click a default doc and change the name
*For example: change '''"index.htm"''' to '''"index.asp"'''

===URL Forwarding===
#In your [https://wcp.hostek.com/ '''WCP'''] click on the '''IIS Settings''' button
#Navigate to the '''Redirects''' tab
# If you need a specific folder to redirect somewhere, you can find it using the '''Browse''' button
##If you simply want the whole site to redirect, leave this box '''blank'''
#Click '''Save'''. (See below for details on the other options.)
*'''Permanent Redirect''': Specifies that the server should return the redirect status code 301 rather than the default 302. A 301 status code lets search engines know that the content has been permanently moved and that only the new URL should be indexed.
*'''Exact URL''': If this is unchecked, then the request URL without the server name is passed along with the query string to the destination URL. This is equivelent to appending the $V$Q variables at the end of the destination URL.
*'''Exclude Sub Directories''': This means that the folder you choose will not redirect.

===Advanced===
====Recycle Application Pool====
If you see a Service Unavailable message on your site, or have a general need to recycle a site's IIS Application Pool, you can do so through this section of WCP.
#Click the '''IIS Settings''' icon in WCP
#Click the '''Advanced''' tab in the '''IIS Settings''' section
#Click the '''Recycle''' button.

==PHP Settings==
If you notice you need a different version of php or want to check what version you are using you can update it to that version if it is installed to the server or can enable custom php.ini settings to use specifically for your domain.
#Click the configuration for the domain or subdomain you want updated.
#Select the version you wish to use.
#Check the checkbox if you want to enable a custom php.ini file
#Click save to save the settings.

==ColdFusion==
===ColdFusion Error Logs===
====Server Error Logs====
This section will show any recent errors for your site that were found within ColdFusion's server-wide exception log. Use the dropdown to choose how many hours back you'd like errors retrieved.
====Application Error Logs====
This section will show errors created via the cflog tag on your site. For security purposes, your cflog logs will only appear hear if you have given the file name in the cflog tag the name of your domain, ''without the www.'' For example, if your domain is ''your_domain.com'' you would set the file attribute for the cflog tag like: ''file="your_domain.com"''.
 
''Note'': Please set the ''type'' of the ''cflog'' tag to either '''error''' or '''fatal''' on our production servers. Use of the ''information'' type is strongly discouraged.
 
'''Reference''': [https://wikidocs.adobe.com/wiki/display/coldfusionen/cflog CFLog Documentation]

===Clear Template Cache===
Within this section you can click the '''Clear Template Cache''' button to clear cached ColdFusion pages for your site.

===ColdFusion Version===
Within this section of WCP, you can choose which version of ColdFusion you'd like your site to use.

''Note'': You can also specify different ColdFusion versions for different subdomains on your site.
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Windows]]

==DNS Editor==
'''READ FIRST''' When a new domain is added to WCP all DNS records are also created (in most cases). Clicking on the DNS Editor will open a window with these records, for editing, adding and deleting. Most times nothing needs to be done other than pointing your domain to the Primary and Secondary DNS Servers listed under [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#Site_Details WCP Site Details].

===Create a new DNS record===
#Click '''Add DNS''' Record button
#Enter Name for record (If DNS record name is your domain name please leave this Name - text box blank as the control panel will automatically add your domain name)
#Choose the Record type (A, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SPF, SRV)
#Enter Data Type
#Generally leave the TTL (Time To Live) as the default 86400
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===Update DNS records===
#To update an existing DNS record click the '''Pencil''' icon next to the record you would like to update.
#You will then be able to change the Name of the record, the Type of record, Data of the record, and Time to Live.
#Once updated Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===SVR Record Fields===
*A SVR Record is a "'''S'''er'''v'''ice '''R'''ecord". It's a specification of data in the Domain Name System defining the location (i.e. the hostname and port number) of servers for specified services.

<pre>
Name: _service._protocol
Type: SRV
Data: Address/Hostname
Priority: Priority Number
Weight: Weight Number
Port: Port Number
TTL: 86400
</pre>

Example:
<pre>
Name: _sip._udp
Type: SRV
Data: sip.mydomain.com
Priority: 10
Weight: 5
Port: 4030
TTL: 86400
</pre>

*If you are a '''VPS Client''' with a Windows Server and a SmarterMail Active Sync license wanting to use Autodiscover for Outlook, please refer to this SmarterMail Article [https://portal.smartertools.com/kb/a2752/set-up-autodiscover-for-smartermail.aspx here].

===MX Records===
Here are steps to setup the correct MX Records for our MailSystem:
*Note: These are setup by Default, and shouldn't need to be added unless changes were made.
#Go into the '''DNS Editor''' in WCP.
#Click '''Add Record'''.
#In the '''Record Name''' form put " '''mail''' ".
#Beside '''Type''' select '''A'''.
#Beside '''Data''' put the IP Address of your MailServer.
##You can find your MailServer by clicking the '''Site Details''' button in WCP.
##The IP Address can be found by PINGing the server, or by performing a WHOIS search.
#Once this is done click '''Save'''. Now you have an '''A Record''' labeled "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
#You'll want to click '''Add Record''' again.
#Leave the Record Name blank this time.
#Beside '''Type''' select '''MX'''.
#Beside '''Data''' put "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
#Once you click '''Save''', you will then have an '''MX Record''', which points to "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
*Congratulations! Now all you need to do is wait for DNS Propagation, which is the 2-to-12hr time period it takes for the internet to update with these new changes.

===SPF Records===
An SPF Record (simply an entry into the DNS records) is used by mail servers to know if mail coming from an address at your domain is really allowed to be sent from the sending mail server.

To have WCP create an SPF record for you, you can click '''SPF Record''' under the '''Email Section''' and then click the '''Create''' button, or you can use the steps below to create one manually.

If you will be using our servers send email related to your domain, you would generally use an SPF record like the following:<pre>"v=spf1 a mx include:spf.hostek.com -all"</pre>

For our Resellers that don't want to use hostek.com, use an SPF Record like:<pre>"v=spf1 a mx include:spf.ezhostingserver.com -all"</pre>
'''Steps to add an SPF Record to your domain:'''
Assuming that your DNS is managed with us:
#Log in to your hosting control panel at wcp.hostek.com
#Open the DNS Editor (DNS Manager) section
#Click on Add Record.
#Leave the Name field blank.
#For the Type, choose TXT
#For the Data enter the SPF Record detail as you need, using the sample provided above.

'''Basic information related to some SPF Record options:'''

The '''"-all"''' may be adjusted on a per customer basis to any of the following depending on their needs:

'''-all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be completely rejected (Hard Fail). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

'''~all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be given a higher spam score(Soft Fail). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

'''?all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be treated normally as if the domain did not have an spf record (Neutral). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

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==Sub Domains==
*A sub-domain is like an extension of your domain name. For example, if your domain name were myfamily.com, a sub-domain would be in the following form: dad.myfamily.com or mom.myfamily.com etc.
*You can have a sub-domain pointed to any folder within your web site. If a visitor goes directly to that sub-domain he will be taken to that folder, not to your site's main page.
#Click on the '''Sub Domains icon'''
#Click "'''Add'''" sub Domain button
#Enter sub domain name in Name text box. This will automatically populate the Folder text box to a folder with the same name as the subdomain.
#If you wish this Subdomain to point to a different folder you can click on the folder icon and choose the directory you would like your Sub Domain to point to.
#Click on the "'''Save'''" Icon.
#This will create the sub domain record within your domains DNS zone,
*If the domains name servers are not pointed to us you will need to manually create this record where your domains DNS is hosted.
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[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==Domain Alias==
*This will allow you to point 2 domains to the same website. How to create a Domain
#To create a domain alias you will click on the ''Domain Aliases icon''
#Click '''Add Domain Alias''' button
#Enter your Alias Name
#Click on the "'''Save'''" Icon.
*You will need to be sure that your Domain Alias has been registered and has the name servers pointed to the name servers found beneath the Site Details icon.

==Applications==
# Some helpful video tutorials showing how to install a select few applications easily within the WCP Control Panel are below:

*Joomla - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/joomla_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Joomla Application]

*Wordpress - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/wordpress_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Wordpress Application]

*Mura - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/mura_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Mura Application]

*Magento - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/magento_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Magento Application]

*Oscommerce - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/oscommerce_Installation_tutorial.html Installing OsCommerce Application]

==Email==
*Below is information on how to manage your email account within the WCP.
*'''FOR VPS''' You will also have "Admin" access to SmarterMail. Access webmail (click the webmail link in WCP) and login with user "admin" and the primary VPS password.

==Email Users==
*Allows you to create Email users as well as log directly into users Webmail account
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Users''' icon
#Click '''Add Email User''' button
#Enter email user name (Example: if you need the email address "admin@domain.com" enter the user "admin")
#Enter password for Email user (**See note below regarding password requirements)
#Enter Display name (Usually set to the name of the person using the specific email account)
#Choose if you would like this user to have administrator rights
#Choose mail box size limit for this specific user
#Click on the '''Save'''
#'''NOTE Password requirements'''
*Minimum Length 6 Characters
*Must include Uppercase
*Must include Lowercase
*Must include Number
*Must include Special character
*Password cannot match username

==Edit existing Email user==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Users''' icon
#Click '''pencil icon''' next to user to update
#Update information
#Click '''Save'''

==Web mail==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Login button''' next to user you would like access the mail for
*Web Mail Provides links to access the Webmail program as well as to access mail before domain propagation to our mail server
#Click '''Web Mail icon'''
#If domain is propagated and pointed to our mail server you can click the '''webmail''' link to access the SmarterMail webmail log in screen.
#If you domain has not yet propagated to our mail server click the "Pr-Propagation Web Mail" link to access the SmarterMail webmail log in screen.

==Mail Forwarding==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up an email alias.
#Click on the '''Forwarding button'''
#Enter Alias name
#Enter address for email to this Alias to be forwarded to
#Click on the '''Save Icon'''

==SPF Records==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up a SPF record
#Click on the '''Advanced''' button and then the '''SPF Record''' button
#Click the '''Create''' button

==Domain Keys==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up Domain Keys
#Click on the '''Advanced''' button and then the '''Domain Keys''' button
#Click '''Enable'''

==Mail Logs==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click on the '''Advanced''' button and then the '''Mail Logs''' button
#Select an email account
#Select a date and log type
#Click on Search

==MySQL database==
*MySQL Allow you to create a MySQL database under your domain
#Click on '''MySQL icon'''
#To add new database click '''Add MySQL Database'''
#Enter Database Name
#Enter Username
#Enter Password
#(If you need a coldfusion DSN place check in check box and provide Coldfusion DSN name)
#Click '''Save'''

*To create new user for existing database
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click '''Add new user button'''
#Enter Username
#Enter Password
#Place check mark in check box for each database you would like this user to have access to.
#To update the password on existing database user.
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click '''pencil icon next to Username'''
#enter new password
#Click on the '''Save Icon'''.

*To update the password on existing database user.
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click pencil '''icon next to Username'''
#Enter new password
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==PhpMyAdmin==
*Allows you to log directly into your MySQL database to manage.
#Click on '''PhpMyAdmin link'''
#If you are not logged directly into your MySQL database simply enter the server your database is located on (Can be found by clicking the MySQL icon) and enter your Username and Password.
#Once logged in your Databases will be displayed on the Left, click on '''database name''' to manage that database.
*Here is a Video that will show how to create a MySQL database and how to Backup / Restore the database through PhpMyAdmin: [http://hostek.com/tutorials/managing_mysql.html PhpMyAdmin Backup and Restore Video]

==MSSQL==
===To create MSSQL databases and users===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#To add a new database click '''Add MSSQL''' database
#Enter Database Name
#Choose database size
#Enter or Choose existing Username
#Enter Password
#Choose '''Default Collation''' (Usually left as default)
#Choose '''Recovery Model''' (Usually left as Simple as we make daily full backups of all #databases which we keep for 7 days)
#Place a Check mark in the box for Coldfusion DataSource if ColdFusion DSN is needed.
#Enter ColdFusion DSN name.
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To edit an existing MSSQL database===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Edit field necessary
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===Changing the MSSQL Transaction Log (Recovery Model) Settings===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Click the dropdown menu next to '''Recovery Model''' and select either '''Full''' or '''Simple'''
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To edit password for existing MSSQL user===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil next''' to user to edit
#Update password
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To add new MSSQL user===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Add MSSQL''' User button
#Enter username
#Enter password
#Place checkmark next to each database this users needs access to
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To make an MS SQL user the DB Owner===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Select the owner you wish to be the DB Owner
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==MSSQL Tools (Shared Hosting)==
*Allows you to log directly into MyLittleAdmin to manage your MSSQL database or MyLittleBackup to backup or restore your MSSQL database.
#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Manage/Backup/Restore
#Select User with access to database needed
#Choose myLittleAdmin button to manage your MSSQL database
#Choose myLittleBackup button to backup/restore your database

===To Backup and Download Your MSSQL Database===

#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Backup.
#Select User with access to database.
#Choose the myLittleBackup button.
#Click 'Backup Databases' at the top left of the new page.
#Select your database from the drop-down.
#Click 'OK' on Step 2 if the information looks correct.
#Name your backup and give it a description.
#Click 'Backup'.
#Click the link provided to download your SQL backup file.

===To Restore an MSSQL Backup===

#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Backup.
#Select User with access to database.
#Choose the myLittleBackup button.
#Click 'Restore databases'
#Choose the database you want to restore into.
#Click 'Choose File' and select the SQL backup file on your computer. (Example SQL backup format: Backupname.bak)
#Click Upload.
#Click the backup file you just uploaded and press OK.
#Click Restore.

==DataSources(DSN's)==
===Create a MySQL or MS SQL Server DSN===
*Allows to create a DSN for an existing database for your domain.
#To create a MySQL or MSSQL DataSource
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Choose MySQL or MSSQL from drop down depending on the database this is connecting to
#Click '''Add DSN'''
#Choose DSN type Access/MySQL/MSSQL
#Enter DSN name
#Enter Database name DSN will be connecting to
#Enter Server (Can by found by viewing database DSN is for)
#Enter Username for database DSN is connecting to
#Enter Password for database DSN is connecting to
#Choose if it is a ColdFusion DSN
#Choose if you need Unicode Support
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.
===Create an Access DSN===
*To create an Access DataSource
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Choose '''Access''' from drop down menu
#Enter DSN Name
#Click on Folder icon to choose correct directory Access Database is located in
#Enter Username (If one is set for your Access Database, if not this can be left blank)
#Enter Password (If one is protecting your Database, if not this can be left blank)
#Choose if it needs to be a ColdFusion DSN
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.
===Editing DSNs===
*To edit existing DSN
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Click pencil next to DSN to edit
#Update information
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==Railo Web Administrator==
The Railo Web Administrator gives you access to Railo-specific settings for your account such as Railo Datasources and other configuration options.
===Create a Railo Datasource (DSN)===
#From within your control panel, click on the "Railo Web Administrator" icon
#Inside the Railo Web Administrator click the "Datasources" link from the lefthand navigation menu.
#Select the database type, enter a name, and click ''Create''.
#Configure your datasource with all the correct server, username and password.
#*'''IMPORTANT''': If using MySQL also make sure the option for '''Alias Handling''' is enabled.
#Click the ''Create'' button, and your DSN will be available for use on your site.

==Security and SSL==
Installing a new certificate, or re-keying an existing certificate.

===Dedicated SSL===
'''VPS Hosting''' Request a static IP for sites added to your server which require SSL, we will provision the IP on the server and assign it in WCP for use with installing a Dedicated SSL.

'''Shared Hosting''' If ordering a new certificate from Hostek.com you will be assigned a static IP, if importing from another provider you will need to request a static IP be assigned before the certificate can be activated.

#Login to WCP, (select the domain, in some cases), Security and SSL, '''Dedicated SSL (click)'''
#Click '''Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request)'''
#Fill in the requested information.
#Click Create
#Copy the '''Certificate Signing Request (CSR)''', which should be used when placing a new SSL order or re-keying an existing certificate.

===Shared SSL(shared hosting)===
#Login to WCP, (select the domain, in some cases), Security and SSL, '''Shared SSL (click)'''
#Click '''Enable'''
#The URL for your sites shared SSL will be provided.

===Manage IPs===
This tool allows you to specify if an IP is blocked or allowed, and whether your site is by default denying access.

To block an IP:
#Grab the IP you need blocked from a log or from an email
#In the Deny IPs tool click Add
#Paste or type in the IP
#Choose Block in the drop down menu (By default it's set to Block)
#Click Save

To block all IPs (Useful if your site is not live yet):
#Click the Settings tab at the top
#Open up the drop down menu next to Default Access
#Choose Block (By default this is Allow)

==Stats==
*SmarterStats provides very detailed traffic information about your site's day-to-day activities for up to 14-months.

===Enabling SmarterStats===
#Login to WCP here https://wcp.hostek.com/
#Click on the '''Stats''' button
#Click '''Enable SmarterStats'''
*This will start processing log information from now on, and will report it's findings for your review.

===Resetting a SmarterStats Account Password===
#Login to WCP here https://wcp.hostek.com/
#Click on the '''Stats''' button
#Select the '''Pencil''' icon on the left-side of the chosen user
#Type a new password in the password box and click '''Save'''
#Select '''Login''' (on the right-side of the chosen user)
#Type in the new password that was just setup and click '''Login'''

==Usage==
To view your account's quotas and how much resources you have available:
#Log in to WCP
#Click the '''Usage''' icon

Here you can see the limits and amount used for the following resources: '''Site Disk Space, Site Bandwidth, Mail Disk Space, MySQL Disk Space,''' and '''MS SQL Disk Space''' (if applicable)

==Cron Jobs==
To add Cron Jobs to your site:
#Log in to WCP
#Click on the Cron Jobs button under the ColdFusion section
#Click Add
#Enter a name
#Enter the URL to be executed
#Select a quick time interval or click advanced and set up your interval
#Click save

==VPS Manager (VPS Accounts)==

Overview of the '''VPS Manager''' section in the control panel.

===Service Groups===

The service groups section allows you to specify which services a domain should use when being created or when databases are added to the domain. If you only have a single VPS server, the default service group will usually be used for everything. However, if you have multiple servers, you can use this section to allow new domains to use services on both servers (I.E. Use one server for the website and another for the database). It is also possible to create service groups that offers fewer services in-case you want to create domains with no dns, no mail, or no website.

Options overview:
* '''Name''': A name you will use to reference this group of services when creating or modifying a domain
* '''Site Service''': The server on which the website for this domain will be created.
* '''Mail Service''': The server on which the mail account for this domain will be created.
* '''DNS Service''': The server on which the DNS zone for this domain will be created.
* '''MSSQL Service''': The server on which new MSSQL databases will be created.
* '''MySQL Service''': The server on which new MySQL databases will be created.

===Server Details===

This page gives a brief overview of resource resource usage on the server and the server's 'Computer Name' as configured in Windows.

===Firewall Management===
This page allows you to manage the Windows Firewall rules for some common ports.
[[File:Firewall mgmt.png]]

===Restricting Access to a Port===
If you wish to restrict access to a port on your VPS do the following
*Open the Firewall Management section within your control panel's VPS Manager
*Click the pencil icon (edit) next to the service you wish to secure ''(eg. SQL Server, MySQL, Remote Desktop)''
*In the window that appears, choose one of the following from the ''Port Status'' dropdown menu:
**'''Closed''': Prevent any public access to the port
**'''Restricted''': Only allow select IPs access to the port
*Click ''Save'' once you've made your changes. 
''Example: Restricting Access to SQL Server Port'' 
[[File:Firewall sql.png]]

===Service Manager===

This page allows you to start, restart, or stop some common services.

===Add Domain===

This page allows you to add new VPS domains.

===List Domains===

This page lists existing VPS domains and allows you to remove or modify them.

