As a valued customer of Contabo you have access to a variety of different Linux distributions, for use on all of our servers. These can be easily and automatically installed via our powerful customer control panel, which results in various benefits for our customers: – Contabo always provides the latest versions for installation on all […]
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A) Installation If you’re not sure about your admin rights, always enter the command sudo -i at the beginning of every session: sudo -i This command will grant you the rights of a power user, so you don’t have to write the command sudo at the beginning of every command line. To install smartmontools please
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In this tutorial, we are going to mount an additional hard disk in Linux. If you’re not sure about your admin rights, always enter the command sudo -i at the beginning of every session: sudo -i This command will grant you the rights of a power user, so you don’t have to write the command
In this post I want to show you how to create a basic full backup of your file system and how to restore it. A Linux system with root access is required. It does not matter whether it is a Dedicated Server or VPS. Important: The following commands were tested with Ubuntu 14.04 (64 Bit).
Have you ever asked yourself whats better: Windows or Linux? In this article we will discuss the advantages of both!
The cluster system for your individual requirements. High performance, high stability and low price. Regardless which hardware component might fail or how the number of web site visitors might increase – your web presence will remain 24/7 online. The Giga Linux Cluster is built not only to prevent service outages, but also to provide the
What is a Storage VPS? Storage VPS works and is structured in the same way as Cloud VPS, with the difference that Storage VPS is specifically optimized for projects requiring a lot of storage. This means that a Storage VPS has more available storage space than a conventional Cloud VPS. A Virtual Private Server (VPS)
How to Upgrade the Operating System on your Contabo Server Keeping your server’s operating system up to date is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure security, stability and performance. Regular upgrades fix vulnerabilities, improve functionality and ensure that your applications run smoothly. Why do I need to Upgrade my Operating
Compare Plesk vs cPanel, the two most popular hosting panels for managing your VPS. This guide breaks down their interfaces, operating system support, pricing, WordPress tools, security features, and scalability options. Learn where each panel excels, what limitations to watch out for, and how to choose the right control panel to simplify server management and fit your business needs.
What is a VDS? A Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS) is a hosting option that sits between VPS and Dedicated Servers in terms of performance, control and cost. It offers dedicated-like resources in a virtualized environment. With a VDS, you are given your own dedicated CPU cores, RAM and disk space, which are never shared by