Introduction This guide is for Mac OS users who need to modify their hosts file for various purposes, such as mapping specific IP addresses to domain names, overriding DNS settings, or blocking access to certain websites. The hosts file is a plain text file used by the operating system to map hostnames to IP addresses.
Introduction When working with ASP or ASP.NET applications that connect to a Microsoft SQL Server database, it’s essential to configure the connection string correctly. This guide provides the necessary connection string formats for various SQL Server drivers and connection types. Prerequisites Microsoft SQL Server installed and running. ASP or ASP.NET application set up. Server
Introduction This guide is for setting up a POP3 email account in Microsoft Outlook 2013 with SSL. By following these steps, you can secure your email communications using SSL. Important Note: Microsoft Outlook 2013 reached its End of Life (EOL) on April 11, 2023. This means it no longer receives security updates, bug fixes, or
Introduction Managing user accounts efficiently is critical in ensuring smooth email server operations. This guide will walk you through disabling or deleting a user account in SmarterMail 16, whether you are performing routine maintenance or addressing security concerns. Prerequisites Administrative access to SmarterMail. Basic understanding of user management within the platform. 1. Login to
Introduction Securing your WordPress site is crucial to prevent attacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access. This guide outlines key steps to enhance your website’s security, protecting your content and users from potential threats. Prerequisites Admin access to WordPress. Knowledge of basic WordPress settings. Access to the hosting control panel or server for advanced configurations.
Introduction To check PHP settings, modules and versions on your hosting server, you can use a simple script to generate detailed PHP information. Prerequisites Access to your hosting server via FTP or file manager. A text editor to create a PHP file. 1. First, create a plain text file and name it as
Introduction This guide helps resolve the error indicating that a domain has exceeded the maximum allowed email defers and failures per hour. This issue can prevent emails from being delivered successfully.Example of the bounce back error messages is as below: Domain example.com has exceeded the max defers and failures per hour (5/5 (100%)) allowed. Message
Introduction In a RAID 1 setup, you might find that a reattached partition isn’t automatically recognized. This guide will help you add a missing partition back to your RAID array in Linux. Prerequisite Root access to the server Knowledge in Software RAID For this example, assumed that there is 2 partition, /dev/sda1 and
Introduction This article is designed for system administrators and users managing email services through the DirectAdmin control panel. It provides step-by-step guidance on creating email accounts, addressing common challenges related to account setup and security. Users should refer to this information whenever they need to establish new email accounts for their domains, applicable in both
Introduction A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is required when applying for an SSL certificate. This guide will help you create a CSR in IIS on Windows Server. Prerequisites Access to Windows Server with IIS installed. Administrator access to IIS Manager. Domain details (e.g., Common Name, Organization Name) for the CSR. 1. Open your IIS, then