PHP Version Selectors
How cPanel PHP version settings work: picking a version per site, PHP-FPM handlers, adjusting limits and extensions, and staying on supported versions.
Knowledgebase
Clear answers to common hosting questions, written by our editors.
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Types of Data Centers
Types of data centers compared: enterprise, colocation, hyperscale and edge facilities, who runs each one, and how they differ in size, control and purpose.
By Maarten Soetens
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Penetration Testing Explained
Penetration testing is a scoped, mostly manual attack simulation that finds flaws scanners miss. Learn the main test types and when a site needs one.
By Maarten Soetens
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Critical Rendering Path
The critical rendering path is the sequence of steps a browser takes to turn HTML, CSS and JavaScript into pixels. Learn each step and what slows it.
By Maarten Soetens
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Internationalized Domain Names
Internationalized domain names (IDNs) let web addresses use accents and non-Latin scripts. Here is how they work, where they are supported and their limits.
By Maarten Soetens
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Python Virtual Environments
A Python virtual environment is an isolated folder with its own packages. Learn how venv, pip and requirements files keep project dependencies separate.
By Maarten Soetens
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dig vs nslookup
dig vs nslookup: two command-line tools for querying DNS. Compare their output, the flags and status fields dig shows, and which tool suits your platform.
By Maarten Soetens
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Automatic Updates
WordPress automatic updates explained: what installs on its own, the benefits and risks, and how to decide between automatic and manual updates.
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What Is cPanel?
cPanel is a commercial hosting control panel for Linux servers. Learn what it does, how its main sections are organised and why so many shared hosts use it.
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Data Residency
Data residency explained: what it means for where your data is stored, how data sovereignty differs, and how laws such as GDPR relate to hosting location.
By Maarten Soetens
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Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
A zero-day vulnerability is a software flaw with no fix yet, so attackers can exploit it first. Learn why these flaws are dangerous and how to limit the damage.
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AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux
AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux compared: both are RHEL-compatible rebuilds, but they differ in governance, funding and release approach. Learn what sets them apart.
By Maarten Soetens