Question: I have a virtual private server (or dedicated server) with lots of files from numerous websites. How can I keep my files indexed and search for them whenever I need them? Answer: There are two tools that make searching for files in Linux easy: locate and slocate. The only …
September, 2009
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14 September
How to Turn Off ModSecurity for a Site
Question: My dedicated server is running ModSecurity, but one of the websites needs it turned off in order to operate correctly. How do I turn it off for just one site? Answer: Before you proceed, keep in mind the reason you have ModSecurity installed in the first place. It is …
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10 September
Managing Linux System Programs and Processes
Question: Something is hogging the CPU cycles on my Linux dedicated server. It has gotten really slow. How can I monitor running programs and processes? Answer: Linux has a handy little tool called “top” that, when run, reveals your top running processes. It also gives you information about your memory …
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9 September
When Your Dedicated Server Goes Down
Question: I just ordered a remote dedicated server, and I am concerned about trusting my data with someone else. What are my options if the server goes down? Answer: Generally speaking, you do not have much to worry about. You most likely did your homework before selecting your web host. …
August, 2009
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20 August
Managed or unmanaged dedicated server hosting?
When shopping for a dedicated server, one decision customers are faced with is what type of support they need: managed or unmanaged. Choosing the right one is critical for your server, but there’s often a huge difference in price between the two. As the name implies, managed hosting means the …
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3 August
Server.com sells for £460,830
Server.com recently sold at auction for £460,830 ($770,000 USD). Considering how cut-throat the hosting industry is, this domain could provide a huge competitive advantage to a provider. The name is old, too, dating back to 1994. As previous discussed, this age makes it more attractive to buyers, but with this …
July, 2009
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16 July
Prototype allows for creation of iPhone data center
In June, a free piece of software called ServersMan launched that lets any iPhone or iPod Touch be used as a web server. Its maker, a Japanese company by the name of FreeBit, wants to go even further, unveiling a prototype today for an iPhone server rack. The rack holds …
May, 2009
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7 May
Get the Features of a Dedicated Server for a Fraction of the Price with VPS Hosting
There comes a time when owners of large sites find their shared hosting account no longer meets their needs. They may be running out of bandwidth, disk space, or the site might be something like a forum or blog that uses a lot of server resources. When this happens, webmasters …