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High CPU usage can slow down your applications, interrupt your workflows, and even cause downtime. Fortunately, you can resolve most issues quickly once you identify what’s consuming your resources. This guide walks you through the essential steps to diagnose and fix high CPU usage on both Linux and Windows servers. Step 1: Identify What’s Causing […]
Being locked out of your Contabo account or VPS can be stressful, however this is an issue that is easy to fix. In this guide, we will walk you through both scenarios step by step so that you can quickly regain access to your services again. Unlocking Your Contabo Account If your Contabo account is
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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A downed server can disrupt everything. This guide walks you through proven recovery steps to get your server back online—from simple restarts to advanced rescue tools.
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What information do I need to connect to my sever? You will need the following information to connect to your server for the first time: Your server username. The IP address of your server. If you’re not sure about any of the details above you can access the Customer Control Panel, then either the VDS
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