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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PHP powers most dynamic websites today, from popular content management systems like WordPress and Joomla to custom-built applications. To ensure your site runs smoothly and efficiently, sometimes you need to adjust PHP’s behavior, whether that means increasing memory limits, allowing larger file uploads, or extending script execution times. These settings are controlled through the php.ini
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Keeping your VPS running smoothly means staying aware of how it’s performing day to day. Whether you’re hosting a website, running applications, or managing databases, monitoring your server’s CPU, memory, disk, and network usage helps you spot issues early and make smart decisions about upgrades or optimizations. If you’re new to this, don’t worry, checking
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Managing a website comes with its share of technical tasks, but transferring files between your computer and your server doesn’t have to be one of the complicated ones. If you’ve ever wondered how to upload website files, back up your data, or edit files remotely, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is your go-to solution. Inspired by
Looking to install cPanel on your Contabo server? cPanel is one of the most user-friendly control panels for managing websites, databases, and email accounts, making server administration much easier. Whether you’re a web developer, system administrator, or business owner managing multiple sites, cPanel can streamline your daily operations. In this guide, we’ll show you how
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If you’re someone who likes to plan ahead or reduce repetitive admin tasks, Contabo makes it easy to prepay for your hosting services. Whether you’re managing a single VPS or an entire infrastructure, renewing your services in advance helps ensure smooth operation without monthly payment interruptions. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to prepay
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Have you ever found yourself locked out of your own server because you forgot the password? Or maybe you need to update your credentials for security reasons after a team member leaves? Server password management is one of those essential tasks that can cause real headaches when you need access urgently. The good news is
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A downed server can disrupt everything. This guide walks you through proven recovery steps to get your server back online—from simple restarts to advanced rescue tools.
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Whether you’re expanding your business internationally, optimizing lower latency, or simply want your server closer to your users, transferring your VPS to a different region can make a big difference. With Contabo, this process is not only possible, but also simple and user controlled. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to transfer your
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Success often leads to growing pains, especially in digital environments. As your websites grow, databases expand, and applications scale, you need a hosting solution that grows with you. That’s where the ability to upgrade VPS with Contabo comes in. It gives you more power, without starting from scratch or switching platforms. In this guide, we’ll walk you
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Learn how to register or transfer a domain at Contabo with ease. This guide covers setup, DNS management, and tips for a seamless web presence.
Getting started with your new server shouldn’t be complicated and at Contabo we’ve made the setup process as smooth as possible. Whether you’re hosting a website, running a game server, or building your next cloud-based application, setting up your Contabo VPS or VDS takes just a few easy steps. In this guide, we’ll take you
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If you’ve ever wondered how to view invoices and payment history at Contabo, this guide will show you exactly where to look and how to manage your billing details effortlessly. When you’re busy managing websites or developing applications, the last thing you want is billing confusion that could lead to service interruptions. Fortunately, finding your complete
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Keep your services running without a hitch—learn how to quickly and securely update your payment method in your Contabo account.
Learn how to easily add and configure additional IP addresses with Contabo to enhance security, performance, and server management efficiently.
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