How to Install ClamAV on Debian 9 and Scan For Vulnerabilities

In this tutorial, we’ll be explaining how to install ClamAV on your Debian 9 VPS, as well as how to use it to check for and remove any malware or security vulnerabilities.

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How to Install FlintCMS on CentOS 7

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install FlintCMS on a CentOS 7 VPS.

FlintCMS is a free and open-source, super-fast, content-focused, Node.js-based Content Management System (CMS). It provides a flexible and easy-to-use interface for creating and managing websites, blogs, and other types of content. It’s a CMS that is built for those who want to fully design the front-end of their website without wanting to deal with static site generators or older content management systems.

The installation is quite simple. If you follow our instructions carefully, you can finish installing FlintCMS on your CentOS 7 VPS in less than 10 minutes. Let’s get started.

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How to Install PHP 7.3 on CentOS 7

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing the latest PHP version 7.3 on a CentOS 7 VPS.

PHP is a server-side scripting language, commonly used for Web development, but it is also used as a general-purpose programming language. It is the most popular server-side (back-end) programming language and it powers some of the most popular products on the market, such as WordPress, the most widely used content management system, as well as e-commerce platforms such as Magento and PrestaShop. PHP also powers customer relationship management software, enterprise resource planning software, and lots more. The process of installing PHP 7.3 on CentOS 7 is a pretty easy and straightforward task, and it can be done in less than 10 minutes.

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How to Configure a Firewall with UFW on Debian 9

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and use the UFW firewall system on a Linux VPS running Debian 9. Security is a very important thing to consider when you run your own server.

UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a simple and user-friendly front-end for managing iptables firewall rules – UFW aims to provide an easy to use interface for the user, making a secure server more accessible to more users. It is specially designed for beginner users who are unfamiliar with firewall concepts.

Let’s begin with the installation.

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Is Managed VPS Hosting Right for Small Businesses?

In this post, we’ll be covering what to look out for when choosing a hosting provider, and why a managed VPS hosting provider is usually the best choice.

The choice of hosting provider makes a world of difference in the overall quality of a website. Anything from performance, uptime, responsiveness, and reliability can all be affected by the choice of hosting provider. It can also determine business efficiency, especially for small and medium-sized companies. If you have limited resources, choosing a reliable hosting provider may seem like a daunting task. There are so many choices, after all! Let’s get started.

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How to Set up WordPress Multisite with Subdirectories

In this tutorial, we’ll be covering how you can install WordPress in a subdirectory and at the same time leave the parent domain name or WordPress instance unaffected.

Have you ever considered running another instance of WordPress in a subdirectory? This installation should help you learn how to run multiple WordPress instances under the same domain or subdomain name. This can be useful in some cases, such as running several blogs without having to use separate domain names for each one or having a test blog where you can dry-run changes to plugins and stylesheets without risking anything on your production website. Let’s get started.

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How to Install Let’s Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 18.04 with Nginx

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on an Ubuntu 18.04 VPS and configure it with Nginx web server.

Let’s Encrypt is a free and automated certificate authority organization. They aim to bring secure websites to all users across the web. They make installations easy and simple, and you can even set up auto-renewal so that you never have to worry about your certificate expiring. Let’s get started with the installation.

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