We recently introduced the Satellite feed upgrade which allows you to receive transponder signals on your Dedicated Server via the so called SAT>IP protocol. In this tutorial, we want to show you how to configure the Satellite feed on your Dedicated Server. After you have received the e-mail containing the IP addresses you are ready […]
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The following tutorial will show you how you can check and administrate the Windows updates for your Windows Server 2012 system: 1. Please connect to your server using RDP. Please open the control panel of the server and select the option ‘System and Security’: 2. You will be forwarded to the following site: Please open
The following tutorial will show you how you can check and administrate the Windows updates for your Windows Server 2008 system: 1. Please connect to your server using RDP and open the control panel, where you need to choose the section „System and Security“ 2. You will be forwarded to the following site, where you
Servers you order at Contabo will be installed in English language by default. If you want to change the display language the following guide will help you to perform this on your Windows Server 2008 R2 step-by-step. All steps should be performed on your server directly, if you are using Internet Explorer you may need
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In this tutorial, we are going to mount an additional hard drive in Windows. As you may notice, we will do so in Windows Server 2012, but the procedure is basically the same with Windows Server 2008. At first, we need to open a menu by right-clicking the Start button: We must select Disk Management
Just right after the official completion of MICROSOFT’s new operating system for server applications – entitled Windows Server 2012 – our technicians have started with working on its evaluation. We have performed numerous functionality tests for our customers and in particular the integration of this new system into our “ASI” (Automatic System Installer) System. We
Have you ever asked yourself whats better: Windows or Linux? In this article we will discuss the advantages of both!
Overview of installing a Contabo server: If you have a Virtual Private Server (VPS) or a Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS), you will need to install your server via the Customer Control Panel once you have received your order. Below you can find a more detailed guide on how exactly you can install your server from
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Few things are more frustrating than discovering your server is down. Whether you’re running a business website, managing client projects, or hosting important applications, server downtime can quickly escalate from a minor inconvenience to a serious problem. The good news? Most server access issues can be resolved with systematic troubleshooting. This guide walks you through practical
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Overview This guide outlines the process for replacing the main and additional IP addresses for servers. The process for this can differ depending on the operating system (OS) and control panels you are using. !IMPORTANT! Please note that when planning to exchange IP addresses, DNS-related adjustments should be considered as a priority. As a best practice,
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