First things first, install dkms or VirtualBox will break with every kernel upgrade. Now, download the Linux alternate installer for your architecture from here (under “All distributions”). Transfer it to your Ubuntu Server as needed. Run the installer: You should get the following output: Verifying archive integrity… All good. Uncompressing VirtualBox for Linux installation………… VirtualBox …
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Installing iSCSI Target on Ubuntu Server
To install iSCSI Target on Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS, here’s the steps I followed: sudo apt-get install iscsitarget That will install the target server, but at the end of the installation, you will get this message: Setting up iscsitarget (1.4.20.2-5ubuntu3.2) … * iscsitarget not enabled in “/etc/default/iscsitarget”, not starting… edit /etc/default/iscsitarget and change it to …
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Wake-On-LAN on the HP MicroServer N40L
I’ve read lots of articles on potential issues with Wake-On-LAN on this server. However, I wanted to chime in and say it works fine in my setup: HP MicroServer N40L running BIOS O41. Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS 64-bit. Wake-on-LAN enabled in BIOS WOL Software: Mocha WOL for iPhone IP address: (blank) MAC address: (servers MAC) …
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Problems installing Authen::Libwrap on Ubuntu Server using webmin
So going to webmin > Perl Modules > Suggested Modules shows Authen::Libwrap as a suggested module, but using webmin to install it always fails. Error: Function definition too short ‘/ * EOF * /’ in Libwrap.xs, line 32 the following may help This was writted for Ubuntu Server 12.04. Futher Reading: After update, webmin won’t …
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Simple outbound email configuration for Ubuntu Server 12.04 using sSMTP
If all you really want from your Ubuntu Server is to be able to send you email if something goes wrong, or the occasional email to a trusted partner, friend, colleague, etc, then you want a simple solution. Although Postfix or sendmail, etc, will work in a satellite configuration, it’s still too heavy and over-the-top …
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Suhosin PHP extension on Ubuntu Server 12.04
On Ubuntu Server 12.04: Edit /etc/php5/apache2/php.ini and add (this step may not be necessary): Run: Done.
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Installing UPS monitoring for a USB UPS on Ubuntu Server
This is for Ubuntu Server 12.04 64-bit. Install the NUT software edit file /etc/nut/ups.conf Scroll down to the example, uncommenting and configuring. Locate the correct driver to use from this page. (Most USB UPSes using the usbhid-ups driver, and port set to auto). Note the tag used in the brackets, you will need this later. …
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Enabling Apache SSL and installing own certificates
This is for Ubuntu Server 12.04 64-bit. The easiest way to activate Apache’s SSL is: That’s all for the setup, now for installing the certificates. I am using certificates from StartSSL, so your installation may be slightly different. Copy the unencrpyted SSL private key to /etc/ssl/private, chown it www-data:www-data, chmod it 700. Find the line …
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Installing AjaXplorer on Ubuntu Server
Instructions are here, reposted for my own convenience: This is for Ubuntu Server 12.04 64-bit. edit /etc/apt/sources.list and add to the bottom: Then, install the gpg key Lastly: A few more steps to get it working… copy the sample config file over (and make it readable by the web server): Restart apache… …or… Make AjaXplorer …
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Installing webmin on Ubuntu Server
Same disclaimer as last post: This is mostly for my memory, but you’re welcome to the comments section below. This is for Ubuntu Server 12.04 64-bit. In order to install webmin from apt, follow these instructions, reposted here for my own convenience: edit /etc/apt/sources.list and add to the bottom: then, to add the gpg signature, …
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