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VPS 201

2015-04-14T21:32:57Z

Marcusc:

=VPS 201 - Getting started with VPS=
[[Category:VPS]]

==Linux/Cpanel - Start Here==

===Get acquainted Cpanel and WHM===
You will see these two '''"terms"''' in the new account email as well as in most CPanel/Linux documents.

*'''WHM - "WebHost Manager",''' used for managing your SERVER, packages, all domains and more.

*'''Cpanel''' - used for managing accounts such as individual accounts or hosted domains on the server.

===Setting up your server===
'''STOP!''' We strongly encourage you to review the Cpanel documents; the '''Key Preperation Tasks''' in the next section include the specific links already but these are the main links, bookmark them.

*[http://documentation.cpanel.net/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1507796]

*[http://documentation.cpanel.net/display/ALD/cPanel+User+Documentation]

===Key Preperation Tasks (Hostek.com Suggests)===

[[File:Whm-login.png|frame|none|alt=|WHM Login]]

====ConfigServer Security&Firewall====
If you're new to managing a cPanel server, we recommend getting familiar with the ConfigServer Security&Firewall first. If you are having issues with sites that are not loading or generating errors, you would go here to check out the firewall log to make sure nothing is being triggered.

'''To view these options:'''
#Login to WHM.
#Search "firewall" from the left search tool or scroll down and click on "ConfigServer Security&Firewall" under plugins.

;Note these areas
:'''View lfd Log''', to view the firewall log.
:'''Firewall Configuration''', if you need to make changes to the firewall rules, such as opening up a port for specific software.
:'''Search for IP''', with this you can search for any blocks for your or customers IP's who have problems connecting to the server.
:'''Quick Unblock''', will quickly remove a temporary block if the IP is found in the "Search for IP" option.
:'''Quick Allow''', USE WITH CAUTION this will whitelist an IP from the Cpanel firewall. Meaning the IP will not be monitored for any potential risky behavior.

====Mod Security====
Another tool to get familiar with would be modsecurity. It watches for hacking attempts and blocks them. From the modsecurity plugin you could view the modsecurity log.

'''To view these options:'''
#Login to WHM.
#Search "Mod Security" from the left search tool or scroll down and click on "Mod Security" under plugins.

====Pre-Prop or Temporary URL====
You could enable something called mod_userdir tweak in cPanel which allows you to access your sites by using the hostname or IP of your server. For example:
123.123.123.123/~username or yourvps.yourdomain.com/~username.

'''To enable it:'''
#Login to WHM.
#Search "Apache mod_userdir Tweak" from the left search tool or scroll down and click on "Apache mod_userdir Tweak" under Security Center.

====FTP Access====
Use the Main IP of the VPS when connecting with any FTP client prior to pointing any domain to the VPS. Using a domain name added to the VPS or using the domain name OF the VPS before the DNS record has been updated to point to the VPS will result in connection failures.

====URLs & Ports====

[[File:Whm-url.png|frame|none|alt=|WHM & Ports URL Example]]

For accessing WHM(server management), Cpanel(site management), WebMail.
;WHM (over SSL) 2087 - https://yourdomain.com:2087 or https://123.123.123.123:2087
;WHM (non SSL) 2086 - http://yourdomain.com:2086 or http://123.123.123.123:2086
;Cpanel (over SSL) 2083 - https://yourdomain.com:2083 or https://123.123.123.123:2083
;Cpanel (non SSL) 2082 - http://yourdomain.com:2082 or http://123.123.123.123:2082
;Webmail (over SSL) 2096 - https://yourdomain.com:2096 or https://123.123.123.123:2096
;Webmail (non SSL) 2095 - http://yourdomain.com:2095 or http://123.123.123.123:2095

===Key Preperation Tasks (documents to review)===
Make your VPS experience excellent by completing these tasks now.

