2.2. SERVER SETUP

CHAPTER 2. HOW DO I USE WEBHOST MANAGER?

2.2.4

Changing update preferences

You can select which updates you would like to receive from DarkORB automatically, if any. There are three

package types available:

  CPanel Updates   Updates to CPanel.

  DarkOrb Package Updates   Updates to DarkOrb packages.

  Security Package Updates   Updates to security packages.

Each package update has the following options available:

  Automatic   Package is updated automatically as releases become available.

  Manual Updates Only   Package is updated manually. All updates are available for manual download

from the cpanel.net site.

  Never Update   Disables the automatic update function.

CPanel and WebHost Manager package updates contains one of the following build types:

  EDGE   A development release that has undergone the least amount of testing.

  RELEASE   A formal release that has undergone extensive testing.

  STABLE   A formal release that has shown no problems during use by DarkOrb customers.

To change update preferences:

1. Click on the Change Update Preferences link in the Server Setup menu.

2. Click on the required radio buttons for the CPanel, DarkORB, and Security packages.

3. Click on the

button.

Figure 2.6: Changing update preferences

2.2.5

Changing your hostname

The Change Hostname option enables you to change the hostname of your server. It is important to choose a

hostname that will not be used for any account, and the hostname must be socially acceptable, as it will appear

in all mail headers. The hostname must be a FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name). All valid hostnames must

have at least 2 dots in them, for example entropy.yourdomain.com. WebHost Manager automatically generates

10 random hostnames based on your current hostname as samples which you can use.

To change your hostname:

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