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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How to deploy your Next.js website to a Virtual Machine

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, Hosting, VPS 1 April 2024
This tutorial will focus on deploying Next.js to a Virtual Machine. Prerequisites Linux based cloud server Basic understanding of command-line interface (CLI) and terminal usage A Next.js application (if you don’t have one, use npx create-next-app…
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Why your new website should be built with Next.js

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, Hosting, Tutorial, VPS 31 March 2024
Next.js has become a popular choice for building modern web applications, and for good reason. This React-based framework offers a powerful feature set that streamlines development, enhances performance, and improves the overall user experience. Let’s…
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Learn how to use a Virtual Machine

James Ensor 5wire, Hosting, Tutorial, VPS 30 March 2024
Imagine a computer that exists entirely within another computer. That’s the basic idea behind a virtual machine (VM). VMs are software programs that create a simulated computer system with its own CPU, memory, storage, and…
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How to deploy a webserver on AlmaLinux 8/9

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, Support, Tutorial, VPS 28 March 2024
his guide will walk you through deploying a web server on a fresh installation of AlmaLinux 8 or 9. We’ll cover two popular options: Apache and Nginx. Choose the one that best suits your needs.…
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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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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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