MySQL does not support downgrading a database version, and Plesk does not natively support multiple local instances on Linux servers (https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/12377060524439-Is-it-possible-to-have-multiple-MySQL-MariaDB-instances-on-Plesk-for-Linux). As an alternative, there are two possible solutions that you can consider:
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Fix: %20 in URL causes 403 Forbidden Error
If you are receiving a 403 Forbidden error on a page when trying to access a page with a space URL encoded as %20, follow along for the fix. Problem Accessing example.com/index.php?query=two words will resolve to a URL encoded version of example.com/index.php?query=two%20words . This page results in a 403 Forbidden error. Diagnostics Accessing example.com/index.php?query=two+words works…
Installing a LAMP stack on Debian 12
This guide will walk you through the process of installing a LAMP stack on a Debian 12 system. The LAMP stack is a very popular compilation of server applications used to host websites on Linux. LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MariaDB, and PHP. In some guides MySQL may be used, however, MariaDB is faster, more…
Updating PHP on a Plesk hosted website
Are you looking to update the version of PHP for a website you have hosted on your Plesk server? Then, follow along! What is PHP and what are different versions? The PHP application’s job is to read .php files stored on the server, and then interpret and execute the code within them in order to…
A Useful Linux Package Manager Table
Distribution Package Manager(s) Installation Example Alternative(s) Debian(Ubuntu) apt apt-get dpkg sudo apt install libreoffice sudo apt-get install libreoffice sudo dpkg -i whois_5.4.2_amd64.deb Red Hat(CentOS/Rocky/Fedora/Alma) dnf (current) RPM yum (deprecated) sudo dnf install libreoffice sudo rpm -i libreoffice.rpm sudo yum install libreoffice Slackware slapt-get pkgtool slapt-get -i openoffice pkgtool -i openoffice installpkg openoffice.tgz upgradepkg –install-new openoffice.tgz…
Diagnose and Replace a Failing Hard Drive (IONOS)
If your server becomes very slow, throws terminal errors, or stops responding suddenly–it could be indication of a hard drive failure. Check below for the correct guide that corresponds with your IONOS server type. Note: If you have a VPS or Cloud Server, these steps are not applicable. Windows Software RAID Diagnose and Replace a…
Checking server logs
It’s important to understand the basics of checking your server’s logs. It is necessary for the investigation and administration of your server. The way to view your server’s logs is all done within the server itself, and depends on the type of server. All servers Checking Your Server’s Log Files:https://www.ionos.com/help/index.php?id=4737 Windows Opening Windows Event Viewer:https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/6-ways-to-open-event-viewer-in-windows-10.html…
Checking IONOS server firewall and networking settings
If you can not access your server, or your server appears down or unresponsive, I recommend checking your Cloud Firewall policies first. Confirm that the correct ports you are trying to access are added to your server’s Cloud Firewall. Then move on to the server firewall, networking, and application configuration next. Checking Cloud Firewall First,…
Backing up data from an IONOS server
There are several ways to back up the data from your IONOS server, depending on the operating system and if the server is accessible remotely. Cloud Backup is a product offered by IONOS that provides a scheduled backup of your server. The plan can be configured for entire server backups or individual folders and files….
Accessing remote console on IONOS
If you’re not able to access your server remotely, it can be caused by networking misconfigurations or something else. When this happens, you should be able to connect to the provided remote console instead. A remote console would show the same output as if you had a monitor plugged into the server, regardless of networking….