Alliance Business Suite and Plesk (Alliance Business Cloud)

Alliance Business Cloud (https://cloud.absuite.net) is the instance of Plesk used for hosting Alliance Business Suite (ABS) applications. This page will guide you through the process of using Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) to manage and host your ABS applications.

Introduction to Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk)

Alliance Business Cloud, powered by Plesk, is a user-friendly web hosting control panel that simplifies website and server management. It provides a web-based interface for tasks such as setting up websites, configuring email services, and managing databases. ABS applications can be hosted on servers managed through Alliance Business Cloud, making it a convenient choice for ABS application deployment.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites in place:

  1. Alliance Business Cloud Access: You should have access to the Alliance Business Cloud (https://cloud.absuite.net) instance. You will need the login credentials provided for this environment.

  2. Alliance Business Suite Application: Make sure you have a fully developed and tested ABS application ready for deployment.

Deploying ABS with Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk)

Follow these steps to deploy your ABS application using Alliance Business Cloud:

1. Access Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk)

  • Open your web browser and navigate to https://cloud.absuite.net.

  • Log in to Alliance Business Cloud using your provided credentials.

2. Create a New Subscription

  • In the Alliance Business Cloud control panel, create a new subscription or domain, which will host your ABS application. Specify the domain name and other relevant details.

3. Set Up a Database

  • In Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk), create a new database for your ABS application. Ensure that you have the necessary database credentials handy.

4. Upload Your ABS Application

  • Use the file manager in Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) to upload your ABS application's files to the domain or subscription you created. Make sure to place the files in the correct directory.

5. Configure Web Settings

  • In Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk), configure the web settings for your ABS application. Ensure that you specify the correct document root and other web-related settings.

6. Set Up Database Connection

  • Modify your ABS application's configuration to connect to the database you created in Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk). Use the database credentials you set up earlier.

7. Configure SSL/TLS (Optional)

  • If you want to secure your ABS application with SSL/TLS, you can use Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) to install and configure SSL certificates for your domain.

8. Test Your ABS Application

  • Access your ABS application via the domain or subscription URL in Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) to ensure that everything is functioning as expected.

Advanced Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) Features

Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) offers various advanced features that can enhance your ABS hosting experience:

  • Backup and Restore: Use Alliance Business Cloud's backup and restore features to protect your ABS application and data.

  • Security: Implement security measures provided by Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) to protect your ABS application from threats.

  • Scaling: As your ABS application grows, consider scaling your Alliance Business Cloud hosting environment to accommodate increased traffic and resource demands.

Conclusion

Alliance Business Cloud, powered by Plesk, simplifies the process of hosting and managing Alliance Business Suite applications. By following this guide and using Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk), you can deploy your ABS application with ease, ensuring that it runs smoothly and securely.

For more advanced configurations and troubleshooting, refer to the official Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) documentation or consult with your hosting provider.

This concludes the Alliance Business Cloud (Plesk) page for the Alliance Business Suite engineering handbook.