setup questions from a new user

Hi,

I have just installed Ispconfig 3 using this guide: The Perfect Server – Ubuntu 11.10 [ISPConfig 3]

My first question is about the client, I am the sole admin for this server and will not be delegating any responsibilities to others.
Is it better to create a client for myself? or run without a client defined?

The default website in var/www created when apache was installed shows up when the server is called via its IP address, I have created a site in Ispconfig and it works ok when called with its domain.
I thought I read that the first (alphabetically) vhost was supposed to show when the IP was used.
I also read that I should use the IP address instead of the * when creating sites, but only the * is available in the drop down box.

Under System > Server Config > myserver > server
The IP address and Netmask are ok but the Gateway and Nameserver fields are incorrect.
My IP is 192.168.1.200 but the Gateway is set to 192.168.0.1 and the Namservers are 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2
Should I correct them?

Thanks to all involved with this prolect and thanks for any help.

PaulDG

 

In your case it's not needed, but I think I'd do it anyway.

The first defined vhost shows up, and that's the "It works!" page.

It your vhost work, the * is ok.
You can define your IP addresses under System > IP addresses (or something like that); afterwards the IPs are available in the IP drop-down menu.

That's not necessary unless you let ISPConfig manage your network configuration (which is not recommended). If you don't have ISPConfig manage your network configuration, these fields have no function.

 

Thanks for the info.

If I understand this correctly, -
The first defined vhost is the one created before ispconfig is installed and that is the "It Works!" page

The first site created in ispconfig would become the 2nd vhost and have the "Welcome to your website!" heading.

Ok if my above assumptions are correct then how do I update the content in the "it Works"" page as ftp access for the account created during server setup is restricted to the home directory

and the same question about the options for that page like cgi php?

Again thanks for your help

PaulDG

 

I can't do that, the site I am talking about is the "It works!" site, it wasnt created in ispconfig so it doesnt show up in the drop down list of sites presented when you create an ftp user.

Maybe I missed a step that disables this initial site or I am not understanding things correctly.

PaulDG

 

No, Thats not my problem
I have already done that and when I access it with the domain name it works as its supposed to.

I am asking about the "It Works" placeholder, it shows up if the IP is used instead of a domain name. I want to stop it showing up OR change it for something more relavent.

PaulDG

 

You can replace the "It works" page in the /var/www directory.

 

PG

 

You can use a tool like WinSCP and connect as root.

 

Ok Falko, I got that to work.

Many thanks

PaulDG