How to Manage My Google Domain (6 Steps)

Sign up for a Google Apps account by clicking on the link in Resources, then click 'Get Started.' Enter your domain, or choose to purchase a new one. Follow the signup process through creating a username, setting a password, entering contact information and accepting the terms and conditions.
Activate your account by verifying domain ownership. Log in with your new account, and click 'Activate Google Apps' in your control panel. Choose between creating a CNAME record and uploading an HTML file, and follow the instructions. Once you have completed the process, click 'Verify' on the control panel to finish activation.
Create user accounts for each employee or email address you wish to set up by logging in to your control panel and selecting the 'Users and Groups' tab. Click 'Create New Users,' and enter the required information. Multiple users can be added at once by uploading a CSV file.
Update your MX records to direct your Email traffic to the Google servers. The process to update DNS records varies based on your host; log in to your hosting service or domain name provider, and search for DNS settings. Set your MX record to 'ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM' with a priority of '1.'
Set up custom URLs for each of the Google Apps by entering CNAME records for each service. To set up a custom URL for Email, click on 'Email' on the control panel. Click 'Change URL' in the 'Web Address' section at the top of the page. Enter your desired Web address, and click 'Continue.' Create a CNAME record for this new address by editing the DNS settings the same way you changed the MX record. Repeat this process for the remaining services.
Configure additional settings using your control panel. Easily enable or disable and change preferences to features including Calendars, Contacts, Docs and Sites.
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How to Create a Forum Website

Register a domain name for your website at a domain name registrar such as FreeHostia or GoDaddy (see Resources).
Buy a web hosting package to host your website online. Hosting is available from the domain name registrars listed above and many different sites. Buy a package that includes at least one MySQL database.
Download and extract the newest version of the phpBB Installation Package from its official website (see Resources).
Upload every file and folder you just downloaded into the same public location on your website (such as yoursite.com/forum).
Open a web browser and navigate to the 'install' folder of wherever you put phpBB. If you put it in yoursite.com/forum, go to yoursite.com/forum/install.
Click on the 'Install' tab and follow the on-screen instructions to install phpBB. If you get stuck, you can find detailed installation instructions in INSTALL.html and README.html, in the 'docs' folder.
Find extra add-ons for your forum and different visual styles from the phpBB website (see Resources).
Tell people to come to your site and start talking.
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How to Create a Safe Website (5 Steps)

Create strong passwords for you website's back end, sometimes called the administration page. This is very important because if a cyber criminal can get access to the back end, then he can pretty much do anything he wants, since anything can be done to your site from its back end. Strong passwords include both upper and lowercase letters and numbers and are at least eight characters long. Many website administrators follow a stricter policy when securing their sites' back ends; they make their passwords at least fifteen characters.
Create strong passwords for any FTP, file transfer protocol, accounts that have access to your web server. Follow the same guidelines as you would for you site's back end, but you must also make sure that, if you have given FTP accounts to others, that they do not make simpler passwords for their own convenience.
Update your server operating system regularly. If you are leasing server space from a web hosting provider, then you will not have to worry about this, since your hosting provider will take care of it for you. However, if you are maintaining your own server, then you should check for security updates at least once every two weeks; consult your operating system's documentation for details.
Follow good security practices on all computers that you use FTP to your server from or log into the back end from. No matter how strong your passwords are, a key logger is going to compromise your site's security. This includes having a strong anti-malware suite, including a firewall, and keeping it up to date. Popular anti-malware suites include McAfee, Norton and Vipre.
Trust your users. If you start receiving feedback complaining that there seem to be random glitches on your site or that it is loading slowly or that your site is sending out a lot of spam, then there is a chance that your site has come under attack. Listening to these warnings can save you a lot of time and trouble.
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Setting Up a Web Server (7 Steps)

Install the Apache web server software. Follow the installation wizard to complete the automated process.
Test the web server software by typing \'http://localhost\" (without quotation marks) in your web browser. You should see the Apache web server test page. This means you've successfully installed web server capabilities on your computer.
Open the web server configuration file using the text editor. The configuration file is stored in C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\conf\httpd.conf.
Search for \'#DocumentRoot \'C:/Program Files/Apache Group/Apache2/htdocs\'\' in the configuration file. Under it, enter the following text: DocumentRoot \'LOCATION HERE\'. Replace the capital text with the folder that you would like to share on the server, such as C:/User/My Documents.
Search for \'#
\' in the configuration file. Under it, enter the following text:
Change the capital text to the shared folder you entered in Step 4.
Search for \'AllowOverride None\' and change to \'AllowOverride All.\' Close and save the file.
Test your web server by navigating to the server host. You should now be able to access the folder you set to share in the configuration file. Your web server is now set up on your computer.
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How to Create Race Car Graphics (5 Steps)

