ISPConfig after installation

[CoDonCo]

Hello everyone,

I'm having a few problems here. After installing ISPConfig, I started to configure everything.
That was the moment hell started for me.
I looked at the manual, witch was good. It explained to me what the meaning was for every option there was for ISPConfig, but not how to do it in practice.
Well, there is always the forum, so I started to search, search, and again, search. It's 2 days later now, and I think it's configured, but is it like it should be?
When reading the forum I realized I wasn't the only one with that problem. (Never the less, I learned a whole lot reading it.)
So, I'm going to stop reading and I'm going to do this a different way. (Sorry if my language is bad, I'm from Belgium and normaly I'm speaking dutch.)

I'm going to configure ISPConfig like it's intended to be configured. And I'm going to do it with or without the help of the community. I'm going to configure the damn thing until its working perfect and without any errors.

The following is what I'm going to do, and what I'm asking all of you:

I am going to configure ISPConfig step by step and write it down here.

1. Help me and others by giving comments, stearing us in the right direction. When I'm wrong about something, tell me, write down how it should be done, and don't point to other threads on the forum but copy and paste the solutions over to this thread.

2. After it is all done I'm going to write a manual “How to configure ISPConfig in practice” so everyone can benifit from it and I'm going to do it in english and dutch.

3. I'm going to do this for 3 configurations:

1 server with ns1 and ns2 on that same server.
2 servers, both with ISPConfig with ns1 on server 1 and ns2 on server 2.
1 server with ns1 and ns2 on other servers. (when you have nameservers somewhere else)

4. I'm also going to do UebiMiau Webmail and PHPMyAdmin stuff, and why not, also PHPPGAdmin for those who want it, even if we have to reinstall everything to use it.

5. Also, when it's nearly finnished, I'm going to open a dutch website for those who don't understand english and want to use ISPConfig, only dedicated to ISPConfig, and in the dutch language. (Manuals there will always be in 2 languages, english and dutch.) And there we are also going to help with the right dutch translation for ISPConfig, because it's not completely what it should be.

6. As from now, I'm going to act as a noob, so don't be wondered if I'm going to ask stupid questions. Think about it, maybe those so called stupid questions, are not so stupid at all for some of us! And don't worry, I'm a very good listener.

The first things I'm asking:
Should I go for it and do this or not?
Should I do it here, or from the beginning on a separate website?
Give me your opinion, also the bad ones!
Especially to Falko and Till, what do you think about it, your approval over this would be very stimulating.

You will here from me later,

[edge]

* Dutch.

eej CoDonCo,

Ga er voor.. Ik heb ISPconfig op de 'Trial and Error' manier geleerd.

Een howto heb ik niet meer nodig, maar ik denk dat het geen kwaad kan voor een beginner.. Ga er dus voor!

Noel

* English.

Hello CoDonCo,

Go for it.. I've learned ISPconfig by 'Trial and Error'.

I do not really need a howto anymore, but I think that it does not harm a beginner.. Go for it!

Noel

[till]

Should I go for it and do this or not?

Go for it. ISPConfig needs more documentation, espeacially some step by step instructions for beginners :)

Should I do it here, or from the beginning on a separate website?

Please do it here in the forums. The instructions can also be hosted on the ISPConfig documantation page when they are finished. It is better to not split the community efforts on several websites.

If there are some more of you guys interested in building documentation, we can talk about activating the ISPConfig wiki again. The last time i set it up there was nearly no interest in using the wiki and i had to remove spam every day, so i dropped it...

[Brenton]

Hi CoDonCo

Go for it. I'm in the same situation and have the same problems and am thinking of doing the same thing. So if I can help in anyway, please let me know.

Brenton
http://www.teamscience.co.za

[Qrup]

By all means > DO IT! < When I set up my IspCongig I experienced the same thing as you did. Every single thing was documented/described.. but, I couldn't read how to get started with the things I needed. The scenarios you describe are good. The latter "A server with ns elsewhere" is the one I need.
Please put alot of effort into the english documentation.. not all people understand Dutch.. not here in Denmark at least. I don't haver the time to write the documentation, but I'll proofread it for you.. just contact me (ispdoc at qrup dot dk).

