Server Administration Articles
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This collection of articles provides resources for server administration.
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Changing your SSH port with the command line
Read more: Changing your SSH port with the command lineChange default ports like SSH (port 22) to enhance server security. This reduces vulnerability to common attacks and deters scanning by malicious programs.
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Checking a MySQL Database for Errors and Repairing
Read more: Checking a MySQL Database for Errors and RepairingTo check and repair MySQL database errors in cPanel, navigate to the MySQL Databases section after logging in. From there, you can access the home screen to manage databases and users.
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Checking Server Load in Linux
Read more: Checking Server Load in LinuxA review of four ways to check server load on Linux servers and what the numbers mean.
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Checking Your Linux Kernel Version
Read more: Checking Your Linux Kernel VersionDifferent Linux versions often require updates, and some programs only run on newer ones. To check your kernel version, log into your server and use the command line.
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Checking Your MySQL Version
Read more: Checking Your MySQL VersionIf you are using MySQL databases, you might need to occasionally check the version of MySQL that is installed on your server. It’s easy to check your MySQL version using either cPanel or the command line.
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chkconfig Command Examples for Red Hat and CentOS
Read more: chkconfig Command Examples for Red Hat and CentOSWorking from a CentOS 7 server as root, these instructions are intended specifically for checking and updating chkconfig.
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Common Linux Error Logs
Read more: Common Linux Error LogsTroubleshoot server issues. This guide lists common Linux error log locations for syslog, Apache, Nginx, MySQL, and more to help debug problems.
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Configure Cloud VPN on Windows
Read more: Configure Cloud VPN on WindowsUsing a VPN to connect to your server? Liquid Web offers a cloud vpn solution for connecting to your server securely. Get directions for installing and configuring the VPN client on a Windows desktop.