Systems Administration

Easily Install Python 3 in Ubuntu

You have a Python script you’d like to use, but you’re not sure if your server has Python installed, or if it’s running the latest version. No problem! We address that common issue in today’s article. Learn how to install Python 3 in Ubuntu easily in this comprehensive guide. At IOFLOOD, most of the internal

Debian vs Ubuntu: A Comprehensive Comparison for Server and Desktop Users

Have you ever found yourself scratching your head, trying to decide between Debian and Ubuntu for your next server or desktop setup? You’re not alone. With their shared history and common features, it’s no wonder that many Linux users struggle to choose between these two popular distributions. At IOFLOOD, we see strong demand for both

11 Good Password Ideas: A Guide to Strong Passwords You Can Use

In today’s digital world, we rely on passwords to protect our sensitive information from the increasing threat of cyber-attacks, identity theft, and data breaches. But are your passwords the best they can be? Do you need good password ideas? You’ve come to the right place! In this blog, we will outline 11 strategies to come

Horizontal vs Vertical Scaling: A Framework for VPS and Shared Hosting Providers

Your hosting business is growing rapidly, and you’re starting to feel the pressure of accommodating an increasing number of clients on your dedicated servers. It’s a good problem to have — but still a problem. It’s a common challenge faced by many VPS and cPanel shared hosting providers, and it begs the question: how do

MDADM Status Notifications: How to configure mdadm email alerts for software raid drive failures.

When managing a dedicated server, one crucial aspect to keep an eye on is the health of your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system. RAID systems are like the unsung heroes of the server world, working behind the scenes to keep your data safe and accessible. Just as you’d want to know if your

How to turn PHP safe mode off?

Have you ever experienced something like this? Everything is going well as you work on a PHP project until you suddenly see an error message stating that “safe mode is turned on.” It’s annoying to have your progress blocked by this unforeseen issue because you don’t know what this means or how to fix it.

How to Install PHP GD extension in cPanel? A solution for cPanel VPS and Dedicated Servers

When I was more actively involved in web development, I frequently had to install the PHP GD library on a dedicated or VPS server running cPanel. Anyone just getting started with web development who wants to add more functionality to their website is likely to encounter the error “php gd not installed” sooner or later.

Login to SSH with a Public Key: How to use Passwordless SSH key authentication

Insecure passwords are a leading cause of security breaches. This makes it critical to evaluate more secure methods of logging in to sensitive systems like servers. SSH public key authentication is one such alternative, which makes it impossible for would-be attackers to gain access to your servers simply by guessing your password. As an added

What does “Time to Live Exceeded” mean? TTL Explained

As a network administrator, I occasionally hear the question, “What does it mean when I get an error message that says “Time to Live exceeded”?” People often ask this question when they are having connectivity problems. This error message may appear while using the ping or traceroute command to diagnose one of these problems.. TL;DR

Web hosting reliability: 8 tips to get 100% Uptime

You deploy a new website or server with the greatest optimism. Unfortunately, it frequently goes down when you least expect it. Does this sound familiar? If you’re like most people, you’ve been frustrated by downtime and the harm it can cause your website or business. However, don’t worry; we’re here to help. In this article,