1) The very first step is to find out which process still running inside the VPS. To find the VPS process login to the host server from RDP and open Task Manager (Right Click on task bar >> Task Manger).

2) Sort the processes using CTID which will list all the processes on the basis of VPS ID or Container ID

If you find any processes named “winlogon” and “csrss” under problematic VPS then it’s not possible to kill these processes as they are critical windows services.

3) Disable “vzsrv” service from Service manager Or by executing following command from command prompt

4) Reboot the Host server.

5) As we have disabled vzsrv service non of the VPS will start but you will able to edit the VPS configuration file. Open VPS configuration file from [Path to VZ directory]:\vz\Conf\CTID.conf and add following string into the beginning of the file to disable on boot feature of the VPS.

6) Enable the vzsrv and reboot the host server again.

This will restart all the VPS except the problematic VPS. We would suggest you to scan the VPS using CureIT (after mounting it) as there is a possibility the the VPS is infected with Viruses.

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When we checked the domain on server (from shell) we have found that all physical Address (/var/www/vhost/domain.com) of the domain has been deleted but still Plesk shows the domain.

Following are the steps to remove the domain from Plesk manually.

1) Connect the server using SSH

2) Login into MySQL Prompt as Plesk admin

3) Delete the DNS Zone of the domain

You can verify if any records still persists using following commands

4) Now delete the Domain from Domains table which will remove it from Plesk Domains List

Verify it using select Command.

NOTE: PLEASE Make Sure To Verify The DOMAIN NAME before you make any changes as it might delete some other domain. Also the changes made are irreversible.

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eUKhost Ltd., a provider of Shared, Reseller Hosting, Virtual Private Servers and Dedicated Servers, today announced that it has extended its services portfolio by introducing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. The company states that the service is designed specifically for VoIP service providers and businesses using VoIP services.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is transmission technologies for delivery of voice communications over IP networks such as the Internet or other packet-switched networks. Other terms frequently encountered and synonymous with VoIP are IP telephony, Internet telephony, voice over broadband (VoBB), broadband telephony, and broadband phone.

The company avers that it will provide Free Trixbox installation with Extensions, Trunks, Route Setup, HUD configuration along with full support and management for the dedicated server. It further explains that it will pre-configure and optimize each Linux server with either Asterisk or Trixbox.

“There are numerous web hosting companies offering VoIP server hosting, but what makes eUKhost’s VOIP Server Hosting stand apart is full server management along with support for Trixbox and Asterisk” said Jack Mason, Product Manager at eUKhost.

“We see VoIP services as a high value extension of our varied product range and believe that it will achieve significant growth into our customer base.” he adds further.

Pricing for VoIP Dedicated Servers (http://www.eukhost.com/voip-dedicated-servers.php) start at £79/month for 1U rack servers. The company states that only branded server hardware from Dell Computers is used so that users receive the best dedicated server hosting experience.

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ServerManagerCmd.exe is a tool or command which Installs and removes roles, role services and features. Also displays the list of all roles, role services, and features available, and shows which are installed on this computer.

Query ROLES

“-query” parameter is used to see all the available and installed ROLES of components on the server. The installed modules are are shown in Green Color (which can bee seen in below image)

Install ROLES

To add additional roles to the server, “-install” or “-i” parameter is used. You can install a ROLE by using “-i” which will install all the components which are required by the component.

Also you can mentioned all the Components separating them with SPACE which will install all the modules you have listed (it will save time)

You can find more information about the ROLES and “Command value” (Component name) on Microsoft Technet Website

Remove ROLES

Roles which are already installed on the server can be removed with the help of “-remove” parameter. Using this, complete ROLE and it’s dependencies will be un-installed from the server.

Additional Options

-version
This parameter is used to check the ServerManager version

-help or -?
Display Help for ServerManagerCmd.exe in the command window.

NOTE: There are some roles which requires Reboot after installation or removal, in such cases you can add “-restart” at the end of install or remove option. This will reboot the server after completion of task if required.

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Following is the email which PayPal has sent:

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Automating SQL server installation is made easier in MSSQL 2005 version and we can define the components which need to be installed with setup.exe via command prompt OR we can create an ini file which will contain all the information about the installation. In this post I will explain the steps to install MSSQL 2005 using command prompt with the help of single command.

Install MSSQL using Command Prompt (By Defining all modules in command)

1) Insert the MSSQL installation media into the disk drive.

2) Open Command Prompt (Start >> Run >> cmd >> Enter)

3) Execute following command

Here, ADDLOCAL is set to “All” which will install all the components and modules bundled with the MSSQL. If you want customized modules then you can declare the modules instead of “All“.

Install MSSQL using .ini file

1) Open Notepad (Start >> Run >> Notepad >> Enter)

2) Insert all the “Installation Parameters” in that file. Following is the sample file which I have used to install MSSQL on my System

Here, PIDKEY will be the Product Key of the product shipped with MSSQL.

3) Save this file with extension .ini (like sqlsetup.ini)

4) Execute following command to run the setup

Points to Note:

1) While specifying the accounts like SQLACCOUNT, AGTACCOUNT and SQLBROWSERACCOUNT make sure you define proper users. Users can be

2) Microsoft provides a template.ini file in the installation media but I would strongly recommend to remove the options that you don’t want.

You can refer to Microsoft tutorial for more information and component help at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144259.aspx

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When I checked the domlogs of the domain it shows following entries only

I have searched online and found that the LogFormat was not properly defined in httpd.conf file, due to which apache was just logging the word “combined” over and over instead of the correct information.

