Chapter 2. Server Management with Pi
In the first half of this project, we will move from a desktop-based console to a text-based one that gives more power to the user and lets you perform more advanced tasks compared to the desktop. We will access the Pi's Linux console from an Android device and control it remotely. In the second half, we will send and receive files between the Pi and Android through FTP. We will even combine the two parts by managing our newly installed FTP server remotely using the text-based console. In this chapter, we will even install database and web servers on to the Pi to show how to manage them later on. To make it even more fun, we will implement a simple but useful mini project that makes use of both web and database servers. The following topics will be covered:
- Remote console to the Pi from Android
- Exchanging files between the Pi and Android
- A simple database and web server implementation
- Simple management of servers
