Occasionally, while troubleshooting issues with a site, it can be useful to see all in one place all the current configuration for php affecting a particular folder or file. This can be done with the php function phpinfo. Among other things, this function can tell you the currently loaded php modules, the currently loaded php settings, […]
KnownHost offers a wide selection of dedicated hosting plans designed to fit varying needs, depending on your budget, expected resource demands and desire for included server management (and whether or not you need root access). If you’ve found Reseller Hosting resources to be less than you need, but enjoy having full server management, the next […]
Manual Migrations If you have websites you need migrate to a new server with us, we can do this for you for free if all of these conditions are met: If either of these are not possible, the site may need to be migrated manually. We offer this as a paid service for new signups […]
In this article we’ll be going over the server metric ‘Load Averages’ that you may see within WHM, cPanel Server Stats, DirectAdmin Server Stats and programs such as uptime or top. Being aware of this value and what it should and shouldn’t be within your server is important. It will help protect yourself and your hardware from unnecessary […]
If you wish to ensure no changes are being made to websites during a migration, it is best to consider preventing updates on your website and setup some form of maintenance or offline mode. Many CMS applications offer this functionality through use of plugins or a .maintenance file in the document root. By placing the website in […]
Whether you are just joining KnownHost and migrating from an outside hosting provider, or need to purchase a new server at KnownHost and move accounts within our network, our staff is ready to assist with migrations. Please see our Migration Assistance page for more information on the types of migrations we offer. It is helpful to prepare […]
FTP vs SFTP (differences) The terms FTP and SFTP are commonly used, even interchangably sometimes. However there are some sigificant differences between the two. FTP The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. SFTP SSH File Transfer Protocol (also Secure […]
What is Secure Shell? Secure SHell (SSH), sometimes known as Secure Socket Shell, is a UNIX-based command interface and protocol for securely getting access to a remote computer. It is widely used by network and systems administrators to control Web and other kinds of servers remotely. Creating an SSH Key It is simple to create an […]