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Server Administration

Master server administration at Liquid Web. Explore expert guides on initial server setup, routine maintenance, backups, and performance optimization.
Server Management
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Managing a server is a big responsibility. Whether you are spinning up a new environment, maintaining day-to-day operations, or troubleshooting a sudden connection drop, having reliable, step-by-step documentation is crucial.

The Server Administration section is your comprehensive resource for keeping your Liquid Web infrastructure secure, optimized, and running smoothly. From initial setup to advanced performance optimization, we provide the tools and guides you need to manage your server with confidence.

Explore the guides below to learn how to:

  • Scale and Automate: Connect seamlessly to Cloud Object Storage, understand file compression algorithms, and automate routine management tasks using the Liquid Web API.
  • Configure and Maintain: Handle essential setup tasks like changing your hostname, configuring FTP users, and creating safe staging environments.
  • Master Your OS: Dive into dedicated, in-depth guides for both Linux and Windows server administration.
  • Protect and Troubleshoot: Safeguard your data with robust backup and restore strategies, manage your databases, and quickly diagnose network connection issues.

Server Administration Articles

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This collection of articles provides resources for server administration.

  • Change Your Server Hostname

    Easily change your server hostname via WHM, Plesk, InterWorx, or SSH — then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records.

    Read more: Change Your Server Hostname

  • Connecting to Cloud Object Storage with Cyberduck

    Cloud Object Storage stores files accessed through API calls. It’s ideal for static data across multiple points. Cyberduck visually manages your storage bucket, assuming you’ve ordered Cloud Object Storage.

    Read more: Connecting to Cloud Object Storage with Cyberduck

  • Creating a Staging and Development Environment

    Don’t risk your hard work – create a staging server to test changes before implementing them on your live site. It’s a safe way to optimize and update without compromising your site’s functionality.

    Read more: Creating a Staging and Development Environment

  • Creating FTP Users

    FTP makes uploading files to your server easy. Use your cPanel or Plesk login for FTP or create extra users for added security. Learn how in cPanel, Plesk, and Cloud Sites.

    Read more: Creating FTP Users

  • Diagnosing Server Connection Problems

    Is your server offline? Learn how to diagnose network connection problems using ping and traceroute commands to identify blocked IPs and timeouts.

    Read more: Diagnosing Server Connection Problems

  • File Compression Algorithms

    What’s the difference between `.tar`, `.gz`, and `.tar.gz`? Our guide defines file compression and covers the most popular algorithms on Linux.

    Read more: File Compression Algorithms

  • Linux Server Administration

    Your complete guide to Linux server administration. Learn essential commands, user management, security best practices, and performance monitoring.

    Read more: Linux Server Administration
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