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In this post, we’ll explain what MySQL Governor is and provide a step-by-step guide on how to install it for improved server performance. What is MySQL Governor? On shared servers, MySQL is often a common cause of performance issues. MySQL Governor, provided by CloudLinux, helps monitor and control MySQL usage by throttling resource-intensive users. This … Read more
Managing virtual machines (VMs) on the Hyper-V platform can sometimes feel overwhelming for system administrators. However, identifying the IP addresses of VMs doesn’t have to be one of those challenges. Whether you need to export IP details, identify VM owners, or locate an available IP address, this step-by-step guide will make your task a breeze. … Read more
Ensuring file integrity is crucial when downloading or sharing files, especially from external sources. A checksum, also known as a hash, is an alphanumeric string that uniquely represents the content of a file. By generating and verifying checksums, you can confirm that a file hasn’t been altered during transfer. In this article, we’ll guide you … Read more
The Windows Command Prompt (CMD) is a powerful tool for managing and troubleshooting your system. However, remembering every command can be challenging. This cheat sheet summarises some of the most commonly used CMD commands to keep you efficient and productive. System Information Commands These commands help you retrieve essential details about your Windows system: DATE: … Read more
Laravel is an open-source PHP framework designed to build robust web applications using the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture. During development, you might encounter situations where your changes don’t reflect immediately, often caused by cached data. This guide explains how to efficiently clear various types of caches in Laravel, ensuring a smooth development experience. We’ll cover two … Read more
In this guide, we’ll explain the common issue of MySQL failing to start with the error Errcode: 30 – Read-only File System, and provide practical solutions to resolve it. What is MySQL? MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to store, retrieve, and manage data. It is … Read more
PHP versions like 5.2 and 5.3 have reached their “End of Life” status, yet many legacy applications and scripts still rely on them. If you need to run both an older PHP version (e.g., 5.3) alongside a newer version (e.g., 5.4 or 5.5) on your cPanel server, follow this step-by-step guide. Step-by-Step Installation Guide Assumption … Read more
If Apache fails to start and logs the error Failed to configure encrypted (?) private key, it typically indicates an issue with the SSL certificate configuration. This guide will walk you through the steps to resolve the problem. What Causes This Issue? This error usually occurs when: The path to the SSL certificate is invalid … Read more
What is MySQL? MySQL is one of the most popular open-source databases used in web applications. It is free, easy to administer, and widely supported by hosting providers. However, MySQL servers often face high server load due to high memory consumption. Why Does MySQL Consume High Memory? High memory usage in MySQL can occur due … Read more
In this guide, we will explain how to save a MySQL database in a Windows environment using WAMP. We’ll use mysqldump, a native tool provided by MySQL, to back up the database. This tutorial uses WAMP 2.5 and demonstrates how to save the backup with the name “mydb”. Step 1: Open the Command Prompt To … Read more
This guide will walk you through the steps of installing OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) on Kali Linux. OWASP ZAP is an open-source security tool used for identifying vulnerabilities in web applications. Kali Linux, a popular penetration testing OS, makes it easy to install and use OWASP ZAP for security assessments. Prerequisites: Before you begin … Read more
In this guide, we’ll explain how to enable the exec() function in PHP-FPM. After enabling PHP-FPM, sometimes the exec() function may stop working, and you may not see it listed as a disabled function in PHP settings. However, once PHP-FPM is disabled, exec() works again. Follow these steps to enable exec() when using PHP-FPM: Step … Read more
