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VPS, Servers & Hosting

10 Gbps dedicated servers and unmetered bandwidth explained How to Monitor a Linux Server Without Paid Tools How to set up a WireGuard VPN server on a VPS How to install Docker and Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04 How to harden a new Ubuntu 24.04 VPS in the first 10 minutes Shared hosting, VPS or dedicated server: how to choose What is colocation and when does it pay off? VPS or dedicated server: when should you upgrade? Choosing virtual server How to harvest on other machines that are not your main machine Setting Up a Remote Workplace: Secure Access, Devices, Software, and a Stable Daily Workflow Choosing a server for 1C Understanding DNS Record Types: Practical Use of A, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS and Other Records What Is a Cloud Server, and When Is It Better Than a VPS or Dedicated Server? What Is Uptime and Why Does It Matter for Your Website and Business? Which Hosting Solution Should You Choose? A Practical Guide for Real Projects What Is VPS vs VDS, and How Do You Choose the Right Virtual Server?

SSL & Security

What is GDPR and what does it actually require? What is DORA and who does it apply to? What is NIS2 and does it apply to your company? How to protect SSH, WordPress and mail with fail2ban How to prepare for 199-day SSL certificates What is chssl free SSL auto-renewal, and how does it work? Secure a new VPS: an 8-step hardening checklist What is a DDoS attack and how to stop it EU vs US cloud: why your data location matters How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware What is NIS2 and does it apply to my company? The 3-2-1 backup rule for business data explained How to Create PEM Certificates: Private Key, CSR, CRT, Chain, and OpenSSL Conversion How to Install Nextcloud on Ubuntu 16.04: Apache, MariaDB, PHP, SSL, and Secure Initial Setup CentOS 7 - NGINX, PHP, LetsEncrypt SSL - Installation and Configuration SSH Without a Password: Encrypted Key Authentication, ssh-agent, and Server Hardening How to Extend an SSL Certificate: Timing, Renewal Steps, Reinstallation, and Common Issues How to Install an SSL Certificate: CSR, Server Setup, and Enabling HTTPS (Step-by-Step) What Are SSL Certificates: How HTTPS Works and Why Your Website Needs It

Email & DNS

Free DNS, email and SSL checks with nameserver.lv Why does your email land in spam? A deliverability checklist How to set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC with copy-paste examples How to set up professional email at your own domain How to remove your mail server from a blacklist (RBL) Why do your emails keep landing in spam? Setting Up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Records How to Set Up Email in Mozilla Thunderbird and Microsoft Outlook: IMAP/SMTP, Security, and Troubleshooting What Is a PTR (Reverse DNS) Record: How It Works and Why It Matters for Email Deliverability What Are NS Servers: Why DNS Delegation Matters and How It Affects Your Domain

Domains

How to transfer a domain to another registrar without downtime What are DNS records? A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and NS explained How to register a .lv domain (and the NIC.LV rules) How to Choose a Domain Name That Stays Strong as You Grow Move Your Domain to CloudHosting.lv: Step-by-Step Transfer, DNS Setup, and Post-Move Checks

Control Panels

How to re-install MySQL on a WHM/cPanel server How to Change a cPanel Account Password from the Command Line VestaCP: How to Add an External MySQL Server (Remote DB), Security, Firewall, and Troubleshooting How to Add a Domain in VestaCP: WEB, DNS, SSL, and Post-Setup Checks (Step-by-Step) How to Create a Mailbox in VestaCP: Account, DNS, Security, and Setup (Step-by-Step) How to create a mailbox in ISPmanager? How to Create a Mailbox in cPanel: Account, Password, Quota, and Setup (Step-by-Step) How to Add a Domain in ISPmanager How to Add a Domain in cPanel: Addon Domain vs Alias vs Subdomain (Step-by-Step)

Networking & MikroTik

Managed MikroTik: setup and administration by our engineers How to set up a WireGuard VPN on MikroTik How to install and license MikroTik CHR on a VPS Preventing MikroTik RouterOS Bridge MAC Changes BGP on Mikrotik MikroTik. RouterOS packages MikroTik: Equipment Setup, Installation, Practice and Programming Mikrotik L2TP / IPsec VPN Server Step by Step configuration MikroTik configuration for point-to-point How to Block Specific Websites by Name: hosts File, DNS, Firewall, and Proxy Methods How to configure MikroTik - Initial Configuration