I only run a Debian Sarge with IspConfig for fun.. my costumers are me, my mother and my whife :)

[CoDonCo]

Hi,

Well, I guess I have to do this.
And I've got goed news for you, I already started it.
It's not much, I know, but that will change soon.

And you can follow the progress.
I've set up an FTP-site where you can read and/or download things that are already done. You can find it at ftp://ftp.codonco.info
If you want to contribute something you can always upload your stuff to the "incoming" folder on that site.

Eventually the manual will be very different as what you see now, the structure will be different and more logical, probbably with more text and less and smaler pictures. The purpose of this one is only to serve as a reference for the eventual manual.

And as of now, you will here from me a lot more.

And if you want to know where the name CoDonCo comes from, well:
My name is Cockx Ludo
My wifes name is Donhuysen Monique
And I have 5 children witch I call the Company
So now you know.

[falko]

Looks good so far! :)

[CoDonCo]

hi,

Before I can go on I have a few questions for you all.

Under Management, Server, Settings
1- the tab Server: the Admin Email, can this be any email or should this be a servers email?

2- the tab Web: Frontpage Path, when frontpage isn't installed, should this be made empty or can I leave the default value as is? For Suexec, when do I have to mark the checkbox and when not, and why exactly is it for (short explanation, it's only to check if I'm on the right track)?

3- the Email tab: like in the first question, witch one for the Antivirus-Admin?

4- the Save Log on some of the pages, are they for debugging or should I leave them always checked, or uncheck them later (won't they grow to big when I leave them always on)?

[till]

Under Management, Server, Settings
1- the tab Server: the Admin Email, can this be any email or should this be a servers email?

This can be any email address.

2- the tab Web: Frontpage Path, when frontpage isn't installed, should this be made empty or can I leave the default value as is?


You can leave the default value. Frontpage is enabled when you select frontpage active on the functions tab.

For Suexec, when do I have to mark the checkbox and when not, and why exactly is it for (short explanation, it's only to check if I'm on the right track)?

Suexec is a kind of chroot for cgi scripts. If your apache server is compiled with suexec and the document root that is compiled in your apache matches the docroot from ISPConfig, this shall be enabled.

3- the Email tab: like in the first question, witch one for the Antivirus-Admin?

You can use any email address you like.

4- the Save Log on some of the pages, are they for debugging or should I leave them always checked, or uncheck them later (won't they grow to big when I leave them always on)?

I recommend to disable save log. This log is not rotated, it is a log function that is nescessary due to the law in some countries.

[CoDonCo]

Just to let you know there is an update of the manual available.

And second; I need your help guys!!!

I need someone (ore more) who can write a practical guide about the 'Others' tab on the management/Server/Settings page.
- where it is for
- how to fill it in
- when they are sent
- when they are delivered and to who
- ...
Only text should be anouf. You can post it here or upload it to the ftp-server.
It will be much appreciated.

In the next days I'm going to cover the rest of the configuration and the installation of Frontpage,PHPMyAdmin,... after that comes 'the real thing' (probably the things lots of you are waiting for).
-setting up dns
-creating resellers
-creating clients
-and of course websites and email

See you next time,

[ThE-LyNX]

Great work m8, keep it up

I will be following this very closely and will happily proof-read/try it out for you.

[CoDonCo]

For ThE-LyNX

Please do, and let me know.
Sugestions are always welkom.
For the thing that are already available, should I ad/remove/change something or not, also let me know.

[ThE-LyNX]

:D So far its all good.

Well thought through, well laid out and well explained.

Wouldnt change any of what is already done so far.

:D

[ThE-LyNX]

i have just uploaded some notes on the 'management/Server/Settings/other' page, to you FTP server filename 'server-settings-other.txt'.

Hope this helps

[Brenton]

Hi

till mentioned the possibility of a Wiki being reactivated. Maybe this is the best solution? Something more interactive and collaborative.

