SuPHP on cPanel
Learn to install SuPHP on cPanel via EasyApache 4, manage file permissions, troubleshoot 500 errors using suphp_log, and set custom PHP options with .user.ini.
LAMP Stack
- 7 min read
Using the Netstat command
Learn to use the netstat command to view network connections, troubleshoot services, and check listening ports on your server.
- 3 min read
Dstat
Dstat: Real-time system monitor for CPU, mem, disk, net. Extends vmstat/iostat. Customizable stats, plugins, CSV output. Install & use.
- 6 min read
Change Time Zones on CentOS
Learn to set the correct time zone on CentOS 4/5/6 & 7. Use `ln -s` or `timedatectl`, restart services, & address PHP/NTP issues.
- 3 min read
Package management on Ubuntu
Learn Ubuntu/Debian package management. This guide covers `dpkg`, `apt`, & `aptitude` for installing, updating, & removing software. Use with care!
- 12 min read
Monitoring Linux systems with auditctl
Learn how to configure and use auditctl on Linux to monitor file changes, user actions, and enhance server security.
- 2 min read
Creating a Linux User
Learn how to create a Linux user outside cPanel via SSH for specific needs. *Use caution, as this bypasses cPanel’s security & management.*
- 5 min read
Editing Files with the Nano Text Editor
Learn to install and use Nano, a user-friendly command-line text editor, with essential shortcuts like Ctrl-O to save and Ctrl-X to exit.
- 4 min read
What Is Jailed Shell and How Can You Use It?
Jailed Shell restricts users to their directories for secure CLI access. Enable via cPanel, Plesk, InterWorx, or Linux command line.
- 7 min read
MariaDB vs MySQL: Which database solution is right for you?
MariaDB vs. MySQL — choosing MariaDB over MySQL improves performance, adds more features, hardens security, and future-proofs your database on a truly open source platform.
- 4 min read
What Is an inode?
In Linux, an inode describes a filesystem object like a file or directory, storing attributes and data location. It’s akin to a library card, specifying the file’s location and unique to each file in a directory.