Web Servers

8 Best Website Speed and Performance Testing Tools

June 3, 2019

There are programs that answer two of the most common questions web administrators and SEO's keep asking when it comes to server response time: How fast is my website? How do I improve website performance? We made a list of the best tools to test website speed and performance.

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Nmap Commands - 17 Basic Commands for Linux Network

May 14, 2019

Nmap stands for Network Mapper. It is an open source tool for network exploration and security auditing. With NMAP, server administrators can easily reveal hosts and services on a computer, scan for security issues and check for open ports. The NMAP command line tool can audit and discover local and remote open ports, as well as network information and hosts. Here are some of the most useful Nmap commands with examples.

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How to Install CentOS 7

May 1, 2019

CentOS 7 is an open-source Linux distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).CentOS is seen by many as the preferred option for web hosting due to its stability and active developer community. In this tutorial, learn how to install CentOS 7 in a few simple steps.

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How to List Installed Packages on CentOS with Yum or RPM

April 29, 2019

Managing a CentOS operating system often means knowing the software packages that are installed. This list can be used for rolling out software updates, rebuilding an operating system, or even duplicating a work environment on another machine. This guide provides three simple methods to list installed software packages on CentOS (and other RedHat-based Linux systems).

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How to Install Apache Web Server on CentOS 7

April 23, 2019

Apache is a Linux application for running web servers. This tutorial will show you how to install Apache on a CentOS 7 Linux system.

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How To Upgrade or Update CentOS 7.0/7.1/7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5 to CentOS 7.6

April 5, 2019

CentOS 7.6 is a minor update and was published in December 2018. It includes various minor updates and changes, including support for newer software and technology. This guide will walk you through upgrading and updating the current version to the latest CentOS release.

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How to Install Apache Maven on CentOS 7

March 20, 2019

Apache Maven is a project management tool for developing Java applications designed to provide a comprehensive and easy-to-read status of a project. This guide will walk you through installation on CentOS 7.

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How to Set up & Configure ModSecurity on Apache

March 11, 2019

ModSecurity is an Open-source firewall application for Apache. Learn how to Setup & Configure ModSecurity on Apache (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS).

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Defend Against DoS & DDoS on Apache With mod_evasive

March 5, 2019

The mod_evasive tool is an Apache web services module that helps your server stay running in the event of an attack. Learn How To Protect Against DoS & DDoS with mod_evasive for Apache servers. A detailed tutorial on installing and configuring the security module to mitigate DoS attacks!

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How To Install an FTP Server on CentOS 7 With VSFTPD

February 28, 2019

In this updated Tutorial, learn how to Setup FTP Server with VSFTPD on CentOS 7. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and has been a standard method for transferring files for decades.

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