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Root Cause Analysis of September 2024 Nuremberg Data Center Outage
A full postmortem including the timeline of the incident, the steps we took to resolve it, and the measures to improve our reaction in the future.
When to Use Subdomains: Best Practices
Subdomains help organize your website by creating separate sections like blogs, online stores, or support pages—all under one domain. This improves user experience and allows for focused SEO…
Ubuntu Server: What It Is, Setup & How to Run It on a VPS (2026)
Ubuntu Server is Canonical’s free, Linux-based server platform designed to run websites, applications, and network services without the overhead of a desktop interface. This guide breaks down what…
RAID Storage & RAID Array: Everything You Need to Know
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a data storage technology that optimizes data redundancy, performance, and reliability by blending multiple disk drives into a single logical unit.…
What Are Nameservers: A Comprehensive Guide
When you type a web address into your browser, have you ever wondered how it finds the website you’re looking for? Nameservers play a key role in this…
How to Backup SQL Databases to an FTP Server
Learn how to effectively backup SQL databases to an FTP server with this comprehensive guide, ensuring data security and easy recovery.
How to Backup and Restore a Database
Learn how to backup and restore databases effectively, ensuring data safety and quick recovery. Essential guide for developers and admins.
Full Backup vs. Incremental Backup – The Differences
Full Backup vs. Incremental Backups: Learn how to choose the right backup strategy for effective data protection.