This guide will show you how to manage SSH keys on your non-cPanel Cloud VPS or Bare Metal Dedicated Server. SSH keys allow you to securely connect to your server via SSH (Secure Socket Shell). First, we will show you how to add your public SSH key and then remove an SSH key for a Read More >
Dedicated Hosting
Dedicated Hosting Getting Started Guide
Thank you for purchasing a new dedicated hosting plan! We’re excited not only to have you as a new customer but also to introduce you to our product guides! This guide is designed to show you how to perform some of the most common tasks our dedicated hosting customers often request. If you’re not familiar with AMP you’ll want to start with our AMP for Dedicated Hosting article.
For basic hosting related information please see our Support Center. You can also ask us a question in our Community Support Center.
Learn how changes to cPanel pricing in 2019 affects Managed Dedicated Server Management.
Advanced Tasks
- How to upgrade MySQL on CentOS
- How to install Python on your dedicated server
- How to add PHP modules
- How to add Apache modules
- How to add repos in CentOS
- How to Install Red5 on CentOS 7
- Streaming with OBS
- How to Install Java on Ubuntu
- How to Install Apache on CentOS 7
- How to Install Apache on Ubuntu
- Installatron for cPanel Setup Guide
Hard Drive Guide: Dedicated and Bare Metal Servers
One of the most important specifications of any computer system is the amount of storage space available on the hard drive. This is generally referred to as disk space, and is an important metric to consider when choosing your preferred hosting plan. In this article we will discuss dedicated server disk space and explore the Read More >
Dedicated Server RAM Guide
If you know that you need the power, control, and customization of a Dedicated Server, then you will need to choose a plan — and hardware — appropriate to your business. One of the biggest differences between our Dedicated Server plans is how much RAM (Random Access Memory) is available. Understanding this key component will Read More >
Cisco ASA 5506 Firewall Specs
Dedicated Server Hosting is a huge deal for businesses with hefty system resource requirements. To secure sensitive data properly you need multiple cybersecurity measures in place for antivirus (AV) and backup solutions. If your dedicated server stores medical data or other confidential information, you should consider integrating the Cisco ASA firewall to harden your system. Read More >
Dedicated Server Software RAID
A key piece of technology found in most modern web hosting environments is a Redundant Array of Independent Disks, otherwise known as a RAID system. These systems function by storing independent, redundant copies of important system data.There are two main types of RAID, hardware and software. In this article we will discuss software RAID and Read More >
Dedicated Server CPU Specifications
When deciding which web hosting solution is right for you, it can be difficult to parse through the various hardware specifications and understand what they mean for your web hosting experience. This is particularly important when considering the purchase of a high-speed, state-of-the-art custom Dedicated Server hosting solution or Bare Metal Server. In this article, Read More >
IPv4 vs IPv6 from a Consumer’s Point of View
IP addresses are numbers that let computers find each other over the internet. Not only does every website have one or more IP addresses, but every device does as well. When you compare IPv4 vs IPv6, what are the practical differences? IPv4 addresses are 32-bit, while IPv6 addresses are 128 bit. What does this really Read More >
How to Turn Your Dedicated Server into a VPS Node Using ProxMox
ProxMox is a free-to-use Linux-based virtualization operating system that allows you to create virtual systems and gives you much greater flexibility. It also allows you to use multiple Bare Metal Dedicated Servers as separate nodes and even run it in a high-availability mode, which keeps clones of your virtual machines on multiple nodes. This allows Read More >
Commercial Class Server Upgrades – 2020 Release Notes
As web hosting technology continues to improve, it is important for any web hosting company to keep pace with industry trends. At InMotion Hosting, we are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art hardware for our dedicated servers. Earlier this year, we upgraded the hardware of several of our products to much success. Now, we are excited to Read More >
Migrating to Bare Metal
If you recently purchased a Bare Metal Hosting plan, you may find yourself wondering how to move your existing data to the new server environment. While you could use FTP or other file transfer methods to manually move the data over yourself, you may find the process to be too time-consuming or difficult to complete. Read More >
What is a Bare Metal Server?
When attempting to determine which type of server is best for your needs, you may find yourself looking for a hosting solution that simply provides the hardware and allows you to install whichever operating system you prefer. Instead of purchasing a pre-configured CentOS server with cPanel and WHM already installed, Bare Metal Servers offer you Read More >
How to Access Your Dedicated Server with Remote KVM
In this article we will show you how to connect to your Dedicated server using the Lantronix Spider remote KVM. This will be useful if you want to load custom Operating Systems on your server or you need to make network configuration changes that will result in loss of connectivity during configuration. Remote KVM is Read More >
Dedicated Backup Storage
In this article, we will discuss backup storage options for your Dedicated Server, and provide links to our full walk-through tutorials. You have the ability to set up automated backups from WHM, perform cPanel backups, or purchase the backup service from InMotion. This is an important aspect of managing a dedicated server since it can Read More >
How to Setup Multiple Destinations for your Dedicated Server Backups
Backups are extremely important and should be kept in at least one different physical location than your dedicated server. WHM allows you to create additional destinations for your backup files. This ensures that you have a backup available to you if a disaster strikes and the data center files are lost. Follow the directions below Read More >
How to Get Your Dedicated Server Backups Restored
Restoring a backup made with the InMotion Backup Manager is done through the Backup Manager interface in cPanel. Backups are created per cPanel account. When you log in to the Account Management Panel (AMP), you will be able to select the specific cPanel account and then use the Backup Management interface to perform the restoration. Read More >
Getting Support for your Dedicated Server Hosting Package
Technical Support is not just about trying to solve a technical problem, it is also about caring for your customers. All of our dedicated server hosting packages include different options of support. However, to give you initial assistance and to make sure that you start off on the right foot, a period of managed hosting Read More >
Using a Secondary Hard Drive on a Dedicated Server
If you have a dedicated server with 2 hard drives, there might come a time when your primary hard drive is starting to become full, and you’d like to utilize your secondary hard drive. You can either simply create an FTP account with access to your secondary hard drive to start uploading files there for Read More >