This a speed optimised Apache web server based on CentoOS 5.4, the most popular Linux distribution for web servers, with a dedicated firewall appliance for added security.

The cloud server has independent Apache, Firewall and NAS storage components, allowing for rapid elastic scalability of compute and storage resources.

Internal networking is managed through a PS8 virtual switch, and a set of gateways (one IN and one OUT).

Features and Benefits

• Simple and lightweight: This is a purpose built Apache web-server designed to be fast and secure
• Easy to use: includes a web management interface via the Cloud Control Panel
• Runs everywhere: Compatible with all version of AppLogic from 2.4.10 to 2.9.9
• 100% open source: free from pricey and restrictive proprietary licensing
• Dedicated IP addresses and Tier-1 redundant bandwidth
• Reserved RAM and CPU
• Full root access

Usage

The server is delivered with preconfigured SSH access on port 4101 from the Internet.

An FTP server based on the extremely fast, stable and secure proftpd is configured for passive FTP transfers on port 21.

Customers can access and manage their firewall appliance via a web browser on port 9000 (e.g. http://217.26.122.211:9000).

Customers are free to modify the server in any way, with the exception of modifying the Linux kernel, removing system SSH keys in /root folder and modifying scripts in the /appliance folder.

Default Resources

Application Components

Components visible to end users

Technical Specifications