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Lightsail snapshot – Here’s how to configure it
AWS Lightsail is a good option for maintaining websites easily. But, since it runs from a single physical server, failure rates can be high. Naturally, this causes downtime for your website. But, is there a way to minimize the downtime ? Yes. Luckily, AWS Lightsail...
‘Failed to retrieve directory listing’ in cPanel – Why your FTP login fails?
FTP offers an easy way to transfer files. However, it can sometimes create annoying errors too. One such FTP error in cPanel is "failed to retrieve directory listing". At Bobcares, we help website owners resolve these errors as part of our Dedicated Support Services....
Lightsail install ssl – How to do it
Secure communication always has its advantages. Also, https communications increase your website rankings too. That's why, websites on AWS Lightsail also need SSL certificates. Unfortunately, the Lightsail SSL needs a manual install that involves preset steps. At...
Here are the top 2 causes of phpMyAdmin error 1045 & it’s solutions
Everyone wants to make database changes in just one click. That's why, phpMyAdmin becomes an inevitable tool for website owners. However, phpMyAdmin can sometimes show weird errors which are difficult to tackle. One such problem is "Error 1045 in phpMyAdmin". At...
“Smtp error: Failed to connect to server” – Causes and Fixes
These days, an option to send mails is a basic requirement of any web application. So popular applications like Wordpress, Drupal etc. include a mail program called "PHPMailer" for sending mails. The steps to setup PHPMailer may not be intuitive to many website owners...
Trouble with IMAP Connection refused error – Here’s how to fix it!
Having a lot of trouble with my email account. It's shows IMAP Connection refused error every time. What's actually happening? That was a recent support ticket received at our Dedicated Support Services department where we help server owners resolve critical errors on...
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How to secure a server
A locked gate is an obstacle, but a skilled attacker can easily defeat it. Now, what if this gate has 10 different kinds of locks, is rigged with an alarm, and leads to a mine field? Yeah, that would dissuade a vast majority of attackers. This approach to security is...
How to troubleshoot high load in linux web hosting servers
High load, aka high load average is the most common reason for business downtime in the web hosting industry. Applications freeze, websites timeout, and customers abandon cart. Yeah, we hate it too. That's why, here at Bobcares, our Experienced Server Admins monitor...
Rapid web application deployment – How to use Docker to reduce time to market
Release early, release often. And listen to your customers. This famous philosophy (abbreviated RERO) by Eric Raymond is now the de-facto product planning strategy of web application developers. It enables developers to quickly react to customer needs, and shape their...
Top 7 server optimization tips for WordPress performance tuning
Everyone loves a fast website. Even search engines such as Google say a site should respond within 200 milliseconds [1]. This means you should keep your site lightning fast not just to keep your customers happy, but to retain your SEO rankings. From image optimization...
Would you fall for Webmin? Part I/III
How many times have you thought of purchasing a proprietary Control Panel to help you with day to day administration? If you already have one, wouldn't it be nice if your time was spent more on configuring/securing core services of your server; rather than fixing...
Bobcares Partners With Magento
Bobcares is the leading provider of excellent Customer Support and Software Development Solutions to Datacenters, ISPs and Web Hosts. With more than 300 engineers, Bobcares directly manages over 3.5 million websites for clients all around the world. Today announcing...
