What is a VPS? A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a fully virtualized environment running on a physical server. Unlike shared hosting, where multiple users share the same resources, a VPS provides isolated computing power, memory and storage. This gives each user an allocated slice of a physical machine. A VPS offers reliable performance, secure […]
If you’re running a server with Contabo and looking for a simpler way to manage websites, domains, email, and other services, Plesk might be the tool you’re after. It’s a well-known web hosting control panel designed to make server and site management far more accessible, even if you’re not highly technical. This guide will walk
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Managing servers and websites can sometimes feel like you’re juggling too many tools at once. That’s where Plesk Hosting Control Panel comes in. If you’ve been in the hosting world for a while, you’ve probably heard the name. But what exactly is Plesk, and should you be using it? In this post, we’ll walk you
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Master the essential commands for monitoring and managing processes on your Linux VPS. This comprehensive guide walks you through using top, ps, htop, atop, and pstree to diagnose performance issues, track down resource hogs, and safely manage services without causing downtime. Learn the workflow for observing, acting, and verifying to keep your server healthy.
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What is Dedicated Hosting? Dedicated hosting gives you exclusive use of an entire physical server. Unlike other hosting types where you share resources, a Dedicated Server means all the machine’s CPU power, RAM, and storage are yours and yours alone. It’s a premium hosting solution, designed for maximum performance, security, and control. This option is
What is VPS Hosting? A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a hosting solution that gives you your own private server space within a larger, shared physical server. Using virtualization technology, a single powerful machine is split into several isolated virtual servers. Each instance gets its own guaranteed share of resources, like CPU, RAM, and storage.
Keeping your VPS running smoothly means staying aware of how it’s performing day to day. Whether you’re hosting a website, running applications, or managing databases, monitoring your server’s CPU, memory, disk, and network usage helps you spot issues early and make smart decisions about upgrades or optimizations. If you’re new to this, don’t worry, checking
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Managing a website comes with its share of technical tasks, but transferring files between your computer and your server doesn’t have to be one of the complicated ones. If you’ve ever wondered how to upload website files, back up your data, or edit files remotely, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is your go-to solution. Inspired by
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. 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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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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