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Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned veteran, you will most certainly need to read some documentation at some point in the life of your website and/or web server. Documentation can take numerous forms, so it is important to know what is available. Here is a quick round-up
1. Manuals (in PDF, HTML, or text) – The most traditional form in electronic format. Most server appliances and control panels will use this type of traditional documentation.
2. Readme files – Most free scripts (php, perl, etc.) rely on readme files to convey important information. These are usually found in the compressed package.
3. Man pages – Linux and UNIX commands almost always have man (manual) pages. Simply type “man command-name”.
4. FAQs and Knowledge bases – Web hosting companies will typically have these for their users.
5. Forums – This is your connection to the large body of web hosting minds, and it’s free.
6. Wikis – Many open source projects will provide documentation in the form of wikis.
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