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How to Install Apache Tomcat 8 on CentOS 7

Apache Tomcat (sometimes simply referred to as Tomcat) is a popular open-source web server software used to set up Java-based server environments. The technologies used in Tomcat include Java Servlet, Java Server Pages, Java Expression Language, and WebSocket and provides an HTTP server environment ideal for running Java-based applications. In this article, we will outline Read More >

How to Disable Comments in WordPress

WordPress was built with audience engagement in mind. Both posts and pages allow visitors to leave comments, fostering visitor interaction on your website. However, depending on the purpose of your website, you may not want or need site comments.  Because the comment feature is a default functionality of WordPress, toggling it on and off is Read More >

Ansible vs Terraform

When trying to determine what software solution best suits your needs, it can be difficult to sort through all of the available options. Oftentimes the differences between two given software solutions are not immediately apparent. In this article, we will outline the differences between two popular open-source software management solutions, Ansible and Terraform. While both Read More >

How to Schedule Blog Posts in WordPress

Running a blog can be time-consuming. Between writing, reviewing, and posting, it can feel like a full-time job on top of running your full-time business.  Luckily, you can schedule blog posts in WordPress. This pre-installed WordPress functionality allows you to configure the day and time a post will be published. With this feature, you can Read More >

Free WordPress Plugins for Ad Management

Adding ads to your WordPress website is one of the easiest ways to establish a passive income for your site. No matter if you’re using a third-party ad facilitator platform like Google Adsense, or simply selling your website ad space yourself, successfully managing and placing ads on your site can help you build a strong Read More >

Purchasing an SSL Certificate from eNomCentral

As a Reseller, you will most likely have customers that require SSL certificates for their websites. You can purchase SSL’s from the InMotion Store, then install them for your customers. Resellers also have the option of using FreeSSL certificates with their domains. For more information, please see How to Add FreeSSL Certificates to Reseller Accounts. Read More >

How to Purchase Additional IP Addresses

When you sign up for a shared hosting account, the account will use the same “Main” IP address as the other sites on the server. Reseller Hosting, Dedicated servers, and VPS servers have a single “Main” IP address set up on the server as well. In this article, we are discussing how to obtain additional Read More >

How to Open a Port in Firewalld

After you install Firewalld, the first thing you’ll likely want to do is open a port to connect with web applications on your Linux server. Only dhcp6-client and SSH are enabled by default. However, opening ports with Firewalld is an easy process. The first reason for this is the commands are straight-forward and easy to Read More >

How to update WHOIS in eNomCentral

As of March 15, the IMHStore has been changed to eNomCentral. Please see InMotion Store Changing to eNomCentral for more information. ICANN domain transfer policies have changed as of December 2016. Be aware that the domain transfer policy (per ICANN) has changed. Updates to contact information are considered a change of ownership and may put Read More >

What is MTR and How to Test Network Performance

MTR combines the purpose of ping and tracert/traceroute. MTR visualizes performance and latency issues across every machine, or hop, between your local machine and the destination. MTR can help answer the following questions: Is my server slow? If the issue isn’t my server, which hop is? Does a hop have intermittent packet loss? Do I Read More >

Free Gallery and Slider Plugins for WordPress

Photo galleries and sliders are great dynamic elements to add to your WordPress website. They pique curiosity and increase engagement among your visitors. You can also use them to organize and display your content in a more interesting way. There are hundreds of gallery and slider plugins for WordPress and luckily, there are a few Read More >

Deactivating and Disabling Widgets in WordPress

You understand the importance of WordPress widgets and have added a few widgets to your website. But as your website grows, you’ll find that you no longer want certain widgets on your site.  Because of the easy-to-use nature of the platform, deactivating and disabling widgets in WordPress is as easy as adding them.  Continue reading Read More >

Make Changes to ID Protect (Domain Privacy) in eNomCentral

ID Protect (domain privacy) is typically added or not added through eNomCentral when a web hosting reseller registers a domain. Changes to the ID Protect settings are made through the eNomCentral account interface. Follow the steps to learn more about changing ID Protect(domain privacy) settings in eNomCentral. Sign up for InMotion’s Reseller Hosting solution to Read More >

Using ad-hoc Commands in Ansible

While writing Ansible playbooks allows you to pre-plan automated software deployments and other tasks, you may find yourself in need of simpler commands that allow you to do less complex tasks such as powering down servers or managing users. For these tasks, you may want to use ad-hoc commands. In this article, we will outline Read More >

Installatron for cPanel Setup Guide

Installatron is a popular application installer that provides a graphical user interface for users to install and manage various applications with a few simple mouse-clicks. This tool integrates with cPanel, Plesk, Webmin and other server control panel platforms and can be used to install popular applications such as WordPress and Joomla! While Installatron offers both Read More >

How to Use the WordPress Text Widget

WordPress widgets allow you to add additional information and functionality to the header, footer, and sidebar areas of your website. There are many helpful default widgets included with the base installation WordPress; however, the text widget may be the most helpful of all. With the WordPress text widget, you can post business information, weather alerts, Read More >