===Adding Static IPs===
#Click List Domains
#Click the Pencil icon next to the domain you want
#Under the IP click the drop down box (Note: you will need a static IP first. To order one, email support@hostek.com to request one added to your VPS)
#Click Save

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Security Best Practices

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==General Security Practices==
===Password Protection===
Every password with internal access should have a strong yet memorable password. The easiest way for a hacker to gain entrance to a domain or database is through the front door, so keeping that door locked and locked tight is your first line of defense.

The best passwords use a capital letter, a lowercase letter, a number, and a symbol. To test your passwords for strength, try [https://howsecureismypassword.net/ this link].

===Software Version Management===
Most people use some type of software to manage their domains. Whether it's WordPress. Joomla!, Drupal, or any of the other types of content management software (CMS), they all need to be kept up-to-date to prevent a possible attack.

===Encrypt FTP Traffic===
There are two best practices to encrypt and protect FTP traffic. First is to cut off any unwanted IPs from use. By default, WCP allow all IP traffic through the domains as an ease of access for new clients, however, it's beneficial to limit the IPs to just those that need access.

To do this in WCP:
#Click FTP Accounts
#Click Default Access
#Change the drop down menu to Blocked
#Click on IP List
#Click Add
#Add your IP (You can find it [https://hostek.com/ip here].)

The second best option is to encrypt the FTP traffic using TLS. By default, FTP users are forced to use TLS on cPanel servers, but not for WCP servers. To enable TLS [https://wiki.hostek.com/Enabling_TLS_on_Common_FTP_Software follow this wiki].

===Read Your Access Logs===
Both WCP and cPanel utilize server logs to keep track of who visits the domain and what they do while there. For the most part, this is a "set it and forget it" file, but if you get breached this can tell you what was accessed and when. In both the WCP and cPanel, the logs folders are above the domain root folder. (wwwroot for WCP and public_html for cPanel).

====Block Unwanted Traffic====
Much like keeping the traffic limited to who needs to be on FTP, keeping unwanted IPs from accessing your server at all is an important tool. For most users, this will want to be used as little as possible so as to not disturb your regular visitors, but if you get breached and recover an IP address in the process it's vital to keep those attackers at bay.

To do this in WCP:
#Click Manage IPs in the bottom right menu
#Click Add under the IP List
#Add the IP address
#Select whether to block or allow this IP
#(optional) Type a reason

To do this in cPanel:
#Click IP Address Deny Manager
#Type an IP address or Domain
#Click Add

====Install Software to Mitigate Attacks====
For those that use CMS to manage their domains, it's preferred to download a plugin to help mitigate an attack. Below are some well known plugins for various CMS applications.

#WordPress - iThemes
#Joomla! - kSecure
#Magento - MageFirewall

==Reseller Security Practices==
===Encrypt Client Data===
For those that use a central domain to handle client transactions, it's best to make sure you keep whatever software used encrypted. The best practice for doing this is getting an SSL installed wherever you have your software. You may also want to make sure that IP access to the software is limited to only those that directly need it.

To order an SSL click [https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?gid=16 here].

==VPS Security Practices==
===Lock Down Unused Ports===
By default, all major VPS ports are open for initial ease of access, but it's highly recommended to close off the major prots to either have no traffic or limited traffic. You can go about doing this in one of two ways, manually or by our admin level IPS filtering.

====Manually====
To manually lock down the ports in a Windows server:
#Go to the VPS Manager in WCP
#Click the Firewall Manager tool
#Click the pencil icon next to the major port
#Either restrict or close the port. If restricting the port, it will automatically add your local IP, but you will need to add any further IPs.

====From Support IPS====
To block major ports in IPS:
#Contact Support at support@hostek.com
#Give them your security qeustion and answer, billing password, or last 4 of your Credit Card
#Request to be placed in the PCI Compliance zone of the IPS (Note: This can be removed at any time with another ticket)

===Install Anti Virus===
By default, AVG and ClamAV are installed on our Windows and cPanel servers respectively.

It is recommended that you always maintain an Anti Virus solution on your local workstation/desktop/laptop too.

===Encrypt Outgoing Traffic===
Like encrypting FTP and HTTP traffic, encrypting other forms of traffic such as SMTP is recommended, and can usually be handled by an SSL certificate.

To order an SSL click [https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?gid=16 here].

===Set Up Automated Updates===
Most installed softwares on a server also have an automatic update feature, or at least a way to easily update it. Set a scheduled task for Windows or a cron in cPanel to automatically update all browsers, anti virus, and other essentials. Non web related software are just as vulnerable to attack as CMS applications.

===Secure Your Mail Server===
If you don't use mail on your VPS, make sure your ports (25, 26, 110, 143, 587, 993, 994) are all blocked. Even if you don't use the server for mail, it may be possible to get out.

====SmarterMail====
If you utilize a SmarterMail instance on your server, please follow the below best practices to keep your server secured.

=====Force Strong Password Use=====
#Login to the admin user (The credentials will be in the welcome email sent at purchase)
#Click on Security (sheild icon)
#Find the Advanced Settings subsection, click Password Requirements
#Change the minimum password length (Note: a good length is between 8-16 characters)
#Select Require a number, a capital, a lower case, and a symbol in the password
#Click Save (Note: This will cause the users that fail their password requirements to get locked out of their inbox until they update their password to one that's secure enough. In the meantime, they will still get email service)

=====Add SPF and DKIM records to Domains=====
#Within WCP, find the Email subsection
#Click Advanced
#Click SPF, then Enable (Note: This will add a DNS record to your domain that acts as a shield against unauthorized sending on your server)
#Click Domain Keys, then Enable (Note: This will add a DNS record to your domain that acts as a shield against unfamiliar domains. This does not stop new senders, but limits senders using false or forged DNS credentials)

=====Update AntiSpam Settings=====
By default, the SmarterMail instance will be setup to avoid spam, but it is not optimized to what you may need.

To update these settings:
#Login to SmarterMail as admin user
#Click on Security (sheild icon)
#Click on AntiSpam Administration (Note: You'll see several items under the Spam Check column. These are the spam rules and weights on the server.)
#Depending on how strict you want to be, check the Bayesian Filtering, URIBL:SURBL, and URIBL:URIBL check boxes. These are the three most common spam filters, but for added filtering you can check more URIBL filters.

Managing Your Sites

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==Adding Service PAckages to your VPS==

===WCP===
# Within the VPS Manager, click Service Groups
# Click Add (Note: there should be a default already in place. This section is for custom groups.)
## Give the group a descriptive name
## Click the drop down to select Site Service
## Click the drop down to select Mail Service
## Click the drop down to select DNS Service
## Click the drop down to select MSSQL / MySQL Service
## Click Save

===cPanel===
# Within WHM search for Packages
# Click on Add a Package
# Give the package a descriptive name
# Depending on what resource limitations are needed, fill out the Resources section, either giving limited or unlimited access
# Within the settings section, you can set what type of access and themes are defaulted on the cPanel instance. Below are a few descriptions of each section.
## Dedicated IP: These are best used with domains using SSLs, as they cost a monthly fee.
## Shell Access: Gives access to an SSH terminal into the server. Warning: This can lead to security breaches if the domain's shell access is not jailed.
## CGI Access: Common Gateway Interface (CGI) allows users access to scripts and software that make their sites more dynamic
## Digest Authentication: Enables Digest Authentication support for Web Disk access.
## cPanel Theme: Vanity display of the cPanel interface
## Feature List: Select a Feature list for the new package to use
## Locale: Changes the default language for the account

==Adding Sites to your VPS==

===WCP===
# Log in to the WCP for your VPS at http://wcp.hostek.com
# Click "Add-On Domains" ''(This is where you will see the domain listed after you've followed these steps)''
# Enter the name of the domain, FTP username, password, and click "Save" ''(make sure to use a strong password containing an upper and lowercase letter, a number, and a symbol)''
# That's it, you're done!

===cPanel===
# Log in to the cPanel for your VPS at <nowiki>http://YOURVPS.com/whm</nowiki> ''(make sure to replace YOURVPS with your VPS hostname)''
# Click "Account Functions"
# Click "Create a New Account"
# Enter the Domain, username, password, and email address
# Select Package ''(most cPanel VPS setups just have a default package available, however you can set up additional packages if you'd prefer)''
# ''For a basic setup you can leave the rest of the settings on their defaults ''
# Done!

==Removing Sites From Your VPS==

===WCP===
# Click "Add-On Domains"
# Click the orange "Trash Can" button to remove the site from your VPS
# This will delete all email, databases, DNS entries, and content for the site so only do this if you're sure you want to remove the site

===cPanel===
# Log in to the cPanel for your VPS at <nowiki>http://YOURVPS.com/whm</nowiki> ''(make sure to replace YOURVPS with your VPS hostname)''
# Click "Account Functions"
# Click "Terminate an Account"
# Select the domain you want to remove and click "Terminate"
# This will delete all email, databases, DNS entries, and content for the site so only do this if you're sure you want to remove the site

[[Category:VPS]]

Security Best Practices

2015-02-17T01:00:53Z

Coryme: /* Install Software to Mitigate Attacks */

Security Best Practices

2015-02-17T01:00:24Z

Coryme: Created page with "==General Security Practices== ===Password Protection=== Every password with internal access should have a strong yet memorable password. The easiest way for a hacker to gain ..."

.htaccess

2015-01-23T00:23:06Z

Coryme:

==Can I use a .htaccess file to password protect a directory?==
Yes, on our LINUX servers you can use a .htaccess file to password protect a directory.

The code to perform this is:
<pre>
AuthUserFile /usr/local/you/safedir/.htpasswd
AuthGroupFile /dev/null
AuthName EnterPassword
AuthType Basic

require user wsabstract
</pre>

Change the File directory to the directory listed in your File Manager.

==Enabling Case Insensitive URLs for my Linux site==
Add the following to your .htaccess file:
<pre>CheckSpelling on</pre>

==Rewriting all URL requests to WWW.==
Add the following to your .htaccess code:
<pre>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\.
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://www.%{HTTP_HOST}/$1 [R=301,L]
</pre>

==Rewriting HTTP requests to HTTPS==
Add the following to your .htaccess code:
<pre>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !^on$
RewriteRule (.*) https://yourdomain/$1 [R,L]
</pre>

==Create a Wildcard Subdomain Redirect==
Add the following to your .htaccess code:
<pre>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\.mydomain\.dk$ [NC]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^(.*)\.mydomain.dk$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://mydomain.dk/ [P,L,QSA]
</pre>

[[Category:Linux]]

Cron Jobs

2015-01-21T17:25:13Z

Coryme:

__FORCETOC__

==cPanel/Linux - Setting up Cron Jobs==
*[http://hostek.com/tutorials/cpanel-x3-cronjob.html How to setup a cron job]

#Please keep in mind that you may have to have a cron job be executed by a specific service. 
#For Example a PHP File to be run:
/usr/bin/php -q /home/user/public_html/cron.php

#If you do not want the email to be received for confirmation you will need to add the following to the end of your request:

/usr/bin/php -q /home/user/public_html/cron.php > /dev/null

#If you are using get for a http request it would be like this:
/usr/bin/curl --silent --output /dev/null <nowiki>http://yourdomain.com/cron.php</nowiki>

==WCP/Windows - Setting up Cron Jobs==
#With a recent update to Windows Control Panel (WCP) we've added Windows cron jobs. To make use of these, login to WCP and find the Cron Jobs tool (clock icon). It'll be on the bottom of the panel. To set up a cron on Windows:
##Click Add
##Choose a name for the Cron
##Place a URL to be executed
##If this is a simple cron, keep the Easy mode selected. Advanced gives you complete control over when your cron runs.
##Choose the interval at which the cron runs
##Click Save

==Common Cron Failures==
*Not Firing: When You Specified Make sure your time format is correct. Sometimes extra zeroes or an extra asterisk (*) makes their way into the mix. This will cause the cron to fire at the wrong time, or a complete failure.

*Long Wait Times: If your script has long processes it handles and you've manually changed the timeout time in the configurations, this may not be passed to the cron. See if you can shorten the processing time. If you need to try and lengthen the timeout time on the cron, send an email to support@hostek.com with the details of your cron job.

*Multiple Firings: Most time when you see multiple firings it's actually that the cron is executing an initial part of the script, failing somewhere after that, and trying again. Try setting up a flag, most usually a simple email, at the very end of the code to determine if this is what's causing the double firings.

*No Firings: If your cron is not failing at all, you may need to look at the logs as to why. To do this, send an email to support@hostek.com. However, the most common reasons for why a cron wouldn't fire at all are below.

**Missing/invalid script path: If you need the script at D:\home\domain.com\wwwroot\myscript.php to fire, but you say it's at D:\home\domain.com\myscript.php then nothing will fire.
**Bad URL: Most crons need to have HTTP:// in front of the URL path. Make sure to check the URL you're using.

Cron Jobs

2015-01-21T17:18:33Z

Coryme:

__FORCETOC__

==cPanel/Linux - Setting up Cron Jobs==
*[http://hostek.com/tutorials/cpanel-x3-cronjob.html How to setup a cron job]

#Please keep in mind that you may have to have a cron job be executed by a specific service. 
#For Example a PHP File to be run:
/usr/bin/php -q /home/user/public_html/cron.php

#If you do not want the email to be received for confirmation you will need to add the following to the end of your request:

/usr/bin/php -q /home/user/public_html/cron.php > /dev/null

#If you are using get for a http request it would be like this:
/usr/bin/curl --silent --output /dev/null <nowiki>http://yourdomain.com/cron.php</nowiki>

==WCP/Windows - Setting up Cron Jobs==
#This option is currently not available within our Windows plans, which utilize WCP (MochaPanel).
#Alternatively, if you have need of a Cron Job: please submit a ticket to our support team (here: [http://support.hostek.com/ Support]) or send an email to '''support@hostek.com''' with the '''Frequency''' and the '''URL''' of the Task and we'll see if we can't get that added for you.

==Common Cron Failures==
*Not Firing: When You Specified Make sure your time format is correct. Sometimes extra zeroes or an extra asterisk (*) makes their way into the mix. This will cause the cron to fire at the wrong time, or a complete failure.

*Long Wait Times: If your script has long processes it handles and you've manually changed the timeout time in the configurations, this may not be passed to the cron. See if you can shorten the processing time. If you need to try and lengthen the timeout time on the cron, send an email to support@hostek.com with the details of your cron job.

*Multiple Firings: Most time when you see multiple firings it's actually that the cron is executing an initial part of the script, failing somewhere after that, and trying again. Try setting up a flag, most usually a simple email, at the very end of the code to determine if this is what's causing the double firings.

*No Firings: If your cron is not failing at all, you may need to look at the logs as to why. To do this, send an email to support@hostek.com. However, the most common reasons for why a cron wouldn't fire at all are below.

**Missing/invalid script path: If you need the script at D:\home\domain.com\wwwroot\myscript.php to fire, but you say it's at D:\home\domain.com\myscript.php then nothing will fire.
**Bad URL: Most crons need to have HTTP:// in front of the URL path. Make sure to check the URL you're using.

Clear Browser Cache

2015-01-09T23:57:47Z

Coryme: Created page with "==Google Chrome== #Click on Menu (Three horizontal bars typically to the right of the browser) #Click Settings #Click "Show advanced settings..." #Click Clear Browsing Data #S..."

==Google Chrome==
#Click on Menu (Three horizontal bars typically to the right of the browser)
#Click Settings
#Click "Show advanced settings..."
#Click Clear Browsing Data
#Select the time range
#Check the "Cookies and other site and plug-in data" box
#Click Clear Browsing Data

==Firefox==
#Click on History
#Click on Clear Recent History
#Select the checkboxes you need
#Click Clear Now

==Opera==
#Click the Opera button at the top left
#Click Settings
#Click Delete Private Data
#Select the data to be deleted
#Click Delete

==Internet Explorer==
#Click the Settings icon (Gear icon)
#Under the General section find the Browsing History
#Click Delete...
#Select the appropriate options
#Click Delete

[[Category:Getting Started]]

Connecting to FTP

2015-01-08T22:04:30Z

Coryme:

==Types of FTP connections==
There are three main types of FTP connections. That is using an FTP client, using your browser, and using the command prompt or shell script.

===Connecting Using an FTP Client===
An FTP client is a desktop program that does all of the heavy lifting involved with connecting and maintaining an FTP connection to a server. Most FTP clients have an FTP log on the top screen, a local file menu, and a remote file menu.

To connect to FTP Clients such as FileZilla and CuteFTP:
#Login to WCP to get your FTP Account information. (To learn more about WCP click [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel) Here])
#Open up the FTP Client
#In the Host box, type something like ftp.yourdomain.com or your site IP
#In the username box, type the username you grabbed from WCP or cPanel
#In the password box, copy the password you made
#(optional) In the port box, type in 21
#Click Connect

===Connecting Using a Browser===
Any browser nowadays has FTP functionality, but it tends to be limited. Nevertheless, to connect using your browser, you will want to do the following.
#Open your browser
#Type ftp://ftpusername:ftppassword@yourdomain.com into the URL box at the top
#*''Note: typing ftp://domain.com will not prompt for a login''
#Once authenticated you will see a list of the files in the default directory of your site

===Connecting Using Command Prompt===
#Search your computer for cmd.exe
#Run ftp yourdomain.com
#This will then promt you to enter in the username and password
#Once in, you will be able to use FTP commands to move and change files. Below is a list of available commands (Note: This is not complete)
ABOR – abort a file transfer 
CWD – change working directory 
DELE – delete a remote file 
LIST – list remote files 
MDTM – return the modification time of a file 
MKD – make a remote directory 
NLST – name list of remote directory 
PASS – send password 
PASV – enter passive mode 
PORT – open a data port 
PWD – print working directory 
QUIT – terminate the connection 
RETR – retrieve a remote file 
RMD – remove a remote directory 
RNFR – rename from 
RNTO – rename to 
SITE – site-specific commands 
SIZE – return the size of a file 
STOR – store a file on the remote host 
TYPE – set transfer type 
USER – send username

===Connecting Using Linux===
#Open your command lines tool
#Run ftp yourserver.com
#Type in your username and password in the prompt that follows
#Once in, use the below commands to move and edit files. (Note: this is not complete)
-p 
Use passive mode for data transfers. Allows use of ftp in environments where a firewall prevents connections from the outside world back to the client machine. Requires that the ftp server support the PASV command. This is the default now for all clients (ftp and pftp) due to security concerns using the PORT transfer mode. The flag is kept for compatibility only and has no effect anymore. 
-i 
Turns off interactive prompting during multiple file transfers. 
-n 
Restrains ftp from attempting auto-login upon initial connection. If auto-login is enabled, ftp will check the .netrc (see netrc(5)) file in the user's home directory for an entry describing an account on the remote machine. If no entry exists, ftp will prompt for the remote machine login name (default is the user identity on the local machine), and, if necessary, prompt for a password and an account with which to login. 
-e 
Disables command editing and history support, if it was compiled into the ftp executable. Otherwise, does nothing. 
-g 
Disables file name globbing. 
-v 
Verbose option forces ftp to show all responses from the remote server, as well as report on data transfer statistics. 
-d 
Enables debugging. 
bye 
Terminate the FTP session with the remote server and exit ftp An end of file will also terminate the session and exit. 
cd remote-directory 
Change the working directory on the remote machine to remote-directory 
delete remote-file 
Delete the file remote-file on the remote machine. 
dir [remote-directory ] [local-file ] 
Print a listing of the directory contents in the directory, remote-directory and, optionally, placing the output in local-file If interactive prompting is on, ftp will prompt the user to verify that the last argument is indeed the target local file for receiving dir output. If no directory is specified, the current working directory on the remote machine is used. If no local file is specified, or local-file is -, output comes to the terminal. 
get remote-file [local-file ] 
Retrieve the remote-file and store it on the local machine. If the local file name is not specified, it is given the same name it has on the remote machine, subject to alteration by the current case ntrans and nmap settings. The current settings for type form mode and structure are used while transferring the file. 

