Advanced Uses

If you want to get the most out of Tonido and you feel confident working from the command line, this section is for you. Here you will find an assorted collection of articles and tips that can help you to trick out your Tonido installation and TonidoPlug server.

• Connecting to TonidoPlug via SSH TonidoPlug runs on Linux (a Jaunty Ubuntu distribution). Learn to connect to it securely to be able to carry on most advanced uses.
• Booting TonidoPlug from an External USB Disk Want to boot your TonidoPlug from an external USB storage device? This article explains how this can be done.
• Create User Authenticated Samba Share By default, TonidoPlug doesn’t provide user-based access to Samba shares. This guide provides instructions on how to enable this feature.
• Installing Webmin on TonidoPlug If you want to take complete control of your TonidoPlug, Webmin is your best bet. This tool provides a Web-based interface that allows you to control virtually every aspect of your server. The following guide explains how to install Webmin on the TonidoPlug device.
• Installing lighttpd/PHP/MySQL on TonidoPlug If you’re looking to have a complete, lightweight web server capable of PHP and MySQL, this guide will show you how to set one up on the TonidoPlug.
• Installing ProFTPD on TonidoPlug If you’re looking to have FTP access to your plug, this guide will point you in the right direction.
• Installing Shorewall firewall on TonidoPlug If you’re going to be doing any serious hosting on your plug, you want to make sure it’s secure. This guide will help set up a firewall (Shorewall) and close all unnecessary ports.