How to prepare Alpine Linux image with Cloud-Init ready for Proxmox

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, Proxmox, Servers, Tutorial, VPS 4 April 2024
Alpine Linux is a distribution designed to be small, simple, and secure. We recently added this to Operating System lineup for our Linux Cloud Servers. The Cloud Images available on the Alpine Linux website are…
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Securing your data: best practices for a Windows Server

James Ensor 5wire, Hosting, Security, Servers, VPS 24 March 2024
Data loss on a Windows Server can be catastrophic. Implementing a proper backup strategy is essential for ensuring business continuity and minimising downtime. This tutorial will guide you through the best practices for keeping regular…
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How to deploy your Drupal website

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, cpanel, Hosting, Servers, Support 22 March 2024
This article will explain how you deploy your Drupal website. Prerequisites A web hosting account with cPanel access A domain name Steps Create a Database In cPanel, locate the “Databases” section and find the MySQL…
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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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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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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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Using Cloudflare with your website to improve security, performance, and reliability

James Ensor cpanel, Domains, Hosting, Servers, WordPress 13 March 2024
Cloudflare is a popular service that offers security, performance, and reliability benefits for your website. You can integrate Cloudflare with your cPanel account to manage your domain’s DNS records and take advantage of Cloudflare’s features.…
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