Html and other files you want to make accessible to the World Wide Web must be uploaded to your account before they can be seen by your visitors. When you first log in into your account, you’ll be taken to your “Home” directory. Don’t confuse this with your “web root.” The home directory is “not” accessible to the World Wide Web; it’s a private directory where critical system files reside. DO NOT delete files that have been created by the system, otherwise your web site may disappear into cyber oblivion!
To publish to your website, upload your files to either the “public_html” or the “www” directory. The “www” folder is actually just a shortcut to “public_html”. This is why you will see the same content inside both folders.
A link reference example:
The file “/public_html/hello.htm” will show up on the internet as Feel free to create subfolders and place files inside them if you’d like. Just make sure that they are under the public_html (or www) folder if you want them to show up on the internet.
Note: If you are under the No-More-Ads plan, the above does not apply to you. Go here for more information.
What DNS servers do I use for my domain name?
In order for your Server Pro website to show up when visitors type dedicated server hosting http://www.youreliteservermanagement.com in their browsers, you will need to first change your domain name’s DNS servers so that they point to our DNS servers. To do this, go to the domain name registrar where you got your domain from to change the DNS settings. Exact directions for doing so will vary depending on each individual registrar’s procedures. Consult their help files or tech support as necessary.
Below is a list of our DNS servers. The ones you will need to use will depend on which server your account is hosted on. You should have received this information in your account activation email. If you still do not know, please open a support ticket with us and provide us with your username so that we may look it up for you.
Note: You’ve set the proper DNS servers for your domain name, but it’s still not working? If so, please consult this guide for more tips.
Software
Eliteservermanagement.com uses the best-of-breed software for web hosting. We believe that selecting the right operating system along with the right tools can mean the difference between night and day.
Below is a list of just some of the software we offer our customers:
Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux
The Linux operating system is world-renowned for its stability, efficiency, and rich feature set of server tools. This is why we have chosen to offer our clients Red Hat Linux as our standard operating system in which all other services run on top of.
Apache Web Server Apache Web Server
The Apache Web Server is the most popular web server software in use today. Its extensibility, security, and close integration with Perl CGI, PHP, MySQL, and Linux makes it a great choice for today’s webmaster.
Microsoft Frontpage Extensions Microsoft Frontpage Extensions
Microsoft has made dynamic web site creation easy and quick with Frontpage. To fully take advantage of its more powerful features (such as counters, guest books, message boards, etc.), we have installed the Frontpage Extensions module on each of our servers.
PHP4 Scripting PHP4 Scripting
Coming out of nowhere, PHP has become wildly popular within the past 2 years due to its vast performance advantages over traditional Perl CGI. Coupled with tight MySQL database integration, PHP has become one of the most powerful server-side scripting languages on the internet.
mySQL Database MySQL Database
MySQL is an effective and popular database engine used to run bulletin boards, shopping carts, guest books, counters, membership programs, and a host of other CGI/PHP applications. Tightly integrated with the Apache Web Server, MySQL is our database software of choice.
SSH (Secure Shell) SSH (Secure Shell)
Traditionally webmasters have used Telnet to log in to and administer their web sites. However, Telnet’s clear-text communication methods have proven to be a security hazard. This is why we offer SSH, a safe form of doing the same thing. All communications with the server are encrypted and made very secure.
