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Which SSL Should I Buy for Google SEO Ranking Boost?

Having an SSL certificate is the easiest way to boost your Google SEO ranking. Did you know that there are different types of SSL certificates? There are 3 different tiers of security that different SSL certificates can offer you. The first tier is basic protection through standard domain validation SSL. This is the fast and […]

Server Maintenance Checklist

Server maintenance should be an important consideration when choosing your server and hosting provider. When you’re in the market for a server, you’re mainly focused on prices, storage volumes, and technicalities. You might opt for something your IT department can manage, which means your purchase decision will largely be influenced by their recommendations. Or you […]

How to Update Software on Linux Server

To remain ahead of the curve, you need to regularly update software on your Linux server. Software developers are constantly patching their software to eradicate vulnerabilities and bugs and enhance performance, and not updating to these latest versions can leave your server at risk. System software updates on your Linux VPS are fairly quick and […]

Choosing the Right Cloud Server

When it comes to choosing the right cloud server, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. These days, there are hundreds of companies who offer cloud services. However, you will want to choose a company that is most aligned with your needs and interests. And, once you’ve found that company, you will also need to choose […]

VPS servers

Think about your computer, or even your phone. It has a specified amount of storage space, usually measured in gigabytes. When it runs out, you clear space, add a memory card, or send some of your stuff to your email, or to a cloud service. Many phone models have their own cloud services now, for […]

Different SSL certificates

Secure Sockets Layer or SSL security technology establishes an encrypted link between a server and a browser. This link ensures that all data passed between the web server and browsers remain private and integral. After the secure connection is made, the session key is used to encrypt all transmitted data. The browser connects to a […]

Server Backup Guide

Do you have a dependable backup solution for your server? Server backup is a crucial safety feature for personal and business websites alike. A server backup solution serves two functions: storage and recovery. Data can easily be lost, corrupted or stolen, and without a backup solution in place, it poses serious risks to your business […]

A short guide to the ultimate server security

There are many ways that your system can be hacked if your server is vulnerable, but there are steps that you can take to minimise and even prevent damage. The most important thing is to have a good understanding of server security so that you are aware of potential threats and how you can prevent […]

Setting up rDNS

rDNS, or reverse DNS, is just the reverse process of forward DNS. DNS, or Domain Name Service, is a process that translates a human readable URL or domain name into an IP address for a computer to read. rDNS is used when you have an IP address and need to find the domain name. Setting […]

Migrating your email and site to a cloud server using cPanel/WHM software

Are you migrating to a Cloud server? You can follow a simple method using cPanel/WHM software to migrate all your information to your new server successfully. Before you start the migration process, you will need an IP address or domain name that resolves to your old server, your old server’s root password and a single […]