How to Set the Default Text Encoding in Smartermail V15

Introduction This article is for system administrators or users managing SmarterMail who want to configure the default text encoding settings. SmarterMail, by default, uses UTF-8 encoding for messages. However, there are cases where emails may display incorrect characters due to encoding issues. This guide will show you how to change the default text encoding in

How to check Apache Status in WHM (cPanel)

Introduction Apache HTTP Server plays a crucial role in web hosting environments, especially in managing and serving websites. For web administrators using WHM (WebHost Manager) with cPanel, monitoring Apache’s status is essential for ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting issues. This guide outlines the steps to check Apache’s status directly from WHM.   Prerequisites Access to

How to Switch DirectAdmin Theme from Enhanced to Evolution

Introduction This guide is designed to help DirectAdmin users switch their control panel theme from Enhanced to Evolution. Prerequisites Before starting, make sure you have: Access to DirectAdmin. A basic understanding of DirectAdmin’s interface. Compatibility Check: Ensure that your hosting environment and configurations support the ‘Evolution’ theme. Some older versions of DirectAdmin or certain plugins

Upgrading Ubuntu from 18.04 to 20.04

Introduction This guide will walk you through the process of upgrading your Ubuntu system from version 18.04 LTS to 20.04 LTS. This involves updating installed packages, removing obsolete kernels, and performing the actual distribution upgrade. Ensure you have a backup of your important data before proceeding.   Prerequisites Access to the server with root privileges.

Transitioning from CentOS 7 to RHEL 8-Compatible Distributions Using Elevate (cPanel)

Introduction This guide details the steps required to upgrade a CentOS 7 system to another RHEL-based operating system, such as AlmaLinux 8, using the Elevate upgrade script. The process involves updating the system, ensuring sufficient disk space, running pre-upgrade checks, and finally performing the upgrade. Important Note: This article applies specifically to subscription-based cloud servers.

Upgrading from Debian 10 to Debian 11

Introduction Upgrading from Debian 10 (buster) to Debian 11 (bullseye) ensures your system benefits from the latest features, security updates, and improvements. This guide will walk you through the process, from updating your current system packages to performing the full upgrade and rebooting your server.   Prerequisites SSH access to your Debian server with a

How to Stop a Website in Internet Information Services (IIS)

Introduction This knowledge base article guides you through the process of stopping a website hosted on Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). Stopping a website in IIS can be necessary for various reasons, including maintenance, updates, or troubleshooting. This guide is structured to provide clear and straightforward instructions to safely stop a website without affecting other