Installation
WebHost Manager uses comprehensive installers that take most of the effort out of installing the complex WebHost Manager software package. You will need the following to install WebHost Manager:
RedHat Linux 6.2 (SERVER INSTALL) or newer (RedHat 7.0 is not supported due to compiler bugs) OR
Mandrake Linux 7.2 (SERVER INSTALL) or newer
A CPanel license (CPanel/WebHost Manager will not run without a license file). You can obtain a license from an authorized cpanel.net distributor or a test license by mailing beta@cpanel.net. For a list of distributors, please see http://www.cpanel.net/
The following partition scheme is recommended:
/boot 35 Meg
/usr 2048+ Meg (If you have a 60 gig drive try 4096 for /usr, 5000 if you have an 80 gig drive, etc.)
/var 1500+ Meg
/tmp 1024 Meg
/ 1024 Meg
/home grow to fill disk
swap 2x memory size
Minimum CPU/RAM/HD:
P266
256 Meg of ram
4 Gig of space
To install WebHost Manager
Make sure you are logged in as root.
# cd /home
# wget http://layer1.cpanel.net/lastest
Note: For FreeBSD, you need to download and untar the latest installer package from http://www.cpanel.net/.
# sh lastest
The installer has now started, and will take between 10 and 70 minutes depending on your machine. If you are asked any questions press the Enter key, or q if there is no default. After the install completes, you need to setup WebHost Manager - refer to Logging on for the first time for more information.
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