Linux

If you manage a Linux server that also runs MySQL databases, you might have wondered how to efficiently back up your database(s). Let’s take a look at automatic MySQL backup on Linux using commands and the CRON scheduler. This will allow us to create a schedule for automatic MySQL backups every night, saving them to SQL files, while also deleting backups older than 30 days. The result will be that a local backup of the database(s) will be created on the server, with backups available for up to one month. It’s important to note that … Read more

In today’s world, where speed and instant access to information play a crucial role, it is important for websites to load as quickly as possible. You have probably experienced frustration when a website loads slowly and tested your patience. But don’t despair! There is a tool that can significantly increase the speed of website loading. It’s called Varnish Cache. In this article, you will learn what Varnish Cache is, how it works, and how to enabling Varnish Cache on Ubuntu OS. Speed up your website: Enabling Varnish Cache on Ubuntu What is Varnish Cache? Varnish … Read more

If you manage a Linux server, you’re probably familiar with situations where you frequently use certain longer commands with specific parameters that you don’t want to repeatedly type. That’s why there’s a solution that allows you to create your own shortened command, which will not only be shorter but also easier to remember. As an example, let’s say I use my own command to display the last 10 lines of the Apache error log. I have only one website with WordPress on my server, and if something goes wrong, like misconfiguring the .htaccess file, I … Read more

If you run a WordPress website, for example, using your own VPS, you may have already heard about object caching. After all, WordPress itself will alert you to its usage in the site health section. Object caching in WordPress, such as using Redis, is a powerful tool for optimizing performance and speeding up the loading of web pages. Installation of Redis on Ubuntu server is not significantly complicated. Let’s take a look at how to do it. Installation of Redis on Ubuntu Server Object caching When a visitor loads a page in WordPress, the system … Read more