So here at work, we’re in the process of developing a new web site for our subscribers. We’ve decided to implement the site atop the SilverStripe Content Management System, as we’ve found it to be incredibly flexible and easy to use. It’s based on a powerful MVC framework that’s written in PHP. [...]

It was clear from the last survey we conducted that we haven’t done a spectacular job publicizing the JumpBox Rewards Program (many respondents weren’t aware it existed).  This is a referral program available to all customers who recommend the Open to a friend. It’s explained in detail here but basically during the checkout process for [...]

Over the last couple weeks we’ve released a large number of updated JumpBoxes. There were two critical security issues detected in PHP and Python for which fixes have been incorporated into these updated releases. Updating is recommended for all users. The following JumpBoxes have been updated: Moin Moin, OpenLDAP, Trac, Cacti, vTiger, TikiWiki, SugarCRM [...]

This is probably sacrilege to admit amongst IT professionals but I DESPISE the command line. For someone who grew up using a mouse in a GUI environment, it’s a daunting proposal to be told to SSH into a Linux machine and edit a bunch of stuff in VI.  ”CAT the file, TAIL the log, GREP it, CHOWN [...]

Okay, “belated b-day,” (it was yesterday).  Two years ago we founded the company with the goal of dramatically simplifying server software.  We postulated that if it were made easy enough, people would find innovative uses and ways to leverage it more in their daily lives.  We saw a sea of Open Source applications that were [...]

We have a whole bunch of application updates to tell you about. With the transition to the JumpBox platform 1.1 it put us a little behind but we’re getting back on track. Of particular note is that the JumpBox for Trac has been updated to the long awaited Trac 0.11 (see below for more detail. Other [...]

A great review of JumpBox was just posted on linux.com. It’s a really good overview and ends with. That’s cool, but even now there’s no easier and faster way to get up and running and managing a Web app or a Web development environment than with a JumpBox. Yep, that’s what it’s all about.

Deploying Ruby on Rails Applications One of the major barriers in deploying Ruby on Rails applications on a wide scale is the fact that so many potential prerequisites might be expected of a target system. Never mind Rails itself, you’ll also need to install Ruby, Ruby Gems, packages designed specifically for the host operating system, [...]

I’m looking for interesting Open Source Ruby on Rails applications. I know of a few, and I’m aware of the list on the Rails Wiki but I know there are others around that aren’t listed there. Here’s some that are on my radar. Redmine - There’s a JumpBox for this. Mephisto Typo Beast Tracks BoxRoom If you know of any others that [...]

One of the undiscovered gems of the v.1.1 platform is the ability to backup and restore a JumpBox via your web browser. “How might this be useful?” you ask.  Imagine a situation where you have a JumpBox running in an environment with no network access.  Perhaps you’re:  hosting it on EC2  accessing a JumpBox that’s hosted internally [...]