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You will see these two '''"terms"''' in the new account email as well as in most CPanel/Linux documents. | You will see these two '''"terms"''' in the new account email as well as in most CPanel/Linux documents. | ||
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| − | '''Cpanel''' - used for managing accounts such as individual accounts or hosted domains on the server. | + | *'''WHM - "WebHost Manager",''' used for managing your SERVER, packages, all domains and more. |
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===Setting up your 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. | '''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://etwiki.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/WebHome WHM Guide] | + | *[http://etwiki.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/WebHome WHM Guide] |
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===Key Preperation Tasks (documents to review)=== | ===Key Preperation Tasks (documents to review)=== | ||
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#'''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 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] | #'''Account Information (important)''' - List domains, quickly manage accounts, review the guide: [http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/AcctInfo WHMHomeScreen/Account Information] | ||
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===Moving existing sites=== | ===Moving existing sites=== | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 6 March 2013
Contents
VPS 201 - Getting started with 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.
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: WHM/DNS Newbie Guide
- Package (required) - Prepare to host a site, packages provide features/limits, review the guide: WHMHomeScreen/Packages
- Account Functions (important) - Add domains, hosting starts here, review the guide: WHMHomeScreen/Account Functions
- Account Information (important) - List domains, quickly manage accounts, review the guide: WHMHomeScreen/Account Information
Moving existing sites
See pre-steps for moving websites in our Changing Hosting Providers wiki.
Cpanel guide for moving VPS to VPS manually.