tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post2851530646013199406..comments2018-08-12T08:54:18.919-07:00Comments on ~ KevinTheComputerGuy: Linux Server setup, start to finish, using Webmin! Please leave a comment.KevinTheComputerGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comBlogger374125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-19846286662010194082018-08-12T08:54:18.919-07:002018-08-12T08:54:18.919-07:00Again Webmin is not written using Java, so if you ...Again Webmin is not written using Java, so if you are having problem getting Webmin to work it is not related to Java missing. It’s more likely you’re having problems with a particular module. Modules that need Java will not work.<br /><br />You’re probably looking for the “Text Login” module under the “Other” category in Webmin, you can click on module configuration and change it to login as root and do most of the stuff ssh2 used to do as it’s written by the same guy. However as mentioned above Putty is what I use and you will find detailed examples of this on page 1 and 2 as well as some examples on using the Nano text editor via Putty. <br /><br />The new Perl based File Manager covers most of my needs, but if I need deeper access then I use Putty.<br />KevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-58550089247321981132018-08-12T08:17:52.536-07:002018-08-12T08:17:52.536-07:00How do you us webmin to help set this up now that ...How do you us webmin to help set this up now that you can`t get ssh2 to work on any of the web browser now? I had used this to set up a server before and it was nice to have the webmin program to help with the set up but I just tried to us webmin a little bit a go and it will not work. Is there something I missing or is there a way to log in with some other program to do what webmin will do to help with setting up the server???<br /><br />thanks for any help you could give on this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-52220911686088943942018-08-04T08:41:33.896-07:002018-08-04T08:41:33.896-07:00Webmin itself doesn’t use Java, it uses Perl, so i...Webmin itself doesn’t use Java, it uses Perl, so if you’re having problems logging in its not Java related. If you’re having problems with Java it’s likely one of the modules like ssh2 or FileManager. If you update to the latest Webmin the FileManager has been replaced with a new one that doesn’t use Java. And I have stopped using the ssh2 module and use Putty for all my ssh needs.<br /><br />I’ve also seen some newer Linux builds that are missing the sudo command. I would make sure you can login to Putty as both your username you created during the install and as root, I'm guessing your problem is there, once you can login to putty with your own username and as root, try both of those in Webmin and you should be good.<br /><br />I did a quick google search and found this command on enabling sudo, just change the “myusername” to the name you created during install. You may want to google search a little deeper and see if this fits your needs. <br /><br /><b>su - && aptitude install sudo && adduser myusername sudo</b>KevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-67993643358191189962018-08-03T20:01:09.065-07:002018-08-03T20:01:09.065-07:00I would like to say thanks for the great how to st...I would like to say thanks for the great how to start to finish but I have just tried to build a server but it wont let me log in without java and none of the web browsers I have checked on lets you use java anymore.i was just wondering how to go about using webmin without java?? thank you for any info you could give me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-58832206740933633942016-11-03T10:10:13.292-07:002016-11-03T10:10:13.292-07:00I updated the website to version 3.96 which includ...I updated the website to version 3.96 which includes the SSH fix as username root (thanks Frank) as well as a brief example on how to use the Nano text editor. You may have to refresh your browser (F5).KevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-51958153017938169262016-10-31T19:31:49.227-07:002016-10-31T19:31:49.227-07:00There are no shortcuts to learning linux and netwo...There are no shortcuts to learning linux and networking. My website represents over 20 years’ experience and I wouldn’t say I’ve come close to knowing 0.1% of either one. If you would still like to fast-track your progress here are two sites that may help you. This is the blog where I learned how to make a linux router https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=926001 . Or this company makes an iso with routing built in you can run on your dedicated hardware https://www.untangle.com/get-untangle/ . Best of luck, I recommend a much slower pace, 20 years later I barely have a grasp on it myself, Google.com is your best resource. KevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-19472494945544285712016-10-30T16:57:21.575-07:002016-10-30T16:57:21.575-07:00New situation: I'm starting with a fresh insta...New situation: I'm starting with a fresh install of debian 8.6. All I want to do with it is make a powerful router out of a pentium 4 3.2 mhz. What installs do I need to start your tutorial for just the router? I really don't want to have to go back thru your whole discourse again and try to figure out what I'm missing. I'm sure you can come up with it pretty fast,,,,,,,please!!!!Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633590959740589234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-59602733427469780002016-10-28T16:29:51.734-07:002016-10-28T16:29:51.734-07:00Ahh, thats not your fault, Debian 8 doesn't al...Ahh, thats not your fault, Debian 8 doesn't allow root to login anymore without doing this small change first. This site explains how, you can use this link until i update my website to reflect this change. https://linuxconfig.org/enable-ssh-root-login-on-debian-linux-server KevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-78877988011400988842016-10-28T16:29:34.118-07:002016-10-28T16:29:34.118-07:00Also, I'm using Debian 8.6 amd64.Everything wo...Also, I'm using Debian 8.6 amd64.Everything worked perfect up to this point.Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633590959740589234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-81165071690591664322016-10-28T16:19:08.643-07:002016-10-28T16:19:08.643-07:00Sorry, I meant page 1. I'm just trying to logo...Sorry, I meant page 1. I'm just trying to logon to server for the first time from windows cmd. Putty comes up with login: and I type root and press enter. I then enter password, but I get access denied. I can use the same password directly on the server's keyboard and it works (yeah, I plugged the KB back in, just till I get it right).Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633590959740589234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-1879579604181664562016-10-28T13:41:11.499-07:002016-10-28T13:41:11.499-07:00What module or app are you trying to login to and ...What module or app are you trying to login to and what username are you using?KevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-56433902124325037672016-10-28T06:56:53.454-07:002016-10-28T06:56:53.454-07:00Hey, Kevin, awesome tutorial. I'm using 8.6 (I...Hey, Kevin, awesome tutorial. I'm using 8.6 (It's the only one I saw available) and on page 2 where I login from Windows computer for the first time it doesn't accept my password. I know it's right, I can hook up the key board and login direct, no problem. I even changed the password on Linux and same thing. I can ping both ways and Google. The Linux IP shows up on the router, the Linux computer name shows up in Network folder in Windows. Help!<br />Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633590959740589234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-52583311739346679602013-10-17T06:48:46.727-07:002013-10-17T06:48:46.727-07:00Hey Daniel-
Thats most likely not your fault, the...Hey Daniel-<br /><br />Thats most likely not your fault, there is an issue with Debian 7 and VSFTPD, they bumped the security up a notch and i haven't updated my guide yet about it.<br /><br />Here are your options:<br /><br />-Stop using ftp and use sftp, its in my "do more" link, and is superior in every way. This is your best option.<br /><br />-Start over with Debian 6, you wont have this problem with Debian 6, it has the older version of VSFTPD before that security patch thats causing the problem.<br /><br />-Email me on how to install the old version of VSFTPD on Debian 7.<br /><br />Or wait a few weeks for me to update my guide for the new VSFTPD fix, which doesnt allow users to own their home directory when chrooted, i will update my guide with these steps, but it will take me awhile. Basically you have to make root the owner of everyones home directory and make them a folder one folder deeper that they can own. example, /home/username/myfiles. You have to make this change for every user on the system if you enable chroot, which we do. And reboot then it will work. If you email me i will let you know when i post the new guide.<br /><br />You will eventually switch to sftp anyway, so i would go that route. Its better in every single way.<br /><br />-Kev KevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-38282764973161131752013-10-17T04:32:51.301-07:002013-10-17T04:32:51.301-07:00I'm having some trouble, I'm on the FTP pa...I'm having some trouble, I'm on the FTP part, just trying to connect to it from the My Computer window but windows gives a FTP Folder error, saying connection to the server reset.<br /><br />Im wondering if my router is blocking it? It's a Bt Business hub 3 lolDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069678105235354413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-39153303463201450282013-06-14T05:05:33.128-07:002013-06-14T05:05:33.128-07:00Many thanks for sharing these and also a number of...Many thanks for sharing these and also a number of comment from where i got some nice info.Erikahttp://www.seoonlinesolutions.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-68003120053826588432013-02-09T15:45:48.001-08:002013-02-09T15:45:48.001-08:00I hear ya, i have (4)
Its on my website, woodel.c...I hear ya, i have (4)<br /><br />Its on my website, woodel.com<br /><br />The world will need read and execute rights to the protected dir and the dir containing the password.<br /><br />755 on everything, all the way down, for both. If thats in place i will probably see the problem in your apache .conf<br /><br />What version of Debian are you using? I can only help you with Debian 5 and 6. I cant help you with Debian 7 or Ubuntu 11/12.<br /><br />-Kev KevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-3602107303696046192013-02-09T14:55:29.913-08:002013-02-09T14:55:29.913-08:00Hi Kev,
Sorry I took so long to reply, working tw...Hi Kev,<br /><br />Sorry I took so long to reply, working two jobs isn't easy. Well my permissions allow sugar(admin for the CRM application i'm running) and zayd to have 755 access to the var/www folder which are also part of the group www-data. The .htaccess file points to the .htpasswd-4-var-www-files with sugar and zayd as registered usernames.<br />could I grab your email address please?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Zayd Zayd Bhyathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459161585944928144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-11683042968588656112013-02-07T17:00:45.338-08:002013-02-07T17:00:45.338-08:00Hey Zayd
Thanks !
