Category: General

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

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

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

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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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

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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?

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Today’s article delves into Bitwarden, a powerful open-source password manager that gives you complete control by allowing self-hosting on your own server.

What is Bitwarden?

Bitwarden is a robust, open-source password manager designed for individuals, teams, and businesses that prioritize data privacy and security. By self-hosting Bitwarden on your own infrastructure, you maintain full control over your credentials and ensure sensitive information stays within your environment.

Key Features of Bitwarden

• End-to-End Encryption – All vault data is encrypted locally

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Today’s article delves into how developers and startups can launch scalable SaaS platforms or web applications using modern technologies like Docker, Laravel, and Node.js, all self-hosted on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). Deploying a SaaS product on a VPS gives you full control, cost efficiency, and flexibility, without relying on third-party platforms.

What is SaaS and a Web App?

SaaS (Software as a Service) is a cloud-based software delivery model where users access applications over the internet … Read More

Today’s article delves into WireGuard with Firezone UI and Outline VPN — two powerful, open-source platforms that make it easy to set up your own secure and private VPN server on a VPS.

What is WireGuard?

WireGuard is a next-generation VPN protocol known for its speed, simplicity, and robust security. With a small codebase and modern encryption, it’s perfect for running your own VPN on Linux servers.

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What is Firezone?

Firezone is an open-source VPN server management tool that provides … Read More