==FileZilla 3.10 Login Issues==
After the 3.10 update to FileZilla there is a possibility that connections to the server will get an error similar to the below.

Error 550: The supplied message is incomplete. The certificate signature is not verified.

If you see this error the workaround to this is to use Site Manager instead of the Quick Connection button.

To add your FTP connection to Site Manager:
#Click on File, Site Manager
#Click on My Sites on the left hand side
#At the bottom of that left column, click New Site
#On the right hand side fill out the connection information using the example information as a guide
##Host: ftp.yourdomain.com
##Port: 21
##Protocol: FTP - File Transfer Protocol
##Encryption: Use plain FTP
##Logon Type: Normal
##User: (See [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP#FTP_Accounts WCP] for this information)
##Password: (See [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP#FTP_Accounts WCP] for this information)

[[Category:Linux]]
[[Category:Windows]]

Connecting to FTP

2014-07-11T21:52:58Z

Coryme: /* Connecting Using an FTP Client */

==Types of FTP connections==
There are three main types of FTP connections. That is using an FTP client, using your browser, and using the command prompt or shell script.

===Connecting Using an FTP Client===
An FTP client is a desktop program that does all of the heavy lifting involved with connecting and maintaining an FTP connection to a server. Most FTP clients have an FTP log on the top screen, a local file menu, and a remote file menu.

To connect to FTP Clients such as FileZilla and CuteFTP:
#Login to WCP to get your FTP Account information. (To learn more about WCP click [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel) Here])
#Open up the FTP Client
#In the Host box, type something like ftp.yourdomain.com or your site IP
#In the username box, type the username you grabbed from WCP or cPanel
#In the password box, copy the password you made
#(optional) In the port box, type in 21
#Click Connect

===Connecting Using a Browser===
Any browser nowadays has FTP functionality, but it tends to be limited. Nevertheless, to connect using your browser, you will want to do the following.
#Open your browser
#Type ftp://yourdomain.com into the URL box at the top
#Hit enter. This will open up a dialog box asking for your username and password
#Type your credentials in the box
#Once authenticated you will see a list of the files in the default directory of your site

===Connecting Using Command Prompt===
#Search your computer for cmd.exe
#Run ftp yourdomain.com
#This will then promt you to enter in the username and password
#Once in, you will be able to use FTP commands to move and change files. Below is a list of available commands (Note: This is not complete)
ABOR – abort a file transfer 
CWD – change working directory 
DELE – delete a remote file 
LIST – list remote files 
MDTM – return the modification time of a file 
MKD – make a remote directory 
NLST – name list of remote directory 
PASS – send password 
PASV – enter passive mode 
PORT – open a data port 
PWD – print working directory 
QUIT – terminate the connection 
RETR – retrieve a remote file 
RMD – remove a remote directory 
RNFR – rename from 
RNTO – rename to 
SITE – site-specific commands 
SIZE – return the size of a file 
STOR – store a file on the remote host 
TYPE – set transfer type 
USER – send username

===Connecting Using Linux===
#Open your command lines tool
#Run ftp yourserver.com
#Type in your username and password in the prompt that follows
#Once in, use the below commands to move and edit files. (Note: this is not complete)
-p 
Use passive mode for data transfers. Allows use of ftp in environments where a firewall prevents connections from the outside world back to the client machine. Requires that the ftp server support the PASV command. This is the default now for all clients (ftp and pftp) due to security concerns using the PORT transfer mode. The flag is kept for compatibility only and has no effect anymore. 
-i 
Turns off interactive prompting during multiple file transfers. 
-n 
Restrains ftp from attempting auto-login upon initial connection. If auto-login is enabled, ftp will check the .netrc (see netrc(5)) file in the user's home directory for an entry describing an account on the remote machine. If no entry exists, ftp will prompt for the remote machine login name (default is the user identity on the local machine), and, if necessary, prompt for a password and an account with which to login. 
-e 
Disables command editing and history support, if it was compiled into the ftp executable. Otherwise, does nothing. 
-g 
Disables file name globbing. 
-v 
Verbose option forces ftp to show all responses from the remote server, as well as report on data transfer statistics. 
-d 
Enables debugging. 
bye 
Terminate the FTP session with the remote server and exit ftp An end of file will also terminate the session and exit. 
cd remote-directory 
Change the working directory on the remote machine to remote-directory 
delete remote-file 
Delete the file remote-file on the remote machine. 
dir [remote-directory ] [local-file ] 
Print a listing of the directory contents in the directory, remote-directory and, optionally, placing the output in local-file If interactive prompting is on, ftp will prompt the user to verify that the last argument is indeed the target local file for receiving dir output. If no directory is specified, the current working directory on the remote machine is used. If no local file is specified, or local-file is -, output comes to the terminal. 
get remote-file [local-file ] 
Retrieve the remote-file and store it on the local machine. If the local file name is not specified, it is given the same name it has on the remote machine, subject to alteration by the current case ntrans and nmap settings. The current settings for type form mode and structure are used while transferring the file. 

[[Category:Linux]]
[[Category:Windows]]

Connecting to FTP

2014-07-06T19:53:59Z

Coryme:

==Types of FTP connections==
There are three main types of FTP connections. That is using an FTP client, using your browser, and using the command prompt or shell script.

===Connecting Using an FTP Client===
An FTP client is a desktop program that does all of the heavy lifting involved with connecting and maintaining an FTP connection to a server. Most FTP clients have an FTP log on the top screen, a local file menu, and a remote file menu.

To connect to FTP Clients such as FileZilla and CuteFTP:
#Login to WCP to get your FTP Account information
#Open up the FTP Client
#In the Host box, type something like ftp.yourdomain.com or your site IP
#In the username box, type the username you grabbed from WCP or cPanel
#In the password box, copy the password you made
#(optional) In the port box, type in 21
#Click Connect

===Connecting Using a Browser===
Any browser nowadays has FTP functionality, but it tends to be limited. Nevertheless, to connect using your browser, you will want to do the following.
#Open your browser
#Type ftp://yourdomain.com into the URL box at the top
#Hit enter. This will open up a dialog box asking for your username and password
#Type your credentials in the box
#Once authenticated you will see a list of the files in the default directory of your site

===Connecting Using Command Prompt===
#Search your computer for cmd.exe
#Run ftp yourdomain.com
#This will then promt you to enter in the username and password
#Once in, you will be able to use FTP commands to move and change files. Below is a list of available commands (Note: This is not complete)
ABOR – abort a file transfer 
CWD – change working directory 
DELE – delete a remote file 
LIST – list remote files 
MDTM – return the modification time of a file 
MKD – make a remote directory 
NLST – name list of remote directory 
PASS – send password 
PASV – enter passive mode 
PORT – open a data port 
PWD – print working directory 
QUIT – terminate the connection 
RETR – retrieve a remote file 
RMD – remove a remote directory 
RNFR – rename from 
RNTO – rename to 
SITE – site-specific commands 
SIZE – return the size of a file 
STOR – store a file on the remote host 
TYPE – set transfer type 
USER – send username

===Connecting Using Linux===
#Open your command lines tool
#Run ftp yourserver.com
#Type in your username and password in the prompt that follows
#Once in, use the below commands to move and edit files. (Note: this is not complete)
-p 
Use passive mode for data transfers. Allows use of ftp in environments where a firewall prevents connections from the outside world back to the client machine. Requires that the ftp server support the PASV command. This is the default now for all clients (ftp and pftp) due to security concerns using the PORT transfer mode. The flag is kept for compatibility only and has no effect anymore. 
-i 
Turns off interactive prompting during multiple file transfers. 
-n 
Restrains ftp from attempting auto-login upon initial connection. If auto-login is enabled, ftp will check the .netrc (see netrc(5)) file in the user's home directory for an entry describing an account on the remote machine. If no entry exists, ftp will prompt for the remote machine login name (default is the user identity on the local machine), and, if necessary, prompt for a password and an account with which to login. 
-e 
Disables command editing and history support, if it was compiled into the ftp executable. Otherwise, does nothing. 
-g 
Disables file name globbing. 
-v 
Verbose option forces ftp to show all responses from the remote server, as well as report on data transfer statistics. 
-d 
Enables debugging. 
bye 
Terminate the FTP session with the remote server and exit ftp An end of file will also terminate the session and exit. 
cd remote-directory 
Change the working directory on the remote machine to remote-directory 
delete remote-file 
Delete the file remote-file on the remote machine. 
dir [remote-directory ] [local-file ] 
Print a listing of the directory contents in the directory, remote-directory and, optionally, placing the output in local-file If interactive prompting is on, ftp will prompt the user to verify that the last argument is indeed the target local file for receiving dir output. If no directory is specified, the current working directory on the remote machine is used. If no local file is specified, or local-file is -, output comes to the terminal. 
get remote-file [local-file ] 
Retrieve the remote-file and store it on the local machine. If the local file name is not specified, it is given the same name it has on the remote machine, subject to alteration by the current case ntrans and nmap settings. The current settings for type form mode and structure are used while transferring the file. 

[[Category:Linux]]
[[Category:Windows]]

Connecting to FTP

2014-07-06T19:52:24Z

Coryme: Created page with "==Types of FTP connections== There are three main types of FTP connections. That is using an FTP client, using your browser, and using the command prompt or shell script. ==..."

==Types of FTP connections==
There are three main types of FTP connections. That is using an FTP client, using your browser, and using the command prompt or shell script.

===Connecting Using an FTP Client===
An FTP client is a desktop program that does all of the heavy lifting involved with connecting and maintaining an FTP connection to a server. Most FTP clients have an FTP log on the top screen, a local file menu, and a remote file menu.

To connect to FTP Clients such as FileZilla and CuteFTP:
#Login to WCP to get your FTP Account information
#Open up the FTP Client
#In the Host box, type something like ftp.yourdomain.com or your site IP
#In the username box, type the username you grabbed from WCP or cPanel
#In the password box, copy the password you made
#(optional) In the port box, type in 21
#Click Connect

===Connecting Using a Browser===
Any browser nowadays has FTP functionality, but it tends to be limited. Nevertheless, to connect using your browser, you will want to do the following.
#Open your browser
#Type ftp://yourdomain.com into the URL box at the top
#Hit enter. This will open up a dialog box asking for your username and password
#Type your credentials in the box
#Once authenticated you will see a list of the files in the default directory of your site

===Connecting Using Command Prompt===
#Search your computer for cmd.exe
#Run ftp yourdomain.com
#This will then promt you to enter in the username and password
#Once in, you will be able to use FTP commands to move and change files. Below is a list of available commands (Note: This is not complete)
ABOR – abort a file transfer 
CWD – change working directory 
DELE – delete a remote file 
LIST – list remote files 
MDTM – return the modification time of a file 
MKD – make a remote directory 
NLST – name list of remote directory 
PASS – send password 
PASV – enter passive mode 
PORT – open a data port 
PWD – print working directory 
QUIT – terminate the connection 
RETR – retrieve a remote file 
RMD – remove a remote directory 
RNFR – rename from 
RNTO – rename to 
SITE – site-specific commands 
SIZE – return the size of a file 
STOR – store a file on the remote host 
TYPE – set transfer type 
USER – send username

===Connecting Using Linux===
#Open your command lines tool
#Run ftp yourserver.com
#Type in your username and password in the prompt that follows
#Once in, use the below commands to move and edit files. (Note: this is not complete)
-p 
Use passive mode for data transfers. Allows use of ftp in environments where a firewall prevents connections from the outside world back to the client machine. Requires that the ftp server support the PASV command. This is the default now for all clients (ftp and pftp) due to security concerns using the PORT transfer mode. The flag is kept for compatibility only and has no effect anymore. 
-i 
Turns off interactive prompting during multiple file transfers. 
-n 
Restrains ftp from attempting auto-login upon initial connection. If auto-login is enabled, ftp will check the .netrc (see netrc(5)) file in the user's home directory for an entry describing an account on the remote machine. If no entry exists, ftp will prompt for the remote machine login name (default is the user identity on the local machine), and, if necessary, prompt for a password and an account with which to login. 
-e 
Disables command editing and history support, if it was compiled into the ftp executable. Otherwise, does nothing. 
-g 
Disables file name globbing. 
-v 
Verbose option forces ftp to show all responses from the remote server, as well as report on data transfer statistics. 
-d 
Enables debugging. 
bye 
Terminate the FTP session with the remote server and exit ftp An end of file will also terminate the session and exit. 
cd remote-directory 
Change the working directory on the remote machine to remote-directory 
delete remote-file 
Delete the file remote-file on the remote machine. 
dir [remote-directory ] [local-file ] 
Print a listing of the directory contents in the directory, remote-directory and, optionally, placing the output in local-file If interactive prompting is on, ftp will prompt the user to verify that the last argument is indeed the target local file for receiving dir output. If no directory is specified, the current working directory on the remote machine is used. If no local file is specified, or local-file is -, output comes to the terminal. 
get remote-file [local-file ] 
Retrieve the remote-file and store it on the local machine. If the local file name is not specified, it is given the same name it has on the remote machine, subject to alteration by the current case ntrans and nmap settings. The current settings for type form mode and structure are used while transferring the file.

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==How To Login To My WCP Control Panel==
#To manage your domain, login to the WCP Control Panel, using the details below
#URL: '''https://wcp.hostek.com'''/
#Username:
#Password: ** same as your cp.hostek.com password **
*You can also login to the control panel through your billing control panel https://cp.hostek.com/clientarea.php
#Click on ''''My Services'''' 'Click the '''small Green arrow''' on the the notepad to the right'
#Now click the '''Login to Control Panel''' Icon'''

[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==Custom URL for the WCP Control Panel==
The WCP can als be accessed by wcp.your_domain.com

Setup wcp.your_domain.com as an A record for "184.175.108.65" or as a CName record for "wcp.ezhostingserver.com".

===Resellers and VPS - WCP White label Settings===
Resellers and VPS customers can setup their logo in their Reseller control panel, however those additional features will only be available when accessing the control panel using the specific domain they configured within the Reseller Setttings of the control panel. The Reseller settings will be available using '''any''' URL, and as mentioned within these settings the reseller '''URL''' can be setup and other whitelabel options (custom control panel logo, favicon, etc.) making WCP the ultimate Windows Control Panel.

[[Category: Windows VPS]]
[[Category:Resellers]]

==Adding Additional Control Panel Logins==
*This will allow you to set up additional control panel logins for you or for others involved in editing or managing your account. You can limit the Permissions or options available for them to manage.
#Login to the WCP Control Panel, using the details below
#URL: '''https://wcp.hostek.com'''/
#Username:
#Password: ** same as your cp.hostek.com password **
#Click on the '''Control panel Logins''' tab, then click on the '''Add''' icon.
#Put the "Username, Password and if you want them to have Limited Permission.
#If you want them to have Limited Permission then check the '''Limited Permission''' box. This will load a dropdown where you can select what privlages they have to manage.
#Once you are done click the '''Save''' icon at the bottom of the screen.
#Once it has been added you or they can login by going to https://wcp.hostek.com/Login.aspx and using the username and password that you set for it.
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[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==Unlimited Plans - Add Additional Domains==
You will want to follow these steps in to generate a +1 Control Panel for a separate Domain. (Please note the difference between Registration and Hosting: [https://wiki.hostek.com/Domain_Registration_and_Domain_Name_Management#Domain_Registration_Information_vs._Domain_Hosting_Information '''here''')] This would be under your Windows Unlimited account, or your Windows Business/Pro plan.

#Login to your WCP control panel
#*Windows Unlimited: For adding a third (or more) domain select any domain from the upper right hand corner dropdown box "Domains".
#Within the "Domains" box click the "Addon Domains" icon.
#Click "Add" and enter the following:
#*Domain Name
#*Username
#*Password
#Click "Save"
#To manage the domain, you can now select it from the '''Domains''' drop-down list/box.
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==Site Details==
We recommend you review the "Site Settings" which includes many important details about your domain including:

WCP (login and select domain) > Website Settings > '''Site Details'''

*Testing URL
*Primary and Secondary DNS
*Site IP
*Web Root Path
*FTP Root Path
===IIS Version & ColdFusion Version (if applicable)===
To get your domain's IIS Version and ColdFusion Version (if applicable) log in to WCP and under the Settings section, click on the Site Details option.

==FTP Accounts==
*Adding or editing FTP accounts.
#click on the '''FTP Accounts''' tab.
#To edit one click on the little '''Pencil Icon''' to the left, to add one click on the '''Add FTP User''' tab.
#If you are adding one you will set the Username:, Password: and folder then click the #Click on the '''Save''' Icon.
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==File Manager==
*Basic File Operations, file uploading and editing now supported- Zip, GZip, and Tar Archive support.
#Click on the '''File Manager icon''', then the '''Login icon''' on the next screen.
#To create files or Directory's outside the WWW root folder right click and click on the '''Create File''' or '''Create Directory''' option.
#Click the '''Continue Icon''' to add this.
#To add/edit files in the WWWroot click on the '''wwwroot file'''.
#once you are in you can add, edit or delete by right clicking and clicking on the options given.

*Upload and Download functions
#To upload a file, right click the File Manager page, and click Upload
#Select the file you wish to upload by clicking Choose File
#Give this file a new name or keep the existing default name

#To download a file, right click the file you want to download
#Click Download File. Note: This will send you to a new page.
#Now your browser will be downloading the file in question. Simply check your Downloads folder or hit Ctrl+J to open the Downloads section of your browser and move this file where you want it.

*NEW: Use the search bar at the top of the File Manager to quickly search the file you're looking for.
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==Password Protect Folders==
#Under the Files section click on '''Password Protect'''.
#Click on '''Manage Protected Folders'''.
#Browse to and click on the folder that you want to set this up on and check '''Enable Protection'''.
#Select a user from the list or click on '''Manage Users''', then click '''Add''', and enter username and password then Save.

==IIS Settings==
*Setting up error pages, default pages, advanced settings, etc.
===Custom Error pages===
#Click on '''IIS Settings''' in your WCP
#Click the edit button next to the error page you want to change
#Uncheck the '''Use System Default''' checkbox
#Enter the path to your custom error page
#Click '''Save'''
===Mime Types===
#Click on '''IIS Settings''' in your WCP
#Scroll to the bottom of the window and click '''Add Mime Type'''
#Enter the extension for the Mime Type
#Enter the Mime Type information
#Click '''Save'''
*An example Mime Type is below:
<pre>
Extension: .mp3
Mime Type: audio/mpeg
</pre>

More information here: https://wiki.hostek.com/Mime_types

===Default Docs===
*Select a default document and drag it to the top position to set it as top priority
*Click '''Add''' to add a default doc
*Click the red '''X''' to delete a default doc
*Click a default doc and change the name
*For example: change '''"index.htm"''' to '''"index.asp"'''

===Advanced===
====Recycle Application Pool====
If you see a Service Unavailable message on your site, or have a general need to recycle a site's IIS Application Pool, you can do so through this section of WCP.
#Click the '''IIS Settings''' icon in WCP
#Click the '''Advanced''' tab in the '''IIS Settings''' section
#Click the '''Recycle''' button.

==PHP Settings==
If you notice you need a different version of php or want to check what version you are using you can update it to that version if it is installed to the server or can enable custom php.ini settings to use specifically for your domain.
#Click the configuration for the domain or subdomain you want updated.
#Select the version you wish to use.
#Check the checkbox if you want to enable a custom php.ini file
#Click save to save the settings.

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[[Category:Windows]]

==DNS Editor==
'''READ FIRST''' When a new domain is added to WCP all DNS records are also created (in most cases). Clicking on the DNS Editor will open a window with these records, for editing, adding and deleting. Most times nothing needs to be done other than pointing your domain to the Primary and Secondary DNS Servers listed under [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#Site_Details WCP Site Details].

