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Microsoft Defender basics on Windows Server
Check Defender is running, update signatures, scan from PowerShell, and use exclusions only where a vendor recommends them.
Website security basics for site owners: a practical checklist
The website security basics every site owner should cover: accounts and passwords, updates, HTTPS, backups, firewalls, file permissions, monitoring and what your host does versus what you must do.
Check disk usage on Linux with df, du and ncdu
Find out how full your Linux VPS disk is with df, see which folders use the space with du, and browse it interactively with ncdu before cleaning up.
Sync VPS backups to Backblaze B2 or Google Drive with rclone
Install rclone on a Linux VPS, connect a Backblaze B2 or Google Drive remote, sync your backup folder off-site on a schedule and confirm the copy with rclone check.
Scan WordPress databases for malware with Imunify360 (root guide)
Use the Imunify360 Malware Database Scanner as root to find and clean malicious JavaScript and spam links injected into WordPress databases, with backups and restore.
WHM initial setup: first steps after installing cPanel
The first things to do in WHM after a fresh cPanel install, from the licence agreement, contact email and nameservers to the hostname, resolvers and early security settings.
Share host folders with KVM VMs using virtiofs
Use virtiofs to share a host directory with KVM guests at near-local speed: requirements, enabling shared memory, adding a filesystem device in libvirt, mounting in Linux and Windows, and security notes.
Check CPU, memory and process limits in cPanel (Resource Usage)
Read the CloudLinux Resource Usage page in cPanel to see CPU, memory, entry processes and I/O limits, understand 508 errors, and find what makes your site slow.
CIDR notation and subnets explained (/24, /32, /64)
Learn what CIDR suffixes like /24, /32 and /64 mean, how many addresses each covers, and how to use them safely in firewall allowlists and blocklists.
Point a domain to your hosting: nameservers vs A record
Two ways to point a domain to MdmHost hosting: change nameservers or keep your DNS and edit A, CNAME and MX records. When to use each, step by step, and how to check it worked.
Host ASP.NET sites on Plesk for Windows: IIS and .NET settings
Configure ASP.NET and .NET on Plesk for Windows: choose the .NET version, application pool settings, IIS features, web.config tips and MS SQL databases.
CyberPanel: email setup with SnappyMail
Create mail domains and email accounts in CyberPanel, publish MX, SPF and DKIM records, then sign in to the SnappyMail webmail client on your Linux VPS.
Start an online shop with Softaculous: WooCommerce, PrestaShop or OpenCart
Choose and install shop software with Softaculous on cPanel: compare WooCommerce, PrestaShop and OpenCart, install with SSL, and the first settings for a secure store.
How to fix MySQL "Access denied for user" (error 1045)
MySQL error 1045 "Access denied for user" means the username, password or host was rejected. Learn how to fix database users and privileges in cPanel and on a VPS.
Softaculous auto-upgrades: keep apps, plugins and themes updated
Configure Softaculous automatic upgrades for WordPress core, plugins and themes, take a backup before each update, upgrade manually and handle failed upgrades.
Make Remote Desktop reconnect automatically after drops
Turn on automatic reconnection in the Remote Desktop client and.rdp file, set a keep-alive interval on the server and check whether your network is the real cause.
Automate Proxmox with the REST API, pvesh and API tokens
Script Proxmox VE: explore the API with pvesh, call it remotely with curl and an API token, start VMs and clone templates, and keep automation credentials safe.
How to suspend and unsuspend a cPanel account in WHM
Suspend a customer's cPanel account for non-payment or abuse, add a suspension reason, lock it from unsuspension, and restore access again from WHM.
Install MetaTrader 4/5 on a VPS and keep EAs running
Install MT4 or MT5, log in to your trading account, add EAs and indicators, turn on algo trading and keep the terminal running after you disconnect.
Install and secure phpMyAdmin on a Linux VPS
Install phpMyAdmin on an Nginx or Apache VPS, give it a hidden URL, add HTTP authentication and IP limits, and use a non-root database account.
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