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 […]
If you suspect that your web host is using servers from 5 years ago or a decade ago. You are probably right if these conditions are true. Your host’s site hasn’t been updated in over 3 years If your web host’s site hasn’t been updated in a few years then this is a sign your […]
To find out how much memory (RAM) you have on your server. You can login via SSH and run the following command from the terminal. free -m The above command will show you how much memory is on your server and how much memory you are using at the moment. You will also be shown […]
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. […]
If you are managing a server and are not sure if you should do a new install of the operating system or just upgrade it. You should just do a new install of the operating system. If you decide to do an upgrade, it can leave old files and cause problems later down the road. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]