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[How to] Upgrade .NET Framework on Windows Server 2008/2012 R2 VPS

If you are using a Windows Server 2008 R2 system, or an earlier OS, you might find that you need to upgrade .NET Framework to the latest version. Fortunately, the process is simple. Follow this link from your Windows VPS / Windows server to download the .NET Framework 4.5 update package directly from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30653 The […]

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[How to] View RDP Access Log IP Addresses in Windows VPS

You might find yourself wondering how to view IP addresses that have accessed RDP on your Windows VPS, or how to review the RDP access log to see who logged in last. This quick how-to will show you how to use the Event Viewer in Windows Server. First, open Event Viewer (you can search in the […]

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Installing XAMPP on Windows VPS (Server 2012 or 2008 R2)

XAMPP is a web server distribution based on Apache. It is composed of completely open source software, and supports installation on multiple platforms. We love using it with Windows 2012 VPS and Windows 2008 VPS systems, because the install process is simple – just download and execute the installer. Navigate to the following page from […]

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How to use Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) on Mac OS X

There is no lack of support for RDP/RDC (Remote Desktop Connection) on Mac OS X. The best option for Mac OS X users to connect to remote Windows Servers, is to download the official Microsoft RDC for Mac application. We have mirrored it here for convenience: Mac RDP Downloads RDC for Mac supports all the same RDP features as […]

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What is RAM (Memory)? What is it used for?

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a core component of computer systems that is used to store currently-running applications and other data not yet committed to the disk. It is fair to say that the amount of system RAM directly affects system performance. With more RAM, a VPS has more ability to perform without restrictions and […]

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The identity of the remote computer cannot be verified. Do you want to connect anyway?

You may receive a warning like the following when connecting to your Windows VPS. The error will be similar in Mac OS X, as well:It’s OK to connect. You can click “Yes” and continue to connect to the remote desktop.Note: Your VPS “cannot be verified” because the security certificate used by the VPS is self-generated […]

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How to Reinstall a VPS Instance (Linux/Windows)

Usually, a VPS needs to be reinstalled from a management interface. It’s easy to reinstall a VPS from the SolVPS Panel: Log in to the VPS Panel at: https://panel.solvps.com/ Select your VPS from the list. Click the Reinstall button. Select an Operating System from the list. There are several options available for reinstalling a VPS. Choose from CentOS […]

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How to Transfer Files to VPS with SFTP (Windows,OS X,Linux)

Another way to connect to a Linux VPS is with SFTP, or FTP-over-SSH, not to be confused with FTPS. Because SFTP makes use of a graphical interface for viewing folders and folder trees, it is well-suited to transferring files to and from Linux VPS servers, without the need to install additional software like FTP. Executing […]

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How to Connect to Windows VPS with RDP (Windows 7)

Connecting to a remote Windows server or Windows VPS from your Windows 7 PC is easy with Microsoft’s own Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) program. It is included with most versions of Windows.  How to Connect 1. To launch RDC, open the Start menu of your computer and search for “Remote Desktop Connection“. (If you can’t find it, run Start > Run > mstsc.exe). Enter your VPS or […]

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