To fix the issue

1) I have added following LogFormat in httpd.conf file

2) Restarted Apache Service.

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OR if you get following Error after login to VE by RDP

“You are connected to the remote computer. However, an error occurred while an initial user program was starting, so you are being logged off. Contact the system administrator for assistance.“

Such problems occurs due to corrupted or missed C:/Windows/explorer.exe of the VPS or VE.

This problem can be fixed by copying C:/Windows/explorer.exe file of the host server to the VPS. Following are the steps to copy

1) Stop the VPS
#       vzctl stop VEID

2) Mount the VPS
#      vzctl mount VEID

Now we will able to access VPS files from host server in C:/vz/private/VEID/ Directory.

3) Copy “C:/Windows/explorer.exe” from Host server to “C:/vz/private/VEID/Windows/explorer.exe“

4) Unmount and start the VPS
#      vzctl umount VEID
#      vzctl start VEID

Please try to login to the VPS now.

Note: Here, VEID will be the VPS ID of the VE which is facing problem.

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ESDS Building

Inside Data Center

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After its inception in 2003 in a rented bungalow with 4 employees, ESDS made rapid strides as an established group of web hosting companies, its success skyrocketed and today we are family of more than 150+ employees. ESDS has indigenously developed the concept of a high specification; carrier-neutral and fully managed datacenter in the state of Maharashtra, and has successfully turned this vision into reality. We started off with a handful of customers and six years down the line we have more than 30000+ customers worldwide, a significant amount of them being corporate entities who have their business dependent on their Internet presence. ESDS has taken its level of excellence and achievement one step further – ESDS has won the IT Special Award from the Government of Maharashtra in 2009.What makes it remarkable is the fact that this growth, recognition and fame has been achieved within 06 years of its establishment. ESDS envisions the dream of being a world class organisation; an organisation that would provide incomparable service, mould and guide enlightened minds. We would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to all the role players that have made it possible for the dream to become a reality.

Press Release:

ESDS, a group of leading web hosting companies based in UK, USA & India, has announced the launch of its ultra modern, carrier neutral, fully managed Datacenter facility in Nashik on the 3rd of February 2010. The complete infrastructure including the state-of-the-art Tier III Datacenter facility is fully owned and operated by ESDS. Since its inception in the year 2005 with just 4 employees, the company has made rapid strides as an established group of web hosting companies and operates in 3 different continents today with the total staff strength of 160.

The Datacenter is located in Nashik in the state of Maharashtra, very near to the financial capital of the country – Mumbai. Needless to say, the facility has all the latest hi-tech equipments and technology including the state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced power efficient cooling systems, redundancy and so forth. The Datacenter is also equipped with multiple-layer network security beefed by Cisco’s Anomaly Detector and Anomaly guard against DDoS attacks along with data security managed by firewalls, anti malicious software applications and secure virtual private networks (VPN).

The 10,000-square-feet Datacenter will offer a range of services including Managed Dedicated Servers, Co-location Services, System Backups, Virtualization, Cloud Computing along with Custom Solutions such as High Speed Grid Network, POP on Lease, Hosted Banking Solutions, Managed DNS Services and ESDS-Cage. With the launch of this new facility, the company aims to capture the emerging Indian market and provide World class web hosting facilities to the Indian congregate at affordable prices.

The Datacenter structure has been constructed bearing in mind not only the aesthetics of the building but also the optimum usage of the available resources. The building can be considered as a classic example of smart modern engineering, rendering contemporary methods and means to put together a structure that is not only visually enticing but also a contributor in maintaining the eco-system. From carefully selected building materials to unique power saving systems, ESDS has ensured that it’s operations and premises act as a contributing factor in maintaining the environmental equilibrium.

An environment friendly initiative taken up by ESDS is Project Green Connect, a tree plantation drive in which over 300 trees have been planted in the premises besides the 30+ fully grown trees which have been retained. A (STP) Sewage Treatment Plant has been set up within the premises ensuring that the sewage water is recycled and used for watering those trees and plants. The building also has a Rainwater Harvesting architecture contributing towards ground water table recharging.

Highlighting the unique features, while speaking to our correspondent, the company’s CEO Mr. Piyush Somani stated; “The austerity of our commitment towards eco-conservation can be observed in our infrastructure itself. The Datacenter dual cavity walls have been built using Cellular Light Weight Concrete (CLC) Blocks commonly known as Fly-Ash Bricks. Using CLC Blocks provides better strength to weight ratio as they are 1/3 rd of the weight of the commonly used bricks and have a higher Fire Rating. It also provides better acoustic and thermal insulation creating a temperature difference of up to 4-5 Degree Celsius in comparison to Red Bricks. Thus the air conditioning requirement is considerably reduced helping us to save on power consumption. Vermiculite Plaster, power efficient ventilation system for workstations, power efficient new generation servers and power efficient chillers are some of the other unique features which differentiate ESDS Datacenter from all the other Datacenters across the world”.

“Owning and operating the facility gives us the means to offer industry leading availability while shielding our customers from future uncertainties. The facility is designed to provide the highest quality of services at affordable prices. The highly secure physical infrastructure bounded with best-in-class connectivity and technology, backed by our reliable infrastructure ensures the most comprehensive and engaging online experience”

The Company’s management is very confident on their latest endeavour in the Indian market and the Company’s CEO stated “The ESDS Datacenter will set an example ahead of all forthcoming projects across the globe”.

Following is the night view of the company

See more Pics of the Building and Data Center here

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