Static IP addresses offer a number of advantages and can easily be added to your OpenBSD server. You can use an IPv4 or an IPv6 address for the setup. In addition to providing step-by-step instructions for adding IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, we’ll also discuss some considerations for configuring static IP addresses on OpenBSD.
Windows, Ubuntu and Debian are popular operating systems for server solutions, but they may not be the best fit for every project. If you've rented a dedicated server, you're not limited to the operating systems supported in the server package. In this quick tutorial, you can learn how to install an alternative operating system with IONOS.
Installing Minecraft mods on your server can add a lot of excitement to your game. To be able to use these player extensions, you need to install them on your server in advance. This can be done with external tools in just a few steps. In this article, we’ll provide you with simple step-by-step instructions for installing Minecraft mods on your server.
Dropbox is one of the most famous and most successful cloud storage services available. Its success is largely due to its many functions and ease of use. But when it comes to data protection and maximum free online storage space, this popular app isn’t the pick of the bunch. There are other file hosting services that offer different approaches. Here’s our collection of some of the top alternatives…
The dedicated server application allows you to host your own American Truck Simulator server on your PC. The installation can be completed using SteamCMD. Once you’ve installed it, you can create and design configuration files. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up an ATS server and what you need for the installation.
The DNS TTL value shows how long the results of DNS queries are saved for. Under certain circumstances, it may be useful for websites to check and/or change their DNS TTL values. Keep reading to learn about the best practices for DNS TTL, DNS TTL minimum and maximum values, and how to set DNS TTL values for your website.
Updating Windows regularly is important to improve the stability and security of the operating system. From time to time, however, an update may get stuck during download or installation. The problem can be fixed fairly easily and usually without much effort. Read on to find out common solutions to fix a stuck Windows update.
Windows users who develop software either professionally or as a hobby have long faced a serious dilemma: Many of the most popular and useful tools were available on Linux, but not Windows. With the advance of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, the situation changed. Now, Windows users can also access the wide variety of Linux tools.
For a long time, Windows users were left behind when it came to command interpreters because the command prompt did not allow full access to operating system internal components, and scripting also offered only limited possibilities. This should finally change thanks to Microsoft’s PowerShell. The cross-platform program not only does much better than cmd.exe, it also provides remote computer…
Play videos from your PC on your smart TV or access music across devices? That’s no problem with UPnP. A UPnP server works based on an IP network - this means that every device networked via UPnP needs an IP. This can be smart TVs, smartphones, laptops, printers, or speakers. We’ll explain how to use UPnP to connect your devices.
Servers are what make up the physical basis of the internet. Setting up your own professional site, putting products online for sale, or connecting multiple company locations with one another: all of these tasks require the support of high-performance computers. And it doesn’t matter if you purchase hardware resources for your own data center or opt for the flexibility of cloud services: operating a server comes with the challenge of independently configuring and administering hardware components. But don’t worry, there’s a lot of support out there for these tasks. In the Server Guide of IONOS’s Digital Guide series, you’ll find regular articles, news, and tutorials on how to operate this indispensable component of today’s IT infrastructure.
Packed with practical tips, our guide covers a wide spectrum of topics primarily aimed at mid-sized companies, freelance developers, and tech hobbyists. While some articles, like ‘What is a server?’ or ‘DNS – name resolution online’ cater more to beginners, experts are by no means left hanging; there’s a wide range of detailed texts and tutorials on important tasks like choosing the best operating system, filling security gaps, or getting the best possible performance out of your software and hardware.
If you take a look, you’ll notice our guide is divided into four different subcategories, each covering a different topic. The ‘KnowHow’ area sets out to familiarize beginners with the basics of operating a server. Details on different server types and how to use them are also laid out here. Tips and tricks on managing server software is found under the keyword, ‘Configuration’. The category, ‘Security’ is all about dealing with potential problems server operators may encounter from online threats. Conventional methods of attack, like viruses, worms, and Trojans, and what you can do to combat them are explained here. And the category, ‘Tools’, provides useful guidance on what resources can help make administering your server a more manageable task.
