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Docker has changed software development and application deployment through containerization. Its intuitive command-line interface, tools such as Docker Desktop, and the vast Docker Hub ecosystem have all made creating, sharing images, and running containerized applications incredibly accessible. But many people don’t realise that the Docker engine isn’t the only containerization technology available. This post will …

Is your application slow? Are users complaining about lag? This slowdown might be because your MySQL server is struggling under the weight of a long-running or problematic database query. When your WordPress site or web application relies heavily on its database (and most do!), a single poorly performing query can have a massive impact. Although many …

Are you tired of manually building, testing, and deploying your applications? Modern Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) approaches can automatically trigger a deployment pipeline to build your Docker image, run tests, push it to a container registry like GHCR or Docker Hub, and deploy it to your server. The best part is that …

Deploying your Laravel application with Docker on a VPS might seem daunting at first – especially when you’re juggling server configurations, dependency management, and ensuring your app runs seamlessly in production. Even after building a well-optimized web application, replicating your local environment on a server can be a whole new challenge. In this comprehensive guide, …

Do you ever feel like getting your software to run reliably everywhere is almost as challenging as writing it in the first place? If so, then we strongly recommend learning all about Docker containerization. Docker containerization is a technology that packages applications into neat, portable containers that can be run anywhere. But once you’ve created containers, …

Have you ever needed to upload a massive plugin that WordPress couldn’t handle? Or dive deep into your website’s files to fix a mysterious error? While WordPress is user-friendly, sometimes you need more direct control. That’s where FTP (File Transfer Protocol), or more accurately, its secure sibling SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol), comes in. This article is …

Whether you’re running Ubuntu, Arch, Debian, or any other Linux distribution, knowing how to quickly and accurately identify your OS version can be the difference between smooth operations – and compatibility nightmares. And knowing your Linux OS version precisely is essential when troubleshooting a software installation, planning a system upgrade, or ensuring security patch compatibility. …

Website speed matters – if your site loads slowly, people will leave. GTmetrix is a common tool for checking website performance, but it’s not the only one. This post examines different ways to test your website’s performance, including exploring several GTmetrix alternatives we recommend considering. We’ll also cover options if you’re looking for a free website performance …

Disk, partitions, ext4, mkfs, /dev/sda, filesystem – these are common keywords when working with Linux servers, but what do they really mean? Managing storage is a fundamental aspect of server administration, and it can initially seem intimidating. Terms like formatting, mounting, partition table (GPT, MBR), and choosing the right file system type (NTFS, FAT32, exFAT) can …