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What Is Reverse DNS and How Does It Work

What Is Reverse DNS and How Does It Work?

What Is Reverse DNS and How Does It Work?
When you type a website’s name into your browser, the Domain Name System (DNS) translates that domain name into an IP address. This process is known as forward DNS. But what if you have an IP and want to know the domain name associated with it? That’s where Reverse DNS (rDNS) comes in. It’s an essential but often overlooked component of …

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Best Linux Distros for VPS and Dedicated Server Hosting

Best Linux Distros for VPS and Dedicated Server Hosting in 2025

BEST LINUX DISTROS FOR VPS AND DEDICATED SERVER HOSTING
Choosing the best Linux distribution for VPS or dedicated server hosting in 2025 is more crucial than ever. With a wide variety of operating systems available, selecting the right linux distro can dramatically affect performance, stability, and overall hosting experience. Whether you’re a developer, a beginner, or managing mission-critical systems, the right linux base ensures compatibility, security, and efficiency.
This article …

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RDP vs VNC Which Remote Desktop Solution is Right for You

VNC vs RDP: which remote desktop tool is the best?

VNC vs RDP: WHICH REMOTE DESKTOP TOOL IS THE BEST?
In a world where working remotely and managing distant systems has become standard practice, remote desktop tools have emerged as essential solutions. Whether you’re a system administrator, IT professional, or just someone trying to help a friend fix a computer problem from afar, tools like RDP and VNC are commonly used. But which one is the better remote access option?

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windows server 2025

Windows Server 2025 – New Features and Enhancements

WINDOWS SERVER 2025 – FEATURES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 is the new release of the Microsoft server operating system. It will facilitate a fast, scalable and secure environment that serves the interests of businesses of all sizes. Continuing a legacy of its forerunners, Windows Server 2025 offers a multitude of new features, enhancements, and improvements that help organizations reshape their IT infrastructures, enable effortless operations, and elevate digital transformation.

NEW FEATURES …

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DISTRIBUTED STORAGE SYSTEMS

What is Distributed Storage? Types and Examples

DISTRIBUTED STORAGE SYSTEMS
The modern-age computing infrastructure relies heavily on distributed storage systems. How is emerging technology responding to pressing business challenges? With the incessantly increasing data, enterprise businesses are realizing how inadequate storage systems are to meet today’s demands of scaling up, reliability, and performance. Data warehousing services mostly in the form of report-generating data for large enterprises do not fit secondary or distributed storage systems.
Distributed storage systems …

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package list on linux

How to get and copy the list of installed packages on Ubuntu/Debian Linux Server

HOW TO GET AND COPY THE LIST OF INSTALLED PACKAGES ON UBUNTU/DEBIAN LINUX SERVER
In this article, we will look at the commands with which we will get a list of packages and find out for what purposes they are needed. How can install the packages on “server 2” after receiving a list of all the ones that are installed on “server 1”? How can use the apt command on …

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clear swap in linux

How to clear swap memory in Linux

HOW TO CLEAR SWAP MEMORY IN LINUX
Swap space is an integral part of the modern Linux system, especially in the Enterprise environments of today. Most enterprise environments have swap built into the systems, and these memory caches are not manipulated unless there is an apparent lack of memory available or if a server crashes due to the OOM killer (out of memory) error. However, there is a niche situation …

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VPS Hosting

7 Key Advantages of VPS Hosting for Business Success

7 KEY ADVANTAGES OF VPS HOSTING FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

1. UNMATCHED STABILITY AND RELIABILITY
In this fast-paced digital age, your online presence, consistency and reliability is the key. With our state of the art VPS server hosting plans we can ensure that your website or application will be online and responsive 24/7. You can trust VIKHOST to maintain your online services through dedicated resources, scalable infrastructure, and enterprise-class hardware. Benefits …

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What is Arch Linux

What is Arch Linux

WHAT IS ARCH LINUX?
Arch Linux: One of the popular Linux distro with developer, power user and Linux lover. So, why is Arch Linux so special, and what has made it one of the most beloved Linux distros out there?
Arch Linux OS is a lightweight, flexible and highly customizable operating system which is its major core. The core experience is centered on the very newest Linux kernel, so everything …

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How to List Disks on Linux

How to List Disks on Linux

HOW TO LIST DISKS ON LINUX
If you are a Linux user looking to see all the disks connected to your system then this article will help you. Listing disks on Linux is a basic system administration task that everyone should know how to perform.
One of the big worries for the system administrator is to check whether disks are up and running in optimal condition. Quite often, you will …

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