#'''DNS''' - Your server has the ability to become your own DNS server. Prepare to use or decide not use DNS on your server, but to understand what it is, review the guide: [http://etwiki.cpanel.net/twiki/pub/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/DNSNewbieGuide.pdf WHM/DNS Newbie Guide]
#'''Package (required)''' - Prepare to host a site, packages provide features/limits, review the guide: [http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/WhmPackages WHMHomeScreen/Packages]
#'''Account Functions (important)''' - Add domains, hosting starts here, review the guide: [http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/AcctFunctions WHMHomeScreen/Account Functions]
#'''Account Information (important)''' - List domains, quickly manage accounts, review the guide: [http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/AcctInfo WHMHomeScreen/Account Information]
#'''Backups & Restores''' For questions regarding backup and restore procedures, read this guide: [https://wiki.hostek.com/Backups_-_VPS_and_Dedicated Backups - VPS and Dedicated]

===Moving existing sites===
See pre-steps for moving websites in our [https://wiki.hostek.com/Changing_Hosting_Providers#Steps_to_Changing_Hosting_Providers Changing Hosting Providers] wiki.

Cpanel guide for moving [http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/HowToManuallyTransferAccounts VPS to VPS manually].

[[Category:Linux-VPS]]

==Windows Server - Start Here==

===Get acquainted Windows and WCP===
You will see this '''"term"''' in the new account email as well as in most of our wiki documents.

*'''WCP - "Windows Control Panel",''' (aka MochaPanel) WCP is used to manage all domains on your server, use it optionally however it's optimized to use standard and well thought out methods for creating and managing your domains.

===Setting up your server===
'''STOP!''' We strongly encourage you to review the WCP documents; the '''Key Preperation Tasks''' in the next section include the specific links already but these are the main links, bookmark them.

*[https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel) WCP Guide]

*For ColdFusion VPS Reference [https://wiki.hostek.com/Category:ColdFusion-VPS ColdFusion wiki articles]

===Key Preperation Tasks (documents to review)===
Make your VPS experience excellent by completing these tasks now.

#'''Adding Domains''' - Adding domains is easy and requires just a few steps. To get started fast, review this guide: [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#VPS_and_Unlimited_Plans_-_Add_Additional_Domains WCP - Adding Additional Domains]
#'''Site Settings (reference)''' - We HIGHLY recommend familiarizing yourself with the '''Site Details''' WCP which includes the testing URL, IP, Name Servers and more. Review reference: [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#Site_Details WCP Site Details]
#'''DNS''' - Your Site Details (above) contain the Primary and Secondary DNS for your domain, to manage DNS records, review the guide: [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#DNS_Editor WCP - DNS Editor]
#'''Mail''' - To manage mail accounts (For VPS's with SmarterMail) from WCP, review the guide: [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#Email WCP - Email]
#'''Databases''' - Easily manage both MySQL and MSSQL databases and users from WCP, read these guides: [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#MySQL_database MySQL] | [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#PhpMyAdmin PHPMyAdmin] | [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#MSSQL Microsoft SQL Server] | [https://wiki.hostek.com/Changing_Hosting_Providers#MSSQL_2 Restoring MSSQL Databases on a VPS]
#'''SSL''' - Generate CSR's and complete certificate installations (static IP required), read this guide: [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#Dedicated_SSL Dedicated SSL in WCP]
#'''Backups & Restores''' For questions regarding backup and restore procedures, read this guide: [https://wiki.hostek.com/Backups_-_VPS_and_Dedicated Backups - VPS and Dedicated]

===FTP Access===
Use the Main IP of the VPS when connecting with any FTP client prior to pointing any domain to the VPS. Using a domain name added to the VPS or using the domain name OF the VPS before the DNS record has been updated to point to the VPS will result in connection failures.

===Moving existing sites===
See pre-steps for moving websites in our [https://wiki.hostek.com/Changing_Hosting_Providers#Steps_to_Changing_Hosting_Providers Changing Hosting Providers] wiki.

