Introduction This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a user with root privileges in a Linux environment. This is a security-conscious practice that allows you to avoid using the root account for day-to-day activities, thus reducing the chances of accidental system changes or potential security risks. By the end of this guide, you
Introduction To enhance the performance, security, and scalability of your hosting environment, you may separate the MySQL database server from DirectAdmin onto a dedicated server. MySQL is a widely used open-source relational database management system, especially for web applications and services. This approach allows for better resource allocation, improved database performance, and easier maintenance of
Introduction Creating a subdomain in Plesk is a straightforward process that allows you to add new sections to your website, such as a blog or a shop, without needing to set up a separate domain. This guide is ideal for website administrators, developers, and business owners who want to expand their online presence efficiently. We’ll
Introduction Creating a snapshot for Cloud in our customer portal is an essential task for maintaining backups of your data. Snapshots capture the state of your volumes at a specific point in time, allowing you to restore your system to that state if needed. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you
Introduction This guide provides a step-by-step process for requesting the termination of services through the IPServerOne Customer Portal. This termination request applies to services identified by a Service Identifier (SSID) and does not apply to domain services. Follow the steps below to initiate a termination request for your service. Prerequisites Before submitting a termination
Introduction Email alias is a feature that allows users to create alternative email addresses that forward to one or more existing email accounts. Aliases are not actual mailboxes but rather forwarding mechanisms. They can be used for various purposes, such as simplifying communication, managing group emails, or protecting the privacy of personal email addresses.
What is a Dedicated (Bare Metal) Server? A dedicated server, also known as a bare-metal server, is a physical piece of hardware equipped with components such as a processor, RAM, and hard drives. This type of server is entirely dedicated to a single user or organization, providing complete control over its resources and configurations.
Introduction This article explains how to enable a wildcard subdomain in DirectAdmin. A wildcard subdomain allows any subdomain (e.g., *.yourdomain.com.my) to point to the same server and serve the same content or application. This is useful for multi-tenant applications or dynamic subdomain setups. Prerequisites Access to DirectAdmin with administrative privileges DNS setup already configured
What is Load Balancer as a Service (LBaaS)? Load Balancer as a Service short for LBaaS is a cloud service that distributes network traffic across multiple servers to ensure high availability and improved application availability. It prevents server overload by evenly directing incoming requests to healthy backend servers. Load balancers use algorithms to optimize
Introduction This guide explains how to install a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on a DirectAdmin-managed domain using SSH. It’s intended for users who want to secure their websites with free SSL certificates provided by Let’s Encrypt. You should follow these steps when you need to enhance the security of your DirectAdmin-hosted domain. The process involves