If your Plesk managed website or server is seemingly slow, there are several things to check and consider. Here are 22 Ways To Speed-Up A Plesk Website: 1 Check Time To First Byte (TTFB) value for static (e.g. .html files) and dynamic (e.g. .php files) content. If the value is more than one second, follow…
Getting Ubuntu Pro For Free
Ubuntu Pro is a subscription service that provides enhanced security, compliance, and support for Ubuntu users. With Ubuntu Pro, you can get 10 years of security updates for both the Ubuntu Main and Universe repositories, access to kernel livepatching, FIPS-certified modules, CIS and DISA-STIG hardening profiles, and more. In this blog post, we will show…
Plesk Server OS Upgrade vs Migration
Pros and Cons If you have an outdated operating system on your Plesk server, you should consider either upgrading the OS, or migrating to a server with a newer OS. Both options have pros and cons. Upgrade Migration Pros Pros – No need to update DNS for domains – No need to move over all…
Checking File System and Hard Drive Health
For the best server quality, deals, and 24/7 tech support — I recommend IONOS. If you’re administering a dedicated server, it’s important to check hard drive health on a regular basis. HDD drives use an older technology and die sooner than SSD drives, which are newer–but not as new as NVMe SSD which are touted…
The Ultimate IONOS Migration Guide
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). Prelude Migrating data between two servers is an advanced task that often requires a system administrator. When transferring…
Download Windows Server For Free
Did you know that you can download Windows Server 2019/2022 for free? Whether you’re interested in trying out Windows Server 2019 to see if it’s the best choice for your business, or evaluating Windows Server 2022 to learn more for a Microsoft certification, follow along as we tell you how to try Windows Server for…
Diagnosing a slow website on Linux
In this tutorial, we will cover various tools and techniques for diagnosing and fixing a slow website. We will cover the following topics: 1. Benchmarking your server with ApacheBench ApacheBench (ab) is a load testing and benchmarking tool for HTTP servers. It can be used to test the performance of a web server by inundating…
A Detailed Guide to the File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS) for Linux
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) is a set of guidelines that define the structure of the directories and files on a Linux operating system. Understanding the FHS is essential for Linux users, administrators, and developers to effectively manage files, navigate directories, and ensure compatibility across different Linux distributions. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of…
Installing MongoDB 6 with NodeJS 18 on Ubuntu 22.04
Note: This guide is now deprecated. Are you trying to install MongoDB 6 on Ubuntu 22.04 without using libssl1.1? Do you need to set up MongoDB using libssl3 on Ubuntu? Did you install Node.JS on Ubuntu to find it’s only version 12? Keep reading to follow along. MongoDB 6.0 is now installable from MongoDB repositories…
How to Backup and Restore Docker Containers via Plesk
Docker is a popular platform for running applications in containers. It allows you to use specific software or versions that might not be supported by your operating system or might need compiling. Plesk is a web hosting control panel that enables you to manage your websites, domains, email accounts, databases, and more. Plesk also supports…