[[Category:Windows-VPS]]

DNS - Name Servers

2015-01-21T17:11:54Z

Marcusc: /* Updating Name Servers for Domain registered with Hostek.com */

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==Name Server information==
*Here is the Name Server information you need if you are registering a domain that we will host on our servers, or if you are switching a domain over to our servers.
<pre>
Windows/ColdFusion/Railo on Windows Platforms:
Primary Name Server:
NS1.HOSTEK.COM
198.41.223.16 (if needed)

Secondary Name Server:
NS2.HOSTEK.COM
198.41.222.19 (if needed)

Linux/ColdFusion on Linux/Railo on Linux Platforms:
Primary Name Server:
NS3.HOSTEK.COM
173.245.58.12 (if needed)

Secondary Name Server:
NS4.HOSTEK.COM
173.245.59.13 (if needed)
</pre>

==Name Server information (Resellers)==
*If you are a reseller and want to provide your customers an alternate white label DNS, use this information, or create your own Name Servers as mirrors of either set.

'''**Windows/ColdFusion/Railo on Windows Platforms:'''
<pre>
Primary Name Server:
NS1.EZHOSTINGSERVER.COM
198.41.223.16 (if needed)

Secondary Name Server:
NS2.EZHOSTINGSERVER.COM
198.41.222.19 (if needed)
</pre>

'''**Linux Resellers:'''
<pre>
Primary Name Server:
NS7.EZHOSTINGSERVER.COM
198.41.222.19 (if needed)

Secondary Name Server:
NS8.EZHOSTINGSERVER.COM
198.41.223.18 (if needed)
</pre>

'''**All Linux/ColdFusion on Linux/Railo on Linux Platforms set up before 07/15/2013:'''
<pre>
Primary Name Server:
NS3.EZHOSTINGSERVER.COM
173.245.58.12 (if needed)

Secondary Name Server:
NS4.EZHOSTINGSERVER.COM
173.245.59.13 (if needed)
</pre>

==Updating Name Servers for Domain registered with Hostek.com==
#Log into your billing control panel at http://cp.hostek.com.
#You will then click Domains at the top and choose My Domains.
#Next to the domain you wish to update the name servers for click "Manage Domain"
#First you will need to disable the Registrar Lock through the Registrar Lock tab
#Select the Nameservers tab, and update the DNS/Nameservers to the appropriate ones and click "Change Name servers".
#Once this has been changed, go back and enable the Registrar lock again.
#The propagation of new name servers can take up to 24 hours to fully propagate.

==Pointing a domain registered at another registrar to Hostek.com==
#You would first need to review your New Account Information Email to view the correct Name Servers for your hosting package
#You could also refer to this WIKI based on the package/nameservers above.
#Once you have the correct nameservers you will need to update them at your current registrar.
#You will need to login. unlock your domain name and update the DNS/Nameservers to the appropriate ones.
#If you cannot find where to do this at your current registrar please contact them and have them do it for you.

== Updating Name Servers at other registrars - Video Tutorials ==
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_000domains.html How to update the name servers at 000domains.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_123reg.html How to update the name servers at 123-reg.co.uk]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_1and1.html How to update the name servers at 1and1.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_domainsite.html How to update the name servers at domainsite.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_dotster.html How to update the name servers at dotster.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_dynadot.html How to update the name servers at dynadot.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_enom.html How to update the name servers at enom.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_godaddy.html How to update the name servers at godaddy.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_itsyourdomain.html How to update the name servers at itsyourdomain.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_melbourne.html How to update the name servers at melbourneit.com.au]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_namebargain.html How to update the name servers at namebargain.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_namecheap.html How to update the name servers at namecheap.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_netfirms.html How to update the name servers at netfirms.ca]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_netsol.html How to update the name servers at networksolutions.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_opensrs.html How to update the name servers at opensrs.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_regfly.html How to update the name servers at registerfly.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_register.html How to update the name servers at register.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_stargate.html How to update the name servers at stargate.com]

