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What is cPanel and what are the benefits?

  • March 7th, 2019
What is cPanel and what are the benefits?

When it comes to graphic interface, cPanel is number one on most people’s list.  Most hosting firms use cPanel for their business.  Why?  It’s an easy to use web-based control panel for your VPS or dedicated server. cPanel gives you all the tools you need to manage and administer your own website, databases, and email in any browser. . . .

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What is Plesk and why would I want to use it?

  • March 4th, 2019
What is Plesk and why would I want to use it?

Plesk was created by Plesk, Inc., a Russian company, and went publicly live in 2001.  Plesk sold to SWSoft in 2003, which then changed its name to Parallels in 2008.  In 2015 it became its own entity after being acquired by Oakley Capital.  Plesk is a commercial web hosting data center automation software, developed for Linux/Unix an . . .

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What is Webmin and why would I want to use it?

  • February 28th, 2019
What is Webmin and why would I want to use it?

Webmin is a web-based interface for system administration for Linux/Unix.  Webmin also allows for controlling many machines through a single interface or seamless login on other Webmin hosts on the same subnet or LAN.  You would use any modern web browser to connect to your server.  Webmin removes the need to edit Linux/Unix configur . . .

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Do I Need A Control Panel For My VPS or Dedicated Server?

  • February 22nd, 2019

More often than not, it is a common question among customers who lease dedicated servers or VPS servers whether or not it is necessary to have a control panel to manage their server. The short answer, of course, is no.  However, a control panel is handy when managing a server because it takes care of everyday remedial tasks that a server handl . . .

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IMAP vs POP3, What Is Best For Me?

  • February 21st, 2019
IMAP vs POP3, What Is Best For Me?

Are you confused about IMAP (Internet Messaging Access Protocol) and POP3 (Post Office Protocol)?  Guess what?  You are not alone.  So here is a simple explanation to clear up the confusion. IMAP With IMAP, both incoming and outgoing emails are stored on the server.  The purpose of IMAP is so that you can use more than one . . .

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