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Linux kernel updates: when and how to reboot your VPS
Learn how kernel updates work on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux, how to tell if a reboot is needed, and how to reboot a VPS safely with minimal downtime.
Encrypted off-site backups with restic: init, snapshot, restore
Set up restic encrypted backups on a Linux VPS — initialise a repository on a second host, take snapshots, list them, and restore data to a fresh server.
Build several Sitejet websites with domains and subdomains
Run more than one Sitejet website from a cPanel account: add domains or subdomains, build each site separately, preview on a subdomain and switch to the main domain.
Write firewalld rich rules for IP-based access
Use firewalld rich rules to open a port to one IP, rate-limit new connections, and log or reject traffic. Covers runtime vs permanent rules and how to list and remove them.
Deploy a website with cPanel Git Version Control
Clone a GitHub or GitLab repository into cPanel with Git Version Control, pull updates, and deploy automatically to public_html with a .cpanel.yml file.
Get email or Telegram alerts when Fail2ban bans an IP
Make Fail2ban tell you when it bans someone. Use the built-in email action, add a custom action that posts to Telegram or a webhook, and keep the alerts from flooding your inbox.
Harden a Virtualizor master and its KVM nodes
Secure Virtualizor: restrict admin panel access by IP, enforce 2FA, use SSL, firewall node ports, secure SSH, protect API keys and isolate VPS network traffic.
How to install CyberPanel on Ubuntu or AlmaLinux
Run the CyberPanel installer on a fresh Ubuntu or AlmaLinux VPS, choose OpenLiteSpeed or LiteSpeed Enterprise, and log in to the panel on port 8090.
What to send new hosting customers: a reseller welcome email template
A practical welcome email for new cPanel customers on your reseller plan: login URLs, nameservers, email settings, FTP, SSL and support details, plus what to leave out.
Clone a website to another domain or folder with Softaculous
Copy a Softaculous-managed site to a new domain, subdomain or folder in a few clicks, with database and URLs updated, to move a site or start a new one from a template.
When to use the browser console instead of SSH or RDP
The browser console in your VPS provider's control panel gives you your server's screen in a browser tab. Learn when to use it, such as after a firewall or network mistake, and how to get back to SSH or RDP.
Create and manage MySQL databases in Plesk with phpMyAdmin
Create a MySQL or MariaDB database and user in Plesk, open phpMyAdmin, import and export SQL dumps, allow remote access and repair tables.
Auto-start MetaTrader after a reboot
Start your MetaTrader terminals at sign-in with the Startup folder, optionally sign in automatically after a restart, and check everything resumed.
CloudLinux I/O and IOPS limits: why your site is slow during backups and imports
How CloudLinux IO and IOPS limits affect disk-heavy tasks such as backups, imports and image processing, how to spot IO faults in Resource Usage and how to reduce disk load.
Docker Compose override files: separate dev and production configs
Keep one base Compose file and layer per-environment settings with a dev override file and a production file, merged with -f or COMPOSE_FILE.
Move a website from another host to MdmHost cPanel hosting
Plan a website move to MdmHost cPanel without downtime: free migration options, manual copy of files and databases, testing before DNS changes, and the final switch.
How to change the PHP version with CloudLinux PHP Selector in cPanel
Switch your website to a newer or older PHP version with Select PHP Version in cPanel on CloudLinux, test the site and fix errors after an upgrade.
Remote Desktop mstsc command-line options explained
Learn the mstsc switches that matter, from /v with port 3389 to /admin, /f, /w, /h, /multimon, /public and /edit, and turn them into one-click shortcuts.
Create product bundles in WHMCS
Combine hosting, domains and add-ons into a single WHMCS bundle with a combined price or discount, control which options customers choose, and promote bundles on your site.
Managing User Groups and Privileges with the sudo and groups Commands
Inspect, create and audit Linux groups, add users correctly, and grant elevated rights through sudo group rules without breaking access.
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