How to install any programms on VPS?

[weena]

Hi,

i am gonna buy some VPS, probably one of those

http://www.jaguarpc.com/vps-hosting/

I have a few questions.

Is it complicated to install any soft in it? Or its just like table PC.

I have used VPS many times, but never any maintance services, etc...

So here is my question...

 

[nidzabg]

I suggest you get a windows one, since you're not familiar with linux.

 

[Atlaschild]

its hard to manage linux vps , you must know a lot of difficult commands
its better for you to use windows vps like nidzabg say

 

[Harbinger]

If you are not comfortable with Linux then a Windows VPS would be the best option for you. You need to know some terminal commands if you want to be able to manage a Linux VPS.

 

[weena]

right, i dont want linux. Gonna buy a windows, but is it the same like regular system?

 

[chrishdman87]

Windows is almost always more expensive, and depending on what you want to do with it, its probably not going to be a good OS to use.

 

[killer123]

First time I got VPS it was linux and I worked out what to do fine. Just used google.

 

[weena]

i would like to use windows, but is it that easyy for beginning user?

 

[loki]

its just like a desktop computer and programs install the same

 

[weena]

an do i need CP?

 

[bxflow]

you dont need a control panel to install programs, you can use command lines, Use PUTTY to connect to your VPS, I dont want to be like the millions that already say "GOOGLE IT" but in this case I'd say use google! When it comes to installing stuff on VPS Google can really be a GREAT help! you will find all the command lines you need to install a certain program.

 

[sloddl]

i don't think that it should be that hard... even for a total newbie, as there are really a lot of tutorials about how to setup a linux vps. but if you have the chooice and you know windows better then just go with windows i think... if it's easier for you.

 

[nidzabg]

You may get a control panel to restart your pc, shut it down, or stuff like that, but for windows PC's, control panels aren't necessary, and don't worry, it won't be a problem for you, even if you get it. It will provide only most basic functions. And yes, Windows VPS is like a regular Windows operating computer. You can do anything on it like you would do on a normal PC.

 

[weena]

thanks for the answers. Im asking here cause i dont want to google it, users answers here are more human than google. I dont want use any tuts, if i do i will do it.

Im totally newbie, but trying to learn smthng new, sorry about that...

 

[loki]

when you log on, thats your cp

 

[weena]

is there any PVS you do recommend? because there are a lot of providers..