Regards
Brenton

[falko]

The problem with a wiki is that it gets spammed all the time, even if we use authentication... :mad:
If someone knows a better solution than a wiki please tell us.

[CoDonCo]

Hi,

I've uploaded a zip-file to the ftp-server named dns-config.zip
I need a few of you (the more the better) who can fill this in for me, but if you are not shore about this, don't do it. The files in the zip are available in two formats: .doc format for office fans and .odt for the OpenOffoceOrg fans.
I only need 3 files (not 6).

Its nearly the last thing I need.

Yes indeed, its almost ready, I just have to put the pieces together now in a logical order. A final test-version should be uploaded on wednesday evening, depending on the zip-question above.

And for ThE LyNX, thanx man.

To Falko, I also don't believe in a wiki, but this knight I was thinking;

Why not holding a documentation contest, maybe with a time limit, and why not, put a price against it...:rolleyes:

[madlew]

No updates yet ?

Im just impatient as this is gonna be a great document

:D

[falko]

CoDonCo needs some details (see his post above) to complete the guide. Unfortunately both Till and I are so busy that we haven't had the time yet - so if someone else can give CoDonCo the details he needs that would be great. :)

[madlew]

I would help him Falko but I have no clue thats why im waiting for the document :D

But i'll be glad to help in anyway

[xianusa]

:(
Hi all,

ftp to ftp://ftp.codonco.info asking for uid and pwd, what is user ID and password
anonymous is not working. I need this doc very bad

Thanks a mil

[till]

:(
Hi all,

ftp to ftp://ftp.codonco.info asking for uid and pwd, what is user ID and password
anonymous is not working. I need this doc very bad

The username and password you entered as you created the (admin) user for the websites.

Usernames normally have the form web[ID]_* in ISPConfig.

[krishol]

till,
which site u r talking about, well i have ftp un and pw for my site (www.krishol.com.np) which is hosted on my server using ISPConfig, i tired it's ftp un and pw but it doesn't work.

how to log on ftp://ftp.codonco.info

Thank you

[falko]

how to log on ftp://ftp.codonco.info

You must ask CoDonCo; it seems he has password-protected his FTP server now.

[krishol]

CoDonCo,
If it is possible, can you please provide me ftp un and pw. you can send me on krishol@krishol.com.np or krishol@enet.com.np
Thank you

[xianusa]

CoDonCo,
If it is possible, can you please provide me ftp un and pw. you can send me on krishol@krishol.com.np or krishol@enet.com.np
Thank you


Hi CoDonCo,

Could you also please let me have UID and Password, so I can get the document
my email is xianusa AT yahoo.com. or just email the doc if you can!

thanks
xian

[madlew]

Can I have the details too pls

[xianusa]

Hello everyone,

I'm having a few problems here. After installing ISPConfig, I started to configure everything.
That was the moment hell started for me.
I looked at the manual, witch was good. It explained to me what the meaning was for every option there was for ISPConfig, but not how to do it in practice.

You will here from me later,
:rolleyes:
Hi CoDonCo,
I think you forgot to share the knowledge. We have been asking you for your masterpiece (configuration after installation DOC)
And you are not responding. If you don’t like to share, just say it and you have all the rights (you created it). But all we are asking is just drop a line and communicate.

[visedan]

I'm trying to configure ISPConfig on a single server with a single IP address but want to create up to 50 accounts for my students. My goal is to teach them the ins and outs of creating a website for a business and wish to create a true to life experience for them. I've got ISP successfully installed on my home server with one high band IP connections from my ISP. I'm a total newbie at configuring this system and would like a "how-to" for configuring this type of server if possible. I tried to work through the documentation but I'm unfamiliar with DNS, etc. Hopefully this documentation will become available soon. Otherwise, could someone suggest where I can find this kind of "how-to"?

I would also like to congratulate the developers on what looks like a terrific Open Source Project!

