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Elasticsearch is a powerful, open-source search engine and analytics platform for storing, searching, and analyzing large volumes of data in real time. It’s critical for many modern applications and services that require fast, efficient search and analytics capabilities. Although it is a helpful tool for analytics, Elasticsearch is not installed by default on RunCloud servers …

In today’s internet landscape, securing your server from constant threats is vital. It’s inevitable that servers will be frequently targeted by automated systems searching for vulnerabilities to exploit. These attacks often go unnoticed, but they still pose a significant risk to the security and integrity of your data. In this guide, we will explore the …

Finding the perfect email hosting or newsletter tool can be overwhelming, especially when juggling performance, privacy, scalability, and cost. With so many options, from open-source solutions to enterprise-grade platforms, how do you know which is right? In this guide, we’ve curated the top self-hosted email tools available to streamline your email experience so you can …

A reliable and performant content delivery network (CDN) is essential if you’re running a business online. Cloudflare CDN has long been a go-to solution for web developers, but what if you’re looking for something different? Whether you’re seeking better performance, enhanced security, or more customization options, the market is brimming with Cloudflare alternatives that could be a …

Hostnames and domain names – even if you don’t know the difference (yet!), one thing is for sure: https://142.250.279.1174…is not as easy to remember as: google.com…yet as far as a computer is concerned, they’re both the same thing, and typing either of them into your browser’s address bar will take you to the right page. …

In this post, we will discuss some of the best SMTP servers that you can use for marketing emails in 2024. But first, let’s briefly answer the question – what exactly is an SMTP server? If you want to start an online business then you will need to send emails to your customers, but which …

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, which makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. The WordPress login page, in particular, is frequently the target of brute-force attacks and unauthorized access attempts. Protecting your WordPress site is vital – and mandatory by law for website owners or administrators. Traditional security measures such as strong passwords …

In today’s internet landscape, securing your server from constant threats is vital. It’s inevitable that servers will be frequently targeted by automated systems searching for vulnerabilities to exploit. These attacks often go unnoticed, but they still pose a significant risk to the security and integrity of your data. In this guide, we will explore the …

If you’re running a WordPress website, these statistics make startling reading and underline just how critical it is to take WordPress security seriously and keep up to date with the latest advice. Fortunately, that’s what we’re going to do right now. Securing your WordPress website is essential, but how can you achieve this effectively? This is …

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, which makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. The WordPress login page, in particular, is frequently the target of brute-force attacks and unauthorized access attempts. Protecting your WordPress site is vital – and mandatory by law for website owners or administrators. Traditional security measures such as strong passwords …

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If you’re running a WordPress website, these statistics make startling reading and underline just how critical it is to take WordPress security seriously and keep up to date with the latest advice. Fortunately, that’s what we’re going to do right now. Securing your WordPress website is essential, but how can you achieve this effectively? This is …

Whether you’re building a portfolio website, an e-commerce platform, or a social media app, the need to handle user-uploaded images is a common requirement. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to upload an image in Laravel, covering everything from setting up your project to troubleshooting common errors. By the end of this guide, you’ll know …

Do you develop Laravel projects regularly? If so, you might eventually forget what version you used while developing the application. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting with Laravel, knowing how to quickly and accurately determine your project’s version is essential. This comprehensive guide will walk you through various methods to check your Laravel …

If you build and manage multiple web applications, then you are probably already using Git to manage and track your source code. Although Git is extremely useful in tracking the code, it can make the deployment process a little tricky, especially if you are working with a big team on a project with multiple branches. …

Are you launching a new WordPress site? If yes, then making the decision to install WordPress on Docker makes a great deal of sense. Why use Docker for running a WordPress website? You’re obviously looking at how to install WordPress on Docker, but it’s worth being fully aware of why this is a good idea. …

With a quarter of all businesses relying on Docker (according to this Datadog study) and over 20% of web hosts running it – Docker’s containerization architecture is tried, tested, and relied upon from startup to enterprise. At RunCloud, we’re pleased to announce that we are now rolling out support for Docker, making it easier for …

Docker is one of the most popular tools used by software developers, as it makes it easy to create, deploy, and run applications by using containers. By using containers, developers can package up an application with all of the parts it needs, such as libraries and other dependencies, and ship it all out as one …

Are you tired of unresponsive programs, resource-hogging applications, or rogue processes slowing your Linux system? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll talk about various techniques you can use to kill, force kill, and terminate processes in Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions. Whether you’re troubleshooting a stubborn process, ending a runaway job, or simply …

If you’re running a WordPress website, these statistics make startling reading and underline just how critical it is to take WordPress security seriously and keep up to date with the latest advice. Fortunately, that’s what we’re going to do right now. Securing your WordPress website is essential, but how can you achieve this effectively? This is …

Navigating through Git can sometimes be challenging, especially when you need to undo changes or revert to a previous state. Understanding the various Git commands is important whether you want to revert the last commit, restore a previous commit, or change a commit message. Commands such as git revert, git revert HEAD, and git revert …

Elasticsearch is a powerful, open-source search engine and analytics platform for storing, searching, and analyzing large volumes of data in real time. It’s critical for many modern applications and services that require fast, efficient search and analytics capabilities. Although it is a helpful tool for analytics, Elasticsearch is not installed by default on RunCloud servers …

Are you feeling constrained by WordPress or simply looking for a fresh start? Ghost offers a compelling alternative for content creators, whether you’re seeking better performance, a cleaner writing experience, or a modern publishing platform. Ghost is a focused publishing platform built with modern technology. It excels at what it does best: running beautiful, fast, and secure blogs …

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, which makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. The WordPress login page, in particular, is frequently the target of brute-force attacks and unauthorized access attempts. Protecting your WordPress site is vital – and mandatory by law for website owners or administrators. Traditional security measures such as strong passwords …