===Create a new DNS record===
#Click '''Add DNS''' Record button
#Enter Name for record (If DNS record name is your domain name please leave this Name - text box blank as the control panel will automatically add your domain name)
#Choose the Record type (A, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SPF, SRV)
#Enter Data Type
#Generally leave the TTL (Time To Live) as the default 86400
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===Update DNS records===
#To update an existing DNS record click the '''Pencil''' icon next to the record you would like to update.
#You will then be able to change the Name of the record, the Type of record, Data of the record, and Time to Live.
#Once updated Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===SVR Record Fields===

<pre>
Name: _service._protocol
Type: SRV
Data: priority weight port address
TTL: 86400
</pre>

Example:
<pre>
Name: _sip._udp
Type: SRV
Data: 10 5 4030 sip.mydomain.com
TTL: 86400
</pre>

===MX Records===
Here are steps to setup the correct MX Records for our MailSystem:
*Note: These are setup by Default, and shouldn't need to be added unless changes were made.
#Go into the '''DNS Editor''' in WCP.
#Click '''Add Record'''.
#In the '''Record Name''' form put " '''mail''' ".
#Beside '''Type''' select '''A'''.
#Beside '''Data''' put the IP Address of your MailServer.
##You can find your MailServer by clicking the '''Site Details''' button in WCP.
##The IP Address can be found by PINGing the server, or by performing a WHOIS search.
#Once this is done click '''Save'''. Now you have an '''A Record''' labeled "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
#You'll want to click '''Add Record''' again.
#Leave the Record Name blank this time.
#Beside '''Type''' select '''MX'''.
#Beside '''Data''' put "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
#Once you click '''Save''', you will then have an '''MX Record''', which points to "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
*Congratulations! Now all you need to do is wait for DNS Propagation, which is the 2-to-12hr time period it takes for the internet to update with these new changes.

===SPF Records===
An SPF Record (simply an entry into the DNS records) is used by mail servers to know if mail coming from an address at your domain is really allowed to be sent from the sending mail server.

To have WCP create an SPF record for you, you can click '''SPF Record''' under the '''Email Section''' and then click the '''Create''' button, or you can use the steps below to create one manually.

If you will be using our servers send email related to your domain, you would generally use an SPF record like the following:<pre>"v=spf1 a mx include:spf.hostek.com -all"</pre>

For our Resellers that don't want to use hostek.com, use an SPF Record like:<pre>"v=spf1 a mx include:spf.ezhostingserver.com -all"</pre>
'''Steps to add an SPF Record to your domain:'''
Assuming that your DNS is managed with us:
#Log in to your hosting control panel at wcp.hostek.com
#Open the DNS Editor (DNS Manager) section
#Click on Add Record.
#Leave the Name field blank.
#For the Type, choose TXT
#For the Data enter the SPF Record detail as you need, using the sample provided above.

'''Basic information related to some SPF Record options:'''

The '''"-all"''' may be adjusted on a per customer basis to any of the following depending on their needs:

'''-all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be completely rejected (Hard Fail). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

'''~all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be given a higher spam score(Soft Fail). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

'''?all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be treated normally as if the domain did not have an spf record (Neutral). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

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[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==Sub Domains==
*A sub-domain is like an extension of your domain name. For example, if your domain name were myfamily.com, a sub-domain would be in the following form: dad.myfamily.com or mom.myfamily.com etc.
*You can have a sub-domain pointed to any folder within your web site. If a visitor goes directly to that sub-domain he will be taken to that folder, not to your site's main page.
#Click on the '''Sub Domains icon'''
#Click "'''Add'''" sub Domain button
#Enter sub domain name in Name text box. This will automatically populate the Folder text box to a folder with the same name as the subdomain.
#If you wish this Subdomain to point to a different folder you can click on the folder icon and choose the directory you would like your Sub Domain to point to.
#Click on the "'''Save'''" Icon.
#This will create the sub domain record within your domains DNS zone,
*If the domains name servers are not pointed to us you will need to manually create this record where your domains DNS is hosted.
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[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==Domain Alias==
*This will allow you to point 2 domains to the same website. How to create a Domain
#To create a domain alias you will click on the ''Domain Aliases icon''
#Click '''Add Domain Alias''' button
#Enter your Alias Name
#Click on the "'''Save'''" Icon.
*You will need to be sure that your Domain Alias has been registered and has the name servers pointed to the name servers found beneath the Site Details icon.

==Applications==
# Some helpful video tutorials showing how to install a select few applications easily within the WCP Control Panel are below:

*Joomla - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/joomla_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Joomla Application]

*Wordpress - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/wordpress_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Wordpress Application]

*Mura - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/mura_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Mura Application]

*Magento - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/magento_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Magento Application]

*Oscommerce - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/oscommerce_Installation_tutorial.html Installing OsCommerce Application]

==Email==
*Below is information on how to manage your email account within the WCP.
*'''FOR VPS''' You will also have "Admin" access to SmarterMail. Access webmail (click the webmail link in WCP) and login with user "admin" and the primary VPS password.

==Email Users==
*Allows you to create Email users as well as log directly into users Webmail account
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Users''' icon
#Click '''Add Email User''' button
#Enter email user name (Example: if you need the email address "admin@domain.com" enter the user "admin")
#Enter password for Email user (**See note below regarding password requirements)
#Enter Display name (Usually set to the name of the person using the specific email account)
#Choose if you would like this user to have administrator rights
#Choose mail box size limit for this specific user
#Click on the '''Save'''
#'''NOTE Password requirements'''
*Minimum Length 6 Characters
*Must include Uppercase
*Must include Lowercase
*Must include Number
*Must include Special character
*Password cannot match username

==Edit existing Email user==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Users''' icon
#Click '''pencil icon''' next to user to update
#Update information
#Click '''Save'''

==Web mail==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Login button''' next to user you would like access the mail for
*Web Mail Provides links to access the Webmail program as well as to access mail before domain propagation to our mail server
#Click '''Web Mail icon'''
#If domain is propagated and pointed to our mail server you can click the '''webmail''' link to access the SmarterMail webmail log in screen.
#If you domain has not yet propagated to our mail server click the "Pr-Propagation Web Mail" link to access the SmarterMail webmail log in screen.

==Mail Forwarding==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up an email alias.
#Click on the '''Forwarding button'''
#Enter Alias name
#Enter address for email to this Alias to be forwarded to
#Click on the '''Save Icon'''

==SPF Records==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up a SPF record
#Click on the '''SPF Record''' button
#Click the '''Create''' button

==Domain Keys==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up Domain Keys
#Click on the '''Domain Keys''' button
#Click '''Enable'''

==MySQL database==
*MySQL Allow you to create a MySQL database under your domain
#Click on '''MySQL icon'''
#To add new database click '''Add MySQL Database'''
#Enter Database Name
#Enter Username
#Enter Password
#(If you need a coldfusion DSN place check in check box and provide Coldfusion DSN name)
#Click '''Save'''

*To create new user for existing database
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click '''Add new user button'''
#Enter Username
#Enter Password
#Place check mark in check box for each database you would like this user to have access to.
#To update the password on existing database user.
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click '''pencil icon next to Username'''
#enter new password
#Click on the '''Save Icon'''.

*To update the password on existing database user.
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click pencil '''icon next to Username'''
#Enter new password
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==PhpMyAdmin==
*Allows you to log directly into your MySQL database to manage.
#Click on '''PhpMyAdmin link'''
#If you are not logged directly into your MySQL database simply enter the server your database is located on (Can be found by clicking the MySQL icon) and enter your Username and Password.
#Once logged in your Databases will be displayed on the Left, click on '''database name''' to manage that database.
*Here is a Video that will show how to create a MySQL database and how to Backup / Restore the database through PhpMyAdmin: [http://hostek.com/tutorials/managing_mysql.html PhpMyAdmin Backup and Restore Video]

==MSSQL==
===To create MSSQL databases and users===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#To add a new database click '''Add MSSQL''' database
#Enter Database Name
#Choose database size
#Enter or Choose existing Username
#Enter Password
#Choose '''Default Collation''' (Usually left as default)
#Choose '''Recovery Model''' (Usually left as Simple as we make daily full backups of all #databases which we keep for 7 days)
#Place a Check mark in the box for Coldfusion DataSource if ColdFusion DSN is needed.
#Enter ColdFusion DSN name.
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To edit an existing MSSQL database===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Edit field necessary
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===Changing the MSSQL Transaction Log (Recovery Model) Settings===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Click the dropdown menu next to '''Recovery Model''' and select either '''Full''' or '''Simple'''
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To edit password for existing MSSQL user===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil next''' to user to edit
#Update password
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To add new MSSQL user===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Add MSSQL''' User button
#Enter username
#Enter password
#Place checkmark next to each database this users needs access to
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To make an MS SQL user the DB Owner===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Select the owner you wish to be the DB Owner
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==MSSQL Tools (Shared Hosting)==
*Allows you to log directly into MyLittleAdmin to manage your MSSQL database or MyLittleBackup to backup or restore your MSSQL database.
#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Manage/Backup/Restore
#Select User with access to database needed
#Choose myLittleAdmin button to manage your MSSQL database
#Choose myLittleBackup button to backup/restore your database

===To Backup and Download Your MSSQL Database===

#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Backup.
#Select User with access to database.
#Choose the myLittleBackup button.
#Click 'Backup Databases' at the top left of the new page.
#Select your database from the drop-down.
#Click 'OK' on Step 2 if the information looks correct.
#Name your backup and give it a description.
#Click 'Backup'.
#Click the link provided to download your SQL backup file.

===To Restore an MSSQL Backup===

#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Backup.
#Select User with access to database.
#Choose the myLittleBackup button.
#Click 'Restore databases'
#Choose the database you want to restore into.
#Click 'Choose File' and select the SQL backup file on your computer. (Example SQL backup format: Backupname.bak)
#Click Upload.
#Click the backup file you just uploaded and press OK.
#Click Restore.

==DataSources(DSN's)==
===Create a MySQL or MS SQL Server DSN===
*Allows to create a DSN for an existing database for your domain.
#To create a MySQL or MSSQL DataSource
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Choose MySQL or MSSQL from drop down depending on the database this is connecting to
#Click '''Add DSN'''
#Choose DSN type Access/MySQL/MSSQL
#Enter DSN name
#Enter Database name DSN will be connecting to
#Enter Server (Can by found by viewing database DSN is for)
#Enter Username for database DSN is connecting to
#Enter Password for database DSN is connecting to
#Choose if it is a ColdFusion DSN
#Choose if you need Unicode Support
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.
===Create an Access DSN===
*To create an Access DataSource
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Choose '''Access''' from drop down menu
#Enter DSN Name
#Click on Folder icon to choose correct directory Access Database is located in
#Enter Username (If one is set for your Access Database, if not this can be left blank)
#Enter Password (If one is protecting your Database, if not this can be left blank)
#Choose if it needs to be a ColdFusion DSN
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.
===Editing DSNs===
*To edit existing DSN
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Click pencil next to DSN to edit
#Update information
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==Railo Web Administrator==
The Railo Web Administrator gives you access to Railo-specific settings for your account such as Railo Datasources and other configuration options.
===Create a Railo Datasource (DSN)===
#From within your control panel, click on the "Railo Web Administrator" icon
#Inside the Railo Web Administrator click the "Datasources" link from the lefthand navigation menu.
#Select the database type, enter a name, and click ''Create''.
#Configure your datasource with all the correct server, username and password.
#*'''IMPORTANT''': If using MySQL also make sure the option for '''Alias Handling''' is enabled.
#Click the ''Create'' button, and your DSN will be available for use on your site.

==Security and SSL==
Installing a new certificate, or re-keying an existing certificate.

===Dedicated SSL===
'''VPS Hosting''' Request a static IP for sites added to your server which require SSL, we will provision the IP on the server and assign it in WCP for use with installing a Dedicated SSL.

'''Shared Hosting''' If ordering a new certificate from Hostek.com you will be assigned a static IP, if importing from another provider you will need to request a static IP be assigned before the certificate can be activated.

#Login to WCP, (select the domain, in some cases), Security and SSL, '''Dedicated SSL (click)'''
#Click '''Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request)'''
#Fill in the requested information.
#Click Create
#Copy the '''Certificate Signing Request (CSR)''', which should be used when placing a new SSL order or re-keying an existing certificate.

===Shared SSL(shared hosting)===
#Login to WCP, (select the domain, in some cases), Security and SSL, '''Shared SSL (click)'''
#Click '''Enable'''
#The URL for your sites shared SSL will be provided.

===Deny IPs===
This tool allows you to specify if an IP is blocked or allowed, and whether your site is by default denying access.

To block an IP:
#Grab the IP you need blocked from a log or from an email
#In the Deny IPs tool click Add
#Paste or type in the IP
#Choose Block in the drop down menu (By default it's set to Block)
#Click Save

To block all IPs (Useful if your site is not live yet):
#Click the Settings tab at the top
#Open up the drop down menu next to Default Access
#Choose Block (By default this is Allow)

==Usage==
To view your account's quotas and how much resources you have available:
#Log in to WCP
#Click the '''Usage''' icon

Here you can see the limits and amount used for the following resources: '''Site Disk Space, Site Bandwidth, Mail Disk Space, MySQL Disk Space,''' and '''MS SQL Disk Space''' (if applicable)

==VPS Manager (VPS Accounts)==

Overview of the '''VPS Manager''' section in the control panel.

===Service Groups===

The service groups section allows you to specify which services a domain should use when being created or when databases are added to the domain. If you only have a single VPS server, the default service group will usually be used for everything. However, if you have multiple servers, you can use this section to allow new domains to use services on both servers (I.E. Use one server for the website and another for the database). It is also possible to create service groups that offers fewer services in-case you want to create domains with no dns, no mail, or no website.

Options overview:
* '''Name''': A name you will use to reference this group of services when creating or modifying a domain
* '''Site Service''': The server on which the website for this domain will be created.
* '''Mail Service''': The server on which the mail account for this domain will be created.
* '''DNS Service''': The server on which the DNS zone for this domain will be created.
* '''MSSQL Service''': The server on which new MSSQL databases will be created.
* '''MySQL Service''': The server on which new MySQL databases will be created.

===Server Details===

This page gives a brief overview of resource resource usage on the server and the server's 'Computer Name' as configured in Windows.

===Firewall Management===

This page allows you to manage the Windows Firewall rules for some common ports.

===Service Manager===

This page allows you to start, restart, or stop some common services.

===Add Domain===

This page allows you to add new VPS domains.

===List Domains===

This page lists existing VPS domains and allows you to remove or modify them.

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SiteBuilder

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Coryme: A tutorial on the features and tools of SiteBuilder, a BaseKit software.

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==What is SiteBuilder?==
SiteBuilder is an easy-to-use, programming optional way to create a website. If you don't already have a BaseKit SiteBuilder license, you can easily purchase one [http://hostek.com/sitebuilder/pricing.htm Here].

==After Your Purchase==
===How to Login===
To login, you will want to go to http://sitebuilder.ezhostingserver.com and use the username and password given to you in your email once your purchase has completed.

===Choosing Your Template===
Once logged in, you will see a bar at the bottom of your screen that has many different free templates to choose from. You can navigate all of the templates at the search bar and menu at the left side.
#Search or click through the templates
#Choose the one you want by clicking "Yes, this one" next to the template
#The siteBuilder will load the template for you to start working with

===How to Edit Your Website===
Once you login you will see the SiteBuilder main page. From here you can add text, pages, images and more. This is also the place where you can preview and publish your changes.
In the main window, you should see a bar at the top that shows Theme Colors, Theme Fonts, and Background.
To change the Theme Colors:
#Click on Theme Colors
#Depending on the theme, these colors will vary, but clicking on any one of them will change the whole layout.

To change the Theme Font:
#Click on Theme Fonts
#Notice the preview pane for the fonts. This will also vary depending on the theme.
#Click on the one you want, and watch your site text change. Play around with this until you find one that suits your site.

To change the Background:
#Click on Background
#Click the drop down menu to choose between a solid color, an image, a "flex" background, and a linear gradient. Each one of these opens more options, so below will be a short synopsis about each.
##Solid Color backgrounds are fairly self explanatory, but SiteBuilder allows you to choose from virtually any color possible. Click the rectangle under Type to open the color picker. This tool allows you to choose the lightness, the saturation, and the hue. It also gives you a Hex key to use to match other pages with this color.
##Images give your site personality as you can convey your site to be a veritable oasis by placing an image of a Hawai'ian beach or the grittiness of the city by selecting an urban still. To select an image, drag the image you want to the arrow in the menu. Just remember the image needs to match the size of your webpage.
##A Flex background is an image background, but instead of the image being used once for the entire page, it gets used for each editable field as well.
##A linear gradient creates a blending of two colors. To choose these two colors, click the two boxes under Type and choose the colors you want. Once you're done with the color, you can choose the angle. You can either choose a base angle from the drop down menu, or choose from any angle by using the slider.

====Adding Pages====
#Mouse over "+ Add" and click Create Page. You can also Create Folder, which will allow you to better keep track of your similar pages.
#A box will appear to give you the option to choose the name. E.g. About Us
#Choose what the URL name will be. Staying with the same example, about-us. (Note: This information is auto filled by default, but you can choose something different if you wish)
#Choose what this new page will be called. This is also auto filled.
#Choose whether you want this page to be active, a draft, or inactive.
##Active means the page will be publicly visable when published.
##Draft means you can edit it, save it, and wait to publish until you choose to.
##Inactive means it will only be visible in the editor.

====Adding Widgets====
A widget is any form of addon that helps with the functionality of your site. This inclused Text and Image panes, Content forms, Email forms, Twitter feeds, etc.
On the bottom of the left pane, you will see many different colored bars representing the different categories. Select the one you want by dragging it to your webpage. Once the widget is in place, you can change the settings of the widget, move it around, or delete it altogether.

====Adding Media====
Media is uploaded to SiteBuilder through the + icon. Your maximum amount of space allotted changes depending on the SiteBuilder account you have.
You can also search through the media already uploaded by clicking either the Files and Images bar or by the search bar under Media.
When you've uploaded your image/sound byte, you will want to drag the file to your webpage to insert it, and like the Widgets you can easily modify the settings or move the media file.

==Managing Your Website==
Once you're done making your website look the way you want, you will have the ability to make it act the way you want. To manage your website, click Manage at the very top menu. This will send you to another list of options.

===Site Status===
The Site Status page allows you to change the domain name used for the site, in the event you ever get tired of your current domain name. Note: This does mean you must register a new domain name.

===Domain Mapping===
Domain mappings allow you to point your registered domain to your SiteBuilder acount. To learn more, click the Map A Domain button in SiteBuilder.

===What is a Favicon?===
A Favicon is the icon shown when you browse to a site. We all have been to Google's site and seen their trademark G on the tab. This editor allows you to make your mark.
To add a favicon, simply click Choose an Image or drag and drop an image from your computer. For best image results, the favicon should be a 16X16 image.

===Ecommerce===
SiteBuilder allows you to link up your site to your PayPal account to enable you to do business the way you want it. Simply input the email address used by PayPal and change the currency to what you require.

===SEO===
SEO or Search Engine Optimization is what brings people to your site. For effective SEO, you will want to be specific without being niche, but broad enough to entice people to visit your site.
To add SEO settings to your site:
#Type a Title for your site. E.g. "My Test Site"
#Type a description for people to search for. E.g. "This is a test site designed to teach effective use of the SiteBuilder platform."
#Type some keywords. For my site, I would choose these: SiteBuilder,Tutorial,Educational,Testing,Hostek (Note: The keywords aren't case sensitive in most cases)
#Select your local site language. If your site has more than one, then go with the one that most of your users use.

