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What Is DNS?
The Domain Name System, also called DNS is responsible for matching the domain names that you type in your web browser's address bar to the corresponding IP addresses that are assigned to the...
What Is an IPv6 Address?
IPv6 addresses have been developed as a replacement for the now-depleted IPv4 address pool. Every IPv6 address is a 128-bit number which is four times longer than its predecessor. This additional...
What Is an IPv4 Address?
IPv4, which stands for Internet Protocol version 4, is a fundamental technology that enables the transmission of packages through the Internet by providing a unique identifier to each connected...
What Is an IP Address and How Can I Find My Website’s IP?
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a set of numbers that is used to uniquely identify every computer and smart device that is connected to the Internet. The Internet is an IP-based network and as...
What Is a URL and How Can I Get One for My Website?
Uniform Resource Locator, often abbreviated to URL or simply web address, is the text you type into your web browser whenever you wish to visit a website. In addition to accessing web pages, URLs...
What Is KVM?
What you need to know: KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a complete virtualization solution that is bundled with the Linux kernel and is available in most modern Linux distributions. Thanks to...
What Are the Differences Between the Hypervisor and Containers?
While hypervisors and Containers are similar in a lot of respects, there are some pronounced differences between the two technologies. The most significant difference between hypervisors and...
What Is a Container and How Is It Used in Web Hosting?
A container is a special sandboxed environment that encapsulates an application along with all of its dependencies. Once an app is packaged into a container, it interacts only with the system kernel...
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How to Install an Elgg Theme
After you have installed Elgg core and logged in to the admin dashboard, you can search for themes that can help you customize your new website. Elgg themes are a set of files that help you customize the appearance of your website. Via themes, you can modify website...
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
You can quickly install Elgg with any of the AwardSpace web hosting plans. You can use our free web hosting, shared web hosting, or advanced hosting plans such as semi-dedicated hosting and VPS hosting. How to Install Elgg To install Elgg, you should first sign...
How to Change the PHP Timezone
Setting the correct timezone in PHP is crucial for ensuring that date and time functions in your scripts operate accurately. AwardSpace offers a range of hosting plans that provide easy management of PHP settings, including timezone configuration. This article will...
How to Disable PHP Error Messages
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How to Enable Ioncube Loader
Enabling Ioncube Loader on your server is crucial for running encrypted PHP files. At AwardSpace, we understand the importance of a quick and easy setup process for your web hosting needs. Whether you are a developer looking to secure your code or a business running...
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