Whenever you connect to a website, you may find yourself wondering how it all works. The following articles should help you learn about the various types of server technology that allow some of your favorite websites to exist.
Linux
Linux is one of the most common operating systems used for servers and encompasses a wide array of technologies. Generally, Linux is open-source, meaning it is far more open to customization than operating systems such as Windows.
SSH
One of the key ways to interact with a Linux-based server is through an SSH connection. Through this connection, you can set up root-level access and make advanced changes to your server configuration.
Working With Databases
Databases are one of the fundamental server technologies used by websites and other applications to store large amounts of data in a reliable way. Software such as MySQL and phpMyAdmin provide users a way to create and manage databases.
Apache
One of the most popular server technologies used for web hosting is Apache. This server software facilitates connections between your server and the rest of the internet, allowing users to visit your websites and connect to applications on your server.
- How to add images and image links to your WordPress sidebar
- How to Add mod_expires to your .htaccess
- Adding Meta Data to your WordPress sidebar
- Copying the php.ini from a different PHP version
- Using the Linux top command in batch mode
- .htaccess File Reference List
- Adding Nested Links to your sidebar in WordPress
- How to Display and Log PHP Errors
- Basic MediaWiki site overview
- View request type, URL, and response codes from Apache access log
- Creating an Image Gallery in MediaWiki
- View level of traffic with Apache access log
- Formatting images in MediaWiki
- How to get help for programs from external forums
- How to install a new theme in SMF 2.0
- How to insert images into MediaWiki
- Review recent website requests
- How to edit the footer in SMF 2.0
- Adding and removing redirects in MediaWiki
- Locate spam activity by subject with Exim
