Cloud Dynamic websites: the LAMP stack and its alternatives When thinking about websites and how they’re designed, it’s useful to differentiate between static and dynamic sites. Generally, static sites display HTML-based content stored on a server, but... read more
Servers MariaDB v MySQL: which relational database should I choose? Databases are a key tool for anyone who wishes to organise their data efficiently. Relational databases are a simple and intuitive method of formulating information into tables that can be... read more
Business How to Sell Online: OpenCart vs PrestaShop It’s been long established that an online presence is crucial for a company in the modern business environment. So when you come to building an ecommerce website, you need... read more
Cloud The advantages of SSD hard drive storage Is the SSD tide turning? More importantly, are SSDs worth it? Just a few years ago, solid-state drives, or SSDs, were seen as cutting-edge solutions with price tags to match,... read more
Servers LAMP stack or MEAN stack? Let’s compare In web development, no one can argue that web stacks aren't vital to keeping things running as they should. The increasing demand for seamless technology that extends across... read more
Cloud ECC RAM: keeping critical data error-free Big data is only getting bigger. As more organisations rely on ballooning volumes of information, the accuracy and integrity of data have become more important than ever. Whenever data is... read more
Servers RabbitMQ and message brokers When building web applications, there are many different tools that developers can use to optimise performance. One important group of tools are message brokers, such as RabbitMQ. But what is... read more
Servers CentOS vs Debian vs Ubuntu: Which is the best Linux distribution? When it comes to choosing between operating systems, it’s usually a choice between Windows and Linux. While Windows has been the most popular choice for a number of years... read more
Cloud What is a hypervisor? So, you’ve heard the term, but exactly what is a hypervisor server? A form of technology that enables virtualised services, a hypervisor is also known as virtual machine managers/... read more
Cloud What is Apache Tomcat? Apache Tomcat, also known as just Tomcat, Apache Tomcat Server, or Tomcat Server, proves to be a popular choice for web developers building and maintaining dynamic websites and applications based... read more
Cloud Hosting your own CS2 server In September 2023, the highly popular first-person shooter game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) was updated and replaced by Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Despite concerns about the removal of CS:GO... read more
Cloud Self-managed vs outsourced virtualisation There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to host something yourself or use a service from a hosting provider. When it comes to server virtualisation, both the cost... read more
Cloud Remote server control: RDP or KVM? When it comes to controlling a server, it’s important to have access from anywhere; whether stuck in traffic or working from home, servers can be controlled from wherever you... read more
