Choosing your web hosting playground

James Ensor 5wire, cpanel, Hosting, Servers, VPS 21 March 2024
When venturing into the world of websites, you’ll encounter a barrage of technical terms like shared hosting, reseller hosting, and virtual machines. These terms define how your website resides on a physical server and the…
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Why a dedicated forex cloud server gives you the edge in execution and speed

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, Hosting, Servers, VPS 20 March 2024
In the fast-paced world of forex trading, every millisecond counts. The difference between a profitable trade and a missed opportunity can hinge on how quickly your orders reach the market. This is where a dedicated…
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Proxmox. Choosing the right virtualisation tool between LXC and VM

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, Hosting, Proxmox, Security, Servers, Support, Tutorial, VPS 20 March 2024
Proxmox offers two main virtualisation options: LXC containers and VMs (Virtual Machines). Both allow you to run multiple isolated environments on a single server, but they differ in their approach and ideal use cases. This…
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How to install cPanel on your AlmaLinux Server

James Ensor 5wire, cpanel, Hosting, Servers, VPS 19 March 2024
Here’s a tutorial on installing cPanel on AlmaLinux: Prerequisites A fresh AlmaLinux installation (recommended for a smooth process). Root access to your AlmaLinux server. A cPanel/WHM license (you can find licensing information and trials on…
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How to manage your Email with cPanel

James Ensor 5wire, cpanel 18 March 2024
cPanel allows you to easily create and manage email accounts for your domain. Here’s a guide to get you started: Creating an Email Account Login to cPanel: Access your web hosting control panel using your login…
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Navigating Control Panels: Considering going your way for hosting websites?

James Ensor 5wire, Blog 17 March 2024
For those venturing into the world of website hosting, a control panel is your mission control. It’s the interface you’ll use to manage everything from your website’s files to email accounts and databases. But with…
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Learn the best practices with SU and SUDO

James Ensor 5wire, Hosting, Servers, VPS 16 March 2024
For security reasons, root is disabled by default with our Linux Cloud Virtual Servers (Cloud Servers). This guide will explain how to use SU and SUDO. Note: if you need to gain access to the…
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Learn how to enable root user with SUDO

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, Support, Tutorial, VPS 16 March 2024
The root user in Linux grants unrestricted access to the system. While convenient, it can be a security risk. For this reason, many distributions disable root login by default. With our Cloud Servers, root is…
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Using our Cloud Server for your load balancing requirements

James Ensor 5wire, Servers, VPS 15 March 2024
You can achieve load balancing by deploying a dedicated load balancer software as a cloud server. Here’s a tutorial on how to set this up: 1. Choose Your Load Balancer Software Popular options include: HAProxy: Open-source…
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Best practices for securing your website with .htaccess

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, cpanel, Hosting, Security 14 March 2024
The .htaccess file offers a powerful tool for enhancing your website’s security on Apache web servers. However, it’s crucial to use it effectively to avoid unintended consequences. Here’s a guide to securing your website using…
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