Five neat things about the WordPress Toolkit
With our new Managed VPS platform, you get the Plesk Onyx control panel and the WordPress Toolkit. But what makes it so good for hosting WordPress sites?Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
The basics of server monitoring
Keeping everything running smoothly is 99% of a server administrator's job. We get into the basics of server monitoring and what you need to keep track of.Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
Four easy ways to clean your Linux server
System clean-up is something that you should do regularly. Here are four easy ways to keep your Linux server running smooth.Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
Three Timely SSH Tricks
Using SSH is one of the most versatile tools in your sysadmin toolbox. We have three tricks to get even more out of your SSH!Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
Major Windows exploit tools leaked – please update your servers
A known hacker group has released tools stolen from the NSA to exploit Windows machines. Please ensure that your server has the latest security updates installed.Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
MySQL security hole found – please update your servers
A security hole has been found in MySQL that can be used to gain root access on servers. We have the details of the issue and how you can fix it on your VPS or dedicated server.Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
Vulnerability discovered in ImageMagick
There’s been a major vulnerability discovered in ImageMagick – known officially as CVE-2016-3714. There is a way for system administrators to protect against this vulnerability.Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
Celebrate World Backup Day!
Whether you have a single website or run several dedicated servers, backups are a vital part of any business. It protects you against hackers, server failures, data centre issues, or even accidentally writing over an important piece of text.Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
Tips on protecting your server
When you purchase a VPS or Dedicated Server, you need to protect it. But, thankfully, locking down your server is fairly easy – whether it's on Linux or Windows. Here are a few tips for making a server that's well on its way to being safe.Be the first to comment Continue Reading »
Five things you can do with a VPS (that isn’t just hosting a website)
Most people buy a VPS because they want to run a power-hungry website, such as a large e-commerce store, a blog network, or their own hosting company. But there’s so much more you can do with a VPS – here are just five possibilities.Be the first to comment Continue Reading »