Author: Christopher Carter

Contabo Welcomes Stephan Wolfram as New Group CEO

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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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Always Improving: When Customer Experience Becomes Everyone’s Job 

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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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Always Improving: How ITIL Frameworks Turn Imminent Chaos into Customer Success

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How ITIL Frameworks Turn Imminent Chaos into Customer Success

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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Always Improving: Cooling Technology at our Hub Europe Data Center 

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Always Improving: Cooling Technology at our Hub Europe Data Center

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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Introducing New AMD EPYC Turin Dedicated Servers: Cutting-Edge Power Meets Unmatched Value

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Introducing New AMD EPYC Turin Dedicated Servers: Cutting-Edge Power Meets Unmatched Value

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.

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The Best Value VPS on Earth – Now Better Than Ever! Introducing the New Contabo Cloud VPS Lineup

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The Best Value VPS on Earth - Now Better Than Ever! Introducing the New Contabo Cloud VPS Lineup

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.

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Always Improving: Watch Video Guides and Get Faster Answers with our Improved Self-Support Resources 

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Always Improving: Watch Video Guides and Get Faster Answers with our Improved Self-Support Resources

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.

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Always Improving: AMD Turin CPUs Join the Contabo Virtualization Hosts Inventory 

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Always Improving: AMD Turin CPUs Join the Contabo Virtualization Hosts Inventory 

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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Linux Mail Server Setup and Configuration

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Linux mail server setup

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.

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Data Centers Explained: How Does Redundant Power Supply Work? 

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Data Centers Explained: How Does Redundant Power Supply Work? 

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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NGINX Configuration Beginner’s Guide

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NGINX Configuration Beginner’s Guide

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.

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ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR – Common Issues, Causes, and Workarounds

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ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR - Common Issues, Causes, and Workarounds

Encountering ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR can be frustrating, but it’s often easily fixable. This guide breaks down the causes of SSL/TLS handshake failures and provides practical solutions. From checking your system time to verifying SSL certificates, we’ll help you restore secure connections and keep your online experience smooth and safe.

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How We Resolved the Server Issues of 2024 (A Peek Behind the Scenes)

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How We Resolved the Server Issues of 2024

When our servers began freezing without obvious causes in late 2024, we assembled a specialized task force to investigate. After ruling out hardware, location, and workload patterns, we discovered the culprit: an unexpected interaction between ZRAM compression and swap space that caused system-wide freezes under specific memory conditions.

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