Don’t let a full disk bring your server down. This guide teaches you how to check and manage disk space usage on your Linux server, covering fundamental commands like df and du, and advanced interactive tools like ncdu. Learn how to find the largest files, sort directories by size, and safely clean up your filesystem to maintain optimal performance.
Master the essential commands for monitoring and managing processes on your Linux VPS. This comprehensive guide walks you through using top, ps, htop, atop, and pstree to diagnose performance issues, track down resource hogs, and safely manage services without causing downtime. Learn the workflow for observing, acting, and verifying to keep your server healthy.
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Contabo Group announces a leadership transition. Dr. Christian Böing is stepping down from his role as CEO, with Stephan Wolfram appointed as his successor. During his tenure, Dr. Christian Böing has enhanced Contabo’s value proposition to customers by delivering better uptime, increased product reliability, and enhanced customer support, further positioning Contabo for future growth. “During
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Six months ago, getting help at 3 AM meant waiting hours. Today, you’ll connect with a knowledgeable agent within minutes. Find out how the Customer Experience team completely rebuilt support systems to focus on one question: “What does the customer actually need right now?”
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Our IT Process Manager reveals how ITIL frameworks transformed reactive firefighting into proactive problem-solving – without creating bureaucracy that slows teams down. From pattern recognition that prevents recurring issues to automation that frees up human creativity, discover how structure actually creates speed and turns operational complexity into competitive advantage.
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Getting help with your hosting shouldn’t feel like navigating a maze. Discover how ContaBro, Contabo’s custom-built AI chatbot, is improving customer support with 24/7 availability, fast problem-solving, and seamless escalation to human experts when you need them.
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Learn about Hub Europe’s innovative cooling system that uses direct-free-cooling to maintain perfect temperatures while reducing energy usage by up to 60%. With a remarkable PUE of 1.168, this system proves that advanced cooling technology doesn’t just protect your hardware – it’s also good for your budget and the environment.
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We’re excited to introduce powerful new dedicated servers powered by AMD EPYC Turin processors. Designed for demanding workloads like AI inference, ecommerce hosting, and enterprise cloud computing, these servers deliver unmatched performance and value.
Our all-new VPS portfolio delivers ultimate value with more power, better service, and unbeatable prices. Whether you’re running crypto nodes, forex trading, or gaming servers, find the perfect VPS plan for your needs.
Finding help just got easier. Contabo’s Knowledge Base now includes step-by-step video guides alongside hundreds of articles, all designed to help you solve issues quickly and independently. Explore what’s new in self-support and see how we’re making answers easier to find than ever.
Contabo has rolled out AMD EPYC Turin 9995P processors across our data centers, improving performance while reducing energy consumption. Find out how this infrastructure upgrade benefits your projects through more stable performance, better value, and reduced environmental impact.
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Encountering a 403 Forbidden error can be frustrating, but it’s often a simple fix. This guide breaks down the causes of these access denials and provides practical solutions. From checking file permissions to troubleshooting plugins, we’ll help you turn that “Forbidden” sign into a welcome mat for your visitors.
Learn how to set up a secure, high-performance Linux mail server from scratch with this comprehensive guide. Discover how to configure Postfix for email routing, integrate Dovecot for IMAP/POP3 retrieval, and harden your server with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. Explore Contabo’s NVMe-powered VPS and dedicated servers—ideal infrastructure for self-hosted email solutions offering GDPR compliance, DDoS protection, and scalable storage. Perfect for developers, businesses, and privacy-conscious users wanting full control over their email infrastructure.
Data centers require continuous power to prevent server downtime. This comprehensive guide explains how redundant power systems work in modern facilities like Hub Europe, detailing the journey from high-voltage utility feeds through multiple backup systems to ensure 99.982% uptime for mission-critical applications.
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New to NGINX? This comprehensive guide breaks down the essentials of NGINX configuration, from basic directives to advanced reverse proxy setups. Discover how to structure your config files, serve multiple domains, and optimize performance – all explained in straightforward terms with practical examples you can implement on your Contabo server.