Systems Administration
18 May 2023
How to Compress and Optimize Images for WordPress
Images play a crucial role in creating engaging and visually appealing content for your WordPress website. However, large images can also negatively impact your website’s performance, user experience, and search engine ranking. In this guide, we will explore the importance of optimizing images for WordPress and share techniques for pre-upload and post-upload optimization, as well
18 May 2023
How to set up Nginx as a Reverse Proxy for Apache
Discover the power of combining Nginx and Apache to optimize your web server performance and security. As a manager at IOFLOOD, an unmanaged dedicated server hosting provider, I’ve seen firsthand how using an Nginx reverse proxy with Apache can greatly benefit our customers and improve their server performance. In this blog post, I’ll guide you
18 May 2023
Why Website Load Speed is Crucial for Online Success
Did you know that a slow website can significantly impact your online success and customer satisfaction? Website load speed affects user experience, search engine rankings, and conversion rates, making it a critical factor for any online business. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of website load speed, the factors that contribute to slow
16 May 2023
25 Tips to Speed up WordPress. Ultimate Web Site Optimization Guide.
A sluggish WordPress site can cost you visitors, conversions, and revenue. A fast-loading, highly responsive site not only delivers a superior user experience but also enhances search engine rankings, conversion rates, and overall engagement. To help you achieve peak performance, we’ve compiled 25 indispensable tips for website and web server optimization. This comprehensive guide will
26 Mar 2023
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
24 Mar 2023
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
23 Mar 2023
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
22 Mar 2023
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
21 Mar 2023
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
27 Dec 2022
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.