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.
Server Management
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Using IPMI Via VPN Access on Dedicated Servers
IPMI, or Intelligent Platform Management Interface, offers remote management and monitoring. Liquid Web grants IPMI access via VPN for dedicated servers. First, install a VPN client for local network connectivity.
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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.
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Server Monitoring Services
Monitor server load, memory, and traffic in your Liquid Web account with detailed graphs and customizable server monitoring services.
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Opening and Closing Firewall Ports
Protect your server by managing network traffic. Learn how to safely open and close incoming and outgoing TCP firewall ports using CSF in WHM.
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Storing Images in Object Storage
Utilize Object Storage for backups to free disk space and improve website performance by having images load from Object Storage.
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What Does End-of-life (EOL) Mean for Me?
‘EOL’ stands for ‘end-of-life,’ referring to outdated hardware or software that’s no longer supported, potentially impacting websites and operations.
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What is a Firewall?
A firewall is like a security guard for your server. It checks all network traffic against a list of rules to block unauthorized access.
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What is Server Name Indication (SNI)?
Before SNI, each SSL certificate required a dedicated IP. Now, Server Name Indication lets multiple secure websites share a single IP address.
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Using Impersonation for ASP and ASP.NET in Cloud Sites
There are times when you might need the web server user to have the same permissions as you. This is called impersonation. The web server user can impersonate your site’s main FTP user.
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Testing and Sending Mail Using PHP
If you are familiar with PHP, you can create PHP scripts to send mail. PHP mail provides incredible control of the data and content of the emails sent from your domain or site. However, PHP mail only works when relayed over SMTP. The following article shows you how to test and send different types of email using PHP.
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Checking Your Linux Kernel Version
Different Linux versions often require updates, and some programs only run on newer ones. To check your kernel version, log into your server and use the command line.