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BSD Operating Systems Compared: FreeBSD vs OpenBSD vs NetBSD
12
Dec

BSD Operating Systems Compared: FreeBSD vs OpenBSD vs NetBSD

The following comparison aims to explain the differences between FreeBSD vs OpenBSD vs NetBSD and highlight the respective strengths of the popular BSD operating systems.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
NetBSD as Server Operating System: What does the flexible Unix derivative offer?
04
Dec

NetBSD as Server Operating System: What does the flexible Unix derivative offer?

The following article highlights the key features that make NetBSD as a server operating system so attractive.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CloudFest 2024 - Secure Your Free Tickets Now
28
Nov

CloudFest 2024 - Secure Your Free Tickets Now

CloudFest 2024 is around the corner! Get your free ticket now and be part of the biggest international internet infrastructure event!

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
OpenBSD as Server Operating System: The Unix derivative appreciated for security and stability
21
Nov

OpenBSD as Server Operating System: The Unix derivative appreciated for security and stability

The following article explains what makes OpenBSD a trustworthy and efficient server operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
FreeBSD as Server Operating System: What can the powerful open-source project do?
07
Nov

FreeBSD as Server Operating System: What can the powerful open-source project do?

The following article aims to shed light on the unique features of the open-source project FreeBSD as a server operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What SSL certification authorities are there?
18
Oct

What SSL certification authorities are there?

What is a certification authority and what role does it play in SSL certificates?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Web Host of the Year 2023: The winners have been announced
17
Oct

Web Host of the Year 2023: The winners have been announced

In the election for the Web Host of the Year, which has been held annually on Hosttest since 2015, the winners for 2023 have now been announced.

  • Author: Marco
What does XAMPP stand for?
27
Sep

What does XAMPP stand for?

In the following article, we want to take a closer look at XAMPP and find out what the abbreviation stands for.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Reduce CO2 Emissions of Your Own Website
11
Sep

Reduce CO2 Emissions of Your Own Website

We had the great opportunity to talk with Torsten Beyer, book author and expert on the topic of 'Sustainable Websites'.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Introducing a Price Floor as Filter
22
Aug

Introducing a Price Floor as Filter

Starting from October 2023, Hosttest introduces a price floor as a standard filter in the main category web hosting. Learn more here!

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Arch Linux as a Server: What's behind the minimalist approach?
16
Aug

Arch Linux as a Server: What's behind the minimalist approach?

Started as a particularly minimalist and dynamic operating system for advanced users, Arch Linux has now become a popular option for server environments. This article aims to examine the potential and features of Arch Linux as a server operating system in more detail.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CentOS Stream as Server: What does the new rolling release model offer?
09
Aug

CentOS Stream as Server: What does the new rolling release model offer?

CentOS Stream marks an evolutionary development of the traditional CentOS project. The following article takes a closer look at what CentOS Stream offers as a server operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Sustainable Hosting - is it possible in Iceland?
01
Aug

Sustainable Hosting - is it possible in Iceland?

We talked to Dirk from Petricore Green Hosting about hosting in Iceland and the pros and cons.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CloudLinux OS as Server: What does the commercial Linux distribution offer?
27
Jul

CloudLinux OS as Server: What does the commercial Linux distribution offer?

The commercial Linux distribution CloudLinux OS provides a powerful solution for servers, primarily tailored to the needs of web hosting providers. This article delves into the performance and features that CloudLinux OS offers as a server operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
openSUSE as a Server: What does the popular SuSE Linux successor offer in Germany?
13
Jul

openSUSE as a Server: What does the popular SuSE Linux successor offer in Germany?

Over the years, openSUSE, formerly known as SuSE Linux, has evolved from a simple Linux distribution into a robust platform for server infrastructures. The following article provides a comprehensive overview of openSUSE as a server operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Merger in the hosting market: dogado.group and group.ONE successfully merge
06
Jul

Merger in the hosting market: dogado.group and group.ONE successfully merge

The merger of the successful DACH-based dogado.group with the Scandinavian group.ONE, announced at the end of last year, has been successfully completed.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Fedora as Server: What speaks for the Linux operating system?
05
Jul

Fedora as Server: What speaks for the Linux operating system?

As Linux distributions with an innovative approach and a strong focus on freedom and features, Fedora has gained a loyal following. In this article, we therefore want to take a closer look at the use of Fedora as a server operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Gentoo as a Server: What distinguishes the Linux operating system?
28
Jun

Gentoo as a Server: What distinguishes the Linux operating system?

With Gentoo Linux, a flexible and powerful distribution is available that has established itself as a versatile platform for various applications. This article aims to highlight the characteristics of Gentoo as a server operating system and provide interested parties with well-founded insights.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What you should know about PHP Extended Support
02
Jun

What you should know about PHP Extended Support

This article sheds light on the concept of PHP Extended Support, an initiative by hosting providers aiming to ensure this support even after the regular product lifecycle has ended.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Is specialized WordPress hosting worth it?
24
May

Is specialized WordPress hosting worth it?

