How to Change a Password in Linux

In this guide, we’ll cover how to change a password in Linux using the passwd command followed by the name of the desired user. This method can be used to change the password for the root user as well as for individual users. *Note: before changing any passwords, it is

What is KernelCare and Why Should You Use It?

What is Kernel? The kernel is the central module of an operating system (OS). It is the part of the operating system that loads first, and it remains in main memory. Because it stays in memory, it is important for the kernel to be as small as possible while still

How to Install FFmpeg , Mplayer , Mencoder , MP4Box , Flvtool2.

FFmpeg is a free software project that produces libraries and programs for handling multimedia data. FFmpeg includes libavcodec, an audio/video codec library used by several other projects, libavformat, an audio/video container mux and demux library, and the ffmpeg command line program for transcoding multimedia files. You will need to login

Why a Fully Managed cPanel Dedicated Server Is Right For You

Eventually a growing business will find that a shared hosting plan or virtual server environment is no longer a viable option. Making the move to a dedicated server can be a daunting task. Many businesses purchase an unmanaged dedicated server, hire a developer, and have a site created. Once the

How FastPath and CacheCade work to improve RAID speeds and leverage SSD

Shortcode: When you’re looking for the fastest SSD raid speeds, you need an Intel S3500 drive, FastPath, CacheCade, and Hivelocity Hosting. A fast drive can only do so much for a dedicated server. Combining that drive with performance enhancing software in a Hivelocity data center allows you to get the

Hivelocity Adds NTT Communications Transit

Shortcode: Dedicated server, cloud and infrastructure services company, Hivelocity, announced today they have further enhanced their network with the addition of NTT Communications transit. Hivelocity provides hosting services to customers around the globe making network diversity and performance paramount to its service offerings. NTT Communications joins Level 3, Time Warner

How to install Zimbra 8 on CentOS 6

Zimbra 8 is a Free Email Server and is considered an Exchange replacement. Zimbra has an easy to use Web GUI that will allow you to manage your email efficiently. Here are the steps to take when installing Zimbra a Free VPS or Dedicated Server 1. Install CentOS 64 bit

How to Manage Large Log Files

In Linux, log files display a timeline of events for specific processes and parts of the system. For example, there are log files for dpkg, which contain information on all the programs installed, updated, and removed from your system since the day it’s been running. Most Linux log files are

How to Clear the YUM Cache in Linux

The Yellowdog Updater, Modified (YUM) is the primary package management tool for RPM-based Linux distributions like CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora. While YUM automates updates and dependency management effectively, it stores downloaded packages and metadata over time. If left unchecked, this cache can consume significant disk space or cause errors during

What is the Difference Between Dual-Core and Quad-Core Processors?

If you’ve been working with computers for any length of time, you probably know that quad-core processors are faster than dual-core processors. But why? Well, the answer comes down to simple mathematics.   Dual-Core vs. Quad-Core As you may have already guessed from their names, a dual-core processor has two