Server Administration

Managing a server is a big responsibility. Whether you are spinning up a new environment, maintaining day-to-day operations, or troubleshooting a sudden connection drop, having reliable, step-by-step documentation is crucial.

The Server Administration section is your comprehensive resource for keeping your Liquid Web infrastructure secure, optimized, and running smoothly. From initial setup to advanced performance optimization, we provide the tools and guides you need to manage your server with confidence.

Explore the guides below to learn how to:

Scale and Automate: Connect seamlessly to Cloud Object Storage, understand file compression algorithms, and automate routine management tasks using the Liquid Web API.
Configure and Maintain: Handle essential setup tasks like changing your hostname, configuring FTP users, and creating safe staging environments.
Master Your OS: Dive into dedicated, in-depth guides for both Linux and Windows server administration.
Protect and Troubleshoot: Safeguard your data with robust backup and restore strategies, manage your databases, and quickly diagnose network connection issues.

Server Administration Articles

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This collection of articles provides resources for server administration.

Using Apache’s mod_remoteip to log visitor true IP addresses

Log true visitor IPs on cPanel with `mod_remoteip`. Install via EasyApache 4, then configure `X-Forwarded-For` & trusted proxies for accurate logs.
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Using journald and journalctl for log management on CentOS 7

Use `journalctl` for `journald` logs on CentOS 7. Guide covers viewing, filtering, persistent storage, disk cleanup & rsyslog fixes.
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Using MySQL Tools via Secure Shell (SSH)

Interacting with MySQL Client via command line allows manipulation of databases and their functions. This article covers common commands and their functionalities, facilitating database management.
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Using phpMyAdmin

Some website admins have trouble leveraging phpMyAdmin as a MySQL/MariaDB management tool, but Nexcess Hosting makes it easy to use from the Nexcess Client Portal.
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Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to Log into Your Windows Server

While Plesk handles most server tasks, for remote access to a Windows server, use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Liquid Web servers support RDP for a familiar desktop experience, even if your server is miles away.
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Using rsync for backups on Linux/Unix systems

Learn what `rsync` is and how to use it for fast, reliable backups on Linux. Our guide covers incremental file transfers for local and remote syncs.
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Using rsync to Sync Local and Remote Systems

Discover how to sync local and remote systems using the Linux rsync utility. Learn basic commands, remote SSH transfers, and using alternate ports.
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Using SFTP to login as Root

This tutorial guides users on logging into their Cloud VPS as root and downloading backups using an FTP client. FTP clients facilitate user-friendly interaction with server files, allowing direct download to the user’s computer for easy sharing.
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