Hi,
I need to set up a new Ubuntu server for hosting multiple websites. Which steps should I follow for maximum security and performance?
Specifically:
- How can I configure Apache, so that each users won’t be able to access each other’s files?
- And every virtual host runs with a separate user?
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@aguilar1181, thanks but it’s not an option now. I need to do it myself and I’m looking for helpful advices
I would save myself some trouble and install cpanel/whm. Yes is an extra cost but it will solve those problems for you.
hi @asb,
that’s not what I want. I will set up a Virtual host for each client with custom domain name.
If Apache process runs as one single user, like www-data or apache, clients can read each other’s files.
Should I run an Apache process by a separate user for each client? Or should I use chroot jailing for Apache?