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What Is Plesk and Do You Need It? A Friendly Guide from Contabo 

Plesk control panel dashboard – a user-friendly hosting management tool available with Contabo servers

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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Windows Hosting

What is Windows Hosting? Windows Hosting is a type of web hosting that uses a Windows Server operating system. It’s specifically designed to run websites and applications built with Microsoft technologies, such as ASP.NET, .NET Core, and the MSSQL database. If your business or project relies on the Microsoft ecosystem, this hosting environment provides the

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Bare Metal Hosting

What is Bare Metal Hosting? Bare metal hosting gives you exclusive access to an entire physical server. The term “bare metal” means you’re getting the machine itself, without any pre-installed virtualization layer or hypervisor that you’d find in a typical cloud environment. All of the server’s resources – its CPU, RAM, and storage – are

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Dedicated Hosting

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

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How to Configure PHP Settings on Your Server: A Clear and Practical Guide 

Contabo tutorial video thumbnail on how to configure PHP settings on your server

PHP powers most dynamic websites today, from popular content management systems like WordPress and Joomla to custom-built applications. To ensure your site runs smoothly and efficiently, sometimes you need to adjust PHP’s behavior, whether that means increasing memory limits, allowing larger file uploads, or extending script execution times. These settings are controlled through the php.ini

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Shared Hosting

What is Shared Hosting? Shared hosting is a type of web hosting where multiple websites are housed on a single physical server, sharing its resources like CPU power, RAM, and storage. It is the most common and affordable hosting solution available, making it the perfect starting point for personal blogs, portfolios, and anyone looking for

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How to Check the Performance of Your Contabo VPS: A Practical Guide 

Screenshot of a Contabo video tutorial on checking VPS performance with a futuristic data stream background.

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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How to Install cPanel on Your Contabo Server: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Contabo tutorial video on how to install cPanel, shown on a server-themed interface

Looking to install cPanel on your Contabo server? cPanel is one of the most user-friendly control panels for managing websites, databases, and email accounts, making server administration much easier. Whether you’re a web developer, system administrator, or business owner managing multiple sites, cPanel can streamline your daily operations.  In this guide, we’ll show you how

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