Get all the measurements for each graphic you are preparing. Accurately measure each section of the vehicle. Account for any 'contingency' decals required by the sanctioning body the race car will participate in.
Use graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign to create the graphics. Because these software programs require training and familiarity, most race teams hire a graphic designer to create the graphics according to the needs of the sponsor and the team.
If you are obtaining a logo from a sponsor, be sure you have the file in the correct format and large enough to print in the size you need. Vector files are the most common file format but be sure to check with your printer on the required format and minimum size they prefer. This will ensure that your graphics are clear and high quality.
Once the design of the graphics is done, send them to a printer that has the capability to output graphics large enough for your race car. The most cost effective material is vinyl, which also applies easily. Your printed decal will come back sandwiched between sheets of paper to protect both the adhesive backing and the printed side.
Apply the printed decals to your race car. Start with a clean, dry surface. Spray the area with an adhesive fluid, which allows you to position the decal before setting it in. Remove the back of the vinyl, set in place and using your squeegee, press firmly from the center of the graphic outward. Let it dry, saturate the outside of the decal and carefully remove the sheet. Use your Exacto knife to pop any bubble that may appear.
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How to Upload JPG Images (4 Steps)

Transfer the digital images you will be using by attaching your digital camera or flash drive via a USB connection. Using an image software program, move the digital photos onto the computer and into a photo file or other folder created to hold the new photos.
Open the photos using photo viewer or photo editing software. Save them as a new file with a different file name using the '.jpg' extension. This will convert them into JPEG files, and they can now be uploaded.
Open an account with an online photo hosting service. Set a user name and password which will allow you to access your account and will allow you to upload your photographs to your online storage area.
Use the photo hosting service's online interface to select the photos on your computer which you would like to upload to your online photo hosting account. Choose the size you would like them to be saved to and adjust any other settings. Upload the photos using the 'Upload' button and wait while the photos are transferred from your computer to the online storage area.
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How to Stream on a VLC (14 Steps)

Download VLC from the VideoLAN website (see link in References).
Open the downloaded file and install it according to your operating system's standard procedure.
Repeat the same installation on the other computers.
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How to Enable Mod

Log on to cPanel. Click on 'File Manager.'
Navigate to your root directory (public_html). Click the '.htaccess' file, then click 'Edit.'
Type 'RewriteEngine On' to enable mod_rewrite. You can use mod_rewrite to write a number of commands such as controlling access to your website and redirecting visitors (see Resources) . To redirect your domain to another directory type the following:RewriteEngine OnRewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.domain.com$RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !^/HTML2/RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /HTML2/$1Click 'Save Changes.'
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How to Customize SkyDrive (4 Steps)

Organize your files in three main categories on SkyDrive: documents, favorites and photos. You can arrange your files in different folders inside documents. Under favorites, you can create shortcuts to your favorite websites. The photos category is useful for storing and organizing your photo albums online.
Delete or rename any photo or file after uploading it on SkyDrive. After logging in to SkyDrive, select the folder and open the respective file or photo. Select the file. Click 'Delete.' Click 'OK' to confirm the action. To rename, select a file or photo and click 'Add a description' to insert a subtitle or caption.
Move a file or image from one folder to another folder. Select a specific file or image inside a folder. Click 'More' and 'Move,' and select the folder to which you want to move the file. Select the option 'Copy this files into.'
Change the access settings for your folder and its contents. Select the desired audience who may view your stored content with this feature. Click 'More' and 'Edit permissions.' Choose an option under the permissions list preferable to your needs. Restrict the controls by 'Can view files' or 'Can add, edit details, delete files.' Click 'Save.'
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How to Upload Files to a Web Server

