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Server Administration

A Liquid Web server offers top control, security & performance. Our expert-written guides help you manage your server with confidence from setup to maintenance.

This collection of articles provides resources for server administration. The topics covered include initial server setup, ongoing maintenance, and performance optimization for your Liquid Web server.

  • Change Your Server Hostname

    Easily change your server hostname via WHM, Plesk, InterWorx, or SSH — then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records.

  • Connecting to Cloud Object Storage with Cyberduck

    Cloud Object Storage stores files accessed through API calls. It’s ideal for static data across multiple points. Cyberduck visually manages your storage bucket, assuming you’ve ordered Cloud Object Storage.

  • Creating a Staging and Development Environment

    Don’t risk your hard work – create a staging server to test changes before implementing them on your live site. It’s a safe way to optimize and update without compromising your site’s functionality.

  • Creating FTP Users

    FTP makes uploading files to your server easy. Use your cPanel or Plesk login for FTP or create extra users for added security. Learn how in cPanel, Plesk, and Cloud Sites.

  • Diagnosing Server Connection Problems

    When your server isn’t connected to the network, you (and everyone else) won’t be able to see your websites. So, maintaining server connectivity is vital to the success of your website. This article will explore identifying connectivity problems and the first steps of diagnosing the problems.

  • File Compression Algorithms

    What’s the difference between `.tar`, `.gz`, and `.tar.gz`? Our guide defines file compression and covers the most popular algorithms on Linux.

  • Linux Server Administration

    Your complete guide to Linux server administration. Learn essential commands, user management, security best practices, and performance monitoring.

  • Server Backup and Restore

    Protect your server from data loss. Our guide to backup and restore offers expert articles to help you create a resilient data protection plan.

  • Server Database Management

    Master your database with our expert guides on administration, management, and high availability for MySQL, MariaDB, and more.

  • Windows Server Administration

    Your guide to Windows Server. Find tutorials on user management, security, RDP, firewall configuration, and software installation to master your server.

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