===Redirects===
Redirects are useful when you have information on a different page or wish for people to visit a different page due to maintenance.
To add a redirect:
#Click New
#Type in a page name. Can be found in your list of pages.
#Choose a destination in the drop down menu
#Choose whether this is permanent or temporary
#Click Create redirect

===Users===
This tool allows you to create logins for others to use, but gives them limited permissions. This is most often used if you have a web developer doing the work for you, but you don't necessarily want the developer to have complete access.
To create a new user:
#Click New
#Give the new user a name
#Select an email address for password retrieval
#Make the user a password
#Select the default language for the user. This defaults to the default language of the site.
#Click Create user

===Reset===
This tool allows you to completely reset all changes to the default. Note: This is permanent, and cannot be retrieved. Please only use if you're absolutely sure you need a reset.

By: Cory C.

WCP (Windows based Control Panel)

2014-06-15T17:59:47Z

Coryme: /* Security and SSL */

==How To Login To My WCP Control Panel==
#To manage your domain, login to the WCP Control Panel, using the details below
#URL: '''https://wcp.hostek.com'''/
#Username:
#Password: ** same as your cp.hostek.com password **
*You can also login to the control panel through your billing control panel https://cp.hostek.com/clientarea.php
#Click on ''''My Services'''' 'Click the '''small Green arrow''' on the the notepad to the right'
#Now click the '''Login to Control Panel''' Icon'''

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[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]

==Custom URL for the WCP Control Panel==
The WCP can als be accessed by wcp.your_domain.com

Setup wcp.your_domain.com as an A record for "184.175.108.65" or as a CName record for "wcp.ezhostingserver.com".

===Resellers and VPS - WCP White label Settings===
Resellers and VPS customers can setup their logo in their Reseller control panel, however those additional features will only be available when accessing the control panel using the specific domain they configured within the Reseller Setttings of the control panel. The Reseller settings will be available using '''any''' URL, and as mentioned within these settings the reseller '''URL''' can be setup and other whitelabel options (custom control panel logo, favicon, etc.) making WCP the ultimate Windows Control Panel.

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==Adding Additional Control Panel Logins==
*This will allow you to set up additional control panel logins for you or for others involved in editing or managing your account. You can limit the Permissions or options available for them to manage.
#Login to the WCP Control Panel, using the details below
#URL: '''https://wcp.hostek.com'''/
#Username:
#Password: ** same as your cp.hostek.com password **
#Click on the '''Control panel Logins''' tab, then click on the '''Add''' icon.
#Put the "Username, Password and if you want them to have Limited Permission.
#If you want them to have Limited Permission then check the '''Limited Permission''' box. This will load a dropdown where you can select what privlages they have to manage.
#Once you are done click the '''Save''' icon at the bottom of the screen.
#Once it has been added you or they can login by going to https://wcp.hostek.com/Login.aspx and using the username and password that you set for it.
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==Unlimited Plans - Add Additional Domains==
You will want to follow these steps in to generate a +1 Control Panel for a separate Domain. (Please note the difference between Registration and Hosting: [https://wiki.hostek.com/Domain_Registration_and_Domain_Name_Management#Domain_Registration_Information_vs._Domain_Hosting_Information '''here''')] This would be under your Windows Unlimited account, or your Windows Business/Pro plan.

#Login to your WCP control panel
#*Windows Unlimited: For adding a third (or more) domain select any domain from the upper right hand corner dropdown box "Domains".
#Within the "Domains" box click the "Addon Domains" icon.
#Click "Add" and enter the following:
#*Domain Name
#*Username
#*Password
#Click "Save"
#To manage the domain, you can now select it from the '''Domains''' drop-down list/box.
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==Site Details==
We recommend you review the "Site Settings" which includes many important details about your domain including:

WCP (login and select domain) > Website Settings > '''Site Details'''

*Testing URL
*Primary and Secondary DNS
*Site IP
*Web Root Path
*FTP Root Path
===IIS Version & ColdFusion Version (if applicable)===
To get your domain's IIS Version and ColdFusion Version (if applicable) log in to WCP and under the Settings section, click on the Site Details option.

==FTP Accounts==
*Adding or editing FTP accounts.
#click on the '''FTP Accounts''' tab.
#To edit one click on the little '''Pencil Icon''' to the left, to add one click on the '''Add FTP User''' tab.
#If you are adding one you will set the Username:, Password: and folder then click the #Click on the '''Save''' Icon.
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==File Manager==
*Basic File Operations, file uploading and editing now supported- Zip, GZip, and Tar Archive support.
#Click on the '''File Manager icon''', then the '''Login icon''' on the next screen.
#To create files or Directory's outside the WWW root folder right click and click on the '''Create File''' or '''Create Directory''' option.
#Click the '''Continue Icon''' to add this.
#To add/edit files in the WWWroot click on the '''wwwroot file'''.
#once you are in you can add, edit or delete by right clicking and clicking on the options given.
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==Password Protect Folders==
#Under the Files section click on '''Password Protect'''.
#Click on '''Manage Protected Folders'''.
#Browse to and click on the folder that you want to set this up on and check '''Enable Protection'''.
#Select a user from the list or click on '''Manage Users''', then click '''Add''', and enter username and password then Save.

==IIS Settings==
*Setting up error pages, default pages, advanced settings, etc.
===Custom Error pages===
#Click on '''IIS Settings''' in your WCP
#Click the edit button next to the error page you want to change
#Uncheck the '''Use System Default''' checkbox
#Enter the path to your custom error page
#Click '''Save'''
===Mime Types===
#Click on '''IIS Settings''' in your WCP
#Scroll to the bottom of the window and click '''Add Mime Type'''
#Enter the extension for the Mime Type
#Enter the Mime Type information
#Click '''Save'''
*An example Mime Type is below:
<pre>
Extension: .mp3
Mime Type: audio/mpeg
</pre>

More information here: https://wiki.hostek.com/Mime_types

===Default Docs===
*Select a default document and drag it to the top position to set it as top priority
*Click '''Add''' to add a default doc
*Click the red '''X''' to delete a default doc
*Click a default doc and change the name
*For example: change '''"index.htm"''' to '''"index.asp"'''

===Advanced===
====Recycle Application Pool====
If you see a Service Unavailable message on your site, or have a general need to recycle a site's IIS Application Pool, you can do so through this section of WCP.
#Click the '''IIS Settings''' icon in WCP
#Click the '''Advanced''' tab in the '''IIS Settings''' section
#Click the '''Recycle''' button.

==PHP Settings==
If you notice you need a different version of php or want to check what version you are using you can update it to that version if it is installed to the server or can enable custom php.ini settings to use specifically for your domain.
#Click the configuration for the domain or subdomain you want updated.
#Select the version you wish to use.
#Check the checkbox if you want to enable a custom php.ini file
#Click save to save the settings.

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==DNS Editor==
'''READ FIRST''' When a new domain is added to WCP all DNS records are also created (in most cases). Clicking on the DNS Editor will open a window with these records, for editing, adding and deleting. Most times nothing needs to be done other than pointing your domain to the Primary and Secondary DNS Servers listed under [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#Site_Details WCP Site Details].

===Create a new DNS record===
#Click '''Add DNS''' Record button
#Enter Name for record (If DNS record name is your domain name please leave this Name - text box blank as the control panel will automatically add your domain name)
#Choose the Record type (A, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SPF, SRV)
#Enter Data Type
#Generally leave the TTL (Time To Live) as the default 86400
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===Update DNS records===
#To update an existing DNS record click the '''Pencil''' icon next to the record you would like to update.
#You will then be able to change the Name of the record, the Type of record, Data of the record, and Time to Live.
#Once updated Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===SVR Record Fields===

<pre>
Name: _service._protocol
Type: SRV
Data: priority weight port address
TTL: 86400
</pre>

Example:
<pre>
Name: _sip._udp
Type: SRV
Data: 10 5 4030 sip.mydomain.com
TTL: 86400
</pre>

===MX Records===
Here are steps to setup the correct MX Records for our MailSystem:
*Note: These are setup by Default, and shouldn't need to be added unless changes were made.
#Go into the '''DNS Editor''' in WCP.
#Click '''Add Record'''.
#In the '''Record Name''' form put " '''mail''' ".
#Beside '''Type''' select '''A'''.
#Beside '''Data''' put the IP Address of your MailServer.
##You can find your MailServer by clicking the '''Site Details''' button in WCP.
##The IP Address can be found by PINGing the server, or by performing a WHOIS search.
#Once this is done click '''Save'''. Now you have an '''A Record''' labeled "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
#You'll want to click '''Add Record''' again.
#Leave the Record Name blank this time.
#Beside '''Type''' select '''MX'''.
#Beside '''Data''' put "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
#Once you click '''Save''', you will then have an '''MX Record''', which points to "mail.'''yourdomain'''.com".
*Congratulations! Now all you need to do is wait for DNS Propagation, which is the 2-to-12hr time period it takes for the internet to update with these new changes.

===SPF Records===
An SPF Record (simply an entry into the DNS records) is used by mail servers to know if mail coming from an address at your domain is really allowed to be sent from the sending mail server.

To have WCP create an SPF record for you, you can click '''SPF Record''' under the '''Email Section''' and then click the '''Create''' button, or you can use the steps below to create one manually.

If you will be using our servers send email related to your domain, you would generally use an SPF record like the following:<pre>"v=spf1 a mx include:spf.hostek.com -all"</pre>

For our Resellers that don't want to use hostek.com, use an SPF Record like:<pre>"v=spf1 a mx include:spf.ezhostingserver.com -all"</pre>
'''Steps to add an SPF Record to your domain:'''
Assuming that your DNS is managed with us:
#Log in to your hosting control panel at wcp.hostek.com
#Open the DNS Editor (DNS Manager) section
#Click on Add Record.
#Leave the Name field blank.
#For the Type, choose TXT
#For the Data enter the SPF Record detail as you need, using the sample provided above.

'''Basic information related to some SPF Record options:'''

The '''"-all"''' may be adjusted on a per customer basis to any of the following depending on their needs:

'''-all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be completely rejected (Hard Fail). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

'''~all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be given a higher spam score(Soft Fail). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

'''?all''' = mail not sent from an address listed in the SPF record should be treated normally as if the domain did not have an spf record (Neutral). Mail that IS sent from an address in the SPF record may be given a lower spam score by some servers.

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==Sub Domains==
*A sub-domain is like an extension of your domain name. For example, if your domain name were myfamily.com, a sub-domain would be in the following form: dad.myfamily.com or mom.myfamily.com etc.
*You can have a sub-domain pointed to any folder within your web site. If a visitor goes directly to that sub-domain he will be taken to that folder, not to your site's main page.
#Click on the '''Sub Domains icon'''
#Click "'''Add'''" sub Domain button
#Enter sub domain name in Name text box. This will automatically populate the Folder text box to a folder with the same name as the subdomain.
#If you wish this Subdomain to point to a different folder you can click on the folder icon and choose the directory you would like your Sub Domain to point to.
#Click on the "'''Save'''" Icon.
#This will create the sub domain record within your domains DNS zone,
*If the domains name servers are not pointed to us you will need to manually create this record where your domains DNS is hosted.
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[[Category:ColdFusion]]
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==Domain Alias==
*This will allow you to point 2 domains to the same website. How to create a Domain
#To create a domain alias you will click on the ''Domain Aliases icon''
#Click '''Add Domain Alias''' button
#Enter your Alias Name
#Click on the "'''Save'''" Icon.
*You will need to be sure that your Domain Alias has been registered and has the name servers pointed to the name servers found beneath the Site Details icon.

==Applications==
# Some helpful video tutorials showing how to install a select few applications easily within the WCP Control Panel are below:

*Joomla - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/joomla_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Joomla Application]

*Wordpress - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/wordpress_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Wordpress Application]

*Mura - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/mura_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Mura Application]

*Magento - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/magento_Installation_tutorial.html Installing Magento Application]

*Oscommerce - [http://hostek.com/tutorials/oscommerce_Installation_tutorial.html Installing OsCommerce Application]

==Email==
*Below is information on how to manage your email account within the WCP.
*'''FOR VPS''' You will also have "Admin" access to SmarterMail. Access webmail (click the webmail link in WCP) and login with user "admin" and the primary VPS password.

==Email Users==
*Allows you to create Email users as well as log directly into users Webmail account
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Users''' icon
#Click '''Add Email User''' button
#Enter email user name (Example: if you need the email address "admin@domain.com" enter the user "admin")
#Enter password for Email user (**See note below regarding password requirements)
#Enter Display name (Usually set to the name of the person using the specific email account)
#Choose if you would like this user to have administrator rights
#Choose mail box size limit for this specific user
#Click on the '''Save'''
#'''NOTE Password requirements'''
*Minimum Length 6 Characters
*Must include Uppercase
*Must include Lowercase
*Must include Number
*Must include Special character
*Password cannot match username

==Edit existing Email user==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Users''' icon
#Click '''pencil icon''' next to user to update
#Update information
#Click '''Save'''

==Web mail==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Login button''' next to user you would like access the mail for
*Web Mail Provides links to access the Webmail program as well as to access mail before domain propagation to our mail server
#Click '''Web Mail icon'''
#If domain is propagated and pointed to our mail server you can click the '''webmail''' link to access the SmarterMail webmail log in screen.
#If you domain has not yet propagated to our mail server click the "Pr-Propagation Web Mail" link to access the SmarterMail webmail log in screen.

==Mail Forwarding==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up an email alias.
#Click on the '''Forwarding button'''
#Enter Alias name
#Enter address for email to this Alias to be forwarded to
#Click on the '''Save Icon'''

==SPF Records==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up a SPF record
#Click on the '''SPF Record''' button
#Click the '''Create''' button

==Domain Keys==
#Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
*Allows you to set up Domain Keys
#Click on the '''Domain Keys''' button
#Click '''Enable'''

==MySQL database==
*MySQL Allow you to create a MySQL database under your domain
#Click on '''MySQL icon'''
#To add new database click '''Add MySQL Database'''
#Enter Database Name
#Enter Username
#Enter Password
#(If you need a coldfusion DSN place check in check box and provide Coldfusion DSN name)
#Click '''Save'''

*To create new user for existing database
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click '''Add new user button'''
#Enter Username
#Enter Password
#Place check mark in check box for each database you would like this user to have access to.
#To update the password on existing database user.
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click '''pencil icon next to Username'''
#enter new password
#Click on the '''Save Icon'''.

*To update the password on existing database user.
#Click '''MySQL icon'''
#Click pencil '''icon next to Username'''
#Enter new password
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==PhpMyAdmin==
*Allows you to log directly into your MySQL database to manage.
#Click on '''PhpMyAdmin link'''
#If you are not logged directly into your MySQL database simply enter the server your database is located on (Can be found by clicking the MySQL icon) and enter your Username and Password.
#Once logged in your Databases will be displayed on the Left, click on '''database name''' to manage that database.
*Here is a Video that will show how to create a MySQL database and how to Backup / Restore the database through PhpMyAdmin: [http://hostek.com/tutorials/managing_mysql.html PhpMyAdmin Backup and Restore Video]

==MSSQL==
===To create MSSQL databases and users===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#To add a new database click '''Add MSSQL''' database
#Enter Database Name
#Choose database size
#Enter or Choose existing Username
#Enter Password
#Choose '''Default Collation''' (Usually left as default)
#Choose '''Recovery Model''' (Usually left as Simple as we make daily full backups of all #databases which we keep for 7 days)
#Place a Check mark in the box for Coldfusion DataSource if ColdFusion DSN is needed.
#Enter ColdFusion DSN name.
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To edit an existing MSSQL database===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Edit field necessary
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===Changing the MSSQL Transaction Log (Recovery Model) Settings===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Click the dropdown menu next to '''Recovery Model''' and select either '''Full''' or '''Simple'''
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To edit password for existing MSSQL user===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil next''' to user to edit
#Update password
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To add new MSSQL user===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Add MSSQL''' User button
#Enter username
#Enter password
#Place checkmark next to each database this users needs access to
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

===To make an MS SQL user the DB Owner===
#Click '''MSSQL icon'''
#Click '''Pencil icon''' next to database name to edit
#Select the owner you wish to be the DB Owner
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==MSSQL Tools (Shared Hosting)==
*Allows you to log directly into MyLittleAdmin to manage your MSSQL database or MyLittleBackup to backup or restore your MSSQL database.
#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Manage/Backup/Restore
#Select User with access to database needed
#Choose myLittleAdmin button to manage your MSSQL database
#Choose myLittleBackup button to backup/restore your database

===To Backup and Download Your MSSQL Database===

#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Backup.
#Select User with access to database.
#Choose the myLittleBackup button.
#Click 'Backup Databases' at the top left of the new page.
#Select your database from the drop-down.
#Click 'OK' on Step 2 if the information looks correct.
#Name your backup and give it a description.
#Click 'Backup'.
#Click the link provided to download your SQL backup file.

===To Restore an MSSQL Backup===

#Click '''MSSQL Tools''' icon
#Select database to Backup.
#Select User with access to database.
#Choose the myLittleBackup button.
#Click 'Restore databases'
#Choose the database you want to restore into.
#Click 'Choose File' and select the SQL backup file on your computer. (Example SQL backup format: Backupname.bak)
#Click Upload.
#Click the backup file you just uploaded and press OK.
#Click Restore.

==DataSources(DSN's)==
===Create a MySQL or MS SQL Server DSN===
*Allows to create a DSN for an existing database for your domain.
#To create a MySQL or MSSQL DataSource
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Choose MySQL or MSSQL from drop down depending on the database this is connecting to
#Click '''Add DSN'''
#Choose DSN type Access/MySQL/MSSQL
#Enter DSN name
#Enter Database name DSN will be connecting to
#Enter Server (Can by found by viewing database DSN is for)
#Enter Username for database DSN is connecting to
#Enter Password for database DSN is connecting to
#Choose if it is a ColdFusion DSN
#Choose if you need Unicode Support
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.
===Create an Access DSN===
*To create an Access DataSource
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Choose '''Access''' from drop down menu
#Enter DSN Name
#Click on Folder icon to choose correct directory Access Database is located in
#Enter Username (If one is set for your Access Database, if not this can be left blank)
#Enter Password (If one is protecting your Database, if not this can be left blank)
#Choose if it needs to be a ColdFusion DSN
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.
===Editing DSNs===
*To edit existing DSN
#Click '''DataSources''' (DSN's) icon
#Click pencil next to DSN to edit
#Update information
#Click on the '''Save''' Icon.

==Railo Web Administrator==
The Railo Web Administrator gives you access to Railo-specific settings for your account such as Railo Datasources and other configuration options.
===Create a Railo Datasource (DSN)===
#From within your control panel, click on the "Railo Web Administrator" icon
#Inside the Railo Web Administrator click the "Datasources" link from the lefthand navigation menu.
#Select the database type, enter a name, and click ''Create''.
#Configure your datasource with all the correct server, username and password.
#*'''IMPORTANT''': If using MySQL also make sure the option for '''Alias Handling''' is enabled.
#Click the ''Create'' button, and your DSN will be available for use on your site.

==Security and SSL==
Installing a new certificate, or re-keying an existing certificate.

===Dedicated SSL===
'''VPS Hosting''' Request a static IP for sites added to your server which require SSL, we will provision the IP on the server and assign it in WCP for use with installing a Dedicated SSL.

'''Shared Hosting''' If ordering a new certificate from Hostek.com you will be assigned a static IP, if importing from another provider you will need to request a static IP be assigned before the certificate can be activated.

#Login to WCP, (select the domain, in some cases), Security and SSL, '''Dedicated SSL (click)'''
#Click '''Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request)'''
#Fill in the requested information.
#Click Create
#Copy the '''Certificate Signing Request (CSR)''', which should be used when placing a new SSL order or re-keying an existing certificate.

===Shared SSL(shared hosting)===
#Login to WCP, (select the domain, in some cases), Security and SSL, '''Shared SSL (click)'''
#Click '''Enable'''
#The URL for your sites shared SSL will be provided.

===Deny IPs===
This tool allows you to specify if an IP is blocked or allowed, and whether your site is by default denying access.

