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What is a good resource for setting up a Rackspace Cloud Server (Mosso) server?
I'm looking for stuff regarding setting up PHP, MySql etc? I'm basically looking for a tutorial so I can get to a point where I can install cPanel or another (hopefully free and open source) Control Panel so I don't have to pay for cPanel.
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Here's a good tutorial:
http://www.howtoforge.com/centos-5.1-server-lamp-email-dns-ftp-ispconfig
Have you chosen your operating system yet?
If not, CentOS and cPanel work pretty well together.
This isn't small potatoes in the hosting world. If you're using this as a learning experiment, good for you... really. It's a great project. But be ready for some frustration.
cPanel is the control panel of choice because it's popular. It's easy to manage but more importantly, it's easy to transfer customers in and out of. If you're not going to use cPanel, Plesk is another solid option. However, if cost is the biggest concern and you want to learn, do it all from the command line. You'll learn A LOT more by doing it this way than with the quick-and-clean web based interface.
http://www.howtoforge.com/centos-5.1-server-lamp-email-dns-ftp-ispconfig
Have you chosen your operating system yet?
If not, CentOS and cPanel work pretty well together.
This isn't small potatoes in the hosting world. If you're using this as a learning experiment, good for you... really. It's a great project. But be ready for some frustration.
cPanel is the control panel of choice because it's popular. It's easy to manage but more importantly, it's easy to transfer customers in and out of. If you're not going to use cPanel, Plesk is another solid option. However, if cost is the biggest concern and you want to learn, do it all from the command line. You'll learn A LOT more by doing it this way than with the quick-and-clean web based interface.
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Again, it's not impossible or even hard after you get your head around it. Don't get discouraged, just be ready for a little frustration is all.
I would recomend that you subscribe (paid) to Orilley's Safari:
http://my.safaribooksonline.com/
There are some very good books in the Linux & Apache categories.
It sounds like you already have some experience in the hosting world. If it was me, I'd outline each component that you know (Apache, PHP, MySQL, User Accounts, DNS, etc) and research individually on how to best set up each one. There are A TON of variable to wade through but once you have your formula for each one set and know the pros & cons, you'll be well on your way to becoming a sysadmin.
The shortcut around most of this reading and learning would be to become employed as a first-tier support person for any busy hosting company. You'll quickly move your way up as you learn. More now than ever, first tier support is decentralized so you could theoretically put in an application anywhere. If you did this while continuing to learn and apply what you've been exposed to, you would significantly decrease the learning curve.
When I learned - I did it the hard way. Reading, research, trial and error. I'm still learning (as is everyone), but parts of me wish I just had of worked for a busy hosting company for a year first.