What is a VPS? A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Contabo’s Virtual Private Servers 

If you’re exploring your options for hosting a website, deploying apps, or managing cloud-based workloads, chances are you’ve come across the term VPS. But what exactly is a VPS, and how does it compare to other hosting options like VDS or Bare Metal servers?  In this guide, we’ll break down the essentials of VPS hosting,

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

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 

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

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? 

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

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

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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