To block an IP:
#Grab the IP you need blocked from a log or from an email
#In the Deny IPs tool click Add
#Paste or type in the IP
#Choose Block in the drop down menu (By default it's set to Block)
#Click Save

To block all IPs (Useful if your site is not live yet):
#Click the Settings tab at the top
#Open up the drop down menu next to Default Access
#Choose Block (By default this is Allow)

==Usage==
To view your account's quotas and how much resources you have available:
#Log in to WCP
#Click the '''Usage''' icon

Here you can see the limits and amount used for the following resources: '''Site Disk Space, Site Bandwidth, Mail Disk Space, MySQL Disk Space,''' and '''MS SQL Disk Space''' (if applicable)

==VPS Manager (VPS Accounts)==

Overview of the '''VPS Manager''' section in the control panel.

===Service Groups===

The service groups section allows you to specify which services a domain should use when being created or when databases are added to the domain. If you only have a single VPS server, the default service group will usually be used for everything. However, if you have multiple servers, you can use this section to allow new domains to use services on both servers (I.E. Use one server for the website and another for the database). It is also possible to create service groups that offers fewer services in-case you want to create domains with no dns, no mail, or no website.

Options overview:
* '''Name''': A name you will use to reference this group of services when creating or modifying a domain
* '''Site Service''': The server on which the website for this domain will be created.
* '''Mail Service''': The server on which the mail account for this domain will be created.
* '''DNS Service''': The server on which the DNS zone for this domain will be created.
* '''MSSQL Service''': The server on which new MSSQL databases will be created.
* '''MySQL Service''': The server on which new MySQL databases will be created.

===Server Details===

This page gives a brief overview of resource resource usage on the server and the server's 'Computer Name' as configured in Windows.

===Firewall Management===

This page allows you to manage the Windows Firewall rules for some common ports.

===Service Manager===

This page allows you to start, restart, or stop some common services.

===Add Domain===

This page allows you to add new VPS domains.

===List Domains===

This page lists existing VPS domains and allows you to remove or modify them.

[[Category:Control-Panels]]
[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Railo]]
[[Category:ColdFusion-VPS]]
[[Category:Railo-VPS]]
[[Category:Windows-VPS]]

SSL (Secure Email)

2014-03-20T20:24:28Z

Coryme: /* Background */

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==SSL Email - How It Works==
===Background===
When using SSL with email via an email client, you are securing the connection between your email client and the mail server. When using SSL (via the ports mentioned below), it will encrypt the connection immediately upon connecting to secure the email that is being downloaded (POP or IMAP) or sent (SMTP). This does not mean that the email was encrypted during any other time. It would only be encrypted during that connection.

To send truly encrypted email from start to finish, meaning, encrypted when sent, encrypted during delivery, encrypted during downloading, then you would have to 'sign' each email with a Private Key from a certificate. However, no one could read your email unless they had the matching Public Key, making this means of communication virtually unusable.

To purchase an SSL from Hostek.com, follow this [http://hostek.com/web-hosting-ssl.asp link]

===Using SSL Email===
Using SSL with Email (as outlined at the beginning of this) is really simple and easy. '''In your Email Client''', generally this involves just checking the box to use SSL (if the box is there) and then using the Port numbers that are for the respective protocol.

You will also need to use the correct POP/IMAP Server Name and the correct SMTP server name, that correlates to the SSL Certificate. See the items below to get that setting depending on your email server type.
===Email Ports (SSL and non-SSL)===
The '''''SSL ports''''' to use are:
*'''SMTP''' - 465
*'''POP''' - 995
*'''IMAP''' - 993

By contrast, these are the '''''non-SSL''''' ports:
*'''SMTP''' - 25, 26, or 587
*'''POP''' - 110
*'''IMAP''' - 143

==SSL Email with SmarterMail Accounts==
To find the SMTP and POP or IMAP server name to use for SSL, login to your WCP (Windows Control Panel) and click on WebMail. Look at the pre-propagation URL. It will look something like:
<pre>https://mail9.ezhostingserver.com/Login.aspx</pre>
In this example, the server name to use would be mail9.ezhostingserver.com so you would replace mail.your_domain.com with mail9.ezhostingserver.com in this example.

==SSL Email with cPanel Accounts==
To find the SMTP and POP or IMAP server name to use for SSL, login to your cPanel and click on SSL/TLS Manager under Security. Look at the link under Your Shared SSL Certficate URL. It will look something like:
<pre>https://cp1.hostek.com/~username</pre>
In this example, the server name to use would be cp1.hostek.com so you would replace mail.your_domain.com with cp1.hostek.com in this example.

[[Category:Configuring-Email-Clients]]

IPhone

2014-03-20T19:42:24Z

Coryme: /* iphone Email Setup */

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[[Category:iPhone-/-iPod-/-iPad-Email-Setup]]

=iphone Email Setup=

Found in this article are the steps needed for the '''iPhone''', the '''iPod''', and the '''iPad''' mail setup for '''hostek.com''' MailServers.

*NOTE: In this tutorial, we are using the example domains within the images. Be sure to replace your domain and email information within the proper fields.

*Tap on "'''Settings'''" icon (Fig 1).
[[File:home.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Fig 1]] 

*Tap on the menu item of Mail, Contacts, Calendar. (Fig 2)
[[File:Settings.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Fig 2]] 

*Tap on "'''Add Account'''" (Fig 3)
[[File:mail_iOS7_02.png|200px|thumb|left|Fig 3]] 

*You will see a list of email accounts types, tap on "'''Other'''" at the bottom of the list. (Fig 4)
[[File:mail_iOS7_03.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|Fig 4]] 

*If you have an existing account, you will click on Add New Account, again. If you do not have an existing email account, the New Account Screen should appear. (Fig 5)
[[File:AddAccount.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Fig 5]] 

*Complete the fields as follows: (Fig 6)
** Name: The name you want people to see when you send them email messages. Example; John or Joan Smith
** Address: Your full email address. Example; user@your_domain.com
** Password: Your email account password. (Case-sensitive)
** Description: How you want the account to show on the list of email accounts. Example; hostek.com account

*Tap "'''Next'''" in the upper right corner to advance to the detailed account information screen.

[[File:mail_iOS7_04.png|200px|thumb|left|Fig 6]] 

'''If setting up IMAP please click the following link [https://wiki.hostek.com/IPhone#iphone_IMAP_Setup IMAP Setup]''' 
With IMAP setup there is no need to download the email when viewing email from multiple computers/devices, this is easier to identify unread emails.
 
'''If setting up POP3 please click the following link [https://wiki.hostek.com/IPhone#iphone_POP3_setup POP3 Setup]''' 
With POP3 the email is downloaded from the server to each computer/device.

=iphone IMAP Setup=

*Ensure '''IMAP''' is selected at the top left. (Fig 1-1)
[[File:IMAP.png|200px|thumb|left|Fig 1-1]] 

*Scroll down and Under Incoming Mail Server, enter the following:
**Host Name: Enter the mail server's name (ex. mail1.hostek.com)
***For '''Windows Hosting''' customers, open WCP, then click on the Webmail icon. The "Pre-propagation Webmail URL" contains the mail server hostname. For example, "https://mail10.hostek.com/Login.aspx" should only be entered as "mail10.hostek.com".
***For '''Linux Hosting''' customers, open cPanel, then click on Email Accounts. Click the More dropdown menu next to email user, then Configure Email Client.
**Username: Enter the full email address.
**Password: Enter your email account password (CaSe Sensitive)
[[File:Incoming.png|200px|thumb|left|Fig 1-1]] 

*Continue scrolling down and under Outgoing Mail Server, complete the following:
**Host Name: Enter the mail server's name (ex. mail1.hostek.com)
***For '''Windows Hosting''' customers, open WCP, then click on the Webmail icon. The "Pre-propagation Webmail URL" contains the mail server hostname. For example, "https://mail10.hostek.com/Login.aspx" should only be entered as "mail10.hostek.com".
***For '''Linux Hosting''' customers, open cPanel, then click on Email Accounts. Click the More dropdown menu next to email user, then Configure Email Client.
**Username: Enter the full email address.
**Password: Enter your email account password (CaSe Sensitive)
*Tap '''Next''' in the upper right corner, the phone will verify your information.
[[File:outgoing.png|200px|thumb|left|Fig 1-1]] 

*After verification you will be brought to the screen in (Fig 1-2), tap '''Save''' in the upper right corner to complete email setup for IMAP.
[[File:Done.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Fig 1-1]] 

==How to set up the iPhone so that it stores sent items on the server==

'''Note:''' You must be using IMAP to use this setting.

#Click Settings
#Click Mail, Contact, Calendars
#Select the Mail account you want to change
#Click on Account Info
#Scroll down to Advanced
#You will now see a screen that says '''Advanced'''. In this screen is a section called '''Mailbox Behaviours'''
#Click on the Sent Mailbox button.
#This will now display two sections. '''On My Iphone''' and '''On the server'''.
#In the section '''On the server''' should be a list of all your mailboxes.
#scroll down to the Sent Items box on the mail server and select the Sent Items.
#When you send an email from your iphone, a copy will be passed to your mail server.

=iphone POP3 setup=
*Ensure '''POP3''' is selected at the top left. (Fig 2-1)
[[File:pop3.png|200px|thumb|left|Fig 1-1]] 

*Scroll down and Under Incoming Mail Server, enter the following:
**Host Name: Enter the mail server's name (ex. mail1.hostek.com)
***For '''Windows Hosting''' customers, open WCP, then click on the Webmail icon. The "Pre-propagation Webmail URL" contains the mail server hostname. For example, "https://mail10.hostek.com/Login.aspx" should only be entered as "mail10.hostek.com".
***For '''Linux Hosting''' customers, open cPanel, then click on Email Accounts. Click the More dropdown menu next to email user, then Configure Email Client.
**Username: Enter the full email address.
**Password: Enter your email account password (CaSe Sensitive)
[[File:Incoming.png|200px|thumb|left|Fig 1-1]] 

*Continue scrolling down and under Outgoing Mail Server, complete the following:
**Host Name: Enter the mail server's name (ex. mail1.hostek.com)
***For '''Windows Hosting''' customers, open WCP, then click on the Webmail icon. The "Pre-propagation Webmail URL" contains the mail server hostname. For example, "https://mail10.hostek.com/Login.aspx" should only be entered as "mail10.hostek.com".
***For '''Linux Hosting''' customers, open cPanel, then click on Email Accounts. Click the More dropdown menu next to email user, then Configure Email Client.
**Username: Enter the full email address.
**Password: Enter your email account password (CaSe Sensitive)
[[File:outgoing.png|200px|thumb|left|Fig 1-1]] 

**To complete setup tap '''Next''' in the upper right corner, the phone will verify your information and setup is complete.

= iPhone / iPod App for Control Panel =

We have an iPhone App for the WCP (Windows Control Panel). You can review and download the app at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hostek/id497702422?ls=1&mt=8
[[Category: Control Panels]]

= iPhone / iPod App for Control Panel for Resellers =

We have created a white label version of our iPhone App for the WCP for our Resellers. The white label app is called MochaPanel and can be branded by a reseller to have the reseller logo. The MochaPanel version for Resellers and Reseller customers can be found at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mochapanel/id503347627?ls=1&mt=8

[[category:Control Panels]]
[[category:Resellers]]

= iPhone Calendar sync with SmarterMail =
NOTE: hostek.com is used in this example, so you will need to replace hostek.com with your domain.

On your iPhone do the following:
# Go to Settings
# Go to Mail, Contact, Calendars
# Go to Add Account...
# Select Other
# Select Add CalDAV Account
# Server: mail.hostek.com/webdav (NOTE: The /webdav part will disappear after you tap the User Name field)
# User Name: enter your full email address (see screen shot for example)
# Password: enter your password for this email address
# Description: Leave or change as desired
# Select Next (NOTE: You will get a message about the certificate not being verified. Just accept the certificate).
# That's it. You should get a message it verified the account.
[[File:Iphone-calendar-sync.jpg]]
[[Category: Configuring-Email-Clients]]
[[category:CalDAV]]
[[Category: iPhone]]

Email Password Requirements

2014-03-20T19:10:49Z

Coryme: /* How to Reset Password */

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==Password Requirements==
*Due to increased spamming activity, where spammers are programmatically guessing weak passwords, our mail servers are requiring strong passwords for your account.
*Your account will not be able to send email via our servers unless your email user has a strong password that meets the requirements below:
#At least 8 characters long
#At least 1 upper-case letter
#At least 1 lower-case letter
#At least 1 number
#At least 1 special character (EXAMPLE: - , _ ( ) $ % ! etc.)
#Cannot contain any variation of the word 'password'
#Cannot contain your username
*If you have an older email account that has a weak password, you will still be able to receive mail. Sending mail will be restricted until the password meets the above requirements. Once you change the password, please wait up to '''30 minutes''' for the system to automatically recognize the changed password and re-enable the sending ability.
*This change will help prevent the server from being used to send spam, helping to prevent interruptions in mail delivery.

==How to Reset Password==
*You will need to log in to your Control Panel
#URL: '''https://wcp.hostek.com'''/
#Username: ** same as your cp.hostek.com username **
#Password: ** same as your cp.hostek.com password **
*You can also login to the control panel through your billing control panel https://cp.hostek.com/clientarea.php
#Click on ''''My Services'''' 'Click the '''small Green arrow''' on the the notepad to the right'
#Now click the '''Login to Control Panel''' Icon'''
*Once you are logged into your WCP account, under the Email Section
#Click '''Users''' icon
#Click on the '''pen''' icon next to the user that you are changing the password for
#Now in the password form input the new password following our requirements, listed above.
#Now Click '''Save'''
#Note: You will still be able to receive mail. Sending mail will be restricted until the password meets the above requirements. Once you change the password, please wait up to '''30 minutes''' for the system to automatically recognize the changed password and re-enable the sending ability.
*You can also set up a backup email within SmarterMail which sends you a link to a new password
#Login to Smartermail at mail.yourdomain.com (replacing yourdomain.com with your actual domain)
#Click on the GEARS (settings) icon.
#Click on User under Account Settings
#Fill in an alternate e-mail address in the backup email address tab
#Click save

[[Category:Email]]
[[Category:SmarterMail]]

Connection Strings

2014-02-09T18:05:41Z

Coryme: /* MySQL Connection String (ASP) */

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Connection string examples.

==ASP.Net==

connection string examples for ASP.Net.

===SQL Server (MSSQL)===

SQL Server connection string examples.

====Basic connection string====

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<add name="SQLServerConnection" connectionString="Server=myServerName;
Database=myDatabaseName;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;" />
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database.

How to create connection object in your code using the above connection string:
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection conn = new System.Data.SqlClient(System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings
["SQLServerConnection"].ConnectionString);

====How to override default ASPNet Membership connection string====

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<remove name="LocalSQLServer" />
<add name="LocalSQLServer" connectionString="Server=myServerName;Database=myDatabaseName;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;" />
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database. For overriding the default ASPNet Membership connection string, it is important that the connection string name be left as "LocalSQLServer".

===MySQL===

MySQL connection string example:

'''NOTE: This example requires the following library from mysql.com to be referenced in your project (also ensure that 'CopyLocal' is set to 'True' on the reference):'''
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<add name="MySQLConnection" connectionString="Datasource=myServerName;Database=myDatabaseName;uid=myUsername;pwd=myPassword;" providerName="MySql.Data.MySqlClient"/>
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database.

How to create connection object in your code using the above connection string:
MySql.Data.MySqlClient.MySqlConnection conn = new MySql.Data.MySqlClient.MySqlConnection(
System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["MySQLConnection"].ConnectionString
);

==Classic ASP==

Connection string examples for classic ASP.

===Access Database Connection String Examples===

====Using DSN-less method====
<pre>Conn.Open "Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=d:\home\mysite.com\db\myfile.mdb;"</pre>

====Using DSN====
<pre>
Conn.Open "MyDSN"

Set Conn = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
Conn.Open "Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=d:\home\mysite.com\db\myfile.mdb;"
</pre>

===MySQL Connection String (ASP)===
For newer versions of MySQL, use the below code.
<pre>
Dim conDB
Dim rs
'--Set the connection
Set conDB = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
'--You may need to use OPTION=3 instead of 16834
conDB.Open "DRIVER=MySQL ODBC 5.1 Driver;SERVER=mysql10.hostek.com;OPTION=16834;USER=db_un;Password=db_pw;DATABASE=db_name"
'--Set the recordset
Set rs = CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset")
</pre>

For older MySQL versions, you will want to use the below code.
<pre>
Dim conDB
Dim rs
'--Set the connection
Set conDB = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
'--You may need to use OPTION=3 instead of 16834
conDB.Open "DRIVER=MySQL ODBC 3.51 Driver;SERVER=mysql10.hostek.com;OPTION=16834;USER=db_un;Password=db_pw;DATABASE=db_name"
'--Set the recordset
Set rs = CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset")
</pre>

===MSSQL Connection String (ASP)===
<pre>
ConnStr="DRIVER={SQL
Server};SERVER=sql1.hostek.com;UID=db_username;PWD=db_password;DATABASE=db_name"
Conn.open ConnStr
</pre>

Replace the username, password, and database name with the information for your database.

[[Category:Databases-Access]]
[[Category:Databases-MySQL]]
[[Category:Databases-MSSQL]]

Connection Strings

2014-02-09T17:53:09Z

Coryme: /* Basic connection string */

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Connection string examples.

==ASP.Net==

connection string examples for ASP.Net.

===SQL Server (MSSQL)===

SQL Server connection string examples.

====Basic connection string====

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<add name="SQLServerConnection" connectionString="Server=myServerName;
Database=myDatabaseName;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;" />
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database.

How to create connection object in your code using the above connection string:
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection conn = new System.Data.SqlClient(System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings
["SQLServerConnection"].ConnectionString);

====How to override default ASPNet Membership connection string====

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<remove name="LocalSQLServer" />
<add name="LocalSQLServer" connectionString="Server=myServerName;Database=myDatabaseName;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;" />
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database. For overriding the default ASPNet Membership connection string, it is important that the connection string name be left as "LocalSQLServer".

===MySQL===

MySQL connection string example:

'''NOTE: This example requires the following library from mysql.com to be referenced in your project (also ensure that 'CopyLocal' is set to 'True' on the reference):'''
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<add name="MySQLConnection" connectionString="Datasource=myServerName;Database=myDatabaseName;uid=myUsername;pwd=myPassword;" providerName="MySql.Data.MySqlClient"/>
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database.

How to create connection object in your code using the above connection string:
MySql.Data.MySqlClient.MySqlConnection conn = new MySql.Data.MySqlClient.MySqlConnection(
System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["MySQLConnection"].ConnectionString
);

==Classic ASP==

Connection string examples for classic ASP.

===Access Database Connection String Examples===

====Using DSN-less method====
<pre>Conn.Open "Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=d:\home\mysite.com\db\myfile.mdb;"</pre>

====Using DSN====
<pre>
Conn.Open "MyDSN"

Set Conn = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
Conn.Open "Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=d:\home\mysite.com\db\myfile.mdb;"
</pre>

===MySQL Connection String (ASP)===
<pre>
Dim conDB
Dim rs
'--Set the connection
Set conDB = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
'--You may need to use OPTION=3 instead of 16834
conDB.Open "DRIVER=MySQL ODBC 3.51 Driver;SERVER=mysql10.hostek.com;OPTION=16834;USER=db_un;Password=db_pw;DATABASE=db_name"
'--Set the recordset
Set rs = CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset")
</pre>

===MSSQL Connection String (ASP)===
<pre>
ConnStr="DRIVER={SQL
Server};SERVER=sql1.hostek.com;UID=db_username;PWD=db_password;DATABASE=db_name"
Conn.open ConnStr
</pre>

Replace the username, password, and database name with the information for your database.

[[Category:Databases-Access]]
[[Category:Databases-MySQL]]
[[Category:Databases-MSSQL]]

Connection Strings

2014-02-09T17:52:47Z

Coryme: /* Basic connection string */

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Connection string examples.

==ASP.Net==

connection string examples for ASP.Net.

