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Data loss on a Windows Server can be catastrophic. Implementing a proper backup strategy is essential for ensuring business continuity and minimising downtime. This tutorial will guide you through the best practices for keeping regular backups of your Windows Server. The 3-2-1 Backup Rule The 3-2-1 backup rule is a fundamental principle for secure backups. [...]
Proxmox offers two main virtualisation options: LXC containers and VMs (Virtual Machines). Both allow you to run multiple isolated environments on a single server, but they differ in their approach and ideal use cases. This tutorial will guide you through their key differences to help you decide which one suits your needs best. Understanding Virtualisation [...]
The .htaccess file offers a powerful tool for enhancing your website's security on Apache web servers. However, it's crucial to use it effectively to avoid unintended consequences. Here's a guide to securing your website using .htaccess with best practices in mind: Before You Begin Understanding: Ensure you grasp the basics of .htaccess and its capabilities. Messing with it [...]
Securing a WordPress website is crucial to protect it from various threats such as hackers, malware, and data breaches. Following best practices ensures that your website remains safe and your data remains secure. Below is a comprehensive tutorial on the best practices to secure your WordPress site: Keep WordPress Core, Themes, and Plugins Updated Regularly [...]
This tutorial will teach you, step-by-step, how to set up multi-factor authentication for SSH on CentOS 8.
This tutorial will teach you how to set up SSH Keys on a server running CentOS 8. SSH, or secure shell, is an encrypted protocol used to administer and communicate with servers. When working with a CentOS server, chances are you will spend most of your time in a terminal session connected to your server through SSH.
OpenSSL is a versatile command line tool that can be used for a large variety of tasks related to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and HTTPS (HTTP over TLS).
Linux is a multi-user OS that is based on the Unix concepts of file ownership and permissions to provide security at the file system level.
Introduction SFTP stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol. As its name suggests, it's a secure way of transferring files to a server using an encrypted SSH connection. Despite the name, it's a completely different protocol than FTP (File Transfer Protocol), though it's widely supported by modern FTP clients. SFTP is available by default with no [...]
Introduction SSH is a secure protocol used as the primary means of connecting to Linux servers remotely. It provides a text-based interface by spawning a remote shell. After connecting, all commands you type in your local terminal are sent to the remote server and executed there. In this cheat sheet-style guide, we will cover some [...]