CONVERTING AN EXISTING FASTCGI APP TO PASSENGER If you have an existing Ruby on Rails app at HostNine that was deployed with FastCGI, here are the steps to convert it to Passenger: _NOTE: 'myapp' is used below to represent your Rails Application direc...

To set up a new Rails app on a shared HostNine account: * Create a new Rails app via SSH _NOTE: if you don't have SSH access you need to fill out a support ticket with us to gain access._ * Move into your home directory (if you just logged in, y...

So, you've developed an application and are ready to deploy it for the world to see? Standard deployment is relatively simple on HostNine's shared plans. You may also want to consider Capistrano [1]. _NOTE: we use Ruby with Passenger while cPanel u...

We use Ruby with Passenger while cPanel uses Ruby with Mongrel, so the cPanel Ruby app is not available. Below are the steps you need to take to get Ruby On Rails up and running. _NOTE: you will need SSH access, which can be activated by submitting...

SET UP YOUR CGI-BIN FOLDER You need to add an 'eruby' script to your '~/public_html/cgi-bin' folder. Here's what it should look like: #!/bin/sh echo 'Content-type: text.html' echo '' exec /usr/local/bin/erb /home/`whoami`/public_html/${REQUEST_URI}...

Don't know where to start with Ruby on Rails? We've got you covered! _NOTE: you will need SSH access to use Ruby on Rails, which is not enabled by default. If you have trouble logging in simply_ file a support ticket [1] _and help you out as soon as...

SETUP RAILS Here's a guide on how to setup a new rails app on shared hosting. 1. Create a new Rails app via SSH IF YOU DON'T HAVE SSH ACCESS YOU WILL NEED TO FILL OUT A SUPPORT TICKET WITH HOSTNINE TO GAIN ACCESS. A) Move into your home director...