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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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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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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This month, Contabo celebrates one year of our datacenter in India, a milestone made possible by the trust and feedback of customers across the country and beyond its borders. To mark the occasion, we’re sharing a few real stories from the people who have helped shape this journey. Today’s spotlight is on Charotar Broadband, an
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This June, Contabo marks one year since launching our datacenter in India. It’s been a year of learning, growth, and most importantly, listening to our customers. As part of this milestone, we’re sharing the Space2host success story with Contabo in India, one of the many partnerships that have helped shape our jounery. A Name That’s Been
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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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Whether you’re expanding your business internationally, optimizing lower latency, or simply want your server closer to your users, transferring your VPS to a different region can make a big difference. With Contabo, this process is not only possible, but also simple and user controlled. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to transfer your
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Success often leads to growing pains, especially in digital environments. As your websites grow, databases expand, and applications scale, you need a hosting solution that grows with you. That’s where the ability to upgrade VPS with Contabo comes in. It gives you more power, without starting from scratch or switching platforms. In this guide, we’ll walk you
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Learn how to register or transfer a domain at Contabo with ease. This guide covers setup, DNS management, and tips for a seamless web presence.
Getting started with your new server shouldn’t be complicated and at Contabo we’ve made the setup process as smooth as possible. Whether you’re hosting a website, running a game server, or building your next cloud-based application, setting up your Contabo VPS or VDS takes just a few easy steps. In this guide, we’ll take you
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Keep your services running without a hitch—learn how to quickly and securely update your payment method in your Contabo account.
Learn how to easily add and configure additional IP addresses with Contabo to enhance security, performance, and server management efficiently.
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A clear, step-by-step guide to setting up DNS and reverse DNS in Contabo’s Control Panel—optimize your site’s accessibility and email deliverability with ease.
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Struggling with the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error? Learn what it means, why it happens, and how to fix or prevent it in just a few steps.
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If you’re exploring your options for hosting a website, deploying apps, or managing cloud-based workloads, chances are you’ve come across the term VPS. But what exactly is a VPS, and how does it compare to other hosting options like VDS or Bare Metal servers? In this guide, we’ll break down the essentials of VPS hosting,
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