===SQL Server (MSSQL)===

SQL Server connection string examples.

====Basic connection string====

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<add name="SQLServerConnection" connectionString="Server=myServerName;
Database=myDatabaseName;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;" />
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database.

How to create connection object in your code using the above connection string:
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection conn = new System.Data.SqlClient(System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["SQLServerConnection"].ConnectionString);

====How to override default ASPNet Membership connection string====

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<remove name="LocalSQLServer" />
<add name="LocalSQLServer" connectionString="Server=myServerName;Database=myDatabaseName;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;" />
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database. For overriding the default ASPNet Membership connection string, it is important that the connection string name be left as "LocalSQLServer".

===MySQL===

MySQL connection string example:

'''NOTE: This example requires the following library from mysql.com to be referenced in your project (also ensure that 'CopyLocal' is set to 'True' on the reference):'''
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/

web.config:
<configuration>
<connectionStrings>
<add name="MySQLConnection" connectionString="Datasource=myServerName;Database=myDatabaseName;uid=myUsername;pwd=myPassword;" providerName="MySql.Data.MySqlClient"/>
</connectionStrings>
</configuration>
'''NOTE:''' Replace myServerName, myDatabaseName, myUsername, and myPassword with the correct details for your database.

How to create connection object in your code using the above connection string:
MySql.Data.MySqlClient.MySqlConnection conn = new MySql.Data.MySqlClient.MySqlConnection(
System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["MySQLConnection"].ConnectionString
);

==Classic ASP==

Connection string examples for classic ASP.

===Access Database Connection String Examples===

====Using DSN-less method====
<pre>Conn.Open "Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=d:\home\mysite.com\db\myfile.mdb;"</pre>

====Using DSN====
<pre>
Conn.Open "MyDSN"

Set Conn = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
Conn.Open "Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=d:\home\mysite.com\db\myfile.mdb;"
</pre>

===MySQL Connection String (ASP)===
<pre>
Dim conDB
Dim rs
'--Set the connection
Set conDB = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
'--You may need to use OPTION=3 instead of 16834
conDB.Open "DRIVER=MySQL ODBC 3.51 Driver;SERVER=mysql10.hostek.com;OPTION=16834;USER=db_un;Password=db_pw;DATABASE=db_name"
'--Set the recordset
Set rs = CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset")
</pre>

===MSSQL Connection String (ASP)===
<pre>
ConnStr="DRIVER={SQL
Server};SERVER=sql1.hostek.com;UID=db_username;PWD=db_password;DATABASE=db_name"
Conn.open ConnStr
</pre>

Replace the username, password, and database name with the information for your database.

[[Category:Databases-Access]]
[[Category:Databases-MySQL]]
[[Category:Databases-MSSQL]]

DotNetNuke

2014-01-01T00:19:39Z

Coryme:

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=Upgrading DotNetNuke=

This information is for upgrading the free Community Edition of DotNetNuke version 06.00.01 to version 07.00.00.

==Preparing to Upgrade DotNetNuke 7.0==

NOTE: It is advisable to backup all your site files and databases.

===Downloading the Upgrade Package===

#Go to [http://www.dotnetnuke.com/Resources/Downloads.aspx www.dotnetnuke.com/Resources/Downloads.aspx] and sign in, creating an account if you don't have one.
#Locate the different packages (around the middle of the page).
#Download the "Upgrade Package".
#Save to a location you will remember.

NOTE: If you haven't installed DotNetNuke on the server yet, then you can choose the "Install Package", but to upgrade you will choose to download the "Upgrade Package" link. The download will begin shortly after that.

===Extracting the Files===

After downloading, you will need to extract the files from the DotNetNuke_Community_07.00.00_Upgrade.zip to an empty folder.

#Create a new folder called dnnupgrade
#Extract the contents of the .zip file to dnnupgrade

===Uploading the Files===

After the extraction is done, you will want to upload the files to your server via FTP protocol.

#Open your favorite FTP program and connect to your server
#Navigate & Locate the folder dnnupgrade (usually done in the left window pane of your FTP program)
#In the "remote site", i.e. server, making sure you are in your wwwroot folder
##or whichever folder the "root" is for your DotNetNuke installation is located (This is the same folder as the admin folder).
#In the left "local site", i.e. your computer, select all the files in the folder dnnupgrade
#Upload & Overwrite the folders and files on the server

NOTE: All your site's FTP user information is located in the original email we sent to you when the account was set up.

<pre>
For more information on FTP clients and some setup assistance please visit these wiki's ''''https://wiki.hostek.com/FTP_Clients'''' and ''''https://wiki.hostek.com/Ftp''''
</pre>

==Installing DotNetNuke 7.0==

After you have finished downloading, extracting, and uploading the new files to the server, you will simply navigate to your site. You will be redirected to an update wizard page. There you will find an installation button, once you click this installation button, the site will update including the database.

You will get conformation that the installation was successful and another button will appear saying visit website. Log-in as the root/admin (SuperUser) if you are not already and navigate the new interface.

==Issues Installing the Upgrade==

If you run into trouble or the installation fails, no worries, we have you covered. We keep backups of all site files and databases. Request a restore from [https://support.hostek.com support]

==Disable Logging==

#Log in as a Super User
#(Optional) Clear the event log by going to Admin/Event and click "Clear Log." This will clear the current log entries.
#Under the Admin Event viewer page, click the drop down menu, and find Edit Log Settings. Then for each event, you can edit whether the event gets logged and how many past events are kept.

[[Category: DotNetNuke]]

DotNetNuke

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Coryme:

.htaccess

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Hostek infrastructure

2013-12-21T20:03:36Z

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A significant amount of effort and expense goes into designing and maintaining the network infrastructure to ensure maximum performance and availability of services hosted by hostek.com. Below are some of the highlights of the hostek.com infrastructure.

==Bandwidth providers==

Hostek.com utilizes multiple Internet bandwidth providers. By utilizing multiple vendors for Internet bandwidth, service to the hostek.com network avoids interruption from vendor maintenance and outages. See figure 1 below.

[[File:internet.png|link=|Internet bandwidth providers]]
'''figure 1'''

==Server and storage hardware==

Hostek.com is proud to utilize Dell servers and Dell Compellent & EqualLogic storage arrays.

==Server virtualization with high availability==

Our web servers are virtualized utilizing VMWare vSphere. With VMWare High Availability, should a physical server fail, any virtual machine will be automatically migrated to another physical server and powered on, and resume normal operations. This operation can be completed with the affected virtual machines back in service often in 3-5 minutes! This is an amazingly short time frame to recover from a failed physical server.

Another added benefit to virtualization is that resources such as CPU, RAM, and disk space, can be quickly allocated based on utilization patterns. This ensures optimal performance for your site or mail server with minimal down time.

Due to the nature of certain kinds of workloads, some servers may not be virtualized. 

==Redundant power==

Electricity is provided from two separate power feeds. In addition, our equipment is protected with UPS systems and diesel generators. Servers and storage devices have redundant power supplies, each on separate feeds to help prevent loss of data due to power failures.

==Storage==

Virtual machines, along with their data (i.e. your web site files, email, etc.) reside on enterprise storage arrays. These arrays have the following features:
*Multiple arrays clustered for high performance
*Redundant storage controllers
*Redundant hard drives
*Redundant network adapters
*Redundant storage network switches
*Redundant power supplies connected to redundant power feeds
*All servers are connected to the storage network via multiple paths for performance and redundancy

Additionally, all data on our storage arrays are replicated to standby storage devices daily. This means that should an array cluster fail, the replica can quickly be brought online to resume storage. See figure 2 below for an example of normal operations. Figure 3 is an example of a storage array failover situation. Note that in the failover situation, "Data volume 1" and "Data volume 2" become available on the standby array and virtual machines depending on those volumes may resume normal operations.

[[File:san.png|link=|figure 2]]
'''figure 2''' -- normal operations

[[File:san-failover.png|link=|figure 3]]
'''figure 3''' -- failover situation

==IT security==

*'''Note''' This section is not a comprehensive guide to our IT security. This just serves to highlight some of the general points.

===Firewall & IPS===
Permemiter firewall and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) exist which perform the following functions:
*Stateful packet inspection
*Deep packet inspection for known malicious attack patterns
*DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) protection mechanisms

These devices are configured in a load-balanced, high availability cluster.

===SPAM filtering===
All inbound email is filtered using multiple real-time RBL and content inspection technologies.

Additionally, outbound mail from our Windows web servers are checked with anti-SPAM content filters to prevent delivery of mail from your site from being disrupted by compromised mail submission forms from other tenants on the server your site resides on.

===Anti-virus===
Our servers run commercial anti-virus products from reputable software vendors.

==Backups==

We perform daily backups of all web, email, and database servers.

Backups for VPSs are stored off-site in a location that is in a different geographical area than the primary site. This means that should a major disaster occur in the area where the servers running your VPS reside, your data is safe in another location.

==Physical security==

===Restricted access to premises===
The buildings housing our datacenter have a comprehensive security system which include but not limited to the following:
*24x7 on-site security
*Access codes
*Biometric hand scanners
*Electronic proximity readers
*Security surveillance system

===Fire suppression system===
Our equipment is protected by a pre-action, dry pipe fire suppression system.

==PCI Compliance==

[https://wiki.hostek.com/index.php?title=PCI_Compliance Click here] for details on hostek.com's PCI Compliance.

[[Category:Infrastructure]]

Movable Type

2013-12-21T01:05:27Z

Coryme:

==What Is Movable Type?==
Movable Type is a Content Management software (CMS) that primarily focuses on blogs. It was developed by Six Apart, and is a proprietary software. Movable Type is written in Perl, and supports storage of the weblog's content and associated data within MySQL natively. PostgreSQL and SQLite support was available prior to version 5, and can still be used via plug-ins.[7] Movable Type Enterprise also supports the Oracle database and Microsoft SQL Server.

==Movable Type Support==
Our servers support Movable Type. You would need to obtain the installation files and documentation from their [http://www.movabletype.com/ website].

[[Category:Sales]]
[[Category:Linux]]
[[Category:Windows]]

Domain Registration and Domain Name Management

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==Basic Information==
*When you request that we register a domain name on your behalf, you will be the owner of the domain name (also called the domain name "Registrant"). We will register the domain in your name.
*'''How can I find out if a domain name is available for registration?'''
*'''Use our domain name search tool by clicking [https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=register Here]'''
*After registering a domain it typically takes between 24-72 hours for the domain to fully propagate and become accessible on the internet. This is the normal internet propagation time.
*If you had us register a domain name on your behalf, we'll begin sending you renewal notices a month before your domain name is set to expire.

===What is a DNS transfer?===
A DNS transfer is the pointing of your domain name to different nameservers. If you have us register your domain name on your behalf, we will automatically point the domain name to our nameservers.

If the domain name is already registered, you'll need to point the domain name to our nameservers in order for users to find your site on our servers by visiting the domain name in a browser. The domain must also be pointed to our nameservers before your email accounts on our mail server will function.

===How Long Will It Take For My Site To Show?===
*If you are registering a new domain name the site will be available immediately after your order is set up.
*If you are pointing the nameservers to us it can take anywhere from 4 to 48 hours for the changes to completely propagate throughout the Internet.
*If you are transferring a domain to us we recommend changing the nameservers before making the transfer. '''(Domain Registration Transfers can take from 7 to 10 days to complete but nameserver changes will still take effect while your domain is transferring)'''

===What is DNS Propagation?===
DNS propagation is the process in which new server information is updated in throughout the Internet. Since Internet Service Providers cache all DNS information and only update it every few days there is a delay when you make changes to the nameservers for your site. When your site has fully propagated it means that the new information has been updated on all DNS servers on the web and your site will be viewable by anyone on the web.

==Check to see if Domain Name is Available==
Use our domain name search tool by clicking [https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=register Here]

==How to Register A Domain Name==
#To register a new domain name, you'll first have to log into your billing account at cp.hostek.com.
#Once logged in, click the '''Order''' link at the bottom of the '''Quick Navigation Links''' at the right hand of your screen.
#On the next page, click the '''Register Domain''' link under the '''Browse Products & Services''' section. This will take you to a page where you can enter the domain name you wish to register and check for its availability. If the domain shows it is available, click the '''Add to cart''' button to proceed with the order.
#At this point you can choose whether or not to add ID protection to your order. If you choose to add ID protection, then your contact information will not displayed when a WHOIS lookup is performed on the domain name. This page also lets you choose what name servers you want the domain to use. By default, the system will fill this in with the correct name servers for your hosting plan. If you manage your DNS elsewhere though, this will let you fill in the appropriate name servers. When you click the "Update Cart" button on this page, you'll be taken to the shopping cart.
#On the shopping cart page, you'd click the '''Checkout''' button and verify your billing information and choose the payment type. After you complete the order, you'll need to pay the Invoice that is generated in the '''My Invoices''' section of your account. Once the invoice is paid, our team will register the domain for you and send a confirmation email once complete.

==Domain Extensions and Registration, Transfer, and Renewal Fees==
Domain Registration, Transfer and Renewal fees are:
*.com- $10.50/year
*.net- $10.97/year
*.org- $10.98/year
*.info - $10/year
*.mobi - $12.50/year
*.biz - $10.95year
*.us - $13/year
*.ca - $16/year
*.name - $19.95/year
*.co.uk - 2yr ONLY - $35.00/2years
*.tv - $50/year
*.eu- $14.95/year
*.org.uk -2yr ONLY $35.00/2years
*.ch - $39.95/year
*.com.mx - $40.00/year
*.co - $31.00/year

*'''To see if a domain is available for registration or transfer or use our domain name search tool by clicking [https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=register Here]'''

==Information on .Pro==
*The .pro domains must be at least 4 characters long.
*http://registry.pro/pro/eligibility.shtml
#PRO is an exclusive top-level domain reserved for use exclusively by licensed business and service professionals and entities internationally. All applicants meeting the following qualifications may register a .PRO domain name:
*Provides professional services
*Admitted to or licensed by a government certification body or jurisdictional licensing entity recognized by a governmental body that regularly verifies the accuracy of its data
*In good standing with the licensing authority
*In addition, registrants will be asked to provide the following information related to their professional eligibility:
*Identification
*Contact information
*Profession-specific information such as license number
*To register your .PRO domain name today, please contact one of our authorized registrars
*http://registry.pro/pro/products.shtml (Listed below.)
#What information will RegistryPro require from me to activate my domain?
*You will need to provide:
**Your name
**Your profession
**Your jurisdictional country
**Your licensing authority
**Your license number
**A link to your licensing authority's Web site

==Information on .IT==
*If you live in, or your business is in Italy you must provide the Registrant Fiscal Code
*If you live in, or your business is within a country in the European Union you must enter the Identity Document Number, or the numbers on an official form of identification.

==Transferring a .co.uk==

*In order to transfer a .UK domain to our registrar, you must first contact your current Registrar and ask them to change the IPS Tag to “TUCOWS-CA“.
*If the current Registrar is unable or unwilling to make the change, please contact Nominet directly (http://www.nominet.org.uk) and they will help make the change.

==Transfer Your Domain Name from Another Registrar==
#Unlock the domain at the other registrar. [[Unlocking_Domains_at_other_registrars
#After unlocking the domain, make sure your contact information for the domain is up-to-date
#Next you'll need to obtain the EPP (transfer authorization) your current registrar. Most registrars have a way to retrieve the code via your online account, but if you do not see this option then contact them directly.
#Once you have the EPP code, log in to your Hostek.com billing account at http://cp.hostek.com
#Enter the domain name you wish to transfer in the text box labeled '''Check Availability of a New Domain''', then hit the green '''Transfer''' button.
#On the next page, click the ''''Click to Continue'''' link
#Here you will enter the domain's EPP code, and if you wish, select the option for '''ID Protection'''. Also, be sure to enter your Hostek.com name servers if you want the domain to point to our servers after the transfer completes.
#Now you will be shown your order details. Please verify they are correct and click the ''''Check Out'''' button to place the order. When you pay the invoice that is generated, our Sales team will verify the order details and initiate the domain name transfer.
#After our team initiates the domain name transfer, you will receive a transfer approval email at the email address you specified in the domain's contact details. (The approval email is sent from OpenSRS.com, our registrar)
#You will need to approve the email from OpenSRS.com and re-enter the EPP code if they ask you to. The domain name transfer will complete within 7 days after you approve the transfer.

==Transfer Your Domain to a Different Registrar==
A registrar transfer is the moving a domain name from one registrar to another. A registrar is the company that actually registers a domain name.
#You will need to log into your billing control panel at https://cp.hostek.com
#Click on the domains drop-down menu and click "My Domains".
#Scroll down to your domain name and click "Manage Domain"
#Click the "Registrar Lock" tab, then click the "Disable Registrar Lock" button.
#Click on the "Management Tools" drop-down menu and select "Contact Information"
#You will need to update the Admin contact email address to an email address that you can receive emails at and click "Save Changes".
#Click "Managenemt Tools" drop-down and select "Get EPP Code". This will display the EPP code that you will need to provide to the registrar you are transferring to.
#Once you have initiated the transfer with the registrar and provided the EPP code you will receive a transfer approval email at the email address you specified.

==How to update domain nameservers in client account==
#You will need to log into your billing control panel at http://cp.hostek.com.
#Click on '''My Domains''', in the '''Domains''' tab at the menu bar.
#Click on the '''Manage Domain''' tab to the right side of the domain.
#Click on the '''Register Lock''', then the '''Disable Register Lock''' tab.
#Next, click on '''Nameservers''', update the Nameservers and click one the '''Change Nameservers''' tab.
#You will then need to lock the domain back at the "Register Lock''' location.
*NOTE: The registrar lock must be unchecked to make these changes.

==Register Nameservers==
If you registered your domain name with Hostek and want to register your own nameservers.

#Create A records pointing to the IP address of the DNS servers you will mirror.
#*Example: ns1.your-domian.com (Name) >> A (Record Type) >> 123.123.123.123 (ip address)
#Submit a support request for the login details for manually editing your registration information including the control to register Name Servers and reference this article.

==Unlocking Domains at other registrars - Video Tutorials==
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_000domains.html Transferring domain names away from 000domains.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_123reg.html Transferring domain names away from 123-reg.co.uk]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_1and1.html Transferring domain names away from 1and1.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_domainsite.html Transferring domain names away from domainsite.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_dotster.html Transferring domain names away from dotster.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_dynadot.html Transferring domain names away from dynadot.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_enom.html Transferring domain names away from enom.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_godaddy.html Transferring domain names away from godaddy.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_itsyourdomain.html Transferring domain names away from itsyourdomain.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_melbourneit.html Transferring domain names away from melbourneit.com.au]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_namebargain.html Transferring domain names away from namebargain.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_namecheap.html Transferring domain names away from namecheap.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_netfirms.html Transferring domain names away from netfirms.ca]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_netsol.html Transferring domain names away from networksolutions.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_opensrs.html Transferring domain names away from opensrs.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_regfly.html Transferring domain names away from registerfly.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_register.html Transferring domain names away from register.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_transfer_stargate.html Transferring domain names away from stargate.com]

==Renewing Your Domain Name==
#If auto-renew is enabled for the domain an invoice will be generated 14 days before the expiration date. You can complete the renewal by paying the invoice before the expiration date or it will automatically bill on the actual due date. Note if your payment method is Paypal you will need to pay your invoice either before or on expiration date.
#If you want to renew it prior to the 2 weeks you will need to log into your billing control panel at http://cp.hostek.com, click on '''My Domains,''' then click on the gray button that says '''Manage Domain''' next to the domain you wish to renew and then click on '''Renew Now''' next to Recurring Amount in the Information page.
#This will create an invoice which you will need to go and pay to have the domain renewed.
#If auto-renew is disabled for the domain then click on the renew button. This will generate an invoice for the domain renewal. Once the invoice has been paid the domain will be renewed.
*If you wish to let the domain expire then click on the "Disable Auto Renew"'''Bold text''' NOTE Once auto renew is disabled an invoice will not generate for the domain and it will expire.
*If you disabled auto renew during the 14 days before the expiration date and wish to renew the domain name please click on the "'''Renew Domain'''" icon. (Not "Enable Auto Renew")

==Domain Redemption Period==
*If the domain expires it may still be maintained in the registration database for a 5-day* grace period where it can be renewed at the normal renewal price. During this time all services such as hosting or email will not be active.
*After the grace period it will be deactivated and placed into a 30-day* Redemption Period. The cost to get a domain name out of redemption period is $110.00.
*Once the Redemption Period has elapsed the domain may be registered by another party.
*If your domain is in redemption period and you need to have it renewed. The cost to get a domain name out of redemption period is $110.00
*Here is a link to pay for the domain redemption https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?a=add&pid=286

==Push Domains==
*This option means that domains registered in one Opensrs reseller account can be transferred over to another Opensrs reseller without being renewed for another year.
*In order for another reseller to push domains to our account, we need to authorize that reseller by adding their username to our allow list. Without this, any attempt to push domains to your account will fail.
*If you are transferring 1 - 10 domains from the reseller you are under to ours we can handle this for you. All we need is your resellers username and you will need ours. Please request and provide this information in a ticket by sending a email to support@hostek.com
*If you are transferring over 10 domains to us you will need to order each one from your client control panel at https://cp.hostek.com/clientarea.php. (If there is more then 10 you will have to order each domain separately and each one will be charged as a renewal and renewed for another year.)
*If you have a reseller account please contact us about our sub-reseller program.

