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Complete Guide to a Complete Linux Server

  1. Introduction
  2. Before beginning
  3. Choose a hosting provider
  4. Prepare the server
  5. Install UFW and ClamAV
  6. Upgrading Debian to the newest version
  7. Install Fail2ban
  8. Disable the APT cache to save storage space
  9. Set proper permissions for /var/www and its subdirectories
  10. Install ProFTPD
  11. Install the MariaDB Database Management System
  12. Install PHP
  13. Add DNS records for websites/applications
  14. Install the Nginx web server
  15. Install WordPress and use it to serve HTTPS websites
  16. Install Matomo
  17. Install Dolibarr (ERP & CRM)
  18. WooCommerce – Dolibarr workflow
  19. Install the mail server
  20. Install Thunderbird and use it to encrypt/decrypt emails
  21. Install the Mailvelope add-on in Mozilla Firefox and use it to encrypt/decrypt emails
  22. Install Mailman
  23. Install phpList
  24. Install Coturn
  25. Install Asterisk
  26. Install Nextcloud
  27. Install Roundpin
  28. Install MyBB
  29. Install Friendica
  30. Install OpenVPN
  31. Install BIND
  32. Install Backup Manager
  33. Implement automatic security updates
  34. Install System Health and Security Probe
  35. Install RED SCARF Suite Panel
  36. SSHFS – a powerful tool for system administration
  37. Before publishing websites
  38. Maintenance steps
  39. Final recommendation
  40. Final word of encouragement



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