Use FileZilla to upload your files to your web server (see Resources.) This is a free software program designed for beginners. Log into the console using the information provided by your web hosting provider (domain, account username, and password). When you log in, navigate to the folder on your computer containing your web files and then drag and drop the file to your web server. This software works on almost all platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
Manage your web server files using Ipswitch WS_FTP. This software, which contains advanced security features to protect your file transfers, is available for a fee (see Resources.) Establish your connection using your login details provided by your web hosting service, then view your files side by side---the local (computer) files show on the left and the web server files show on the right side. Click the 'Transfer' arrows to move files from your computer to the web server side. This software works on Windows systems.
Transfer files to your web server using SmartFTP. SmartFTP is a paid FTP software option but you can start uploading web server files free for 30 days to get the hang of the tool (see Resources.) After logging in with your account details (username and password,) you'll view a series of windows that contain your computer files and web server, and preview windows that show you what you're about to transfer before taking any action. Upload files to your web server by dragging and dropping them to the window pane containing your remote web files, or schedule a recurring transfer to occur automatically if you wish. This option is compatible with Windows operating systems.
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How to Modify a Website With GoDaddy (7 Steps)

Log into your GoDaddy account and click on 'Hosting' under 'My Products.'
Click the green arrow under 'Launch' to open your hosting account. On the next page, click the 'Your Files' button in the top left. The File Manager will open, giving you access to your server's files. Your website files are stored on the server.
Navigate to the location of the file(s) you want to edit on your website. If you want to edit the 'contact' page, for example, you would probably want to edit the file named 'contact.html' or 'contact.php.' It may be found under a subfolder, such as 'html' or 'website.' Check with your Web developer if you aren't sure which file to edit or where it is located.
Left click your mouse beside the file you want to edit in the checkbox. Click the 'edit' button found in the navigation menu going across the top of the File Manager.
Use the visual editor in the new window to add or edit content, or click 'HTML' in the top right to open the file in HTML view. If it appears blank, click the 'HTML' button to see the contents of the page.
Modify your file and click the 'Save File' icon in the top left of the editor. The 'Save File' icon is an image of a floppy disk.
Check your website to verify the changes you made.
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How to Create a Multipage Website

Decide what pages your website should actually have. Starting out with a plan will save plenty of time later. For example, a basic website might consist of three pages: a homepage, an 'About' page, and a photo gallery.
Open a text editor such as Notepad (in Windows) or TextEdit (on a Mac) and create a new file for each page you plan on including. When saving each file, make sure to save them with a '.html' extension, and name your homepage 'index.' So using the above example, you would create three pages: 'index.html,' 'about.html,' and 'gallery.html.'
Think of a domain name ('example.com') to name your site. Come up with something easy to remember, as brief as possible, and spelled correctly.
Sign up for a web hosting plan. Since this is a very basic site, you won't need to pay for anything fancy, and in fact you can get a hosting plan for free from sites such as FreeHostia (see Resources). When signing up, you'll be able to register your domain name, which should cost about $10 for a year.
Log into the hosting control panel that your web host provided you after you signed up. Inside, there should be a 'File Manager' section. Open it, and look for a folder either named 'public_html' or named after your domain. Upload all your HTML files inside it.
Open a new browser window and type in your domain name in the address bar. The page that's automatically displayed will be 'index.html,' and you can reach your other pages by going to example.com/about.html, example.com/gallery.html, and so on.Of course, unless you've added something to each page, they're blank. To actually fill your pages with content, you'll need to write some HTML code, which is the basic language of the web and very easy to learn (see Resources for free HTML tutorials).
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How to Disable Sites in Apache 2

Verify that the site is still enabled. From the Ubuntu Linux command line, issue the following commands:cd \etc\apache2\sites-enabledlsThe first command switches the working directory to the 'sites-enabled' sub-directory. The second command lists the files in the directory. If there is a file for the site you want to disable, continue with Step 2. If not, the site already is disabled.
Issue the following commands at the Ubuntu command prompt:cd (changes to your home directory)sudo a2dissite sitename (where 'sitename' is the name of the site you want to disable) This command removes 'sitename' from the /etc/apache2/sites-available sub-directory.
Verify that the site has been removed from the list of enabled sites with the following command:ls /etc/apache2/sites-enabledYour site should not appear in the sub-directory listing.
Restart the Apache 2 Web server with the following command:sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restartThis causes Apache 2 to stop listening for requests for the disabled site.
Start a browser session and attempt to navigate to the site. If your site is disabled, you should get a 'Not Found' message on a default error page.
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