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9/15/2025
What Is SSH and How Does It Work?
Learn what SSH (Secure Shell) is, how it provides encrypted communication for managing servers remotely, and why it replaced older protocols like Telnet. This guide covers the basics of its cryptographic handshake and how to connect.
9/6/2025
What Is CloudLinux and How Do You Install It?
Learn what CloudLinux OS is and why it's a popular choice for shared hosting environments. We'll cover its key features like LVE and CageFS and walk you through the installation process.
7/11/2025
What Is Ansible and How Does It Simplify Server Management?
Manually configuring servers is slow and prone to errors. We explore what Ansible is and how this powerful automation tool can streamline your IT operations.
7/7/2025
What Is Linux Swap? (And How to Set It Up)
Linux swap acts as a safety net when your server runs low on RAM, but do modern systems really need it? In this article, we explore when swap is essential, when to skip it, and how to configure it properly for optimal server performance.
11/9/2024
7 Quick and Easy Ways to Secure SSH on a Linux Server
Learn how to secure your Linux server's SSH access with seven essential security measures, including key-based authentication, two-factor authentication, firewall configuration, and more.