AI in Website Security
AI in website security uses machine learning for bot detection, anomaly spotting, malware scanning and smarter firewall rules. Learn what it can and cannot do.
Knowledgebase
Clear answers to common hosting questions, written by our editors.
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By Maarten Soetens
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Serverless Computing
Serverless computing explained: small functions run only when triggered, scale automatically, scale to zero when idle and are billed per invocation.
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A Record vs CNAME
A record vs CNAME: an A record points a name to an IP address, while a CNAME points it to another name. Compare speed, upkeep, root domain use and limits.
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Payment Tokenization Explained
Payment tokenization replaces a card number with a token, so shops can charge customers again without storing card data. Learn how tokens work.
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Fire Suppression
Data center fire suppression explained: early smoke detection, clean gas agents, pre-action sprinklers and why water sprinklers are avoided in server rooms.
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What Is a Web Crawler?
A web crawler is an automated bot that discovers and fetches pages for search engines. Learn how Googlebot and Bingbot find URLs and how to verify them.
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Email Blacklists Explained
An email blacklist lists IP addresses or domains linked to spam. Learn how DNS blocklists work, what causes listings and why delisting depends on the cause.
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SOC 2 Type I vs Type II
SOC 2 is an audit report on a provider's security controls. Learn the difference between Type I and Type II reports and what the trust criteria cover.
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Entry Processes Explained
Entry processes explained: how simultaneous script runs work on shared hosting, how they differ from visitors and total processes, and why the limit matters.
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Website Malware
Website malware explained: what it is, the common forms it takes, how it gets onto a site, and why owners often notice an infection late or not at all.
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Sales Event Traffic Spikes
Ecommerce website crash black friday problems come from traffic peaks that overload checkout, the database and payments. Learn why stores slow first.
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VT-x and AMD-V Explained
Hardware assisted virtualization uses Intel VT-x and AMD-V to run guests efficiently. Learn what these CPU features do and what IOMMU adds for devices.
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