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dedicated servers — written for people who actually run the machines.
dedicated servers — written for people who actually run the machines.
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How to install a GUI and XRDP on Ubuntu and CentOS
Learn how to install a graphical user interface (GUI) and XRDP on Ubuntu and CentOS Step-by-step guide with easy-to-follow instructions.

How to Configure Cloudflare in front of Your Website or Application
Learn how to configure Cloudflare as a front-end configuration for your website or application to improve performance, security, and reliability.

Konnichiwa! Contabo Launches New Location in Tokyo – No Setup Fee Promotion
We’re expanding the availability of our cloud services known for low-cost and German quality in Asia! Learn more about our new DC in Tokyo.

LVM: The Powerful Tool for Managing Storage on Linux Systems
LVM stands for Logical Volume Manager and is a powerful tool to manage partitions. Learn how to use LVM on your Linux server.

Installing and Configuring AWS CLI on Your Server
AWS CLI is a powerful tool that allows users to interact with cloud services using the command line. Learn how to install and configure it.

How to Make Sure You’re Not Overpaying AWS S3
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Storage Service (S3) is a popular cloud storage service. Here’s how not to overpay AWS S3

How to Back Up MongoDB to Object Storage
In this article we will show you how to perform backups of your MongoDB database to Contabo S3-compatible Object Storage directly from the command line.

How to Migrate from On-premises Storage to Object Storage
Migrating from on-premises storage to object storage can offer many benefits such as cost effectiveness. Here’s how to do it!

