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.

Database Management in Cloud Sites

Manage Cloud Sites databases easily. Learn to create MySQL and MSSQL databases, assign users, and set permissions directly in your control panel.
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Define Mime Types on Cloud Sites (Windows)

MIME types control the way a server attempts to complete requests from a web server. To load a file on your website, a MIME type extension must be defined. You can add a custom MIME type extension by adding code to your web.config file.
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Disable a Cron Job in Cloud Sites

Disable a scheduled Cron job in your Cloud Sites control panel by deactivating the Cron or deleting it entirely.
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Disable or Pause Cloud Sites Backups

Enabling Cloud Sites backups allows activating backups for desired sites or databases. To save space, relocate backups, or when unnecessary, disabling or deleting backups is simple. Just follow a few steps to accomplish these tasks efficiently.
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Display SVG Images via PHP in Cloud Sites

In order to properly display SVG image types within the PHP environment, a specific line must be added to your .htaccess file. This line will tell the Apache instance the proper MIME type to use when serving request for SVG style image files.
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Edit Files Using the Cloud Sites File Manager

Edit website code directly in your browser. Learn how to use the Cloud Sites File Manager to modify HTML, CSS, and PHP files without an FTP client.
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Enable Cloud Sites Backups

This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create your backups so you can relax knowing that your site is being backed up on a regular basis.
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Enable Usage Notifications in Cloud Sites

Efficiently manage costs and resources by monitoring usage in Cloud Sites. Enable email notifications for critical categories like bandwidth, disk space, and database size to stay informed and proactive about resource allocation.
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