Sorry for this ... question but i want to know few details about server management , i saw the servers are expensive if are managed , is hard or easy to manage a server ?
1 - What a beginner in server management should know before use an unmanaged server ?
2 - There is a guide with the most important steps in managing a dedicated server from the start to explain everything step by step ?
3 - what server management offers mean or depends from company to company ?The short answer is yes, server management is a complex task. Think of all the things that could go wrong (file system corruption, hard drive failure, disaster recovery, server compromise recovery, trouble shooting, etc).
A beginner should not sign up for an unmanaged server. Especially if it's a production server. I suggest you sign up for a fully managed server and then slowly move to unmanaged services as you learn.
Having said that, server management is a skill that can be acquired but it takes time just like everything else. Enough time to have walked the walk.
If you're truly interested in managing your own servers, I suggest you get training or apply for a system administrator job. You just can't beat professional experience
There are a few kinds of server management offers. The two most important ones are managed server offers by a third-party and managed server offers by the people that have access to the data center itself. I suggest the latter approach since there's only much that a third party can help you with remotely.
RegardsWhen it comes to Linux based web hosting. YOu definitely need to have a certain knowledge of OS management, Apache web server, mail server, and also on server side scripting.They are right. You MUST have some knowledge of the OS being installed on the server, which is usually a Linux distro. Then on top of that, you must know about how to manage a Linux server. This goes all the way through setting up ip's, DNS, mail (if you are using it), PBX, or whatever you are wanting to use it for. Then after all that, you must also worry about keeping an eye on your Filesystem, your hardware, stuck loops of programs (which can hang your services and then you must manually restart). The list goes on forever and if you are not 100% comfortable with managing your own server, then definately get a managed service or hire a third-party management that can gain access to the Datacenter. It is not something to just dive into. Good luck. Hope we can help.The best way to learn is to experiment with different commands. Your best friend in this case is google, search and you will find guides on how to manage a server.The best way to learn is to experiment with different commands. Your best friend in this case is google, search and you will find guides on how to manage a server.,or find a company that provide semi managed server in google, so you can learn the ropes.I'm not sure if this is the best answer or a good answer at all but to me, well what I'm doing myself rather, is studying right out of a Server+ book, I'll maybe get the cert. afterwards. Next book I'm investing in is Network+. Just do a search on amazon and make sure it has some decent reviews before you order.But I assume that should help understand management, etc. But of course as stated above you have to learn how to use the OS on the server.learn the OS and scripting. good luckHi newzone,
If you're new to dedicated servers, a Windows based server may be the easiest to learn quickly. You can typically administer these remotely with the familiar Windows desktop interface.
But if Linux is your preferred choice, as it is for many dedicated server purchasers, CentOS is a popular Linux distribution for which you should be able to find a lot of free help resources.
To answer your specific questions:
1. I would first recommend learning how to secure the dedicated server. Once a server is put publicly onto the Internet, it has a high chance of being remotely compromised -- especially if any programs or "services" are out-of-date. If a server is compromised, you will essentially have to "start over" by having an OS reload, and this can take significant time.
2. There is not much of a dedicated server guide, unfortunately. But the O'Reilly series technical books -- you can find them on Amazon.com and other sites -- on topics such as Linux administration can be very helpful. They are a true bargain, available at pretty reasonable prices given all of the information contained in them.
3. Server management tends to either be "reactive" or "proactive". With reactive management, you often need to ask for a lot of the server management tasks to be done. With proactive management, typically everything is done for you without much asking. Note that this is a VERY simplified verson of reactive versus proactive, and I just mention this as being what I found through experience. "Reactive" seemed to be designed for semi-experienced administrators who needed a little extra help (e.g. by opening a support ticket), and "proactive" was usually for the completely new administrators who needed significant help (especially at the beginning).
I hope this helps!
-mikeIf you wish to have a linux server(LAMP-Linux-Apache-MySql-PHP), I will suggest you to first get familiar with the LAMP environment by installing LAMP on your home PC.Reading and alot of trial and error to learn how to manage a server properly(get a cheap box to practice on...or a pc at your house). Even then there will be stuff that comes up that is hard to find information on.
And yes "managed" varies depending on the company, only way to find out whats covered would be to contact each of them. Some charge per ticket, some charge for hours used etc.
