Articles Posted by Robert Smite
Hello! I'm Robert, specializing in virtual servers and cloud technology. With expertise in managing and optimizing virtual servers, my focus is on delivering understandable and practical content in this field. My goal is to enhance knowledge and assist individuals in selecting the best virtual services for their needs.
How to Install and Use google Chrome Remote Desktop?
Google Chrome Remote Desktop is a simple way to remotely access and control a computer from another device. It allows you to connect to your computer or even a Windows VPS without needing to install a traditional remote desktop client. However, when you purchase a Windows VPS, you are typically provided with RDP access, which allows you to connect to your VPS from almost any […]
How To Change Windows VPS password?
Windows Server has an administrator user, so when you buy a Windows VPS, you might log in as the administrator user and only need to change the administrator password, even if you purchase a Windows Client like 10 or 11. Also, you have to be logged in as an administrator to change other user’s passwords; you can use it to change Active Directory user passwords. […]
How to Install Nginx on Ubuntu Server?
Nginx can be installed by various methods, including using the apt repo and adding the Nginx repo itself, which you’ll learn to install on Ubuntu Server, install its dependencies, configure the firewall, and test the installation of Nginx. To install Nginx on Ubuntu, the recommended method is to use the Ubuntu apt package manager, because it uses the latest release for your current Ubuntu Noble […]
How to change Linux VPS Password?
Linux provides a simple passwd command for changing user passwords. Setting a strong password avoids future attacks and improves security; it is also necessary to change passwords after purchasing a Linux VPS. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to change logged-in user passwords, root passwords, other user passwords, and create strong passwords. Generate Strong Password There are various methods for generating strong passwords, but a […]
How to Install SSL Certificate in Windows Server?
Installing an SSL certificate on Windows Server depends on the certificate format and the service where you plan to use it. You may generate a new certificate, use an existing certificate, or import a certificate provided by a certificate authority. In this guide, you will learn how to import PFX and CER certificates, bind an SSL certificate to IIS, and trust AD CS certificates and […]
How to Downgrade Ubuntu Packages?
Downgrading packages is useful when a newer version introduces bugs, compatibility problems, or unexpected behavior after an upgrade. It’s also useful when you need to install a certain version of a package, especially when you use Ubuntu VPS. In this guide, you’ll learn to install an older .deb file from the Ubuntu Archive, build packages from source, and use Ubuntu snapshots for downgrading packages and […]
How to Install aaPanel on CentOS 9 Stream?
Installing aaPanel on a CentOS server gives a graphical interface to manage websites, databases, web servers, and apps using a web control panel instead of doing it all by typing commands. Before you start installing, you need to prepare the server by updating its software, installing the necessary tools, and ensuring there are sufficient system resources. In this guide, you will learn how to install […]
How to Find Windows VPS IP Address?
There are several ways to find the IP address of a Windows VPS, including using Command Prompt, PowerShell, and the Windows graphical interface. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each method step by step. When you buy a Windows VPS, your provider will provide you with one or multiple IP addresses to connect to your VPS and use it. The first thing you should […]
What is Cockpit in Linux?
Cockpit is an open-source, lightweight web-based tool designed to help administrators manage and monitor Linux servers directly from a browser. It provides various management and monitoring tools while using your existing server credentials. Red Hat makes and supports it. It is mostly developed on Fedora, a RHEL-based Linux distribution. Cockpit is pre-installed on server versions of Fedora and gets new features first. Cockpit Use Case in […]
How to Generate SSL Certificate on Windows Server?
Generating an SSL/TLS certificate on Windows Server depends on whether the service is for private use or public access. This guide explains how to create an SSL/TLS certificate on Windows Server. It covers choosing between Enterprise and Standalone CA, making certificate requests with certreq, issuing certificates with AD CS, creating self-signed certificates with PowerShell, using OpenSSL, and getting trusted certificates with Let’s Encrypt and Certbot. […]