myhosting.com Knowledge Base - Server 2012

Create a VPN on Windows Server 2012 VPS

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:52:27 +0000

Adding exclusions to System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:46:26 +0000

Adding exclusions to System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection

When you login to your vps, you will find System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection in the start menu.

Virtual Server Software Monitoring

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:54:36 +0000

What server monitoring tools are there for my Virtual Server?

We currently provide a monitoring service known as Nagios to all Virtual Server customers. Login credentials will be provided to you once your account has been activated. To manage and view your alerts you would go to the

Task Manager is not showing all of the running processes.

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:19:36 +0000

In the new version the tabs are hidden by default showing applications only. Clicking the More Details link will expand the view to show the information for Processes, Performance, Users, Details, and Services.

What is installed on my Windows Server 2012 VPS?

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:14:26 +0000

A number of preconfigured software is already available on your Windows Server 2012 VPS including:

IIS 8.0.1508
Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express Edition (unless otherwise requested)
PHP 5.3.10
MySQL Server 5.1.63…

How do I configure SMTP for my Web Applications?

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:13:18 +0000

Windows SMTP is pre-enabled for sending over localhost. Most applications use this by default, but for those that don't, set server to "localhost" and leave the rest blank!

What's new in Windows Server 2012?

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:11:28 +0000

You mean other than the crazy new user interface? Quite a bit, but there's not much that will affect the average single purpose web server. Most enhancements so far have been geared towards cloud servers and management of cloud servers in a much more integrated and intuitive way. That said, some…

Can I get SQL Server 2012 on my Windows 2008 VPS?

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:10:56 +0000

Currently no, we do no yet have plans to offer this configuration directly.

Why can't I run my downloaded application?

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:34:56 +0000

There is an additional layer of security added to Windows Server 2012 which prevents automatically running a new application particularly if it is unsigned. The warning used even hides the option to allow the application to run. Below are details on running such applications anyway:

How do I restart/shutdown my Windows 2012 Server?

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:33:19 +0000

The quickest way, is to move your mouse to the top right or bottom right corners of your screen in the VPS remote desktop session. You should see a few icons appear above or below your mouse depending on which you chose. Click the gear icon (settings) and you should see an Power options above below.…