Server Management

Have you ever found yourself scratching your head, wondering why your buddy can’t access your site while you can access it just fine? Chances are, your Fail2Ban rules might have blocked them. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! In this guide, we’ll explain Fail2Ban and how it works under the hood. This information will help you …

DNS cache is crucial in speeding up internet access and improving browsing experiences by storing recent domain name lookups and their corresponding IP addresses. Clearing this cache periodically can enhance your browsing speed and resolve connectivity issues. Modern operating systems generally cache DNS lookup results and IP addresses to process requests more quickly. Whenever you …

You might know how to build a Next.js application, but do you know how to deploy it on a server? If your answer is no, then you’ve come to the right place. Next.js allows you to build a fast website, but the big question is: where to deploy your Next.js app? There are lots of …

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing WordPress on an Ubuntu server using the Apache web server. This setup, often referred to as a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), is a time-tested method for hosting WordPress sites. We’ll cover everything from preparing your Ubuntu server and installing the necessary …

In this post, we’re going to take a look at a vital part of the email system, called the Mail Transfer Agent, sometimes referred to as “mail delivery agent” or even “mail transport agent“. We will discuss what the mail transfer agent is, the advantages of using the mail transfer agent, and finally take a …

It’s not an easy task, hunting for the best Linux distros. With over one thousand different Linux distributions, it can feel rather daunting, knowing which one Linux distro is most suitable for your specific needs as depicted perfectly in the following XKCD comic: That’s why we’ve put this article together, helping to narrow the field …

PHP and SQL are two of the most commonly used tools in web development. PHP is a server-side scripting language that is used to create dynamic web pages, while SQL is a database management system that is used to store and retrieve data. You don’t need to be a Linux expert to manage your servers …

When it comes to monitoring system resources on Linux, htop has been the go-to tool for many administrators and developers alike. Its simple interface and real-time metrics have made it a staple in the toolkit of those who prefer a comprehensive overview of their system’s performance. You might already know about htop, a great tool …

When managing your servers, you will often need to use the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, but sometimes you might see a “Connection Refused” message. If so, then don’t worry, because in this post we will explain five ways to fix the SSH connection refused error – as well as answering some of the frequently asked questions …