Understanding how nameservers function is crucial for anyone managing a website, as they play a vital role in the Domain Name System (DNS) by translating user-friendly domain names into IP addresses that computers can understand. In this guide, the DNS and web hosting experts at KnownHost explore what nameservers are, their importance, and how they […]

Understanding the concept of an inode is essential for effective data management in Linux and Unix-like operating systems, especially as modern file systems continue to evolve with increased capacity and metadata complexity. In this guide, we explain what an inode is, and how users can easily find the inode number of a file. Table of […]

No website or online brand presence is complete without a strong, appropriate, and memorable domain name. It serves as a direct link between a user and the website they’re looking for. In this article, KnownHost explains what a domain name is, why they’re useful, factors to consider before buying one, and some tips for creating […]

A secure server is essential. To ignore it is to leave a large, exposed target on your data for cybercriminals to exploit. Secure servers are the first line of defense against DDoS attacks, data breaches, and more. In this article, KnownHost defines exactly what server security means and why it’s useful and offers a step-by-step […]