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The first step to adding a database is to log into Plesk from your Hostwinds VPS or Dedicated Server. After logging in, there are a couple of options to access the databases for each domain. The first method is to click Databases on the left-hand menu. The second method is...
The first step to accessing your database server in Plesk is to log in to your Plesk control panel from your Hostwinds VPS or Dedicated Server. Next, click Databases in the left-hand menu. If you have databases created, you will see a small menu on the right-hand side. Click...
Backing up your data is a great way to ensure if anything goes wrong, you can get back on track and work again without having to lose vast amounts of work and data. Plesk comes built-in with a backup manager. The first step to accessing your backup manager in Plesk is to log...
If you are using Cloud-based Storage, it is important to know how to access the data. This guide will walk you through how to use the S3 Browser and other similar services to access your Cloud Storage. What is an S3 Browser The S3 Browser is a Cloud Storage browser. It...
This guide explains how to add a Web browser on your Hostwinds Ubuntu Cloud SSD or Dedicated server. It describes Vivaldi's installation, a World Wide Web Browser that can view World Wide Web (W3) content. Some terms that you may need to be familiar with before continuing...
Fail2ban is a useful tool for further server hardening. It is not a replacement for disabling password authentication or changing the server's SSH port. Our guide on best security practices for a Linux server can guide you through those primary best practices. This guide...
Mezzanine is a Content Management system written in Python. It's a great alternative to the popular WordPress and offers a similar interface. You will need: A Hostwinds SSD Cloud or Dedicated Server Ubuntu 19.10. You can get the ISO from Canonical here: https:...
Windows supports many different languages allowing you to run your applications and browse the web in your own language. This guide will explain how to configure that on your Cloud SSD or Dedicated server plan. First, click on the Windows start button and open the Settings...
Customizing the Plesk interface appearance is an objective you may want to do if it is tailored for you or your business. This guide is intended for Hostwinds clients who have an SSD Cloud or Dedicated Server and use Plesk Control Panel to manage their server. To follow this...
As with other website management platforms, Vesta allows user accounts to have their features and limitations defined as a package. When creating a new user in Vesta, you must choose the package that applies to their account. These packages are defined in the Packages area...
Odoo offers a Discuss App, which allows you to create a Channel for Odoo Users to log in and chat with each other on the server. This will allow you to have public channels, private channels, as well as direct messaging. Odoo Discuss App Channels Odoo's Discuss offers 3...
If you are hosting an ASP.NET website on a Hostwinds VPS or Dedicated Server, you will likely want your web application to connect to a SQL Server database on the back end. SQL Server Express is a great entry-level edition for small-scale applications but does have...
There are a couple of simple steps that you will need to access your PHPMyAdmin database through the Vesta Control Panel. To follow this guide, you will first need to have a database already in Vesta. If you have not done this, please follow this guide: Add A Database (Vesta...
What is RDP? RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is a network communications protocol developed by Microsoft, allowing users to connect to another computer. The remote desktop protocol is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. With Remote Desktop Protocol, one...
If you have installed WordPress using Softaclous Apps Installer and need to edit the details of an existing WordPress installation for your Hostwinds service, this guide is for you. Regardless of if you are using your hosting plan's access to Softaculous or are using cPanel...
To manage your Odoo installation settings, you can go to the settings area. From here, you can create users, do translations, add apps, and manage company profiles. Here is how to find the Odoo Settings menu. Click the 4 square menu icon in the top left, then select Settings...