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How can I make a phpinfo file?

Last Updated: December 1, 2021

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, […]

How to Restart a VPS or Dedicated Server?

Last Updated: November 15, 2021

Restarting a KnownHost VPS or dedicated server can be accomplished in several different ways, depending on how you’re connecting and logging in and whether or not you’re using a control panel. Restart VPS or Dedicated Server using WHM WHM is built to make routine server administrative tasks quicker and easier, so why not use it […]

How do I check the kernel version on my server?

Last Updated: January 25, 2022

In this article, we’re going to go over Linux kernels. We’ll show you what a kernel is and how to go about checking it and ensuring it’s up to date, but first let’s answer the common question when within a Linux environment or even any computer environment. What is a Kernel? The Linux Kernel is […]

Load Averages, what are they?

Last Updated: August 5, 2022

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 […]

.htaccess: Invalid command ‘\xef\xbb\xbf#’

Last Updated: October 12, 2021

If you receive the following error, you’ve edited your file with software that has added a BOM magic numbers to the file, which Apache cannot read: ‘\xef\xbb\xbf#’ is a ‘Unicode BOM(Byte Order Mark)’ and consists of invisible characters added by certain text editors like Notepad++, for instance. The BOM often functions as a magic number […]

What are some useful tips for disk space management?

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

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It is important to make sure that the server does not fully run out of disk space. If it does, the services running in the server will quit working, and some of the database tables could even become corrupted. Here are some things to consider, to help ensure that your server has enough disk space […]

What is the difference between FTP and SFTP?

Last Updated: April 28, 2022

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 […]