How to Check CentOS Version Number
Quickly identify your CentOS version using simple SSH commands. Learn to check both your distribution version and kernel information to keep your server properly updated and maintained.
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How to Custom Brand Cpanel WHM
Customize WHM/cPanel to match your company's brand by editing logos, icons, and themes. This tutorial focuses on the x3 theme's Branding Editor and shows how to personalize your control panel's appearance.
What the Heck is Server Management Anyway?
The server management industry lacks standard definitions and consistent service offerings, creating a confusing buyer-beware market. Even basic services like OS updates vary dramatically between providers, making it difficult to compare and choose the right support company.
6 Things You Should Know About CentOS Linux
CentOS Linux is a free RHEL alternative popular with small businesses, but comes with tradeoffs including no official support, delayed updates, and no certification programs. Consider these factors before choosing it.
How to Run Security Scans in WHM cPanel
Learn to run security scans in WHM/cPanel with this video tutorial. Discover how to perform Quick Security Scans and check for Trojan horses, though results may include false positives requiring further investigation.
1st Quarter 2012 is a Rap – and a Good One
rackAID celebrates a record first quarter with double-digit growth, new team members, and service enhancements. Highlights include 96% of critical tickets answered within 10 minutes and expanded cloud services across multiple locations.
Get Rid of Insecure Passwords Once and For all
Stop forgetting passwords and boost security with LastPass. This password manager encrypts your data, auto-fills forms, generates unique passwords, and protects against hackers—all for just $12 yearly.
SMART Server Management
Our SMART server management philosophy—Standardize, Monitor, Automate, Review, Test—helps us respond faster and prevent disasters. Standardization on proven technologies delivers reliability, scalability, and consistency, allowing quick deployments and ensuring any team member can resolve urgent issues.
How Time to First Byte Impacts Web Performance
Time to First Byte measures how long your browser waits for server response. Low TTFB for static content suggests hardware issues, while slow dynamic content points to application or configuration problems. Use this metric to diagnose performance bottlenecks.
Ignore These Web Site Optimization Scores
Don't chase flashy benchmarks showing massive performance gains. Until you identify your actual bottleneck, switching to alternative web servers or databases won't solve your speed problems. Focus on user-centric metrics instead.