SMWS I – Setting up Cloud Webserver

Note: Please start from SMWS Introduction if you find this guide confusing.

Keywords: Ubuntu Linux 9.10, 9.04, Lighttpd, Cloud Server, Webserver Management.

Getting a web hosting account

Personally, I use RackSpaceCloud (www.rackspacecloud.com), I’d reckon other virtual space providers such as Amazon or SliceHost will be the same. You will need to get an account with them as follow the instructions to get an account, username and password.

Once you get an account, you will need to follow the given instructions at the site and create an instance of the webserver.

Version

0.1 Brief introduction on getting hosting account