Guides tagged “web server”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about web server, sorted A-Z.
8 guides
How to install Caddy web server with automatic HTTPS
Install Caddy from its official package repository on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux, write a simple Caddyfile, and let Caddy get and renew Let's Encrypt certificates for you.
How to install OpenLiteSpeed web server on Ubuntu
Install OpenLiteSpeed on Ubuntu or Debian from the official LiteSpeed repository, add LSPHP, set the WebAdmin password, and open ports 8088 and 7080 without exposing the admin panel to everyone.
Install Apache (httpd) on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux
Install the Apache web server on AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux 8 and 9 with dnf, open HTTP and HTTPS in firewalld, learn the conf.d layout and set SELinux labels for custom web roots.
Install IIS and host a website on Windows Server
Install IIS, create a site with a host-name binding, point your domain's DNS at the server and allow HTTP and HTTPS through the firewall.
Install LiteSpeed Web Server on DirectAdmin or Plesk
Replace Apache with LiteSpeed Enterprise on a DirectAdmin or Plesk server: licence, install commands, switching web servers, LSCache, verification and how to roll back.
Install Nginx and host your first website
Install Nginx, open ports 80 and 443, create a server block for your domain, and learn the test-then-reload routine that keeps a site online.
LiteSpeed Web Server explained: why it makes your hosting faster
What LiteSpeed Web Server is, how it differs from Apache and Nginx, why it speeds up WordPress and PHP sites, and what it means for your cPanel hosting.
Nginx vs Apache vs OpenLiteSpeed for WordPress on a VPS
A practical comparison of Nginx, Apache and OpenLiteSpeed for WordPress on a VPS, covering.htaccess support, caching, memory use and ease of setup, with a clear pick for each situation.
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