Cloud Sites Guide

Cloud Sites is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution that delivers the power of scalable cloud hosting without the complexity of server management. Unlike traditional VPS hosting, Cloud Sites automatically handles the underlying infrastructure, OS patching, and load balancing, allowing you to focus entirely on your code and content.

Whether you are running a high-traffic WordPress blog on Linux or a complex .NET application on Windows, the Cloud Sites Control Panel provides a unified interface to manage it all. This guide serves as your central hub for mastering the platform, from launching your first site to configuring enterprise-grade database solutions.

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Explore these resources to configure your Cloud Sites account, manage your databases, and protect your data with backups.

Using Cron to Compress Files in Cloud Sites

To compress files in Cloud Sites via a cron job, create a script, upload it via FTP, and schedule it through the Cron tab in the control panel. This tutorial guides you through creating and compressing the script file.
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Using Impersonation for ASP and ASP.NET in Cloud Sites

There are times when you might need the web server user to have the same permissions as you. This is called impersonation. The web server user can impersonate your site’s main FTP user.
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W3 Total Cache Optimization for Cloud Sites

Optimize your WordPress site on Cloud Sites using W3 Total Cache. Learn the exact General, Page Cache, Minify, and Browser Cache settings you need.
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web_custom35.config File for Cloud Sites

Adding this code to your web.config file allows applications to run in medium trust. Read the article to ensure this action is suitable.
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web_custom40.config File for Cloud Sites

Add this code to your web.config file to run applications in medium trust. Review the article to confirm its suitability.
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Website Management in Cloud Sites

Launch and manage websites in Cloud Sites. Guides for creating sites, configuring DNS, installing SSLs, managing cron jobs, and optimizing performance.
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Website Optimization in Cloud Sites

To ensure that your site performs at its best, there are a few things you can do to optimize it when using Liquid Web Cloud Sites technology. This article will take you through the top five best practices to optimize your website.
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Windows SQL Server Management Studio for Cloud Sites

Securely access your MSSQL database for Cloud Sites using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
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