Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 reaches end-of-life October 31, 2010. No more security patches or support will be available. Users should plan migrations to RHEL 5, considering MySQL/PHP compatibility and application updates.
Hundreds of servers went offline at ThePlanet hosting due to network issues. The outage highlights why off-site backups are critical—clients with remote backups can quickly restore operations elsewhere if problems persist.
Technical Services Archive
April 23, 2010
1 min read
Learn proven Linux server backup strategies from rackAID's Jeff Huckaby, who manages 200+ servers. Discover R1Soft CDP technology, deployment best practices, and data recovery tips in this free webinar and presentation.
Technical Services Archive
April 23, 2010
1 min read
Protect your business with McAfee's cloud-based email and web security. Rapidly adapts to emerging threats, reduces IT burden, boosts productivity, and ensures communication integrity—all while eliminating capital expenditures and enhancing compliance.
Technical Services Archive
April 23, 2010
3 min read
Learn how to quickly identify weak email passwords in Plesk by querying the database against a list of commonly used passwords, helping prevent spammers from compromising your server and flooding it with unwanted email.
Technical Services Archive
April 19, 2010
4 min read
Managing servers for diverse clients—from marketing firms to gaming sites—keeps our team engaged and sharp. Each business presents unique IT challenges, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that let clients focus on their core strengths.
Technical Services Archive
April 16, 2010
4 min read
Web developers excel at creative problem-solving, but server management demands standardization and efficiency. Letting developers manage servers wastes their coding time and creates scalability issues. Separate roles save money long-term.
Technical Services Archive
April 14, 2010
1 min read
rackAID's technical director earned Parallels Certified Automation Engineer certification, enabling direct Level 2 support access. The certification demonstrates expertise in Plesk architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting, helping rackAID deliver superior server management to clients.
Technical Services Archive
April 8, 2010
3 min read
Prevent costly server downtime with three essential management practices: keep systems updated, delete unnecessary files and accounts, and investigate repeated issues before they become critical problems.
Technical Services Archive
April 7, 2010
1 min read
Parallels has expanded OpenSSL patches for Plesk 9 to include RHEL 5. Patches now cover CentOS 4/5, RHEL 4/5, and Fedora 11 in both x86 and x86_64 versions, fixing critical web engine bugs.