SQL vs NoSQL
SQL vs NoSQL compared on schema, scaling, consistency and typical workloads, so you can see when each type of database fits best, and what trade-offs apply.
Knowledgebase
Clear answers to common hosting questions, written by our editors.
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By Maarten Soetens
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Com vs Net vs Org
Com vs net vs org: learn the original purpose of each classic extension, how visitors perceive them today, and how to choose between them for your site.
By Maarten Soetens
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Control Panel Resource Usage
Control panel resource usage is the RAM, CPU and disk a panel takes before your sites run. Learn why it matters on small VPS plans and how to measure it.
By Maarten Soetens
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What Is DNS?
What is DNS? Learn how the Domain Name System turns domain names into IP addresses, what its main parts are and why nearly every website depends on it.
By Maarten Soetens
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What Is a Data Center?
What is a data center? Learn what these facilities contain, how power, cooling, networking and security fit together, and why they matter to websites.
By Maarten Soetens
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SSD Endurance
SSD endurance explained: how NAND flash wears out, how TBW and DWPD ratings work, and how enterprise and consumer SSDs differ in servers and hosting.
By Maarten Soetens
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Certificate File Formats
PEM vs CRT: learn how PEM, CRT, DER and PFX certificate files differ, which ones hold keys or chains, and which servers usually expect which format.
By Maarten Soetens
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AI-Generated Images
AI generated images for websites can speed up design, but they raise quality, copyright and disclosure questions. Learn the main risks before you publish.
By Maarten Soetens
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What Is Time to First Byte
Time to first byte (TTFB) is how long a browser waits for the server's first response. Learn its parts, a good value and what slows it down.
By Maarten Soetens
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Page Weight
Page weight is the total size of the files a web page downloads. Learn what makes up page weight, how it is measured and why bytes matter on mobile.
By Maarten Soetens
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Kubernetes Pods, Nodes, Clusters
Kubernetes pods, nodes and clusters explained, with deployments, services and ingress. A clear guide to the core building blocks of a Kubernetes environment.
By Maarten Soetens
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DDoS Protection Explained
DDoS protection explained: how traffic scrubbing, filtering, rate limits and challenge pages work, and what 'included protection' really covers.
By Maarten Soetens