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What Is a Client?
A Client in computer networking refers to a computer or an application that requests and retrieves information from a Server. At its core, a server provides a service to other computers or devices....
What Is a Server and How Does It Power My Website?
A server is a network-connected computer that is able to accept, process, and respond to requests which are sent by other devices on the network. Servers can exist in local area networks (LANs) as...
What Is phpPgAdmin and What Is It Used For?
phpPgAdmin's relation to PostgreSQL is the same as the one formed between phpMyAdmin and MySQL. More specifically, phpPgAdmin is a web-based software utility that allows you to manage your...
What is PostgreSQL and How Is It Used in Web Hosting?
PostgreSQL, originally named Postgres, is a powerful cross-platform database management system that is based on the object-relational database model. Postgres is distributed free of charge and is...
What Is phpMyAdmin?
phpMyAdmin is a utility that is used to manage and administer MySQL and MariaDB databases. This tool can be downloaded from the phpMyAdmin website directly and also comes preinstalled on all of our...
What Is MySQL?
MySQL is a relational database management system that is based on the Structured Query Language (SQL). Thanks to its open-source nature, rich feature set, and stability, MySQL has become integral to...
What Is a Database and How Is It Used in Web Hosting?
At its core, a database is just a collection of information that is stored on a computer. This information is often organized in a logical manner and is controlled through a sophisticated program...
What Is Managed WordPress Hosting?
Managed WordPress hosting is a managed hosting service that powers websites based solely on WordPress, but does so with a very high degree of efficiency. Companies that specialize in managed...
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How to Install MediaWiki Extensions
Now that you have installed MediaWiki and learned how to log in to the CMS, it is time to extend MediaWiki's functionality via extensions. MediaWiki extensions are sets of files that add various types of functionality to your MediaWiki website. You can use extensions...
How to Log In to MediaWiki
After you install MediaWiki, it is time to log in to the platform, so you can start working on your new MediaWiki website. To log in, you must open the MediaWiki login page and enter your credentials. Doing so will open the platform’s admin panel. In the following...
How to Install MediaWiki
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How to Log in to Elgg
After you install Elgg, it is time to log in to the CMS, so you can start working on your Elgg website. To log in, you should load the Elgg login page and type in your credentials to access the platform’s admin dashboard. In the following paragraphs, we share how to...
How to Install Elgg
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