Database Schemas
What is a database schema? Learn how a schema defines tables, columns, data types, constraints and relationships, and why schema changes need planning.
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Clear answers to common hosting questions, written by our editors.
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What Is a Hyperscaler?
A hyperscaler is a cloud provider running huge data center networks at global scale. Learn what defines hyperscalers and how smaller developer clouds differ.
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Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE is an open-source platform for running KVM virtual machines and LXC containers with a web interface, clustering and shared storage.
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Registrar vs Registry
Registrar vs registry: the registry runs an extension's official database, while the registrar sells and manages names for customers. See how they interact.
By Maarten Soetens
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What Is Laravel?
What is Laravel? It is a PHP web framework with tools for routing, database access, templates and background jobs. Learn its main parts and hosting needs.
By Maarten Soetens
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Email Archiving
Email archiving explained: how businesses keep messages in separate, searchable storage for retention, compliance and legal discovery, outside the mailbox.
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Model Context Protocol (MCP)
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that connects AI assistants to tools and data sources such as a CMS or hosting account. Learn how it works.
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Cross Connects and Meet-Me Rooms
A cross connect is a physical cable linking two parties inside the same data center. Learn how cross connects and meet-me rooms link networks and servers.
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What Is an XML Sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists a site's URLs for search engines. Learn what it contains, its size limits, index files and which sites benefit most.
By Maarten Soetens
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What Is CORS?
What is CORS? It is the browser rule that controls whether a web page can read responses from another domain. Learn how it works and why it exists.
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Are Host Backups Enough?
Are hosting backups enough? Host backups help, but they often share the same servers, keep few restore points and offer no guarantees. Learn their limits.
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404 vs 410 Status Code
404 vs 410 status code: a 404 means a page was not found, while a 410 means it was removed on purpose. Learn how each one affects indexing and SEO.
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