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Running your own email server on Linux offers more control and potentially lower costs compared to using a third-party service. However, it also involves more configuration and maintenance. This tutorial will guide you through the basic steps of setting up a mail server on Linux using Postfix, the most popular option This tutorial applies to [...]
his guide will walk you through deploying a web server on a fresh installation of AlmaLinux 8 or 9. We'll cover two popular options: Apache and Nginx. Choose the one that best suits your needs. Before you begin Ensure you have a fresh AlmaLinux installation with internet access. Establish a secure connection to your server [...]
Website loading speed is crucial for user experience and SEO. In 2024, fast-loading websites are more important than ever. WordPress caching plugins can significantly improve your site's performance by storing static versions of your pages, reducing the load on your server and delivering content to visitors quicker. Here's a breakdown of the top caching plugins [...]
This article will explain how you deploy your Drupal website. Prerequisites A web hosting account with cPanel access A domain name Steps Create a Database In cPanel, locate the "Databases" section and find the MySQL Database Wizard (or similar option depending on your host). Create a new database and a separate user with a strong [...]
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 root user in Linux grants unrestricted access to the system. While convenient, it can be a security risk. For this reason, many distributions disable root login by default. With our Cloud Servers, root is disabled by default. There are situations where you might need to enable it. This guide will show you how to [...]
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 [...]
Introduction A LEMP software stack is a group of open source software that is typically installed together to enable a server to host dynamic websites and web apps. This term is actually an acronym which represents the Linux operating system, with the ENginx web server (which replaces the Apache component of a LAMP stack). The site data [...]
This guide will show you how to create a Proxmox KVM Template from a Cloud-Init Image. You will need to have a prepared Cloud Image with Cloud-Init. Check out this guide to see how to prepare the Cloud Image. Step 1: Create a Virtual Machine You will need to create the VM if it doesn't [...]
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 [...]