The International Earth Rotation & Reference Systems Service (IERS) has mentioned that an extra second is to be added to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) at 23:59:59 on 30 June 2015 and this is to make sure the alignment of astronomical and atomic time. Coordinated Universal Time, UTC is one of the basic time conventions used by most of the world’s local time zones. This UTC time convention has been derived from a bunch of atomic clocks that are distributed across several countries globally. The rotation of our earth is not so constant and it changes a bit over time and in-turn it decreases the mean rotation speed slowly. This is the exact cause behind leap seconds that gets added up …
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When you need to distribute website traffic across multiple servers without investing in a hardware or cloud load balancer, Round Robin DNS offers a simple and cost-effective solution. It is one of the oldest and most commonly used DNS load balancing techniques, especially for websites hosted on multiple servers with identical configurations. In this guide, we’ll explain how Round Robin DNS works, how to configure it in BIND, and the impact of TTL and DNS caching on load balancing performance. What Is Round Robin DNS? Round Robin DNS is a load balancing mechanism in which a DNS server rotates multiple IP addresses for a single domain name. Instead of returning the same IP address every time, the DNS server cycles …
PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor has been involving in all of its dynamics in the recent years. In recent times it has involved included and engulfed many of the recent development and api that has been introduced to the computer world especially web developing. Switching to higher version of PHP is always good but before proceeding the switch we recommend to test the code in the new version and be well satisfied on the code execution. In this doc we will be taking an overlook on the changes and precaution one should take if your are switching from a lower PHP version to higher PHP version, as below : ===== Migrating from PHP 5.5.x to PHP 5.6.x Migrating from PHP 5.4.x to …
Choosing the right web server is critical when running applications on Virtual Private Servers (VPS) or systems with limited resources. While Apache remains one of the most widely used web servers, lightweight alternatives like Lighttpd provide significant advantages in environments where memory usage, speed, and efficiency are essential. Lighttpd (pronounced lighty) is an open-source web server specifically designed for high-performance and low-resource systems. Its architecture makes it an excellent choice for developers and system administrators managing resource-constrained servers. What is Lighttpd? Lighttpd is a lightweight, high-performance web server optimized for speed-critical applications. It supports modern web technologies including: The server focuses on minimal resource consumption while maintaining strong performance under heavy workloads. Why Lighttpd is Ideal for VPS and Low …
Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), provides developers and IT teams with secure, durable, highly-scalable object storage. Amazon S3 is easy to use, with a simple web services interface to store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere on the web. This article is explain about of how to take cPanel backup to amazon s3. First thing you need to setup your S3 server and create a bucket to dump stuff in. Get your secret key ID and access ID by the following steps. 1. Login to your Amazon S3 account (https://console.aws.amazon.com/console/home) or create for a new account from the http://aws.amazon.com/console/.
Vesta Control Panel (VestaCP) is a free and open-source Linux VPS control panel designed to simplify server and website management. It allows administrators to manage websites, DNS, mail services, and databases through a clean and user-friendly interface. VestaCP supports multiple Linux distributions such as CentOS, RHEL, Debian, and Ubuntu, making it a flexible choice for VPS hosting environments. Key Features of VestaCP Vesta Control Panel offers a range of powerful features for efficient server management: How to Install VestaCP on a VPS Follow these steps to install VestaCP on your Linux VPS: Step 1: Connect to Your Server Log in to your VPS using SSH as the root user: Step 2: Download Installation Script Step 3: Run the Installer Step …
Wine makes it possible to run Windows programs alongside any Unix-like operating system, particularly Linux. Wine is an implementation of the Windows Application Programming Interface (API) library, acting as a bridge between the Windows program and Linux. When a Windows program tries to perform a function, Wine will translate that program’s instruction and make it suitable for Linux. The Wine development release 1.7.35 is now available. New features in this release: – Beginnings of support for OpenGL core contexts. – Initial support for glyph placement in DirectWrite. – Some more WBEM objects. – Various bug fixes.
When accessing phpMyAdmin through cPanel, you may encounter the following error: “Access Denied — Unable to establish a PHP session. If you believe this is an error, contact your system administrator to review server settings.” This issue usually occurs due to incorrect ownership or permissions of the tmp directory inside the cPanel user’s home directory. PHP sessions rely on this directory, and improper configuration prevents phpMyAdmin from creating session files. Cause of the Issue Each cPanel account requires a properly configured tmp folder located at: If the folder is missing or has incorrect permissions/ownership, PHP session creation fails, resulting in the phpMyAdmin access error. Solution: Fix tmp Folder Permission and Ownership Step 1: Login via SSH Access your server using …
Advanced Maryland Automatic Network Disk Archiver (AMANDA) is a powerful open-source backup solution designed to simplify enterprise backup management. It enables IT administrators to use a single master server to back up multiple systems across a network, including Linux, Unix, and Windows machines. AMANDA supports various storage options such as tape drives, disks, and optical media, making it a flexible choice for businesses of all sizes. Why Choose AMANDA Backup? AMANDA is widely adopted due to its ability to streamline and automate backup processes. Key advantages include: It is an ideal solution for organizations looking for a scalable and cost-effective backup system. Key Features of AMANDA Installing AMANDA Network Backup Installing AMANDA is straightforward on most Linux systems. Prerequisites Ensure …
CageFS is a virtualized file system designed to improve server security by isolating each user into a separate environment called a “cage.” As a result, every user gets a fully functional virtual file system that includes system files, tools, and configurations. However, this environment remains completely isolated from all other users on the server. In addition, this structure enhances security, prevents unauthorized access, and ensures a stable multi-user hosting environment. This ensures higher security, better stability, and protection against malicious activities in shared hosting environments. What is CageFS? CageFS creates a virtual environment for each user on a server. Inside this environment, users can only access their own files and system resources. They cannot see or interact with other users …