In this article, I’m going to teach you how you can disable or modify the WordPress autosave feature that is used while you’re editing pages or posts. This can help prevent your account from using up excessive server resources while you’re working on your WordPress site. By default, WordPress will autosave any pages or posts Read More >
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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 selecting a Dedicated Server, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is one of the most important components to consider. It directly affects how efficiently your server processes requests, runs applications, and handles multiple users simultaneously. This guide explains how dedicated server CPUs work, what specifications matter most, and the current processor options available with InMotion Read More >
How to Manage Users in Google Workspace
User management is key to Google Workspace administration since it’s the first step in building a collaborative team environment. Once that user logs in they have access to Google-powered apps like Gmail, Meet, Drive, Calendar, and more. These tools simplify communication, file sharing, and provide everything you need to unite your team for success. In Read More >
How to Activate Gmail in Google Workspace
After purchasing Google Workspace, activating it, then verifying your domain, you should also activate Gmail. You can do this by updating the MX Records for your domain, which directs email traffic for your domain to Gmail servers and allows you to manage your email with them. This guide will show you the steps to activate Read More >
How to Verify Your Domain With Google Workspace
After purchasing Google Workspace and activating your subscription, you will then need to verify your domain with Google. This is done by adding a specific TXT record to your domain’s DNS. This guide will show you how to verify your domain with Google using a TXT record, so you can complete the Google Workspace setup Read More >
How to Activate Your Google Workspace Subscription
After purchasing Google Workspace, you will need to activate your subscription and verify your domain. You will then have access to the Admin Panel where you can manage your Google Workspace account. This guide will show you how to activate your Google Workspace subscription. Topics include Activate Google Workspace Google Workspace F.A.Q. Activate Google Workspace Read More >
How to Purchase Google Workspace in AMP
You can now purchase Google Workspace directly from InMotion Hosting and quickly implement the collection of tools for your business. Google Workspace, which used to be known as G Suite includes popular software such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs and support for large video meetings (up to 150 people). This guide will show you Read More >
How to Create Estimates with Sprout Invoices
When you create estimates with Sprout Invoices you give your customer or potential customer a quote on the cost of your services or product that you wish for them to purchase. It is easy to quickly create estimates with Sprout Invoices. It includes the option to add all of your costs in detail along with 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 mean Read More >
Manage the MyBB Forum Layout — Edit, Group, and Move Forums
If you have just installed a MyBB forum and created most of the forums you need, it’s time to think about how to manage the MyBB forum layout. MyBB’s layout follows that of many classic message boards, so you may be surprised by just how easy it is to edit existing forums and arrange them 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 >
How to Install the AcuGIS CertBot Webmin Module
The CertBot Webmin integration module by AcuGIS allows you to automate the creation of free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates with Certbot. This negates the need to use the command-line interface (CLI) for SSL certificate management. Before you begin, ensure that port 443 is enabled in your firewall (Firewalld, CSF, etc.). Install the AcuGIS CertBot Webmin Read More >
How to Configure the FirewallD Webmin Module
The FirewallD Webmin module, not to be confused with the Firewalld application firewall, allows system administrators to manage iptables firewall rules within the Webmin dashboard instead of the command-line interface (CLI). It is much less complicated than the Linux IPTables Firewall module. The module is also somewhat similar in user experience (UX) to the official Read More >
How to Configure HAProxy Load Balancer
HAProxy load balancer (community edition) is a versatile, customizable solution for building a highly available (HA) cloud infrastructure. Short for “highly available Proxy,” HAProxy is used by a long list of reputable organizations including Fedora, MaxCDN, OpenShift, and Reddit for complex setups. There’s even a pfSense firewall module for HAProxy integration. If Apache load balancer Read More >
How to Create Webmin Backups
Since Webmin is a lesser discussed product, there’s less documentation available on how to secure Webmin servers. The easiest issues to resolve: SSL configuration (Certbot being one of the easiest options) Automated Antivirus (AV) scanning Webmin Backups Once you log into the Webmin dashboard, there are multiple options to backup data on a Webmin server. Read More >
How to Remove a Linux User
You need to know how to remove a Linux user you create on an operating system (OS): CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, etc. Hopefully, you’re using other user management controls such as least privilege and “need to know” already. Removing unneeded Linux users is an easy way to secure your cloud server from unauthorized access when someone Read More >
WordPress Troubleshooting Techniques
WordPress troubleshooting is easier than you think. Follow this guide to narrow down the cause of your website issues. WordPress is without a doubt the most popular Content Management System (CMS) in the world. It’s one of the many great resources InMotion Hosting offers to help our customers build dynamic websites that look great and Read More >
How to Install PHP on a Linux Cloud Server
For some, it is important to know how to install PHP as part of the LAMP Stack along with the Linux operating system family, Apache web server, and MySQL database management system. It’s also part of the LEMP Stack which replaces Apache with NGINX. Many of the most popular content management systems (CMSs) depend on Read More >
5 Common Reseller Hosting Issues You Can Avoid
Like any business, reseller web hosting requires that you have some knowledge of the product that you are selling. You should understand your customer’s expectations and provide both business and technical proficiency that will help earn your customers’ (or potential customers) trust. The following is a list of common reseller hosting issues that customers have Read More >