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What is Proxmox?

Proxmox Virtual En­vir­on­ment combines KVM and LXC into a powerful vir­tu­al­isa­tion solution. The platform is suitable for testing en­vir­on­ments, busi­nesses, and data centres. With features like clus­ter­ing, backups, and high avail­ab­il­ity, Proxmox offers a com­pre­hens­ive package. In…

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Proxmox vs Hyper-V

Choosing the right platform for vir­tu­al­isa­tion is a crucial decision. The com­par­is­on of Proxmox vs Hyper-V reveals several dif­fer­ences. Proxmox offers flex­ib­il­ity and open-source benefits, while Hyper-V excels with deep Microsoft in­teg­ra­tion. In our com­par­is­on, find out which…

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Proxmox vs KVM – which platform fits your needs best?

Whether for a small test en­vir­on­ment or a complex corporate in­fra­struc­ture, vir­tu­al­isa­tion plays a central role in all areas of IT. Proxmox and KVM are two es­tab­lished solutions that take different ap­proaches. This article guides you in re­cog­nising the dif­fer­ences through a…

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How to install Post­gr­eSQL on Debian 13 step by step

Post­gr­eSQL is a popular open-source database platform for many types of projects. It’s widely used for both de­vel­op­ment and pro­duc­tion en­vir­on­ments. With our step-by-step guide, you can install Post­gr­eSQL on Debian 13 quickly and without prior ex­per­i­ence. We’ll also show you how…

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XCP-ng vs Proxmox. Which vir­tu­al­isa­tion solution is right for you?

Vir­tu­al­isa­tion is a key part of modern IT in­fra­struc­ture, but choosing the right platform can be complex. Proxmox VE and XCP-ng are two of the most popular open-source options, each offering distinct ap­proaches and sets of features. In this XCP-ng vs Proxmox com­par­is­on, we…

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Proxmox vs VMware. Which is the right fit for your project?

In this Proxmox vs VMware (ESXi) com­par­is­on, we’ll explore how they differ in terms of features, security, per­form­ance and scalab­il­ity. Whether you manage a small lab or an en­ter­prise network, un­der­stand­ing these dif­fer­ences will help you choose the right solution for you. Our…

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Cloud GPU vs. on-premise GPU. Which one is right for your business?

Busi­nesses face an important choice between cloud GPUs and on-premise GPUs. Cloud GPUs offer flexible scaling without major upfront costs, while on-premise GPUs deliver long-term value and full control over data. The right setup depends on your workload, budget and data…

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What is OpenClaw and how does it work?

OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hosted AI agent that goes far beyond simple chatbot responses. It runs on your own hardware, is con­trolled through familiar messaging apps, and can in­de­pend­ently perform tasks such as email man­age­ment, calendar or­gan­isa­tion, or even complex…

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Which cloud GPU is right for your project?

Which cloud GPU is right for your project? This guide explains what cloud GPUs are used for, which use cases are common, and which selection criteria matter most in practice. You’ll learn why VRAM is often the limiting factor, how to properly assess computing per­form­ance, and how…

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What is GPU computing and how does it work?

GPU computing refers to the use of graphics pro­cessors for general-purpose computing tasks beyond tra­di­tion­al graphics rendering. Thanks to their ability to perform many cal­cu­la­tions in parallel, GPUs are ideal for data- and compute-intensive ap­plic­a­tions. Working together with…

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Server

IONOS Server Guide: pro­fes­sion­al tips on con­fig­ur­a­tion and ad­min­is­tra­tion

Servers are what make up the physical basis of the internet. Setting up your own pro­fes­sion­al site, putting products online for sale, or con­nect­ing multiple company locations with one another: all of these tasks require the support of high-per­form­ance computers. And it doesn’t matter if you purchase hardware resources for your own data center or opt for the flex­ib­il­ity of cloud services: operating a server comes with the challenge of in­de­pend­ently con­fig­ur­ing and ad­min­is­ter­ing hardware com­pon­ents. But don’t worry, there’s a lot of support out there for these tasks. In the Server Guide of IONOS’s Digital Guide series, you’ll find regular articles, news, and tutorials on how to operate this in­dis­pens­able component of today’s IT in­fra­struc­ture.

Server in­form­a­tion for busi­nesses, de­velopers, and tech hobbyists

Packed with practical tips, our guide covers a wide spectrum of topics primarily aimed at mid-sized companies, freelance de­velopers, and tech hobbyists. While some articles, like ‘What is a server?’ or ‘DNS – name res­ol­u­tion online’ cater more to beginners, experts are by no means left hanging; there’s a wide range of detailed texts and tutorials on important tasks like choosing the best operating system, filling security gaps, or getting the best possible per­form­ance out of your software and hardware.

What you can expect in the IONOS Server Guide

If you take a look, you’ll notice our guide is divided into four different sub­cat­egor­ies, each covering a different topic. The ‘KnowHow’ area sets out to fa­mil­i­ar­ise beginners with the basics of operating a server. Details on different server types and how to use them are also laid out here. Tips and tricks on managing server software is found under the keyword, ‘Con­fig­ur­a­tion’. The category, ‘Security’ is all about dealing with potential problems server operators may encounter from online threats. Con­ven­tion­al methods of attack, like viruses, worms, and Trojans, and what you can do to combat them are explained here. And the category, ‘Tools’, provides useful guidance on what resources can help make ad­min­is­ter­ing your server a more man­age­able task.