== Creating Custom Name Servers at other registrars - Video Tutorials ==
[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_000domains.html Creating private name servers at 000domains.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_123reg.html Creating private name servers at 123-reg.co.uk]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_1and1.html Creating private name servers at 1and1.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_domainsite.html Creating private name servers at domainsite.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_dotster.html Creating private name servers at dotster.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_dynadot.html Creating private name servers at dynadot.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_enom.html Creating private name servers at enom.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_godaddy.html Creating private name servers at godaddy.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_itsyourdomain.html Creating private name servers at itsyourdomain.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_melbourneit.html Creating private name servers at melbourneit.com.au]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_namebargain.html Creating private name servers at namebargain.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_namecheap.html Creating private name servers at namecheap.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_netfirms.html Creating private name servers at netfirms.ca]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_netsol.html Creating private name servers at networksolutions.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_opensrs.html Creating private name servers at opensrs.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_regfly.html Creating private name servers at registerfly.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_register.html Creating private name servers at register.com]

[http://hostek.com/tutorials/dns_private_stargate.html Creating private name servers at stargate.com]

[[Category:Domain-Names]]
[[Category:Resellers]]

== Custom Name Servers for VPS ==
[[Category:VPS]]

===Cpanel VPS===
The best practice is to add custom Name Servers before adding domains to your cpanel VPS.

#Set DNS A records for each of the name servers being created, NS1.yourdomain.com and NS2.yourdomain.com to use the VPS IP address.
#Login to the cpanel WebHost Manager usually http://your-server-ip:2086
#Click "Basic cPanel & WHM Setup" and scroll to the bottom to view/set the "Nameservers".
#If you have already added domains to your cpanel server, edit each DNS zone setting any and all references for name servers to your new Name Server records, (ns3.hostek.com & ns4.hostek.com changed to ns1.yourdomain.com & ns2.yourdomain.com).
#SSH into your cpanel VPS and run this script to update cpanel so it will recognize your new Name Servers.
#*<pre>/usr/local/cpanel/scripts/updatenameserverips</pre>
#Register your Name Servers with the Cpanel server IP Address, at your registrar.
#*Videos: [https://wiki.hostek.com/DNS_(Name_Servers)#Creating_Custom_Name_Servers_at_other_registers_-_Video_Tutorials Setting custom name servers] for the most common registrars.
#*If you registered your domain name with Hostek submit a [https://support.hostek.com support request] for registering the Name Servers and reference this article and step.
#You can begin pointing domains hosted on your Cpanel VPS to use the custom Name Servers.

*See the latest [http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/11_30/WHMDocs/WebHome WebHost Manager Documentation] for any changes in steps 2-6.

===Windows VPS===
All our Windows VPS (ColdFusion included) will be equipped by default with our WCP (windows control panel) which includes integration with two of our own Name Servers. This way you will not have to install the DNS service on your own VPS server, saving bandwidth, installation and management.

#Set DNS A records for each of the name servers being created, NS1.yourdomain.com and NS2.yourdomain.com use the IP Address for the DNS servers (Primary and Secondary) listed in the "Site Details" area of WCP. To find the IP Address for your primary and secondary reference our [https://wiki.hostek.com/DNS_(Name_Servers)#Name_Server_information Name Server information].
#Register your Name Servers with the IP Address for the primary and secondary DNS server in step 1, at your registrar.
#*Videos: [https://wiki.hostek.com/DNS_(Name_Servers)#Creating_Custom_Name_Servers_at_other_registers_-_Video_Tutorials Setting custom name servers] for the most common registrars.
#*If you registered your domain name with Hostek submit a [https://support.hostek.com support request] for registering the Name Servers and reference this article and step.
#You can begin pointing domains added through WCP to your custom Name Servers.

