Server security is crucial for safeguarding your data against breaches and unauthorised access. Linux servers are common targets for cyberattacks, especially when attackers can see OS details or version numbers.…
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How to Configure Automated Backups with R1Soft or Acronis
September 17, 2025 / R1 Soft BackupAutomated backups are essential for protecting your website and server data against accidental loss, cyberattacks, or hardware failures. This guide explains how to configure automated backups using R1Soft and Acronis,…
How to Migrate Database from localhost to Remote Server via CLI
September 12, 2025 / MS SQLMigrating a database is an important step when shifting a website or application from a local development environment to a production server. This guide explains how to migrate a MySQL/MariaDB…
How to Scan Open Ports on a Remote Server in Linux
September 3, 2025 / Servers, Hosting & EmailIn this article, we will explain how to scan open ports on a remote server in Linux. With Linux, we can identify which services or ports are open on the…
How to Use netstat and ss to Check Linux’s Listening Ports
September 1, 2025 / Security and BackupMonitoring active and listening ports on a Linux system is an important task for admins to ensure applications are running correctly and to detect unauthorised services. Two common tools used…
How to Allow or Block Ports Using FirewallD and UFW
August 29, 2025 / Security and BackupThis article explains how to allow or block ports using FirewallD and UFW. Proper port management is essential for securing a Linux server, ensuring that only required services remain accessible.…
How to Switch Between Users Without Password in Linux
August 1, 2025 / Servers, Hosting & EmailThis guide explains how to switch between users without a password in Linux. Switching users in Linux usually requires entering a password. However, there are safe ways to configure your…
How to Use Plesk Migrator to Move from cPanel to Plesk
July 10, 2025 / Plesk PanelThis guide outlines how to migrate your hosting environment from cPanel to Plesk using the Plesk Migrator tool, covering two available methods. Let us discover the two methods: Using the…
How to Install and Use Midnight Commander on a VPS
July 8, 2025 / Servers, Hosting & EmailMidnight Commander (MC) is a powerful, text-based file manager designed to simplify file management tasks directly from the command line interface. When working on a virtual private server (VPS) without…
How to Add Third-party Software into CageFS
June 5, 2025 / Command LineIn this article, we explain how to add third-party software to CageFS because, by default, CageFS does not include third-party software. To include it, follow these steps: Create a new…