What usually causes that is ei...Hey Zayd<br /><br />Thanks !<br /><br />What usually causes that is either, the folder doesn't exist yet (the module cant make it), or its not 755 permissions all the way down to the folder.<br /><br />Meaning if you want to protect folder /var/www/private with /var/www/private/.htacess<br /><br />and you put the password file in /options/webpass/private/.htpasswd<br /><br />then the folders, options, webpass, and private must already exist (it wont make them for you)<br /><br />and they all need to be 755 permissions, so apache can see into them.<br /><br />Make sure your using Debian stable (6.xx) and not 7<br /><br />If none of these work, email me your apache conf file.<br /><br />Keep up the good work, its gets easier the 5th time :- )<br />-KevinKevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-13191431132766044542013-02-05T03:28:37.809-08:002013-02-05T03:28:37.809-08:00Awesome tutorial, has helped me out of a lot.
One...Awesome tutorial, has helped me out of a lot.<br /><br />One problem im having is protecting my web directories. Even after following your tutorial and updating webmin i'm unable to create it for the site. I added the AuthConfig to the default file in sites available, restarted apache, installed the module and added the protection to the directory with the users but it doesnt work. Can you please help?<br /><br />thanks kev :)Zayd Bhyathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459161585944928144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-38853437606211234102013-01-08T20:28:49.244-08:002013-01-08T20:28:49.244-08:00Hey Assan-
Sounds like local file\folder permiss...Hey Assan-<br /><br />Sounds like local file\folder permissions.<br /><br />Read page 3 again, and then use the FileManager module to check permissions, its probably the top folder.<br /><br />good luck<br />-KevinKevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-52345993139165830852013-01-08T10:59:33.655-08:002013-01-08T10:59:33.655-08:00Hello Kevin;
I have created files shares for room...Hello Kevin;<br /><br />I have created files shares for roommate1 to public in samba windows file sharing.<br /><br />However, I can log into the account roommate1 but I cannot for instance I cannot create a folder in there. Access denied is the error I get. Likewise for the folder public.<br /><br />Have I missed out something in my samba config?<br /><br />Best regards<br />AssanAssannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-85156088200047978112013-01-08T07:00:13.939-08:002013-01-08T07:00:13.939-08:00Hey Assan-
Awesome, glad its working.
-KevinHey Assan-<br /><br />Awesome, glad its working.<br /><br />-KevinKevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-81263458964455978712013-01-07T03:35:54.239-08:002013-01-07T03:35:54.239-08:00Hello Kevin;
It works on.
Thanks
AssanHello Kevin;<br /><br />It works on.<br /><br />Thanks<br />AssanAssannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-42854008877453264892013-01-07T02:28:53.804-08:002013-01-07T02:28:53.804-08:00Hello Kevin;
Quota had already been installed as ...Hello Kevin;<br /><br />Quota had already been installed as I get this message when I want to install it.<br /><br />quota is already the newest version.<br /><br />But I can't see the package under the Disk Quotas module even after I have rebooted the server.<br /><br />What could be the possible problem?<br /><br />Best regards<br />AssanAssannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724395681971535568.post-17634009462110612112013-01-06T18:08:34.913-08:002013-01-06T18:08:34.913-08:00Hey Hercules
Thanks!
I can’t be much help when i...Hey Hercules <br />Thanks!<br /><br />I can’t be much help when it comes to apple / MAC products, Sorry. They are over priced so I don’t use them.<br /><br />I did some searches for you, and it ,looks like people install Google Chrome on their macs to access webmin.<br /><br />But if you’re just trying to access the samba shares, i know that works, you would just go to GO, Connect to Server, and type<br />smb://192.168.2.1<br /><br />Where 192.168.2.1 is the IP of your server.<br /><br />Sorry I can’t be more help, I don’t use or own anything MAC / Apple.<br /><br />-KevKevinTheComputerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178514535108040815noreply@blogger.com