==Updating Linux Primary and Secondary DNS Servers for Host Name Resolution==
The articles above describe how to update the name server used by cPanel to store records for sites added through WHM. If you wish to adjust the nameservers used by Linux for domain/host name resolution, do the following:

*SSH into the server
*Issue this command: <pre>setup</pre>
*Within the '''setup''' utility, navigate to ''Network configuration'''''-->'''''DNS configuration''
*Here you can update the Primary and Secondary DNS servers. After updating them, hit '''OK''', the '''Save&Quit''' ''(you have to press the Tab key to move the cursor to the Save&Quit button)''
*Quit the setup utility.
*'''IMPORTANT''' - At the command line, issue this command to ensure the network adapter reloads all IPs assigned to the server: <pre>/etc/init.d/ipaliases reload</pre>

Connecting to FTP

2014-12-19T16:08:06Z

Marcusc: /* Connecting Using a Browser */

==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. 

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

How to Encrypt or Compile ColdFusion Files

2014-06-09T20:28:16Z

Marcusc: /* Using cfencode.exe */

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If you wish to obscure your ColdFusion source code before deploying it to Hostek, you have a couple options: '''cfcompile.bat''' and '''cfencode.exe'''. In order to use either of these options, you must first download and install a copy of ColdFusion to your local computer. To obtain a free developer-edition of Coldfusion, follow the link at [http://www.adobe.com/support/coldfusion/downloads.html#cf10productdownloads Adobe's ColdFusion Support Center].

==Using cfcompile.bat==
The cfcompile.bat utility will compile all '''.cfm''' and '''.cfc''' files within a given directory into Java bytecode. This has the effect of making your source code unreadable, and it also prevents ColdFusion from having to compile your ColdFusion files on first use which provides a small performance enhancement.

Cfcompile uses the following syntax:
*Example: <pre>c:\ColdFusion11\cfusion\bin\cfcompile.bat -deploy HOSTEKWEBROOT SOURCE COMPILED</pre>

In the above example, make the following changes:
*'''HOSTEKWEBROOT''' should be the path to your site's '''wwwroot''' folder at Hostek.
**Eg: d:\home\mysite.com\wwwroot
*'''SOURCE''' should be the path to the un-compiled ColdFusion site files on your computer.
**Eg: c:\SOURCE
*'''COMPILED''' should be where cfcompile.bat will save the compiled ColdFusion files.
**Eg: c:\COMPILED

Once cfcompile.bat has finished executing, you can copy the contents of your COMPILED directory to your site's Web root at Hostek (through FTP). Once the compiled files have been uploaded, ColdFusion will begin using them immediately.

More details about using cfcompile.bat can be found in [https://learn.adobe.com/wiki/display/coldfusionen/Deploying+ColdFusion+Applications#DeployingColdFusionApplications-Usingthecfcompileutility ColdFusion's Documentation].

==Using cfencode.exe==
The cfencode.exe utility will apply basic encryption to a specific file or directory. If used to encrypt a directory, it will apply encryption to '''ALL''' files in the directory which can break any JS, CSS, images, or other non-ColdFusion files. As such, use the following directions to encrypt ONLY your '''.cfm''' and '''.cfc''' files:

#Use robocopy to copy only your site's '''.cfm''' and '''.cfc''' files to a temporary working directory. If you do not have robocopy, it can be easily installed as part of the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17657 Windows Server Resource Kit].
#*'''Example''': <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Resource Kits\Tools\robocopy.exe c:\SOURCE c:\ENCODED *.cfm *.cfc /E</pre> (Where '''SOURCE''' is the location of your unmodified site files, and '''ENCODED''' is your temporary working directory)
#Run cfencode.exe against the files in your temporary working directory
#*'''Example''': <pre>c:\ColdFusion11\cfusion\bin\cfencode.exe c:\ENCODED /r /v 2</pre> (Where '''ENCODED''' is the path to your temporary working directory from the previous step)
#At this point, you can copy the contents of c:\ENCODED to your site at Hostek (through FTP), and the server will begin using the encrypted versions of your '''.cfm''' and '''.cfc''' files immediately.

