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 setup Virtual Hosts on Apache

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, Tutorial 29 March 2024
Virtual hosts allow you to host multiple websites on a single server using the same IP address. This is a common practice for web developers and system administrators. Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved:…
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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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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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How to migrate a Linux VPS Cloud Server with rsync

James Ensor 5wire, Blog, cpanel, Hosting, Servers, Tutorial, VPS 9 March 2024
If you’re looking to move to a different Virtual Server Cloud Hosting Provider for your Linux Server,  you will be looking to do so with minimal effort. We recommend using rsync to manage the migration…
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How To Install Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP (LEMP) stack On CentOS 7

James Ensor 5wire, CentOS, Hosting, PHP, Servers, Support, Tutorial 11 August 2022
Introduction A LEMP software stack is a group of open source software that is typically installed together to enable a server to host dynamic websites and web apps. This term is actually an acronym which…
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How to install Go (golang) 1.9 on CentOS 7

James Ensor 5wire, Tutorial, VPS 21 January 2018
Introduction Go, often referred to as golang, is an open-source programming language developed by Google. It takes a minimalist approach to development and makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software. This tutorial will…
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