Dedicated Server Quiz

Last Updated: November 30, 1999

So you are ready to get a dedicated server? Or you think you are atleast! This dedicated server test will help you determine if you have enough understandings in the way of running a linux dedicated server. The following dedicated server test is not an "official test" but one that I put together with things that all dedicated server owners should know atleast something about. Some questions were written more than once in more than one way to truly test you. So please don't e-mail me telling me I don't know what I am talking about, and that I repeated myself with different wording... this is the point.

This is for fun! And is not meant to insult anyone!

Do I know how to use SSH?

Do I know how to use shell access to run my server?

Do I know how to install a RPM?

Do I know how to restart cpanel without using an internet browser?

Do I know any place to buy a server?

Do I know how to read a readme`s and compile software such as apache?

Do I know what top and netstat are?

Do I know a command to edit a file?

Do I know about firewalls, and how to install one?

Would I ever consider opening a garage (mechanic) and not understand how to use a wrench?
(IF you answered yes to this - you shouldn't run a dedicated server.)

Do I have atleast 6-12 months worth of money to pay for my dedicated server before I become profitable?

Do I know how to register my nameservers at my registrar?

Do I know what a MX Record is or how to edit one?

Do I have any people (email & phone) skills?

Do I know enough about logs to monitor my server for illegal / destructive activity?