Since WordPress is used by most website owners nowadays, in addition to traditional web hosting packages, you can also find specialized WordPress hosting offers on the market. But is using WordPress hosting for your own website actually worthwhile, or is a conventional hosting enough? This question will be answered in the following article.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Server Management with CloudPanel: User-friendly Control Panel for Cloud Servers
11
May

Server Management with CloudPanel: User-friendly Control Panel for Cloud Servers

The following article provides a comprehensive overview of CloudPanel, its features, the supported cloud infrastructures, and the benefits it offers to users.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Server Management with KeyHelp: Powerful Control Panel for Linux Server
11
May

Server Management with KeyHelp: Powerful Control Panel for Linux Server

The following article provides an overview of the features of KeyHelp and how they help to optimize the management process for web servers.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Cloud providers next to the big hyperscalers
08
May

Cloud providers next to the big hyperscalers

During CloudFest 2023, we had the opportunity to speak with Alex Fine, CEO of Virtuozzo, about the cloud market, hyperscalers, and the future of the hosting market.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Encryption as the Cornerstone of Digitalization
04
May

Encryption as the Cornerstone of Digitalization

We had the opportunity to speak with the CEO Patrycja Schrenk during CloudFest 2023 about the importance of encryption.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Secure, Fast, and Scalable: Why JAMstack is Revolutionizing Web Development
02
May

Secure, Fast, and Scalable: Why JAMstack is Revolutionizing Web Development

In this article, we will take a close look at the JAMstack, its benefits, and the technologies that power it.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Windows Server 2022: What are the new features?
26
Apr

Windows Server 2022: What are the new features?

Find out here what innovations Microsoft's current Windows Server 2022 operating system offers.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Status Quo of the DE Domain and what are the new nTLDs
20
Apr

Status Quo of the DE Domain and what are the new nTLDs

During CloudFests 2023, we had the opportunity to speak with Thomas Keller, board member of DENIC eG, about the DE domain and discuss industry developments, especially regarding the new Top-Level Domains (nTLDs) that have changed the domain landscape in recent years.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CloudFest 2023 Recap
14
Apr

CloudFest 2023 Recap

In our recap, we look back at the highlights and most exciting moments of CloudFest 2023.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Managing your own registry accounts with ResellerInterface
04
Apr

Managing your own registry accounts with ResellerInterface

It is not uncommon for medium-sized and large companies to have a domain portfolio with several hundred entries. With such large quantities, it can be a challenge to manage all domain names and keep track of them.

  • Author: ResellerInterface
Server Management with the ISPConfig Control Panel
04
Apr

Server Management with the ISPConfig Control Panel

Is it worth using the ISPConfig control panel for managing a web hosting server?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Server Management via LiveConfig Control Panel
04
Apr

Server Management via LiveConfig Control Panel

Is it worth using the LiveConfig control panel for managing a web hosting server?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Use cPanel as a control panel for server management
03
Apr

Use cPanel as a control panel for server management

Is it worth resorting to the cPanel control panel for server management of a web hosting?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Use Plesk as Control Panel for Server Management
03
Apr

Use Plesk as Control Panel for Server Management

Is it worth resorting to the Plesk control panel for server management of a web hosting?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
cPanel vs Plesk: Which Control Panel is Better?
29
Mar

cPanel vs Plesk: Which Control Panel is Better?

With cPanel and Plesk, two of the leading Server Control Panels face off, which are relatively similar in their function. Which one is better?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
WordPress Hosting Costs
17
Mar

WordPress Hosting Costs

What costs can be expected with a WordPress hosting? We provide an overview.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is hardened PHP?
28
Feb

What is hardened PHP?

Find out what lies behind the term hardened PHP and why you should deal with the topic of PHP hardening here.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Wix vs. Jimdo Website Builder - Who is better?
09
Feb

Wix vs. Jimdo Website Builder - Who is better?

The two most popular website builders Wix and Jimdo compared. Who will come out on top? We reveal it.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
DirectAdmin as Control Panel for Server Management
07
Feb

DirectAdmin as Control Panel for Server Management

Effective solutions for server management are becoming increasingly important. How can DirectAdmin assert itself as a Control Panel?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Webmin as Control Panel for Server Management
27
Jan

Webmin as Control Panel for Server Management

Effective solutions for server management are becoming increasingly important. How can Webmin assert itself as a control panel?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Froxlor as Control Panel for Server Management
20
Jan

Froxlor as Control Panel for Server Management

Effective solutions for server management are becoming increasingly important. How can Froxlor assert itself as a Control Panel?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Hosttest plants trees for new reviews with expeero
18
Jan

Hosttest plants trees for new reviews with expeero

For the protection of our climate, we work with expeero. Specifically, by planting trees for received reviews.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Gzip vs Brotli: A Comparison of Compression Methods
10
Jan

Gzip vs Brotli: A Comparison of Compression Methods

Gzip and Brotli are two compression methods that aim for the same goal, but work differently in detail

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is a vCore in VPS Hosting?
19
Dec

What is a vCore in VPS Hosting?

What exactly does the term vCore mean in VPS Hosting?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CloudFest 2023 - Secure Free Tickets Now
07
Dec

CloudFest 2023 - Secure Free Tickets Now

It's that time again: In March of the coming year, CloudFest 2023 will take place on-site at Europapark Rust.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Nginx vs. LiteSpeed: Which Web Server is Better?
28
Nov

Nginx vs. LiteSpeed: Which Web Server is Better?

How do the two well-known web server variants differ and which one is better suited for your own online project?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Apache vs. Microsoft IIS: What is the right choice?
21
Nov

Apache vs. Microsoft IIS: What is the right choice?

How do the two well-known web server variants differ and which one is better suited for your own online project?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Apache vs LiteSpeed: What are the differences?
14
Nov

Apache vs LiteSpeed: What are the differences?

How do the two well-known web server variants differ and which one is better suited for your own online project?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is the Microsoft IIS Webserver?
03
Nov

What is the Microsoft IIS Webserver?

Microsoft offers a Windows operating system for servers, which also provides a web server: the Microsoft IIS Webserver.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Memberships at Hosttest: Requirements for Web Hosting Providers
26
Oct

Memberships at Hosttest: Requirements for Web Hosting Providers

Find out more about our requirements for web hosting providers based on your Hosttest membership level

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Winner Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2022
18
Oct

Winner Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2022

The winners of the Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2022 of our annual audience award have been determined. Over 11,000 votes were cast, selecting the best hosting service providers on hosttest.de

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
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