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.
- Common causes of accounts that use excessive resources
- Understanding Server Loads
- Remove a Webpage from Google Search with Webmaster Tools
- How to Import a MySQL Database using phpMyAdmin
- How to Export a Database using phpMyAdmin
- Submitting a Sitemap to Google using Webmaster Tools
- Resetting your FTP Password in cPanel
- Using FTP with your Addon domain
- Setting a Crawl Delay in Google Webmaster Tools
- How to Manage Files from within SSH
- Navigate command line structure in SSH
- Welcome to InMotion Hosting!
- Setting up a Gravatar
- Checking the Spam Folder by Spam Box
- Biz96 Quality of Service
- What is the max email attachment limit ?
- How to add your IP Address to the Firewall (for SSH access)
- How to Connect to your Server with SSH
- How to give (or remove) shell access to cPanel accounts
- What is Shell (SSH) Access?
