How to install, configure and use GIT on an Ubuntu 14.04 LTS VPS

how-to-install-and-set-up-git-on-ubuntu-14-04-lts-vpsIn the following article we are going to explain to you how to install and set-up GIT on an Ubuntu 14.04 VPS.

If you are looking for a full-featured GIT environment, we suggest you check our great article on how to install Gitlab, Ruby and Nginx on a Debian 7 (Wheezy) VPS.

What is GIT?

Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance. It outclasses SCM tools like Subversion, CVS, Perforce, and ClearCase with features like cheap local branching, convenient staging areas, and multiple workflows.

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How to install Nginx and set-up SSL certificate on an Ubuntu 14.04 VPS

Nginx-logoIn this article we are going to show you how to install Nginx and set-up an SSL certificate on your Ubuntu 14.04 VPS.

What is Nginx?

It is an open source reverse proxy server for HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3, and IMAP protocols, as well as a load balancer, HTTP cache, and a web server. Nginx has a strong focus on high concurrency, high performance and low memory usage.

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How To Set Up Multiple SSL Certificates On a CentOS VPS With Apache Using One IP Address

sniIn this tutorial we will show you how to set up multiple SSL Certificates on a CentOS VPS with Apache using one IP address only.

This is allowed by an extension to the SSL protocol called Server Name Indication (SNI). Most current desktop and mobile web browsers support SNI. The main benefit of using SNI is the ability to secure multiple websites without purchasing more IP addresses.

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