Setting Up a PHP Development Environment on Ubuntu 24.04

Upgrading Ubuntu 18.04 to 20.04 on a server running ISPConfig 3.x can be done safely, but requires careful preparation. In this guide, we discuss how to back up your server, verify ISPConfig compatibility, and perform the upgrade process. By following these steps, you can ensure that the upgrade is smooth and that your websites and services continue running without interruption.

Running Python CGI Scripts on Apache 2 with ISPConfig 3

Running Python CGI Scripts on Apache 2 with ISPConfig 3

Running Python CGI scripts on an Apache 2 server with ISPConfig 3 enables dynamic content generation using server-side scripting. This article provides a step-by-step guide to configuring Apache, enabling CGI, and running Python scripts through the cgi-bin directory, ensuring compatibility with ISPConfig’s website management.

An Introduction to C for Arduino Users

Explore the essentials of C programming tailored for Arduino users. This comprehensive guide covers variables, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and pointers, with practical code examples to help you harness the full potential of the Arduino platform.

Understanding DNS Records for Web Servers Using ISPConfig 3

Introduction to DNS What is DNS? DNS (Domain Name System) is like the phone book of the internet. It translates human-friendly domain names like example.com into IP addresses like 192.0.2.1 that computers use to identify each other on the network. Key DNS Concepts Types of DNS Records DNS Zones A DNS zone is a segment

Learning Lua Step-By-Step (Part 15)

This entry is part 14 of 25 in the series Learning Lua Step-By-Step

Dive into the world of web programming with Lua! In this series of articles, learn how to set up your development environment, create a simple multi-page web application using the Lapis framework, and enhance it with dynamic content and user authentication. Explore the possibilities of building powerful web apps with Lua.

Building Robust Systems: The Properties of Fault-Tolerant Applications

Building robust, fault-tolerant applications is crucial in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. This comprehensive article explores the essential properties of fault-tolerant applications, including isolation, concurrency, failure detection, live code upgrade, stable storage, and more. Learn about techniques used in critical environments like aerospace, and discover how organizations like NASA handle fault tolerance and remote code upgrades.

HTMX: Revolutionizing Web Development by Returning to the True Nature of the Web

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series HTMX

Discover how HTMX is revolutionizing web development with its return to the true nature of the web. Explore its RESTful approach, security considerations, and extension capabilities for creating efficient and secure interactive web applications. Uncover the power of custom HTML tags and learn why HTMX is reshaping the future of web development.

Understanding Dynamic Domain Name Services (DDNS)

Typically, residential internet service providers assign dynamic IP addresses to their customers. These IP addresses are subject to change periodically, making it challenging to maintain a consistent connection to the home network or website.

Deploying Flask on ISPConfig/Apache

I was asked the other day to deplay a flask site on an Ubuntu 18.04 server running Apache2 and managed using ISPConfig 3.x. ISPConfig is great for adding sites and managing simple hosting services. However, for developers who often need special access to the console and special features it often seems to get in the