bookmark_borderHow to Secure Your Nginx Server with Let’s Encrypt

Let’s Encrypt makes it incredibly simple and free to secure your websites with HTTPS. When combined with Nginx, it becomes one of the easiest and most reliable ways to protect user data, improve SEO, and eliminate browser security warnings. This guide explains everything you need to know about using Let’s Encrypt SSL with Nginx in a clean and beginner-friendly way.

What is Let’s Encrypt?

Let’s Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority (CA) that issues SSL/TLS certificates to … Read More

bookmark_borderViewing and Editing Files in Linux Using Nano and Vim

Managing configuration files is a core part of Linux server administration. Whether you’re adjusting web server settings, modifying firewall rules, or editing scripts, you’ll frequently work with text files directly from the terminal.

Linux provides multiple terminal-based text editors, but Nano and Vim are the most widely used. Both help you view, edit, and manage files efficiently, whether working on a local machine or a remote VPS over SSH.

Nano – Simple Text Editor

Nano is one of the easiest … Read More

bookmark_borderTracing Network Routes with traceroute on Linux

Network troubleshooting is an essential part of server administration. Whether you’re managing a VPS or a production environment, understanding how data travels across the network helps in diagnosing connectivity problems effectively.

Traceroute Command is a powerful tool that shows the exact path packets take from your system to a destination host. It helps you identify where the connection slows down, experiences high latency, or fails entirely.

Traceroute – Network Path Tracing Tool

Traceroute displays each network hop (router) your packets … Read More

bookmark_borderMonitoring Server Performance with htop on Linux

Monitoring server performance is a key part of maintaining a healthy and efficient Linux system. Whether you manage a small VPS or a large production server, it’s important to keep track of CPU, memory, and process usage to detect issues early and ensure optimal performance.

htop is one of the most popular and user-friendly tools for real-time system monitoring. It provides a colorful, interactive interface that displays detailed information about system resource usage and running processes offering a clearer and … Read More

bookmark_borderHow to Test Network Connectivity in Linux (ping, traceroute, dig, nslookup)

Understanding Network Connectivity in Linux

Network connectivity testing is the process of verifying whether your Linux system can reach other hosts on the network or the internet. It helps identify where communication breaks down — whether it’s your local setup, the DNS server, or the remote host itself.

In Linux, you can easily test connectivity using a few built-in tools like ping, traceroute, dig, and nslookup. These tools help troubleshoot DNS issues, routing problems, or unreachable … Read More

bookmark_borderHow to Use ImunifyAV in DirectAdmin and Enable Manual Scanning

ImunifyAV (and its premium version, Imunify360) is a powerful malware scanning and server security tool designed to protect your hosting server from viruses, malicious scripts, and other threats. If you’re using DirectAdmin, you can easily integrate ImunifyAV to keep your websites clean and secure.

What is ImunifyAV?

ImunifyAV by CloudLinux is a powerful and free malware scanner built for web hosting servers. It helps secure your DirectAdmin hosting, reseller hosting, and shared hosting environments by automatically scanning and reporting … Read More

bookmark_borderInstalling Sentinel Firewall on Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux) – CSF Replacement

CSF (ConfigServer Security & Firewall) was a popular firewall solution for Linux servers. Since CSF has officially been discontinued as of August 2025, the Sentinel Firewall project continues its development as a fully compatible fork. Sentinel is a drop-in replacement for CSF, providing the same functionality, security, and commands.

This guide covers installing Sentinel Firewall on popular Linux distributions:

  • Ubuntu: 22.04, 24.04, 25.04
  • Debian: 12, 13
  • AlmaLinux: 8, 9, 10
  • Rocky Linux: 8, 9, 10
  • CentOS Stream: 8, 9, 10
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bookmark_borderExploring Forgejo: The Ultimate Open-Source Git Hosting Solution

What is Forgejo?

Forgejo is an open-source, community-driven platform for hosting Git repositories offering a secure, lightweight, and privacy-focused alternative to popular platforms like GitHub or GitLab. It’s perfect for developers, teams, and organizations that prefer to manage their own source code infrastructure with full control and transparency.

Key Features of Forgejo

  • Self-Hosted & Secure – Host your own Git service and keep your code and user data completely under your control.
  • Familiar Interface – Modern and user-friendly layout similar
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bookmark_borderTest and Staging Projects: Affordable Options for Dev Environments

What Are Test and Staging Projects?

Test and staging environments are separate setups where developers and teams can safely try out apps, updates, and integrations before going live. These environments copy the production setup but are meant for testing, debugging, and validating changes, so you avoid breaking real services.

Using budget-friendly VPS plans,  you can create a fully working development or staging environment without spending much. This is perfect for startups, small teams, or individual developers who want reliable test … Read More

bookmark_borderRedis Cache now available on DirectAdmin

Greetings,

We’re excited to announce that Redis Cache is now available on our DirectAdmin Shared and Reseller Hosting plans in Frankfurt, DE!

Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is a high-performance, in-memory data store designed to dramatically improve website speed and responsiveness. By storing frequently accessed data in your server’s RAM instead of on disk, Redis allows your site to load pages faster, handle more visitors, and run more efficiently — all with minimal setup.


Why Choose Redis Cache?

  • Boosted
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