1 - What a beginner in server management should know before use an unmanaged server ?
2 - There is a guide with the most important steps in managing a dedicated server from the start to explain everything step by step ?
3 - what server management offers mean or depends from company to company ?The short answer is yes, server management is a complex task. Think of all the things that could go wrong (file system corruption, hard drive failure, disaster recovery, server compromise recovery, trouble shooting, etc).
A beginner should not sign up for an unmanaged server. Especially if it's a production server. I suggest you sign up for a fully managed server and then slowly move to unmanaged services as you learn.
Having said that, server management is a skill that can be acquired but it takes time just like everything else. Enough time to have walked the walk.
If you're truly interested in managing your own servers, I suggest you get training or apply for a system administrator job. You just can't beat professional experience
There are a few kinds of server management offers. The two most important ones are managed server offers by a third-party and managed server offers by the people that have access to the data center itself. I suggest the latter approach since there's only much that a third party can help you with remotely.
RegardsWhen it comes to Linux based web hosting. YOu definitely need to have a certain knowledge of OS management, Apache web server, mail server, and also on server side scripting.They are right. You MUST have some knowledge of the OS being installed on the server, which is usually a Linux distro. Then on top of that, you must know about how to manage a Linux server. This goes all the way through setting up ip's, DNS, mail (if you are using it), PBX, or whatever you are wanting to use it for. Then after all that, you must also worry about keeping an eye on your Filesystem, your hardware, stuck loops of programs (which can hang your services and then you must manually restart). The list goes on forever and if you are not 100% comfortable with managing your own server, then definately get a managed service or hire a third-party management that can gain access to the Datacenter. It is not something to just dive into. Good luck. Hope we can help.
The best way to learn is to experiment with different commands. Your best friend in this case is google, search and you will find guides on how to manage a server.The best way to learn is to experiment with different commands. Your best friend in this case is google, search and you will find guides on how to manage a server.,or find a company that provide semi managed server in google, so you can learn the ropes.I'm not sure if this is the best answer or a good answer at all but to me, well what I'm doing myself rather, is studying right out of a Server+ book, I'll maybe get the cert. afterwards. Next book I'm investing in is Network+. Just do a search on amazon and make sure it has some decent reviews before you order.But I assume that should help understand management, etc. But of course as stated above you have to learn how to use the OS on the server.learn the OS and scripting. good luckHi newzone,If you're new to dedicated servers, a Windows based server may be the easiest to learn quickly. You can typically administer these remotely with the familiar Windows desktop interface.
But if Linux is your preferred choice, as it is for many dedicated server purchasers, CentOS is a popular Linux distribution for which you should be able to find a lot of free help resources.
To answer your specific questions:
1. I would first recommend learning how to secure the dedicated server. Once a server is put publicly onto the Internet, it has a high chance of being remotely compromised -- especially if any programs or "services" are out-of-date. If a server is compromised, you will essentially have to "start over" by having an OS reload, and this can take significant time.
2. There is not much of a dedicated server guide, unfortunately. But the O'Reilly series technical books -- you can find them on Amazon.com and other sites -- on topics such as Linux administration can be very helpful. They are a true bargain, available at pretty reasonable prices given all of the information contained in them.
3. Server management tends to either be "reactive" or "proactive". With reactive management, you often need to ask for a lot of the server management tasks to be done. With proactive management, typically everything is done for you without much asking. Note that this is a VERY simplified verson of reactive versus proactive, and I just mention this as being what I found through experience. "Reactive" seemed to be designed for semi-experienced administrators who needed a little extra help (e.g. by opening a support ticket), and "proactive" was usually for the completely new administrators who needed significant help (especially at the beginning).
I hope this helps!
-mikeIf you wish to have a linux server(LAMP-Linux-Apache-MySql-PHP), I will suggest you to first get familiar with the LAMP environment by installing LAMP on your home PC.Reading and alot of trial and error to learn how to manage a server properly(get a cheap box to practice on...or a pc at your house). Even then there will be stuff that comes up that is hard to find information on.
And yes "managed" varies depending on the company, only way to find out whats covered would be to contact each of them. Some charge per ticket, some charge for hours used etc.