Hello
invisiblesec,
It appears you're realtively in-experienced using the standard Hosting provided by PlusNet is fairly standard anywhere you go,
so I assume you want something what will work out of the box.
*We use the term
CCGI Server/Hosting/Space for the PHP Webserver Service on the Forums as a general term.
I advise before doing anything you first make sure:
1. CCGI Webspace Details - Username & Password & Host (ccgi.
braudband supplier.
ext)
Host is something like
ccgi.force9.net,
ccgi.plus.net or ccgi.metronet.co.uk it depends upon which service you're subscribed to for Braudband.
The CCGI Username and Password for the CCGI are the same as your "Portal Username and Password"
which are the details you use for the Members Centre www.plus.net are the same.
2. MySQL Details - Host (humbug / rumpus), Username (Portal), Password (Given by Activation Mail)
3. Software
You will need to be comfortable with using FTP Software (of your own choice) which is the minimum to set up any Content Management System.
I advise using WinSCP & PuTTY
Personally because it provides better functionality for Commanding the Server as required.
4. Choosing a "CMS"
I personally would advise any of the following
| CMS Name | My Opinion |
| PHPNuke: Evolution | Has much improved Security over standard PHP Nuke |
| Joomla | Recently become very stable and better module handeling |
| Drupal | Fairly simple CMS |
| E107 | none as such |
| Mambo | Rated well by PlusNet Staff/Customers |
| MKPortal | Light wieght, simple theme styles |
There are lots and lots.
Check this
WikiPedia - CMS List if you need other options.
I first recommend that you
research your preference of CMS from what it offers in the way of:
1.
Modules - extended functionality which your Website specification needs
2.
Security - check for SQL Vulnerability of the Latest Version of the CMS,
by simply Googling this format of query "
(CMS Name + version) (attack type)"
For example "
phpnuke 6.7 sql injection ", "
phpnuke 6.7 xss exploit"...
This is a
MUST do step,
as security is a major issue with any website with dynamic content and any form of user input which has to be processed.
potentually you can risk issue with other customers websites, although this is not likely it is possible.
3.
Feasability - It's no good selecting a bloated system with reguards to your specification,
especially with the likes PHPNuke if the default theme is too fancy (lots of images and graphics etc) it will start to exceed your Website Quota, it can cause problems for your website (especially for end users) - so check with a range of Web Browsers! (IE,FireFox,Opera,Flock...etc).
Just some considerations,
from here specific instructions can be followed if you follow up for any further help
Hope that helps!
Jim,
