How do I upgrade Debian to a newer release?

First decide which version of Debian you wish to upgrade to. The versions of Debian currently supported are as follows: Version Code name Release date End of life date   9.0   Stretch June 17th 2017 approx. 2022 (LTS)   8.0   Jessie April 25th 2015 ~June 6th 2020 (LTS)   7.0   Wheezy May 4th […]

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How do I update Ubuntu?

This can be done by first logging to your Ubuntu system via ssh as root or as any user with ‘sudo’ privileges and execute either “apt-get update” as root or “sudo apt-get update” at the command line prompt. Information will be output on your screen showing information associated with accessing the package sources and when […]

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How do I update CentOS?

First login to your CentOS server as the root user. Execute the command “yum update -y” and you should see output similar to the following:   # yum update -yLoaded plugins: fastestmirrorDetermining fastest mirrors * base: mirrors.kernel.org * updates: mirrors.cmich.edu * addons: mirror.stanford.edu * extras: mirrors.usc.edubase                                                     | 1.1 kB     00:00     primary.xml.gz                                           | 878 kB     00:00     […]

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How do I update Debian?

First login to your Debian system as root and execute “apt-get update” at the shell prompt. Information will be output on your indicating that sources for updates are being accessed and when complete the message will be displayed as follows:   Reading package lists… Done   After the updates have successfully been downloaded, execute “apt-get […]

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How do I interact with my 3ware RAID card?

For dedicated server clients, the typical model of 3ware RAID card is 3ware 9650.   To see product notes on each card, click the relevant link below:   3ware 9650   Management of these RAID cards depends on the operating system installed. Following are some resources and instructions for Linux & Windows:   Linux To […]

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How do I login to Parallels Plesk control panel?

To login to Plesk go to: https://your.ip.address.here:8443/ Login: adminPassword: Chosen during the initial setup process If you are logging into a freshly installed Plesk control panel, then you will need to use the default credentials: Login: adminPassword: setup During the initial configuration, you will be prompted to choose your own password. Useful Links: How to […]

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How do I reset the Parallels Plesk “admin” password?

In Windows: Log in as administrator via rdp Start > Run > C:\Program Files\SWsoft\Plesk\admin\bin\plesksrvclient.exe Be sure to include the quotes with this command Enter new password when prompted In Linux: cd /usr/local/psa/admin/bin/ bin]# export PSA_PASSWORD=’newpass’ where ‘newpass’ is newpassword that you want to reset to bin]# ./ch_admin_passwd —-> this will save the new password bin]# […]

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How do I view the Parallels Plesk “admin” password?

In Windows: Log in as administrator via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Click Start -> Run. Type “C:\Program Files\SWsoft\Plesk\admin\bin\plesksrvclient.exe -get” (without the quotes) and press enter (return). Be sure to include the quotes with this command In Linux: Log in as root via ssh cat /etc/psa/.psa.shadow

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How do I access the web mail area in Parallels Plesk?

You can read your mail and compose new messages from any computer with an Internet connection and Web browser installed, or a WAP-enabled cellular phone or any other web enabled computer. Open a Web browser (or a WAP browser, if you are working from a handheld device) and type in the following URL: http://webmail.your-domain.com where […]

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