Server Management

In most cases, we normally recommend using transactional email services such as Mailgun, Amazon SES, or Mandrill rather than sending emails from your own service. But if you are feeling enthusiastic you can even set up your own server too. That’s what we’re going to cover in this article. Take your tech skills to the …

DigitalOcean is a well-known cloud server provider that aims to simplify cloud computing so that developers and their teams can spend more time building software that changes the world. It’s designed for developers, and provides an intuitive control panel, predictable pricing, team accounts, and more. DigitalOcean has many different plans, including Basic (Standard), General Purpose, …

Are you wondering how OpenLiteSpeed stacks up against NGINX and Apache? In this article, we’ll be tackling a question our team gets asked frequently: How does OpenLiteSpeed compare to NGINX and Apache? With our recent launch of OpenLiteSpeed support for everyone using RunCloud to manage their cloud infrastructure, deploying WordPress on OpenLiteSpeed is now just …

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 …

Are you perplexed by the complexities of the DNS system? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Even though the DNS standard was established in 1986, countless memes on the internet suggest that it still baffles people, and even the tech titans like Meta find it tricky to work with. In this article, we will discuss …

Hosting multiple websites on a cloud server is an excellent way to save some money, especially if your sites aren’t too resource-intensive. And, if you’re on a cloud server, it’s also much easier to scale resources as needed. If you’re managing multiple sites and wish to host them on one server, you can use Virtual …

Many users often have strong opinions about load balancing. Should you use it with your WordPress site, or is it overkill? A load balanced WordPress site will have increased uptime and performance, as well as enhanced security. However, despite what you will hear some people claiming, it’s not always necessary. In this article, we’ll discuss …

WHMCS is an acronym for Web Host Manager Complete Solution, which is a common automation and billing tool that’s used by digital agencies to manage hosting solutions for their clients. This tool lets agencies set up a range of automated actions, allowing them to manage their hosting needs, automate billing, or send regular invoices. WHMCS …

Amazon Simple Email Service, also known as AWS SES, is an email marketing platform that you can use to send and receive emails through your own addresses and domains. AWS SES can be used to send transactional emails, including any personalized emails or for newsletter campaigns. It’s a highly modular platform that you can use …