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Hello Dallas!

We have some exciting news to share! We are happy to announce the expansion of our global presence with a new PoP in Dallas, Texas! Join us in celebrating this new chapter for our company. Why Dallas? Dallas is a highly sought-after, centrally located hub in the US. This new

Securing Your VPS: A Beginner's Guide

Linux is a popular operating system known for its stability, security, and flexibility. While it is generally considered to be more secure than other operating systems, it's still important to take steps to secure your system and protect it from potential threats. In this blog post, we'

How to enable Remote Desktop Connections to a Windows VPS

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a powerful tool that allows users to remotely access and control a computer over a network connection. If you have a Windows Virtual Private Server (VPS), you can use RDP to remotely manage and maintain your server, as well as to access applications and resources

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Setting up redirects using .htaccess files

Htaccess or Hypertext Access is a configuration file that is used to set per-directory settings on apache-based web servers. While .htaccess can be used for a lot of different server configurations in this guide, we will go over how to use .htaccess files to configure redirects for your website and

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Setting Up Docker with Portainer on Ubuntu

Docker is an open-source platform that enables developers to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of applications within lightweight, portable containers. Containers encapsulate everything an application needs to run—code, runtime, libraries, and dependencies—making it easy to create, deploy, and run applications in any environment. With Docker, you can

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What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?

In the last post, we reviewed the differences in IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS. Today let’s explore the IaaS model in more detail. What is it? What are the IaaS types? Why is it important? Find out in the blog post below! What Is Infrastructure as a Service? As we

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IaaS vs SaaS vs PaaS

There are three primary cloud service models: Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Let’s dive in deeper to help you understand the main differences! What is IaaS? Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is ideal for companies looking to avoid

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Setting Up Your Own Mail Server with Mail-in-a-Box

Hosting a mail server can be surprisingly complex, often requiring a dedicated machine for optimal performance. A VPS is highly recommended due to the following reasons: 1. Your mail needs to be available 24/7. 2. A whole server is necessary to manage the demands of mail hosting. Mail-in-a-Box works

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Getting Started with MinIO

Today, we're diving into MinIO, a flexible, high-performance object storage solution that’s perfect for a wide variety of applications. Whether you’re a developer, an IT admin, or just a curious tech enthusiast, this guide will walk you through the essentials of getting started with MinIO. So

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Installing Gitea on Docker

What is Gitea? Gitea is a painless self-hosted Git service and probably the most lightweight alternative to GitHub, GitLab and other similar platforms. A self-hosted solution for developers and teams seeking total control over their repos — Add more privacy to your code management with Gitea. Gitea provides an issue tracking

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Working with RAR files under Linux

RAR, an acronym for Roshal Archive is a popular program used for compressing files for easier storage and transportation over the network. RAR is a proprietary compression format and while Linux distributions don’t come with built-in support for RAR, you can easily install utilities like rar to extract or

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Troubleshooting full disk space on Linux

If you have limited storage space and don't check up regularly on your on your files your OS can quickly run out of storage. This will manifest as all kinds of errors and be a general headache. In this blog, we will let you know how to quickly

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Hello Seattle!

We are happy to announce that we are expanding once again our global presence with a new site in Seattle, Washington! Come celebrate with us as we embark on this new chapter for our company! Why Seattle? Seattle offers excellent access to many significant markets within the US and provides

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Working with gzip under Linux

Gzip which stands for "GNU zip" is a file compression tool used to reduce the size of files, making them easier and faster to transfer over networks or devices. Gzip is commonly used in Unix-based systems but is supported across many platforms. It is especially popular for compressing

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Understanding Backup Encryption and Its Importance on Storage VPS

Encryption is a vital tool for businesses worldwide, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected from cyberattacks. By adding this extra layer of security, companies can safeguard their information and maintain peace of mind. In this post, we’ll break down the ins and outs of encryption and show you why

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Top Industries That Benefit Most from Storage VPS Solutions

What is a Storage VPS? A Storage VPS (Virtual Private Server) is similar to a regular VPS, but it’s designed specifically for handling large amounts of data storage. Whether you’re managing huge databases, storing media files, or need a secure place for backups and archives, a Storage VPS

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Working with .tar and .tar.gz files under Linux

Tar, which is actually derived from 'Tape Archive', is a program that combines multiple files into a single file or "archive" for easy storage. It's most often combined with gzip to compress the tar archive thus creating a .tar.gz file. In this blog,

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Common Backup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them on Your Storage VPS

When it comes to safeguarding your business, having a solid data backup strategy is non-negotiable. Let’s dive into some common backup mistakes and how you can fine-tune your backup and recovery process, especially when dealing with VPS backups. 1. Not Backing Up All Your Data One of the biggest

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