Let’s Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority (CA) that provides TLS/SSL certificates for web servers. It simplifies the process of obtaining and installing certificates by providing a software client called Certbot that automates most of the steps. In this guide, you will learn how to use Certbot to secure your Apache web…
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Windows Server: File cannot be loaded. The file is not digitally signed.
Are you trying to run a Windows PowerShell script as an Administrator, but receiving an error message? Does Microsoft PowerShell refer you to about_Execution_Policies? Follow along to resolve your issue. This error appears when an untrusted file is attempting to be ran in PowerShell. A file may be considered untrusted if it is downloaded from…
MongoDB 6 with NodeJS 18 on Debian 11
Note: This guide is now deprecated. Did you install Node (NodeJS) on your Ubuntu or Debian server, only to find that it installed an older version of Node? Do you require Node v18 but only have Node v12 or other? Are you having trouble starting MongoDB or connecting with Mongoose? Follow along for the solution….
The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Proper Plesk Email Server With IONOS
It is always mandatory to create a backup before making any changes to any server. If you do not have a backup: Purchase the IONOS Cloud Backup, follow the installation instructions, and complete a manual backup (video). Table of Contents Why Not Use a Free/Paid Email Provider? Before we start, it’s important to understand what…
Help! My Server Is Blacklisted By UCEPROTECT
It is always mandatory to create a backup before making any changes to any server. If you do not have a backup: Purchase the IONOS Cloud Backup, follow the installation instructions, and complete a manual backup (video). Operating a mail server without learning best practices is like operating a motor vehicle without obtaining a license….
Running tests for a slow server or dropped packets
In the case that you are experiencing a slow server, or intermittent timeouts/disconnects, you may not know where to start investigating. If you are a business owner, you should rely on your System Administrator. If you are the admin, (or you don’t have an admin 😱), you may run to your web hosting/server provider. In…
Understanding Linux Permissions and Ownerships
If you’ve ever tinkered with a Unix-like system, you’ve encountered ownerships and permissions. Every file and folder on the operating system are owned by a user, and the group that the user belongs to. Furthermore, every file and folder will have specific permissions allowed to the user, other users in that group, and everyone else….
How to redirect a website or domain
When it comes to redirecting traffic from one website or domain to another, it’s important to decide on a few factors first. Is this a permanent redirect or temporary? If you only intend on directing traffic to the new URL temporarily, until it returns back or changes again, you may consider one of the following…
Installing Remote Desktop on Ubuntu 22.04
Are you looking to use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on your Ubuntu 22.04 server? Do you want a graphical desktop for Ubuntu? Do you want to connect to your Ubuntu server with Remote Desktop (RDP/RDC)? By default, the Desktop flavor of Ubuntu (Ubuntu Desktop) comes pre-packaged with a GUI, and is meant for personal…
Improving website speed on Windows Server 2019 IIS
Here are some ways to make websites hosted on Windows Server 2019 IIS run faster. Optimize website code Ensure that the website code is optimized and free of errors, which can slow down the website. Use tools such as performance profilers, code analyzers, and minifiers to improve code performance. Use caching Caching can significantly improve…