How to Monitor and Manage Server Load Keep your websites and applications running smoothly with AvaHost’s guide to managing server load! High server load can slow things down or cause downtime, but with the right tools and steps, you can monitor performance and fix issues fast. This FAQ provides clear, actionable advice to optimize your […]

How to Install Python and PIP on Windows Python is a versatile language for web development, automation, and data analysis. This guide simplifies installing Python and PIP (Python Package Installer) on Windows, with clear examples to help you start coding efficiently, whether for local projects or deploying on AvaHost’s servers. Introduction Installing Python and PIP […]

The “Request-URI Too Long” error in Apache occurs when a client sends a URL that exceeds the server’s predefined length limit. This issue can prevent users from accessing specific pages and is typically encountered in applications that pass large amounts of data in the URL. If you’re looking for a high-performance hosting solution with optimized […]

Managing network security is critical when running applications or services on a Linux server, especially on a high-performance platform like ava.hosting. Firewalld, a dynamic firewall management tool used in distributions like CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora, offers powerful control through its rich rules feature. Rich rules enable precise, granular policies to secure your server, far beyond […]

What is simple history? Simple History is a WordPress activity log plugin that helps administrators monitor all changes made on their website. It tracks user logins, content changes, plugin updates and security-related events in real time. Unlike complex security tools, Simple History offers a clear and user-friendly interface within the WordPress dashboard. It provides a […]

A sitemap is your website’s roadmap, guiding search engines to index your content efficiently and boosting your WordPress site’s SEO. Plugins automate this process, ensuring new pages or products are quickly discovered while offering customization to prioritize key content. For example, Yoast SEO lets you activate an XML sitemap in seconds and submit it to […]

How to Install DirectAdmin on a VPS (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian) DirectAdmin is a lightweight, user-friendly web hosting control panel, ideal for managing websites, emails, and databases on a VPS. This guide provides a step-by-step process to install DirectAdmin on an AvaHost VPS running CentOS, Ubuntu, or Debian, using simple commands and practical examples. Introduction DirectAdmin […]

Unit testing is an essential aspect of software development that ensures code reliability, maintainability, and efficiency. Laravel, a powerful PHP framework, provides built-in support for unit testing using PHPUnit. In this guide, we will explore the benefits of unit testing in Laravel and the best practices to follow to achieve robust and scalable applications. If […]

Perl — short for Practical Extraction and Reporting Language — is a powerful, high-level programming language designed for tasks such as text processing, data parsing, network scripting, and system administration. Created by Larry Wall in 1987, Perl quickly gained popularity in the world of web development and server-side automation thanks to its flexible syntax, CPAN […]

Using Nmap on AvaHost VPS: Network Scanning and Security Auditing Nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful, open-source tool for network discovery, security auditing, and vulnerability scanning, widely used by administrators and security professionals. Running Nmap on AvaHost’s high-performance Linux VPS, with NVMe SSDs and robust infrastructure, ensures efficient network analysis. This guide covers Nmap installation, […]