Introduction

The Raspberry Pi 4 & 5 are powerful enough to run a web server to host multiple websites. At least the 8Gb version is. That’s the version of the Pi 4 I use for this very purpose. As a web designer and developer, I like to host my own websites on my own server. You can find lots of articles which give you bits and bobs of how to setup a web server but this guide is specifically tailored to guide you through not only the server setup - including Apache, MySQL, PHP, virtual...

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Introduction

The Raspberry Pi 4 & 5 are powerful enough to run a web server to host multiple websites. At least the 8Gb version is. That’s the version of the Pi 4 I use for this very purpose. As a web designer and developer, I like to host my own websites on my own server.

This is a short guide on the steps you need to take to install Ubuntu Server, update the application packages and set a static IP address (optional). It forms part of a larger guide I’ve written on Running a...

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Introduction

When you run a web server in Ubuntu, you probably want to serve more than one website. in this scenario we can use virtual hosts to represent each website. But first we need to install Apache - the most popular server platform on Linux.

This tutorial forms a small part of my larger, detailed tutorial on Running a Live Web Server on a Raspberry Pi from Home.

Installing Apache

Apache is the web server software we will use. This should be installed first.

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Introduction

If you use Ubuntu Server then you must ensure that its timezone is set correctly. If the time is wrong then you may run into problems updating software, servcing websites, etc.

It’s fairly straightforward to do this in Unix, so let’s dive in. This tutorial forms a small part of my larger, detailed tutorial on Running a Live Web Server on a Raspberry Pi from Home.

Set the Correct Ubuntu Server Timezone

Ubuntu should be running with the correct time zone set for where...

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Introduction

For many years, website designers have used Apple Macs and the Adobe Suite to create wireframes, site maps, and mock-ups of websites. Even those who use a Windows PC will likely still use the Adobe Suite. But what if there was a free software alternative? In this article, I will be highlighting the best website design and development software for Manjaro Linux.

You may be wondering why I have chosen Manjaro Linux, rather than Ubuntu Linux. The answer to that is very simple. It is my...

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Introduction

You want your business to make money and save money where it can. But how can you achieve this? It is possible to use technology to your advantage and I am going to offer you a quick guide on how technology can increase your business profits.

Linux OS Can Save Your Business Money

Every business uses computers. Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system on these computers. But each computer requires a license. Large corporations will use site licenses.

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