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cPanel deprecated Ruby on Rails in cPanel & WHM version 66 since it is not supported on CentOS 7 servers. Rails is a Ruby application, and they support Ruby applications via cPanel’s Application Manager interface (Home » Software » Application Manager), so this can technically be done. However, I cannot promise that it will run seamlessly forever […]

How can I make a phpinfo file?

Occasionally, while troubleshooting issues with a site, it can be useful to see all in one place all the current configuration for php affecting a particular folder or file. This can be done with the php function phpinfo. Among other things, this function can tell you the currently loaded php modules, the currently loaded php settings, […]

How to access your servers IPMI/KVM

All of our dedicated servers (managed or unmanaged) come with the ability to utilize IPMI/KVM to access your server in the event that other normal methods don’t work (such as SSH). IPMI or Intelligent Platform Management Interface is useful in the event of several server-related events. Events as: Network unresponsive SSH not available Finalizing an […]

Reinstalling the OS on Dedicated Servers

This article is information on reinstalling the Operating System on Dedicated Servers. This will primarily pertain to Unmanaged Dedicated server customers so that they know how to change their OS and/or reinstall their current OS. However, our Managed Customers who wish to take a more “hands on” approach can reinstall their OS (CentOS 7/CentOS 8) too. As of this time, […]

How to set rDNS

To set the rDNS on your provided IP’s allocated to your Dedicated Server, you’ll need to be logged into your Dedi. Server Management Panel. This article assumes that How to Access the Dedi Management Panel has been read and you’re familiar how to login. Once you’re within your panel, you’ll want to manage the server you wish […]

Here at KnownHost all Budget Dedicated Servers and Managed Dedicated servers come with a management panel interface that allows our customers to easily access and control various options of their server including: Bandwidth review rDNS configuration OS Reinstalls IPMI/KVM Access Power controls This interface is accessible via the my.knownhost.com website under your account information and active […]

KnownHost offers a wide selection of dedicated hosting plans designed to fit varying needs, depending on your budget, expected resource demands and desire for included server management (and whether or not you need root access). If you’ve found Reseller Hosting resources to be less than you need, but enjoy having full server management, the next […]

How to Manage Users on a Dedicated Server?

Managing users on a dedicated server means getting comfortable with a few basic concepts and commands, including the fact that users belong to one or more groups. Add or remove users, assign or unassign their group membership and you’re in business! The steps below assume that you’re either logging in as root, so commands don’t […]

How to Restart a VPS or Dedicated Server?

Restarting a KnownHost VPS or dedicated server can be accomplished in several different ways, depending on how you’re connecting and logging in and whether or not you’re using a control panel. Restart VPS or Dedicated Server using WHM WHM is built to make routine server administrative tasks quicker and easier, so why not use it […]

What is Error Code 500 on my server?

When your server, whether dedicated or VPS, is throwing Error Code 500, there’s a misconfiguration issue that’s stopping the normal 200 Success messages you’d love to be seeing instead. Some 500 errors can be caused by the webserver itself due to invalid lines in say .htaccess. Other times, 500 errors can be caused by broken […]