Question: Should I use a dedicated server or go with a managed Drupal web host? Answer: If you have experience in managing a server then you should use a dedicated server. If you do not have experience in managing a dedicated server fine tuned for Drupal then you should look into getting a managed Drupal […]
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How to tell how much disk space is available on your server
If you are managing a server from the terminal and do not use a control panel. You can take a look at your disk space usage by entering the command: df -h The above command will work under different Linux distributions and *BSD operating systems. The results will show your different filesystems and their sizes. […]
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How to tell what Linux distribution and what version you are using on your server
If you manage different servers and need to tell quickly what Linux distribution and version of that distribution you are using. You can ssh into that server and execute the following command: cat /etc/*-release If you are using Debian 8.0 then the results would look like this: PRETTY_NAME=”Debian GNU/Linux 8 (jessie)” NAME=”Debian GNU/Linux” VERSION_ID=”8″ VERSION=”8 […]
Getting a Cpanel error page when trying to load a site
You may get the a page that has the following on it: If you are the owner of this website, please contact your hosting provider: It is possible you have reached this page because: The IP address has changed. The IP address for this domain may have changed recently. Check your DNS settings to verify […]
DirectAdmin vs. Cpanel
Question: Which web hosting control panel is the best? Answer: Both DirectAdmin and Cpanel have their pro’s and con’s. Each of the control panels have their respective advantages and differences in ways of accomplishing the same task. DirectAdmin is not popular as Cpanel in the web hosting industry. Most shared web hosting company’s use Cpanel […]
3 most popular cloud web hosting companies
The three most popular cloud web hosting companies. Who are they? Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are the most popular cloud web hosting companies today. Amazon AWS Some customers of Amazon AWS include: Netflix, Coursera, Unilever, Expedia, Kellogg’s, Suncorp, Vodafone, Hess, Dow Jones, NTT DoCoMo, Novartis, Conde Nast, Siemens, Adobe, and Comast are […]
5 law firms investigating whether Rackspace deal is undervalued
After the announcement of Apollo Global Management acquiring Rackspace for $32 per share, at least five different law firm believes the deal may be undervaluing Rackspace and is exploring possible claims against the Board of Directors of Rackspace. The different law firms cite either the offer of $32 per share is too low, question whether […]