What Is ASP.NET?
ASP.NET is Microsoft's framework for building web apps and APIs on .NET, mainly in C#. Learn how ASP.NET Core differs from the original and where it runs.
Knowledgebase
Clear answers to common hosting questions, written by our editors.
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By Maarten Soetens
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Public DNS Servers
Public DNS servers such as 1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8 answer lookups for anyone. Learn how they differ from ISP resolvers in privacy, filtering and speed.
By Maarten Soetens
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EPP Status Codes Explained
EPP status codes show a domain's current state in the registry, such as ok, clientHold or pendingDelete. Learn what the most common codes mean for you.
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Lazy Loading
Lazy loading delays offscreen images and iframes until a visitor scrolls near them. Learn how it works and why the main image should not be lazy loaded.
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Encryption at Rest Explained
Encryption at rest scrambles data on disks and in object storage, so stolen drives stay unreadable. Learn the layers, key management and what it does not cover.
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Backup vs Archive
Backup vs archive: backups restore systems after loss, while archives keep data no longer in use for years. Learn why neither replaces the other.
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Canonical URL (rel=canonical)
A canonical URL tells search engines which version of a page is the main one when duplicates exist. Learn how rel=canonical works and when to use it.
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What Is a Flat File CMS?
A flat file CMS stores pages and settings as text files instead of in a database. Learn how it works, where Grav and Kirby fit and its limits.
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Website Security Threats
Website security threats explained in brief: malware, injection attacks, credential attacks, bots and DDoS, with links to each threat in detail.
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Storage & File Systems
Understand hosting storage, from SSD and NVMe drives to file systems, disk quotas, inodes and object storage.
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E-commerce
Everything you need to run an online shop: e-commerce platforms, payment processing, PCI compliance and the hosting a store needs to stay fast.
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Databases
Learn how databases like MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL store your website data, and how to manage, optimise and back them up on your hosting.
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