==How to get the EPP code==

An EPP code is the authorization code that will allow you to initiate a transfer of your domain name from another registrar. Each registrar handles these slightly different. Here is the general process:
*Login to your current registrar that your domain is currently registered at
*Find the domain management section
*Make sure your domain name is unlocked
*Make sure that the admin contact email address is set to something that you have access too
*Now request EPP code (authorization code). You should have a button or a link in the domain management section to do so
*The registrar will email the EPP code to the admin contact email address that is set for your domain.
*If you have problems obtaining it, please contact your registrar.

==Order Requirements==

*In order to have a product with us, the domain name's structure must be completely lowercase.

[[Category:Sales]]
[[Category:Domain-Names]]

Cftags

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Coryme:

__FORCETOC__
==ColdFusion Tag List==

Click [http://learn.adobe.com/wiki/display/coldfusionen/ColdFusion+Tags here] for a list of ColdFusion tags as of ColdFusion 10.

==Supported ColdFusion Tags==

Our Shared Servers support all Cold Fusion tags except the following:

*CFexecute
*CFregistry

If you are needing these tags you may want to look at our VPS solution [http://hostek.com/hosting/vps/coldfusion-vps-hosting.asp Here]

==ColdFusion CFX Custom Tags==
===Efflaire ImageCR 3===
Efflaire's ImageCR 3 tag is supported on our servers. Full documentation and usage examples for this tag are available at the [http://efflare.com/docs/CFX_ImageCR3/reference/index.html ImageCR 3 site].

[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:Sales]]
[[Category:Getting Started]]

FTP - Problems and Solutions

2013-12-15T19:52:32Z

Coryme: /* FTP Programs and Setup */

__FORCETOC__

==File Transfer Protocol - FTP==

File Transfer Protocol (aka FTP) is a protocol for transferring files across the internet faster and more reliable than any other means. It is not restricted to other limitations as other internet protocols.

===FTPS (FTP over SSL)===

Yes, we support FTPS (FTP over SSL) on all Windows 2008 servers and above.

Use port 21 for 'Explicit SSL' (I.E. The FTP client connects over a standard connection and requests SSL encryption before sending credentials).

Use port 990 for 'Implicit SSL' (I.E. The FTP client begins the connection with SSL encryption).

Passive FTP is required for all FTPS connections.

NOTE: For existing customers, if you are on a Windows 2003 server and you need FTPs (Secure FTP), you can request to be moved to a Windows 2008 server by submitting a support ticket at:
https://support.hostek.com/

==FTP Clients==

An FTP client is a software application that allows you to upload and download files from a local host (your computer) to and from a remote host (i.e., web servers) using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

===FTP Programs and Setup===

Most FTP programs only require three credentials to access the remote site (server). The User and Password information are can be found in the original email sent when the site was set up (Can be changed in the site's control panel).

<pre>
Host: ftp.yourdomain.com or the server's IP address, i.e. 65.178.154.210
User: yourdomain.com (Can be different)
Pass: **************
</pre>

NOTE: It is best to set FTP to 'Passive' Mode in the FTP settings. Usually set by default.

===FTP Program Video Tutorials===

=====CuteFTP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_cuteftp_conf.html Configuring your website in CuteFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_cuteftp_manage.html Managing files in CuteFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_cuteftp_upload.html Uploading Files using CuteFTP]

=====FileZilla=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_filezilla_config.html Configuring your website in FileZilla]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_filezilla_manage.html Managing files in FileZilla]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_filezilla_upload.html Uploading Files using FileZilla]

=====FlashFXP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_flashfxp32_conf.html Configuring your website in FlashFXP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_flashfxp32_pref.html Managing files in FlashFXP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_flashfxp32_upload.html Uploading Files using FlashFXP]

=====LeapFTP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_leapftp_conf.html Configuring your website in LeapFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_leapftp_manage.html Managing files in LeapFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_leapftp_upload.html Uploading Files using LeapFTP]

=====SmartFTP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_smart_conf.html Configuring your website in SmartFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_smart_manage.html Managing files in SmartFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_smart_upload.html Uploading Files using SmartFTP]

=====FTP Voyager=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_voyager_conf.html Configuring your website in FTP Voyager]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_voyager_manage.html Managing files in FTP Voyager]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_voyager_upload.html Uploading Files using FTP Voyager]

=====WinSCP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_winscp_conf.html Configuring your website in WinSCP] NOTE Tutorial says use Port 22, but please use Port 21.

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_winscp_manage.html Managing files in WinSCP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_winscp_upload.html Uploading Files using WinSCP]

'''How to view hidden files using WS_FTP'''

In each connection's "Session Properties", click the Startup tab.

In the "Remote file mask" box, type -al.

While connected, type -al in the white box just under the "MkDir" button in the Remote Site panel. Then click "Refresh" to see the files.

Also, look in the settings for toggles to turn the display of hidden files on and off.

===FTP using Windows Explorer or Web Browser===
#Open My Computer or Windows Explorer. In the address bar put in your domain starting with "ftp://" and include your username and password, for example: "ftp://yourusername:yourpassword@yourhostlocation.com".
#Hit the enter key one time.
# (If you don't see your files or folders) Under "File" on the menu choose "login as" and type in your username and password and select "Log On".

You can use the same type of FTP address shown in Step 1 to connect to your FTP site in a Web browser such as FireFox or Chrome.

==FTP Frequently Asked Questions==

===FTP Upload/Download - Are there limits?===

You have unlimited FTP access 24-hours a day to our servers. You can create and maintain your web pages on your computer and upload files to your web server space at any time.

===Anonymous FTP Access - is it allowed?===
We do not allow anonymous FTP access. There are major security issues related to anonymous FTP. You can add additional FTP accounts via your hosting control panel.

===What do I use as my FTP Host===
When connecting via FTP, you can use your site's IP address as the FTP Host. If the domain name is already pointing to that IP address, you can use either the IP address or the domain name as the FTP host, i.e. ftp.yourdomain.com

===How can I get an additional FTP account/user? ===
Additional FTP users can be easily creating within your WCP or cPanel. 
* WCP
# Log into the WCP
# Click on FTP Accounts.
# Click 'Add FTP User' to add a new user. 
* [http://hostek.com/tutorials/cpanel10_x2_ftp.html cPanel - Video tutorial]

=Problems and Solutions to FTP Issues=

===Why do I get error "blocking call cancelled" with FTP?===
This can happen when you are behind a firewall or are running a personal firewall
like Black Ice Defender or ZoneAlarm.

To fix this, go into your FTP program settings and find the setting for "Passive
Mode" or "PASV Mode". If it is turned on, turn it off. If it is off, turn it on.

===Filezilla Error: "could not retrieve directory===
When connecting via FTP using Filezilla you receive an error saying "Could not retrieve directory
listing".

Solution(s):
# Try disabling the "Keep Alive" feature.
# Try disabling pasive mode.

===How to Disable FTP Timeouts in Filezilla===
If Filezilla times out its connection when you are transferring files, try disabling the Timeout setting.

To do this, click on "Edit" then choose settings. It will bring up a window like this: 
[[File:timeout.png]]

Change the Timeout to zero as shown, click OK, and you're ready.

Filezilla is a free, cross-platform FTP client available for download at [http://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client filezilla-project.org].

==FTP - Virtual Private Servers==

===Cannot connect to FileZilla Server (VPS)===

Intalling FileZilla FTP Server on your VPS will require you to stop the Microsoft FTP service in the Windows Services.

To Disable the Microsoft FTP Service:

*Click the Start Button
*Go to Administrative Tools
*Click Services
*Find and right click on Microsoft FTP Service
*In the General Tab, change Startup Type to "Disabled"
*Click APPLY

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:Sales]]

FTP - Problems and Solutions

2013-12-15T19:47:31Z

Coryme: /* FTPS (FTP over SSL) */

__FORCETOC__

==File Transfer Protocol - FTP==

File Transfer Protocol (aka FTP) is a protocol for transferring files across the internet faster and more reliable than any other means. It is not restricted to other limitations as other internet protocols.

===FTPS (FTP over SSL)===

Yes, we support FTPS (FTP over SSL) on all Windows 2008 servers and above.

Use port 21 for 'Explicit SSL' (I.E. The FTP client connects over a standard connection and requests SSL encryption before sending credentials).

Use port 990 for 'Implicit SSL' (I.E. The FTP client begins the connection with SSL encryption).

Passive FTP is required for all FTPS connections.

NOTE: For existing customers, if you are on a Windows 2003 server and you need FTPs (Secure FTP), you can request to be moved to a Windows 2008 server by submitting a support ticket at:
https://support.hostek.com/

==FTP Clients==

An FTP client is a software application that allows you to upload and download files from a local host (your computer) to and from a remote host (i.e., web servers) using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

===FTP Programs and Setup===

Most FTP programs only require three credentials to access the remote site (server). The User and Password information are can be found in the original email sent when the site was set up (Can be changed in the site's control panel).

<pre>
Host: ftp.yourdomain.com or the server's IP address, i.e. 65.178.154.210
User: yourdomain.com (Can be different)
Pass: **************
</pre>

NOTE: It is best to set FTP to 'Passive' Mode in the FTP settings. Usually set by default.

===FTP Program Video Tutorials===

=====CuteFTP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_cuteftp_conf.html Configuring your website in CuteFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_cuteftp_manage.html Managing files in CuteFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_cuteftp_upload.html Uploading Files using CuteFTP]

=====FileZilla=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_filezilla_config.html Configuring your website in FileZilla]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_filezilla_manage.html Managing files in FileZilla]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_filezilla_upload.html Uploading Files using FileZilla]

=====FlashFXP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_flashfxp32_conf.html Configuring your website in FlashFXP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_flashfxp32_pref.html Managing files in FlashFXP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_flashfxp32_upload.html Uploading Files using FlashFXP]

=====LeapFTP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_leapftp_conf.html Configuring your website in LeapFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_leapftp_manage.html Managing files in LeapFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_leapftp_upload.html Uploading Files using LeapFTP]

=====SmartFTP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_smart_conf.html Configuring your website in SmartFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_smart_manage.html Managing files in SmartFTP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_smart_upload.html Uploading Files using SmartFTP]

=====FTP Voyager=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_voyager_conf.html Configuring your website in FTP Voyager]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_voyager_manage.html Managing files in FTP Voyager]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_voyager_upload.html Uploading Files using FTP Voyager]

=====WinSCP=====
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_winscp_conf.html Configuring your website in WinSCP] NOTE Tutorial says use Port 22, but please use Port 21.

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_winscp_manage.html Managing files in WinSCP]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/ftp_winscp_upload.html Uploading Files using WinSCP]

'''How to view hidden files using WS_FTP'''

In each connection's "Session Properties", click the Startup tab.

In the "Remote file mask" box, type -al.

While connected, type -al in the white box just under the "MkDir" button in the Remote Site panel. Then click "Refresh" to see the files.

Also, look in the settings for toggles to turn the display of hidden files on and off.

===FTP using Windows Explorer or Web Browser===
#Open My Computer or Windows Explorer. In the address bar put in your domain starting with "ftp://" and include your username and password, for example: "ftp://yourusername:yourpassword@yourhostlocation.com".
#Hit the enter key one time.
# (If you don't see your files or folders) Under "File" on the menu choose "login as" and type in your username and password and select "Log On".

You can use the same type of FTP address shown in Step 1 to connect to your FTP site in a Web browser such as FireFox or Chrome.

==FTP Frequently Asked Questions==

===FTP Upload/Download - Are there limits?===

You have unlimited FTP access 24-hours a day to our servers. You can create and maintain your web pages on your computer and upload files to your web server space at any time.

===Anonymous FTP Access - is it allowed?===
We do not allow anonymous FTP access. There are major security issues related to anonymous FTP. You can add additional FTP accounts via your hosting control panel.

===What do I use as my FTP Host===
When connecting via FTP, you can use your site's IP address as the FTP Host. If the domain name is already pointing to that IP address, you can use either the IP address or the domain name as the FTP host, i.e. ftp.yourdomain.com

===How can I get an additional FTP account/user? ===
Additional FTP users can be easily creating within your WCP or cPanel. 
* WCP
# Log into the WCP
# Click on FTP Accounts.
# Click 'Add FTP User' to add a new user. 
* [http://hostek.com/tutorials/cpanel10_x2_ftp.html cPanel - Video tutorial]

=Problems and Solutions to FTP Issues=

===Why do I get error "blocking call cancelled" with FTP?===
This can happen when you are behind a firewall or are running a personal firewall
like Black Ice Defender or ZoneAlarm.

To fix this, go into your FTP program settings and find the setting for "Passive
Mode" or "PASV Mode". If it is turned on, turn it off. If it is off, turn it on.

===Filezilla Error: "could not retrieve directory===
When connecting via FTP using Filezilla you receive an error saying "Could not retrieve directory
listing".

Solution(s):
# Try disabling the "Keep Alive" feature.
# Try disabling pasive mode.

===How to Disable FTP Timeouts in Filezilla===
If Filezilla times out its connection when you are transferring files, try disabling the Timeout setting.

To do this, click on "Edit" then choose settings. It will bring up a window like this: 
[[File:timeout.png]]

Change the Timeout to zero as shown, click OK, and you're ready.

Filezilla is a free, cross-platform FTP client available for download at [http://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client filezilla-project.org].

==FTP - Virtual Private Servers==

===Cannot connect to FileZilla Server (VPS)===

Intalling FileZilla FTP Server on your VPS will require you to stop the Microsoft FTP service in the Windows Services.

To Disable the Microsoft FTP Service:

*Click the Start Button
*Go to Administrative Tools
*Click Services
*Find and right click on Microsoft FTP Service
*In the General Tab, change Startup Type to "Disabled"
*Click APPLY

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:Sales]]

Email Only

2013-12-15T19:46:32Z

Coryme: /* Email Hosting Plans */

==Email Hosting Plans==
We do offer email only hosting plans. It is the same price as the basic plan. You can order an email only hosting plan in your client area at https://cp.hostek.com by clicking '''"Order"''' and then selecting '''"Windows Hosting"'''

(For VPS with Email Only see [https://wiki.hostek.com/Category:Email-VPS SmarterMail VPS])

[[Category:Sales]]
[[Category:Misc-Email]]

Control Panels

2013-12-15T19:14:33Z

Coryme: /* cPanel */

== WCP (Windows Control Panel) ==
WCP is our custom in-house built Windows based control panel. WCP serves as the control panel for our Windows, ColdFusion on Windows, Railo on Windows as well as for our Windows VPS, ColdFusion on Windows VPS and Railo on Windows VPS accounts.

For our Reseller customers WCP is brandable. You can have your own reseller URL and reseller brand on the control panel. (See [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP WCP])

[[Category:Windows]]

== WCP iPhone App ==
We have created an iPhone App for WCP. With the iPhone App you can do almost everything that you can with WCP, except with the App. For resellers, we have a white label / brandable version of the WCP iPhone app also available in iTunes. (See [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP WCP])

== cPanel ==
cPanel is the most widely recognized control panel for the hosting industry. We utilize cPanel for our Linux based accounts. For our linux based resellers, you also have access to WHM to fully manage your reseller account. (See [https://wiki.hostek.com/CPanel_Tutorials cPanel)]

== Do you support Helm? ==
We do not support Helm. We used to a long time ago. However we found that we were spending a lot of support time on Helm related issues. So we built our own... WCP.

== Do you support Plesk? ==
We do not support Plesk. With one of our acquisitions a few years ago, it was a Plesk based company. In our opinion and that of our customers, cPanel is much easier to use. We fully migrated the acquired accounts from Plesk to cPanel so we no longer support Plesk.

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Control Panels

2013-12-15T19:13:22Z

Coryme: /* WCP iPhone App */

== WCP (Windows Control Panel) ==
WCP is our custom in-house built Windows based control panel. WCP serves as the control panel for our Windows, ColdFusion on Windows, Railo on Windows as well as for our Windows VPS, ColdFusion on Windows VPS and Railo on Windows VPS accounts.

For our Reseller customers WCP is brandable. You can have your own reseller URL and reseller brand on the control panel. (See [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP WCP])

[[Category:Windows]]

== WCP iPhone App ==
We have created an iPhone App for WCP. With the iPhone App you can do almost everything that you can with WCP, except with the App. For resellers, we have a white label / brandable version of the WCP iPhone app also available in iTunes. (See [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP WCP])

== cPanel ==
cPanel is the most widely recognized control panel for the hosting industry. We utilize cPanel for our Linux based accounts. For our linux based resellers, you also have access to WHM to fully manage your reseller account.

== Do you support Helm? ==
We do not support Helm. We used to a long time ago. However we found that we were spending a lot of support time on Helm related issues. So we built our own... WCP.

== Do you support Plesk? ==
We do not support Plesk. With one of our acquisitions a few years ago, it was a Plesk based company. In our opinion and that of our customers, cPanel is much easier to use. We fully migrated the acquired accounts from Plesk to cPanel so we no longer support Plesk.

[[Category:Control-Panels]]

Control Panels

2013-12-15T19:12:41Z

Coryme: /* WCP (Windows Control Panel) */

== WCP (Windows Control Panel) ==
WCP is our custom in-house built Windows based control panel. WCP serves as the control panel for our Windows, ColdFusion on Windows, Railo on Windows as well as for our Windows VPS, ColdFusion on Windows VPS and Railo on Windows VPS accounts.

For our Reseller customers WCP is brandable. You can have your own reseller URL and reseller brand on the control panel. (See [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP WCP])

[[Category:Windows]]

== WCP iPhone App ==
We have created an iPhone App for WCP. With the iPhone App you can do almost everything that you can with WCP, except with the App. For resellers, we have a white label / brandable version of the WCP iPhone app also available in iTunes.

== cPanel ==
cPanel is the most widely recognized control panel for the hosting industry. We utilize cPanel for our Linux based accounts. For our linux based resellers, you also have access to WHM to fully manage your reseller account.

== Do you support Helm? ==
We do not support Helm. We used to a long time ago. However we found that we were spending a lot of support time on Helm related issues. So we built our own... WCP.

== Do you support Plesk? ==
We do not support Plesk. With one of our acquisitions a few years ago, it was a Plesk based company. In our opinion and that of our customers, cPanel is much easier to use. We fully migrated the acquired accounts from Plesk to cPanel so we no longer support Plesk.

[[Category:Control-Panels]]