If you’re managing a Linux-based server, you’ve probably encountered systemd at some point. Systemd is a systems and service manager used in Linux to provide parallelization – basically to ensure that your system’s resources are being allocated and utilized most efficiently. Systemd is responsible for implementing and… Read More
Running your site on a CDN (Content Delivery Network) is one of the most efficient ways to improve your the User Experience (UX) of your site’s visitors. CDNs are single networks comprised of several (or many) linked-up servers which are phsyically located in different places. This creates several distinct advantages… Read More
Server security should be a priority to anyone housing data on the web. Even if the information shared is meant to be public, the servers that store it should always be kept under tight lock and key. That’s because servers can be manipulated to… Read More
VPS offer many helpful functions that are unique to this particular type of server. One thing that tons of capable VPS users do with their servers is \create virtual private networks, or VPNs for short. VPNs are used for many purposes. In this… Read More
Choosing the right type of hosting is a huge decision. Unfortunately, it can be a very difficult one. Hosting is generally divided into four major categories:
Shared Hosting Virtual Private Server Hosting Dedicated Server Hosting Cloud Hosting
The right hosting makes a huge difference in… Read More
There’s a new vulnerability creating a buzz in the IT industry – particularly with respect to virtual servers. It’s called the Virtualized Environment Neglected Operations Manipulation, but you probably know it as VENOM. This vulnerability is exposing sensitive data and compromising shared computing resources by exploiting the weaknesses… Read More
When working online, you deal with servers. A lot. And sometimes it gets confusing – especially when server response codes come in to the picture. That’s why we’ve created this handy cheat sheet to help you keep them straight. As a developer, these… Read More
Last month, we introduced you to domain name servers, or DNS for short. Today we will get a bit more in depth with discussing how DNS Settings are configured. Now remember, incorrect DNS configuration can take your site offline and keep it there… Read More
Colocation, or “colo” for short, is the act of placing servers in professional datacenters and letting them operate from within these DCs. These servers may be owned by the colo customer or leased from the datacenter. Because today’s DCs have such extensive and advanced resources, this… Read More
Datacenters exist the entire world over. Finding someone to host your website, email, application or anything else should never be a problem. Choosing the right partner, though, can be tricky. When it comes to finding the right server, there’s a lot on the line. Every… Read More