DataPacketBrian is a senior IT specialist, investor and owner of DataPacket. He writes about Internet advocacy, the Web hosting industry, security and news.
As a website owner, it is important to take steps to protect your website from potential exploits and vulnerabilities. Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly searching for ways to gain access to websites and steal sensitive information, and if your website is not properly secured, it could be at risk. There are several steps you can […]
WHMCS is a popular billing and automation platform for web hosting businesses. It provides a range of tools for managing hosting accounts, domain registration, invoicing, and support tickets. While WHMCS has a large user base and a wide range of features, it is not the only option on the market. Here are some alternatives to […]
Welcome to the ultimate guide to setting up a successful WordPress site! In this guide, we will walk you through the steps you need to take to get your WordPress site up and running, and provide tips and best practices along the way. Choose a hosting provider: DataPacket is a popular choice for WordPress hosting. […]
Uptime monitoring ensures websites are available and functioning properly. By regularly checking for issues and alerting appropriate parties if problems are detected, businesses can minimize the impact of downtime on revenue and customer satisfaction. But why is uptime monitoring important? Website downtime can significantly impact a business. Customers may be unable to make purchases or […]
Moving a WordPress site to a new host can seem daunting, but with a little preparation and some careful steps, you can easily migrate your site to a new hosting provider. Here’s how to do it: Backup your WordPress site: Before you make any changes, it’s important to create a full backup of your site. […]
Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is a type of web hosting that allows businesses and individuals to have their own virtual server, with its own operating system and resources, within a shared physical server. This allows for greater flexibility and control over the hosting environment, as well as improved performance and security compared to shared […]
KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a virtualization technology built into the Linux kernel. It allows a single physical server to run multiple virtual machines, each with its own operating system and applications. This makes it possible to consolidate multiple servers into one, saving on hardware and maintenance costs. KVM is different from other virtualization technologies […]
Laravel is a popular open-source PHP web application framework used for web application development. It was created by Taylor Otwell in 2011 and has since become one of the most widely used PHP frameworks in the world. One of the main benefits of Laravel is its ability to make web application development more efficient and […]
Shared hosting is a popular and cost-effective option for small businesses, bloggers, and individuals who are just starting out with their own website. It allows multiple websites to be hosted on a single server, with the resources of the server being shared among all the websites. This means that the server’s processing power, memory, and […]
Joomla is a powerful and popular content management system (CMS) that is used by millions of people around the world to build and manage websites. Whether you’re a small business owner, a blogger, or an e-commerce entrepreneur, Joomla has something to offer. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the benefits of using […]