Introduction In some cases, downgrading PHP may be necessary to maintain compatibility with older applications. If you are managing a Dedicated Server on the DirectAdmin platform, downgrading PHP from version 5.3 to 5.2 can be done through SSH. This guide explains the step-by-step process to perform the downgrade and ensure the server operates with the
Introduction ncdu (NCurses Disk Usage) is a disk usage analyzer for Unix-like systems. It provides a fast and easy-to-use interface to view disk usage in a tree-like format, ideal for quickly finding large files or directories. Unlike traditional du commands, ncdu offers an interactive, visual interface. Prerequisites Root or sudo access: You’ll need administrative privileges
Important Note: CentOS 7 has reached its end-of-life (EOL) as of June 30, 2024 and is no longer supported by Red Hat. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version, such as CentOS Stream 9 or an alternative Linux distribution, to ensure continued security updates and support. Introduction LEMP is a popular software stack
Introduction Monitoring system performance is an essential task for server administrators to ensure efficient operation and avoid resource bottlenecks. Windows Server 2008 includes a built-in tool called Resource Monitor, which allows administrators to track resource usage in real-time across the CPU, hard disk, network, and memory. This tool is highly beneficial for diagnosing performance issues,
Introduction Upgrading PHP on a dedicated server running the DirectAdmin platform is an essential task for maintaining security, improving performance, and ensuring compatibility with modern applications. PHP 5.2, while popular in its time, has been deprecated and no longer receives security updates, making it vulnerable to exploits. Therefore, upgrading to PHP 5.3, which introduced several
Introduction Access to a data center is often required for equipment installation, maintenance, or removal. To ensure a seamless and secure visit, data center administrators usually require visitors to submit a formal visitation request. For actions such as installing or removing equipment, an additional Equipment Declaration Form is often necessary to declare the devices that
Introduction SmarterMail is a powerful email server software commonly used for managing domains and user accounts. As an administrator, adjusting the mailbox size limit for individual users is a common task, particularly as storage needs change over time. Managing disk space quotas helps prevent mailboxes from exceeding capacity and ensures optimal performance. This guide explains
Introduction Managing email accounts is a crucial part of web hosting, especially when an email account is no longer needed or requires removal for security or organizational reasons. In cPanel, administrators and users can easily manage their email accounts, including the ability to delete old or unused ones. This guide explains how to delete an
Introduction Managing email accounts is a crucial aspect of administering a web hosting environment. One common task for users is changing the password for their email accounts. Plesk, a widely used web hosting control panel, provides an intuitive way for users to manage their email accounts, including updating passwords. Changing an email password is necessary
Introduction In Plesk, databases are managed on behalf of user accounts associated with them. Every database must have at least one user account to access it, and any database user can be designated as the default user. The default user credentials are used by Plesk to access the database, even if other users are associated