Sorry for repeating this question, but wanted to get the latest/updated news in this issue. I am planning on running my own home server so that I can access my files and webpages over the internet. Then I got stuck on the basic problem, which operating system to use. The options that I have in mind are FreeBSD and Ubuntu Server. Both look the same to me as a beginner, but can you guys give me a deep view on what I should choose to run my server on (I am open to other suggestions as well)?
Thank you!
I will suggest you to go with the CentOS, You can easily install/upgrade any packages which you want on your server.
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currently I'm looking for an open source project that gives me the opportunity to install software easily. I prefer direct calls or access with a REST interface.
I thought that CloudFoundry would fits my needs but it is'nt so.
AppFog (https://www.appfog.com/product/) comes much closer to my goal. It allows me to install Drupal, Wordpress, PhpMyAdmin, NodeJS Apps and so on.
The conclusion is that I'm looking for an project that...
is open source.
gives that possibility to install, configure and
uninstall software
is extendable when a specific software not
available
is accessible with an interface like REST.
is "hostable" on my own linux server
I would be happy for all kind of hints and tips :)
Cheers Tobias
Docker is seems to be the next big thing in the PaaS world. There are dozens new projects that build on top of docker or supporting it. For example OpenShift and Apache Stratos support docker. So if you look at solutions based on docker you can find a solution for you needs.
Right now I'm using docker for hosting couple of Drupal websites with simple bash scripts to manage them. Nginx is used for web traffic routing
Docker is open source
Gives you ability to prepare and install apps
You can build what you need on top of it
It has REST interface
It is running on nearly all major Linux distros
Its relatively easy to learn and use
Has great community
Tobias,
Suggest you look at Apache Stratos:
100% open source
Easy to Get Up and Running
Highly extensible, flexible, expandable
Uses REST APIs
Runs on Linux (Ubuntu or SUSE)
Mature (version 4)
See:
Intro article -- "Why Apache Stratos is the Preferred Choice in the PaaS Space"
http://wso2.com/library/articles/2014/05/why-apache-stratos-is-the-preferred-choice-in-the-paas-space/
Apache Stratos Project site -- which notes that "Stratos PaaS is easy to get it up and running in quick time. A developer will be able to run and test PaaS framework on a single machine to try out."
http://stratos.apache.org/
Cheers,
Michael
OpenShift is what you looking for :
it is open source and free for 3 gears for ever.
gives that possibility to install, configure and uninstall software in openshift.redhat.com or in rhc client tools.
it is extendable when a specific software not available is accessible throw DIY(Do it yourself)
with an REST interface
is "hostable" on Fedora or CentOS .
It is really easy to setup throw Eclipse.
I have a completed meteor project and is currently deployed on the meteor website. I would like to move it to my own website, which is currently hosted by GoDaddy.
How do I install Node and Mongo on my server (linux) and then run my meteor project? I received ssh access to my server, so I assume I can do this, but I'm just not sure how.
So how exactly do I proceed?
Additional Info:
I'm not exactly sure what of linux it is. On GoDaddy, it simply says linux.
When I ssh, it shows me:
-bash-3.2$:
Also, I having my website simply show the myapp.meteor.com webpage would work too. An explanation on how to do this would work.
Discover Meteor has a chapter on deployment which helps to answer this question. For ubuntu-based servers they recommend meteor-up. I haven't used it, but it's probably worth checking out. Previous versions of the book recommended meteoric.
I wrote my own set of bash scripts using a few ideas from meteoric, but I already had a lot of experience doing deployment scripting. Frankly there's nothing quite like figuring it all out yourself, but doing sysadmin tasks doesn't appeal to everyone and it can be hard to pick up in a hurry.
Trying to install OwnCloud on my hosted OS X Server 10.7.5.
When running the "web Installer", I can't get past the first step, because "Can't write to the current directory. Please fix this by giving the webserver user write access to the directory"
The problem is, I don't know what the webserver user is. Can you help me find out? I somehow screwed up the web directory permissions, and would like to fix it once and for all.
Thanks for any help you can provide, cheers
Thanks for the responses, and sorry for the newbie question. To close the loop:
#arkascha - Yep. MacMiniColo.net. Why not? Got a mini laying around, just sent it in
#nyarlathotep - Yes. Going through the install now. It turns out the documentation of Owncloud has been updated to address my specific problem, down to the specific CHOWN I need to use.
PROBLEM SOLVED
#nyarlathotep #2 - Running the standard Apache that comes with Lion, Apache 2
Godaddy hosts my website on a shared plan. I'm starting to work with another developer now and version control would be helpful.
Does anyone know if I can:
(1) Install some sort of version control directly on GoDaddy?
or
(2) Use a 3rd party version control that both developers can access remotely, which has ftp, which could be used to upload files to GoDaddy?
I know 2 seems kind of silly. If files are already getting uploaded somewhere with version control I might as well host the files there. I suggested option 2 because I'm nervous to change hosts (I've not used another host before).
If anyone has been in my situation I would appreciate hearing what they did.
You can use Assembla, if its ok for your code to be public, otherwise you can find more solutions in this SO thread.
I have project that I'm working on that is going to require a webserver. The webserver will be used to remotely control a presentation using a mobile device.
I see there are quite a few options out there and I'm wondering if someone could provide some recommendations.
My criteria include:
Portable, fits on a USB key
Easy to
run. A user can just click on an
icon, or ideally it would include an
autorun command.
Open Source. I would prefer something licensed under the GPL or similar.
Runs a dynamic server-side language. I see that most have PHP which works perfectly, but I'm open to other languages.
Cross platform if possible.
Right now I'm leaning towards XAMPP, but I would love to hear some suggestions.
XAMPP is perfect for this.
I recommend XAMPP, so I think you are on the right track.
Have not used this, but it looks like it would be right up your alley:
http://www.blackdot.be/?inc=apache/httpserveronusb
Supports perl + php by default.
From the page:
If you are a web developer I'm sure you have had that moment where you went:
"If only I had a web server handy right now!"
Then HTTP Server On USB is something for you! HTTP Server On USB is a fully configured web server that runs from your USB-Key. Plug it in and off you go!
It can be use to show of a website to a costumer, share files with your friends (both ways thanks to DAV) or simply impress people but acting all geeky!
Are you special and do you depend on exotic 3rd party module?
Just drop them in the module folder and edit the configuration file!
Features:
Management Application
Apache 2.2.11
mod_deflate
mod_ssl
mod_security
mod_perl
PHP 5.2.8
ActiveState Perl 5.10
Requirements:
Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003
256mb USB-key
I have had no luck with XAMPP Lite or USBWebserver. What is currently working really well is Server2Go. I could never get XAMPP to run and USBWebserver would not allow me to install Drupal or Wordpress.
With Server2Go, I was able to install Drupal 7 on the USB Flash Drive, however, only with SQLite. I did need to go to the php folder and copy and rename the production-php.ini file to php.ini. There is a php.ini setting that needs to be set for the MySQL DB to be recognized. It is running well with SQLite for Development purposes though.
LAMPPIX - looks like not up to date, but should do the job.
I would suggest Apache, pretty lightweight and has everything you'll need (PHP).