''Note: Encrypting your site files with cfencode does not guarantee absolute security of your source code, but it does add a layer of obfuscation to help prevent unauthorized individuals from viewing the source.''

[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:ColdFusion]]
[[Category:ColdFusion-VPS]]

How to Encrypt or Compile ColdFusion Files

2014-06-09T20:27:55Z

Marcusc: /* Using cfcompile.bat */

__FORCETOC__

If you wish to obscure your ColdFusion source code before deploying it to Hostek, you have a couple options: '''cfcompile.bat''' and '''cfencode.exe'''. In order to use either of these options, you must first download and install a copy of ColdFusion to your local computer. To obtain a free developer-edition of Coldfusion, follow the link at [http://www.adobe.com/support/coldfusion/downloads.html#cf10productdownloads Adobe's ColdFusion Support Center].

==Using cfcompile.bat==
The cfcompile.bat utility will compile all '''.cfm''' and '''.cfc''' files within a given directory into Java bytecode. This has the effect of making your source code unreadable, and it also prevents ColdFusion from having to compile your ColdFusion files on first use which provides a small performance enhancement.

Cfcompile uses the following syntax:
*Example: <pre>c:\ColdFusion11\cfusion\bin\cfcompile.bat -deploy HOSTEKWEBROOT SOURCE COMPILED</pre>

In the above example, make the following changes:
*'''HOSTEKWEBROOT''' should be the path to your site's '''wwwroot''' folder at Hostek.
**Eg: d:\home\mysite.com\wwwroot
*'''SOURCE''' should be the path to the un-compiled ColdFusion site files on your computer.
**Eg: c:\SOURCE
*'''COMPILED''' should be where cfcompile.bat will save the compiled ColdFusion files.
**Eg: c:\COMPILED

Once cfcompile.bat has finished executing, you can copy the contents of your COMPILED directory to your site's Web root at Hostek (through FTP). Once the compiled files have been uploaded, ColdFusion will begin using them immediately.

More details about using cfcompile.bat can be found in [https://learn.adobe.com/wiki/display/coldfusionen/Deploying+ColdFusion+Applications#DeployingColdFusionApplications-Usingthecfcompileutility ColdFusion's Documentation].

==Using cfencode.exe==
The cfencode.exe utility will apply basic encryption to a specific file or directory. If used to encrypt a directory, it will apply encryption to '''ALL''' files in the directory which can break any JS, CSS, images, or other non-ColdFusion files. As such, use the following directions to encrypt ONLY your '''.cfm''' and '''.cfc''' files:

#Use robocopy to copy only your site's '''.cfm''' and '''.cfc''' files to a temporary working directory. If you do not have robocopy, it can be easily installed as part of the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17657 Windows Server Resource Kit].
#*'''Example''': <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Resource Kits\Tools\robocopy.exe c:\SOURCE c:\ENCODED *.cfm *.cfc /E</pre> (Where '''SOURCE''' is the location of your unmodified site files, and '''ENCODED''' is your temporary working directory)
#Run cfencode.exe against the files in your temporary working directory
#*'''Example''': <pre>c:\ColdFusion10\cfusion\bin\cfencode.exe c:\ENCODED /r /v 2</pre> (Where '''ENCODED''' is the path to your temporary working directory from the previous step)
#At this point, you can copy the contents of c:\ENCODED to your site at Hostek (through FTP), and the server will begin using the encrypted versions of your '''.cfm''' and '''.cfc''' files immediately.

''Note: Encrypting your site files with cfencode does not guarantee absolute security of your source code, but it does add a layer of obfuscation to help prevent unauthorized individuals from viewing the source.''

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