In this security-related guide, we will show you how to disable Apache and PHP versions from being disclosed in HTTP headers. While not a security threat itself, by default Apache sends version info about the software running on the server in every HTTP header. An “investigative user” could use this information to determine that your server […]
Sometimes you will find that Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed with IIS, Microsoft’s web server (Internet Information Services), pre-installed. If you want to remove IIS and its related configuration, simply follow the steps below. How to Uninstall IIS from a Windows Server or VPS 1. Log in to your Windows […]
Xen and OpenVZ are two popular, but different virtualization technologies. Each one is a back-end for VPS hosting, and many web hosts, as well as small businesses, are using OpenVZ or Xen to power VPS hosting infrastructure. Below is a summary of the key differences that define these common hypervisors: Xen Xen is a full virtualization solution that […]
Debian 7.8 is now available for installation on all Linux VPS instances. Both 64-bit and 32-bit versions can be selected as the OS for new on-demand instances, and are also available to be used for reinstallation of existing instances through the VPS Panel (https://panel.solvps.com/). Debian 7.8 is the latest stable release of Debian, an open source and community-supported Linux distribution. Build a CentOS VPS […]
After receiving many requests for a 32-bit Windows VPS option, we have added a dedicated 32-bit version of Windows Server 2008 to the list of available instant-setup operating systems for Windows VPS instances. Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition with SP2 (Service Pack 2) is now available for new Windows instances, and reinstallation of existing instances […]
Just a quick update that CentOS 7.1 is now available for installation for all Linux VPS instances. It is now the default installation option for new Linux instances, and it can also be used to reinstall existing instances through the VPS Panel (https://panel.solvps.com/). CentOS 7.1 is the latest stable release of CentOS, the community-supported version […]
All of our Windows VPS hosting packages include easy remote management via remote desktop protocol (RDP). You can also connect directly through your web browser, using the Web RDP feature in the Secure Client Panel. We have written the how-to guides below to demonstrate how to connect with RDP on a variety of different devices and operating […]
The Event Viewer in Windows Server is useful for viewing server access logs, who logged in to the server via RDP, when the last shutdown occurred, and other logged system actions. To open the Event Viewer (Log Viewer), navigate to: Start > Control Panel > System & Security > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer Alternatively, […]
For a server running Apache web server in a production environment, it is advisable to disable Server Signatures. These signatures displayed on error pages, and in other communications with the web server, may reveal sensitive information about the software versions running on the web server. To disable server signatures via .htaccess, first locate (or create) the […]
There are two methods for adding additional IP addresses to Windows Server 2012, using the GUI and command prompt. The same methods work to add IP addresses to Windows Server 2008 and 2003. We will walk through both methods below. Method 1: Use netsh command (cmd) The command prompt method is fastest and we suggest it first. […]
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