Virtualization & VMware

VMware - Upgrade ESXi Host with ESXCLI Offline update from ESXi 7.0.2 to HPE ESXi 7.0 U2 How to Install VMware Tools on CentOS/RHEL 8 VMware Virtual Machines Recreating a missing VMware virtual machine disk descriptor file (.vmdk) (1002511) ESXi 7.0 and Mellanox ConnectX 2 - support fix patch How To Secure Erase ESXi Disks (HPE or Generic Hardware) How to Fix a Failed VMFS Datastore: Safe Diagnostics, Recovery Path, and Common Mistakes How to Install VMware Tools on CentOS 7: open-vm-tools, ISO Method, and Troubleshooting

Linux & Sysadmin

AlmaLinux 9 firewall: firewalld and nftables Remote Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 with xrdp and Xfce No network after reboot: Ubuntu 24.04 and AlmaLinux 9 CentOS 7 to AlmaLinux 9: two honest migration routes LEMP on Ubuntu 24.04: NGINX, PHP 8.3, MariaDB, SSL LAMP on AlmaLinux 9: Apache, PHP 8.3 and MariaDB Disk full on Linux: how to find and free up space safely How to back up a server with the 3-2-1 rule (and actually restore) How to set up nginx as a reverse proxy with free SSL How to move a Linux website to a new server with rsync How to fix the "Resource temporarily unavailable" error in nginx? How to Save MySQL Query Output to a File How to Install and Set Up Percona XtraDB Cluster How to Stop and Disable Firewalld on CentOS 7 Using NVMe Command Line Tools to Check NVMe Flash Health How To Install PHP 7.4 / 7.3 On CentOS 8 / RHEL 8 Installing the TN40XX Driver for a Tehuti Networks TN4010 Chip Network Card on Linux Configuring OpenVPN in an LXC Container: Networking, TUN/TAP, Security, and Stable Operation Linux Containers: How They Work, Where to Use Them, and How to Deploy Them Safely HP Smart array CLI commands How to Manually Upgrade phpMyAdmin How to install Apache, PHP 7.3 and MySQL on CentOS 7.6 Using a Desktop Environment on a CentOS 7 VPS How to Enable TUN/TAP Inside an LXC Container: /dev/net/tun, AppArmor, cgroups, and VPN Setup CentOS 7 (OpenVZ): Network Not Starting After Reboot - Causes, Fix, and Verification Steps Useful Linux Commands for Server Administration: Fast Troubleshooting and Safe Daily Ops

Websites, Apps & CMS

Install Nextcloud on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS the right way How to migrate WordPress by hand: files, database, DNS How to prepare WooCommerce for a big sale: performance checklist How to speed up WordPress: what each cache layer really does How to move your website to new hosting without downtime Nextcloud vs Google Drive for business: which to pick? Install and Setup Joomla on CentOS-7 How to Install OpenCart on CentOS 7: NGINX or Apache, PHP, MariaDB, and Secure Initial Setup How to Setup ownCloud on CentOS 7 How to Set Up a Minecraft Server on CentOS 7: Java, Firewall, systemd, and Backups How to Promote a Website in Google and Yandex: SEO Basics, Content, Technical Setup, and Tracking What Is SEO Optimization and What Actually Moves Rankings?

AI & Automation

How to choose a server for AI workloads: what actually matters Self-hosted AI vs a per-token API: which is cheaper? RAG: make your AI answer from your own documents AI agent or your own AI model: which to choose? Self-hosted AI vs ChatGPT: which is safe for company data? What server do you need to run a local AI model? How to connect GPT, Claude and Gemini to your hosted apps through one API OpenClaw.ai how to install on a virtual server (VPS/VDS) - step-by-step Can ChatGPT Be Useful in the IT Field?

Remote Work & Collaboration

Working remotely with VDS on Windows via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) VDI by DaaS model Virtual workplace (DaaS or VDI) Zoom. How and for what to use? Download and install Microsoft Teams Remote work How to Install WordPress on Ubuntu How to Download Zoom on Your PC for Free: Safe Installation, Sign-In, and Your First Meeting How to Install Software on a Mac: DMG, PKG, App Store, Security, and Troubleshooting How to Connect a Mac to Windows: RDP, File Sharing, Network Setup, and Security How to Change the Default RDP Port on a Windows Server: Safe Sequence, Firewall, and Troubleshooting

Business and risk

Cyber risks and insurance: what a business working online should know Employee health insurance in an IT company: the tax relief many overlook