SUN/Cobalt Server Applicances are very easy to administer. However, there are a lot of common obstacles and often made mistakes. On this page you find articles which offer some tips and hints which could make your life as administrator a little easier.

Articles:

Cobalt DNS HOW-TO (RaQ3 and RaQ4)
by mstauber 3/3/2002

Setting up DNS records on a RaQ is very easy. However, there are a few common mistakes which we see very frequently. This step by step guide explains how to do it properly.

How do I use crond(crontab) to schedule scripts/programs for a user ?
by mstauber 2/24/2002
How to automate jobs with cron.

Resetting Unknown MySQL Root Password
by mstauber 2/24/2002
How to reset an unknown MySQL root password

SSL-Watch
by mstauber 2/24/2002

PERL-Script to check if a given HTTPS server is up and delivering the desired page. If not, then it will email a failure notice to a specified email address.

Why should I install a Secure Certificate on my Raq for use with the Admin GUI?
by mstauber 2/24/2002

The Self Signed Certificate cost's you nothing at all (except ten minutes) and will give you some added protection for future accessing of your Raq.