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…
Diagnosing a slow Windows 2019 server
Monitor performance using Task Manager Use Task Manager to view the performance of your server and identify the process that is using a large amount of resources such as CPU, memory, disk or network. Check disk space Low disk space can cause a server to slow down. Use the Disk Cleanup tool to remove temporary…
Upgrading from CentOS 8 to AlmaLinux 8
Were you struck suddenly when CentOS 8 announced it’s End of Life December 31, 2021? Do you need to upgrade from CentOS 8 to an operating system that receives updates such as AlmaLinux 8? Then follow along with this guide. For converting to AlmaLinux, either CentOS 8.4 or 8.5 is a requirement. It’s suggested to…
Troubleshooting a slow website on a Linux server, Part 3: opcode caching
Enabling opcode caching using extensions like APC, XCache, or OpCache, which store the compiled version of PHP scripts in memory, allowing for faster execution. Storing compiled PHP scripts in memory significantly reduces the amount of time required to execute PHP code, improving the overall speed and performance of the website. By caching the compiled version…
Troubleshooting a slow website on a Linux server, Part 2: The database
If you’re running a website on Apache with MySQL and it’s loading slowly, there are several potential issues that could be the cause. This tutorial will focus on diagnosing the database in MySQL, and we’ll cover how to find and fix slow queries and other issues that can cause a slowly loading website. Check the…