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Securing your windows server

13/08/2017

Windows servers are a target for malware and hackers as they are often badly set up exactly because setting up a basic windows server is as easy as installing it. The default installation security has improved with leaps and bounds. Server 2012 is far more secure than server 2008 and Server 2016 improved it even […]

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Windows or Linux Servers ?

08/08/2017

WINDOWS Pros Cons Integration: Almost everything works or is compatible with windows Security: Windows is the most widely used platform. It naturally draws the most malware. Support: A lot of Support in the form of forums, Microsoft Technet and user Q & A sessions Cost: Although it is sometimes included in the purchase price of […]

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FTP – Resolving “Failed to retrieve directory listing”

06/08/2017

Although this is aimed at Filezilla clients, the principles will work for any other FTP client as well. FTP Symptoms You enter all the detail from Host Africa, click on “connect” and ……. connection is successful, but no file listing appears or you get an error “Failed to retrieve directory listing” Why ? Lets have […]

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Super Simple Guide to cPanel

03/08/2017

cPanel Quick-Start Ok, so now you have a Host Africa hosted cPanel server, now what ? cPanel can be incredibly confusing if you have never worked with a web based control panel before. Most guidelines are written by tech guys and it seems that they are written only for tech guys. If you are not a […]

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Linux – the Swiss Army Knife of Operating Systems

29/07/2017

What can I do with Linux ? Even if you are a die-hard Windows or Mac user, knowing a bit about Linux and how to use it can be a useful skill and it can be an awesome tool if you just allow it to do what it does best – working 24/7 and using […]

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Support and the role of your hosting provider

27/07/2017

As hosting providers, we at Host Africa are often challenged in our role as hosting provider, especially with regards to support. Our role is our focus… We are here to provide hosting space to our clients. At HostAfrica, we give our customers a hosting space as cost effectively and as streamlined as possible. Our focus […]

Securing your windows server

Windows or Linux Servers ?

FTP – Resolving “Failed to retrieve directory listing”

Super Simple Guide to cPanel

Linux – the Swiss Army Knife of Operating Systems

Support and the role of your hosting provider

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