Hard Reboot vs Soft Reboot: What’s the Difference? What is a Hard Reboot? A hard reboot (also known as a power cycle or forced restart) is when the power to a server is physically interrupted and then restored. This is typically done when a server becomes unresponsive, and normal shutdown procedures can’t be executed. At
Introduction Rebooting a server is a critical administrative task that may be necessary after installing system updates, applying configuration changes, or resolving performance and stability issues. Performing a safe reboot from the command line ensures that active processes are gracefully terminated, file systems are properly synced, and users are notified when necessary. This operation is
Introduction ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) is a popular firewall configuration script used to secure Linux servers. One of its key features is country-based IP filtering using CIDR lists of allocated IP blocks per country. This is particularly useful for blocking or allowing traffic based on geographic location using the Country Code (CC) system defined
🌐 FAQ: Can You Share the Traceroute Details for a Cloud Instance on Your Cloud Platform? I want to check connectivity—can you provide a traceroute to one of your Cloud instances? Yes, we can assist! If you need to troubleshoot latency or routing issues to a Cloud Instance on our platform, you can either perform
Introduction SSH brute-force attacks are one of the most common security threats faced by Linux servers exposed to the internet. These attacks involve automated scripts attempting to gain unauthorized access by trying thousands of username and password combinations. If left unchecked, brute-force attacks can lead to compromised systems, service slowdowns, or even server crashes due
☁️ FAQ: Having Issues Creating a Cloud Instance in the Portal I’m trying to create a Cloud Instance, but it’s not working. What should I do? If you’re facing issues creating a Cloud Instance (e.g., the setup is stuck or not loading properly), here are a few quick steps to try: ✅ Quick Fixes Refresh
Introduction Fail2Ban is a lightweight intrusion prevention system designed to automatically block suspicious IP addresses that exhibit malicious behavior—such as repeated failed login attempts—by updating firewall rules like iptables or TCP wrappers. It operates within defined “jails” that monitor specific services (for example, SSH, FTP, or web applications) and enforces temporary bans every time they
Introduction Certify The Web is a powerful application for Windows Servers that simplifies the process of obtaining and managing free SSL/TLS certificates from Certificate Authorities like Let’s Encrypt. It automates certificate issuance, renewal, and deployment to ensure your websites are always secured with HTTPS. This guide will walk you through the steps to install and
🛠️ FAQ: Why Can’t I Install the Latest PHP Version on My Server? I’m trying to latest PHP (PHP 8.x) but it’s not available. Why? If you’re using DirectAdmin and can’t install the latest PHP version (like PHP 8.2), it’s most likely because your server is running an outdated operating system (OS). While DirectAdmin can
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