Introduction By default, the SSH daemon listens on port 22 for incoming connections, which is widely known and often targeted by malicious actors. Changing the default port to a custom port number can help reduce unauthorized access attempts by obscuring the entry point. However, this is not a complete security solution, and additional security measures
Important Note: CentOS 7 has reached its end-of-life (EOL) as of June 30, 2024. 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 Upgrading PHP and selecting different PHP versions is a critical task for server administrators
Introduction Using an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) application is a convenient way to upload or download files from a server. However, you might encounter issues where file transfers take an unusually long time or fail to complete. This is often caused by network-related problems or connection issues between your computer and the server. Since the
Introduction This article provides a guide for enabling Apache ExtendedStatus on your server. Apache ExtendedStatus allows you to view detailed information about server performance, including request counts and response times, which is useful for monitoring server health. This guide is intended for system administrators and users managing Apache servers, who need to monitor Apache’s runtime
Introduction vsftpd (Very Secure FTP Daemon) is a popular and secure FTP server for Unix-like systems. This guide will walk you through the process of installing and configuring vsftpd on a CentOS system. It includes steps for setting up FTP users, securing the connection with SSL, and ensuring the FTP server starts automatically upon system
Introduction This guide explains how to set up a LEMP stack (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, and PHP) on Ubuntu. A LEMP stack is commonly used to host dynamic websites and web applications. This guide is designed for system administrators and developers who want to configure a secure and optimized environment for running PHP-based applications on an
Introduction SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a cryptographic protocol used to ensure secure communication over the internet. SSL protocols employ X.509 certificates, which utilize asymmetric cryptography to authenticate the parties involved and facilitate the exchange of symmetric keys. These session keys encrypt the data being transferred, thereby providing confidentiality, message integrity, and authentication. SSL is
Introduction This article guides users on how to change the MySQL database table engine type using phpMyAdmin. It is intended for users with Plesk or DirectAdmin control panels. This solution is applicable when changing the engine type of MySQL tables is required, such as converting between InnoDB and MyISAM. The process involves accessing the control
Introduction This guide will help you troubleshoot the “There has been an error processing your request” message that appears in Magento: There has been an error processing your request Exception printing is disabled by default for security reasons. Error log record number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX This error typically occurs when Magento encounters an issue, but the detailed
Introduction FileZilla is a cross-platform FTP application that allows users to access server files without directly logging into the server interface. One of FileZilla’s key features is the Timeout function, which automatically disconnects the session after a specific period of inactivity (default is 20 seconds). Upon disconnection, users must re-enter their password to log in