ServerMania offers a variety of Hybrid, Cloud, and Dedicated Linux servers which all make use of the chmod command. It’s a frequently used command, so it’s important that any system admin knows how to use it.
In this article, we’re going to cover; what is chmod, how is it used, and what things to avoid.
Are you setting up a new server and wondering which Operating System is best for you? Linux has been the premier choice in server hosting for decades, but you may be wondering, why should I choose Linux? This Free-to-use system has experienced consistent growth since it was introduced over 25 years ago. While it might not have the largest market share, it’s still a worthy competitor to traditional proprietary options.
In this benefits guide, we will take a look at 9 advantages of Linux that you should consider.
When you are seeking website hosting or browsing technology news, the chances are high that you have come across the term "Lamp Stack" at some point. This refers to how a web server is set up and what software it uses in order to perform specific functions. When you are deciding on which infrastructure to use for your server, you want to remain as informed as possible, and as such, today we will be going in-depth on what exactly LAMP is and how it works.
Are you looking to skip the nonsense and find the single best Linux distro in 2021? There's something you should know... Hundreds (if not thousands) of Linux distros are available to choose from. Distrowatch rankings recognize 306, but each week more distributions are built and released.
Free distros. Paid distros. Distros based on distros. Options feel limitless. Honestly, they are. So if you're looking for a single answer for the top linux distro, you're asking the wrong question.
Here's why...
Linux tends to be the operating system of choice for hosted servers thanks to its inherent stability and low license costs. Although there are hundreds of distros to choose from, the decision often comes down to CentOS vs Ubuntu, both of which are seen to be among the very best.
So how do you pick the one that is right for you? First it helps to understand a little about CentOS and Ubuntu.
For those of you experienced with system administration, a how-to on setting up a dedicated server is as exciting as reading the back of a cereal box. But, for some developers and anyone new to hosting, a guide is a useful resource to follow.
This article will outline a very high-level overview of setting up an affordable dedicated server for your business.
Running your own business server is a great way to gain full control of your hosted applications. Despite its many advantages, many businesses are scared away from doing so because of how expensive it sounds.
If your business is looking to save costs on servers, there is no better choice than to consider Linux for your operating system.
Linux vs. Windows Server? — A question that has been debated endlessly by system administrators and server hosting clients since the dawn of the web. We’re clear where we stand: for most purposes, Linux is the right choice. Windows Server is a secure, flexible, and powerful server operating system, but our heart is with Linux.
The ServerMania team has worked with Linux since the company was founded in 2002. We have proudly watched as thousands of our clients have built successful businesses on our Linux-based server hosting. Our dedicated server, cloud server, and hybrid server plans run on a variety of Linux distributions, including CentOS, Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu (as well as Windows Server 2008).
At Server Mania, we’re extremely proud of our Support Fleet. So proud, we don’t call them a Support Team, Support Department, or even a Support Crew. You have to be extremely effective at your job to be called a Fleet.
Doing Page Redirects the Right Way
Redirecting webpage requests is useful when you’ve deleted outdated pages, or when moving your site to a new domain. Rather than give site errors to visitors, and tempt them to leave your site, you should make sure they are redirected to a page on your website.
Deciding what infrastructure to use for your application is a daunting task. A large number of factors need to be considered before deciding on infrastructure such as cost, agility, flexibility, stability, availability, and so on. Depending on the size and shape of your business, you can turn the knobs of these factors and end up using different kinds of infrastructures. We, at ServerMania, have advised many businesses to help decide what infrastructure suits them the best considering their options. In this blog post, we hope to cover some of the things that we consider while advising businesses to go for one option over another.
Looking for a well-rounded and powerful processor? The month of March marked the third year anniversary of the Intel Xeon E3-1270 V6 processors and we at ServerMania have been offering this powerhouse since its initial release. Since then, it’s remained one of our most popular and sought after dedicated servers.
If you are looking for a new revenue stream for your business, affiliate marketing is a great place to start. It’s an easy and passive way to earn additional revenue each month if you have a website or clientbase that may have a need for servers. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the ServerMania affiliate program and share our 4 tips for success.
At ServerMania we strive to continuously improve our product and service offerings for all our clients. In line with this desire, we are pleased to announce an upcoming change regarding our Montreal data center.
