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How to install phpMyAdmin on your server and computer
Jan 4, 2022
How to install phpMyAdmin on your server and computer

phpMyAdmin is a web interface for easy management of the MySQL DBMS, running SQL commands and viewing the contents of server databases. It is an open-source software product, that is, an open-source application. The capabilities of this web interface are very wide:


Guide on how to install Composer
Sep 13, 2021
Guide on how to install Composer

If your project is based on PHP, then with all its advantages, it has at least one disadvantage: when installing new libraries you need to manually prescribe literally every dependency on other packages. But it won't be hard to avoid such painstaking work - the installation of Composer will help you with that. And we'll tell you how to do it quickly and smoothly!


OpenVPN what is it and how to use it
Sep 13, 2021
OpenVPN what is it and how to use it

Do you want to deploy a secure server on a VPS, organize a corporate network with secure communication with remote employees, or just need an encrypted data transfer on a personal device? In all cases, you need to use a VPN - a good example is OpenVPN. According to many experts, it's now the best incarnation of this technology: reliable, secure, and functional. And although it is easy to work with, first it is worth understanding what OpenVPN is, the pros and cons, how to install and configure.


How to do MySQL dump
Sep 6, 2021
How to do MySQL dump

MySQL is a database service for storing any type of data. It offers different types of backup options, which can be chosen with data size, hardware specs, or storage capacity in mind.

Virtual server migration rules
Sep 1, 2021
Virtual server migration rules

​If you have hosted websites or applications on a server, you will face the expansion of their resource requirements eventually. Sometimes, the server you chose for hosting cannot provide the resources needed to sustain the proper processing of the traffic; in such cases, server migration might become necessary.

How to check port availability
Aug 6, 2021
How to check port availability

Here is a quick guide to help you understand how to check if a port is available and why it is needed. A port is an address used by multiple devices to exchange data, commands, etc. A port address is written as a 16-digit number with a value between 1 and 65,535. This range is divided into three types:

  • System - have a range of 0 to 1023;
  • User - ranging from 1024 to 49 151;
  • Dynamic - from 49 152 to 65 535.

The port availability check is carried out for different reasons, but most often it is necessary to determine whether the computer or server is ready to accept incoming connections. Testing can be done remotely or locally.

How to configure a Linux VPS
Jun 15, 2021
How to configure a Linux VPS

For a virtual private server on a Linux operating system to meet all work tasks, its proper configuration is critically important. The beginning of this process is the initial debugging of basic parameters. And to make it quick and easy for you on a Linux VPS to set up this type of configuration, focus on our step-by-step instructions for all the key steps!

How to configure VPS
Jun 15, 2021
How to configure VPS

Your website is finally ready, your VPS provider and pricing plan are selected, domain and hosting are paid for - and you are about to launch your project? Take your time: there is one more important step in the virtual dedicated server setup process. Without it, you simply can't talk about full-fledged and secure work with the website! In order to make the VDS configuration easier for you, we recommend that you follow the practical tips and brief instructions provided by the HostZealot specialists in this article.

How to configure VPS on Windows
Jun 9, 2021
How to configure VPS on Windows

Windows-based virtual private server, abbreviated to VPS or VDS, may not show maximum efficiency, stability and security - if you miss something in its basic debugging in the beginning. Fortunately, this process is not that complicated. To make sure your Windows VPS server setup is done correctly, follow our expert advice!


HOW TO SET UP CONNECTION TO SFTP SERVER
May 27, 2021
HOW TO SET UP CONNECTION TO SFTP SERVER

It is impossible to imagine working with a remote server without a secure file transfer system between the system and the user - and it is hard to do something without SFTP. In order for the protocol to work correctly, it is critically important to properly configure SFTP with different versions of both Linux and Windows. In this article, we'll show you how to do it quickly and easily!