A Connection Timeout error in FileZilla FTP typically occurs when FileZilla is unable to connect to the server within the specified time limit. This can be caused by various issues, such as incorrect configuration, network restrictions, server-side settings, or firewalls blocking the connection. Here’s a guide on how to troubleshoot and resolve the connection timeout […]

Understanding www and public_html: Your Website’s Home Base What are www and public_html directories, and why do they matter? In web hosting, public_html and www directories are the heart of your website, holding all the files—HTML, CSS, images, and scripts—that make your site accessible online. Whether you’re using shared hosting or cPanel, understanding these directories […]

Building scalable and maintainable web applications starts with a reliable hosting solution. AlexHost’s Managed Web Hosting Services provide the perfect foundation for implementing structured architectures like MVC, offering optimized performance, high availability, and secure environments for frameworks like Laravel, Django, and Ruby on Rails. With AlexHost, you can focus on developing your application while we […]

In Linux-based systems, resource management is critical for maintaining stability and performance. One of the key tools for controlling system resource limits is the ulimit command. This command allows system administrators to restrict the resources available to the shell and processes started by it. Understanding how to effectively use ulimit can prevent resource exhaustion and […]

To login or access my.interserver.net, which is the control panel for managing your InterServer account and services, follow these steps: Step 1: Visit the Login Page Open Your Web Browser: Use any web browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Go to the Login Page: Enter the following URL in your browser’s address bar: https://my.interserver.net/ […]

What is Network Bonding? Network bonding, also known as NIC teaming or Ethernet bonding, is the process of combining multiple network interfaces (NICs) into a single logical interface. This logical interface provides increased bandwidth, redundancy, and high availability. Network bonding is typically used to enhance network throughput, provide load balancing, and ensure failover protection in […]

The error “The server quit without updating PID file” usually occurs when MySQL fails to start properly or shuts down unexpectedly. The PID (Process ID) file is a small file used by MySQL to keep track of its process ID, and it is typically stored in the MySQL data directory. When MySQL cannot create or […]

Install DNF on RHEL/CentOS 7: Upgrade Your Package Game Why swap YUM for DNF? DNF (Dandified YUM) is the sleek, modern replacement for YUM on RPM-based Linux like Fedora, bringing faster performance, smarter dependency handling, and a cleaner vibe. RHEL/CentOS 7 sticks with old-school YUM, but you can bolt on DNF for that next-gen edge. […]

Node.js is a popular JavaScript runtime that enables you to run server-side JavaScript. PM2 is a process manager for Node.js that helps manage your applications, ensuring they run smoothly, automatically restart upon crashes, and allow for easy management of multiple apps. This guide will walk you through installing Node.js and PM2 on an Ubuntu system. […]

Optimize MySQL Character Encoding on AlexHost: utf8 vs. utf8mb4 Why choose the right encoding on AlexHost? MySQL’s utf8 and utf8mb4 encodings handle how your data—like text, emojis, or multilingual characters—is stored and displayed. Picking the wrong one can break your WordPress site or app, especially with emojis or rare characters. AlexHost’s high-performance VPS and dedicated […]