Guest luke_a Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 We need to get another dedicated server, we have already decided on a host (as we use them for a windows dedicated server) and they offer RedHat Linux 3 ES and they allow you to supply your own OS. We need to be able to support CubeCart. Its Requirements are: PHP 4.1.1 + (Scripting Language) MySQL 3.23 + (Database Server) MySQL 5 is currently not compatible. GD 1.6 + (Image Library) Optional in v3 Linux / Unix recommended If our requirements were to change, say for instance we needed PHP5/MySQL5 support also, is it possible to have both on the server? I am a total Linux numpty, never used it for more than 5 minutes and that was on a GNOME desktop so didnt actually learn much apart from how to install a few different distros. With the server we have from them at the moment, we have remote desktop access, and H-Sphere web control panel. So we have total control over it..... what would be the linux equivalent to this? Is it possible to have remote access with a GNOME desktop to make it easier to use? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjoe Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 We need to get another dedicated server, we have already decided on a host (as we use them for a windows dedicated server) and they offer RedHat Linux 3 ES and they allow you to supply your own OS.I suspect you are a bit confused. A Red Hat Linux server is one that uses the Red Hat operating system, usually together with Apache. Whatever is the current MySQL and PHP configuration is also common for such a server, dedicated or shared, managed or self-managed. What makes me think you are confused are the questions about Gnome. You need not have a Linux desktop to interact with that kind of Linux server. While it can be done - and I'm sure many do - it's just as simple with a WinXP desktop if the server is equipped with a combination of Web Host Manager and cPanel. WHM simplifies managing mutiple domains on a single server and cPanel gives each domain owner an excellent GUI for controlling the domain. Some server suppliers offer what I consider inferior proprietary or "off-brand" alternatives. I suspect they are saving money but, in my opinion, none of those alternatives are in the same league as the above combo. As for CubeCart, it runs beuatifully on a server configured that way. cPanel even incudes a few dozen user apps, including CC, already installed on the server, that only need activation with a few fields filled in and three or four clicks. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luke_a Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 edit: thanks for the PM, think I might get a book to understand linux better. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjoe Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 edit: thanks for the PM, think I might get a book to understand linux better. Any recommendations?There are so many choices - and the value of any depends on your needs, what you brintg, etc. I suggest spedning time browsing either a Barnes and Noble, or the well equipped library of a college that offers a CS degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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