[falko]

but I'm unfamiliar with DNS, etc.If someone else (e.g. your provider or registry) is managing your DNS records, then you don't need ISPConfig's DNS Manager. Otherwise, have a look here: http://www.howtoforge.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6292&postcount=4

[akaiser]

I'm a newbie and trying to configure following scenario with IspConfig:

server with ns1 and ns2 on that same server (with 3+ IPS)

... anyone knows if the documentation of codonco explains how to set up this scenario and where I could get this doc (because the ftp seems to be passworded).

[falko]

server with ns1 and ns2 on that same server (with 3+ IPS)

In fact you run only one DNS server (BIND), but have to A records for it: ns1 and ns2. At your domain registrar you specify ns1 and ns2 as the authoritative name servers for your domain(s) (after you have created a record for your domain(s) on your DNS server). That's it.
However, it is possible that some registrars will refuse to accept ns1 and ns2 if they find out that they point to one and the same server. But that depends on your registrar.

[fuzzyhost]

I'll traduce them in french if I can get it... Your FTP is anonymous or not? I try to connect via ws_FTP (under XP! Beurk) and that doesn't work in anonymous.

hi,

Before I can go on I have a few questions for you all.

Under Management, Server, Settings
1- the tab Server: the Admin Email, can this be any email or should this be a servers email?

2- the tab Web: Frontpage Path, when frontpage isn't installed, should this be made empty or can I leave the default value as is? For Suexec, when do I have to mark the checkbox and when not, and why exactly is it for (short explanation, it's only to check if I'm on the right track)?

3- the Email tab: like in the first question, witch one for the Antivirus-Admin?

4- the Save Log on some of the pages, are they for debugging or should I leave them always checked, or uncheck them later (won't they grow to big when I leave them always on)?

[vlade]

In fact you run only one DNS server (BIND), but have to A records for it: ns1 and ns2. At your domain registrar you specify ns1 and ns2 as the authoritative name servers for your domain(s) (after you have created a record for your domain(s) on your DNS server). That's it.
However, it is possible that some registrars will refuse to accept ns1 and ns2 if they find out that they point to one and the same server. But that depends on your registrar.

If I uderstand this right:

1. I bought domain noob.com
2. my registrar enters in their dns ns1.noob.com for my static IP

Now how do i configure ISPConfig so i can have page1.noob.com and mail.noob.com
Is this done in ISPConfig or should my registrar do it ?


tnx,

Vlade

[falko]

2. my registrar enters in their dns ns1.noob.com for my static IPYou tell your registrar that ns1.noob.com and ns2.noob.com are the authoritative name servers for noob.com. But you will need a glue record in this case: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dns#Circular_dependencies_and_glue_records

Now how do i configure ISPConfig so i can have page1.noob.com and mail.noob.com
Is this done in ISPConfig
Yes, if your ISPConfig server is the authoritative name server for your domain. Take a look here: http://www.howtoforge.com/ispconfig_dns_godaddy

Of course you don't need to run your own name servers, instead you could let your registrar handle all this. In that case you don't need ISPConfig's DNS Manager.

[TexasTaz]

Hello,

Well did this ever happen? If not I need some help I can't find anywhere in the Docs how to Change the Euro to US Dollars.

Thanks,

[falko]

I need some help I can't find anywhere in the Docs how to Change the Euro to US Dollars.

Thanks,
Take a look here: http://www.howtoforge.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9096&postcount=3

[Dekalb]

"ISPConfig after installation" NOT at: ftp://ftp.codonco.info

Where is it?

[till]

"ISPConfig after installation" NOT at: ftp://ftp.codonco.info

Where is it?

What has this to do with the above thread? Please check if the name resolution of your domain works.

[kassie]

I also can't access ftp://ftp.codonco.info

Any help would be appreciated

[falko]

That document has never been finished, that's why you cannot access it.

[amaurib]

i dont have a user name nor a password

for those who have it
try with this ip

85.17.230.144

[Luciro]

so where we can find this HOWTO of ISPconfig after installation? someone still has it somewhere?

I can't handle it yet

[till]

On ISPConfig.org -> documentation page, were you find all howto links:

http://www.howtoforge.com/ispconfig-2.x-first-steps