Everything you've wondered about servers, domains and websites, explained in plain language.
The real difference between a VPS and a VDS is how much of the CPU and memory is guaranteed to you. We explain the shared and dedicated resource models, their effect on performance, and which one makes sense for which project, using scenarios.
The tools you'll reach for first when the server slows down, the disk fills up or a service crashes. We explain htop, df/du, journalctl, ufw, rsync and cron through real-world scenarios.
The moment your server goes online, automated bots start scanning it. We walk you through, in order, the 10 essential steps to secure a new Linux VPS on day one.
A step-by-step guide to running your Python web app or bot permanently on a VPS: a virtual environment (venv), Gunicorn, a systemd service, an Nginx reverse proxy and a free SSL certificate.
You've connected to your server over SSH for the first time and you're staring at an empty terminal. From navigating files to installing packages, from permissions to process management, we explain the most-used Linux commands with examples.
SSH is the standard way to manage a server remotely and securely. We show you how to connect from Windows, macOS and Linux, how to create an SSH key, and the commands you'll need on day one.
cPanel is for managing a single hosting account, while WHM is the server-side tool that creates and manages those accounts. We explain in plain language what each panel does, how they differ and what the alternatives are.
The terms VDS and VPS are often confused. Both are virtual servers, but how resources are allocated and how much performance is guaranteed can differ. We explain the differences and how to choose.
The padlock icon in the address bar shows that the connection between your site and its visitor is encrypted. We explain how SSL/TLS works, the types of certificates, and how HTTPS affects your Google rankings.
DNS is the internet's phone book: it translates domain names into IP addresses. We explain how DNS works, the most common record types, and why you have to wait for so-called "DNS propagation."
A domain name is your website's address on the internet. We cover the types of domain extensions, .com vs. country-code domains like .com.tr, tips for choosing a good name, and the steps to register one.
For a website to be visible on the internet, its files need to live on a server that's online 24/7. That's exactly what web hosting is. We explain the types of hosting and what to look for when choosing a plan.