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Free Webspace with FTP Access: Providers Compared
03
Oct

Free Webspace with FTP Access: Providers Compared

This article introduces the best providers for free webspace with FTP access and shows what to consider when making a choice.

  • Author: Marco
Hello Switzerland
30
Sep

Hello Switzerland

After 18 successful years in Germany, our comparison portal is pleased to be able to present its own web presence for the Swiss market with hosttest.ch.

  • Author: Marco
Interview with Christian Jaeger: What's behind MSP GLOBAL?
26
Jul

Interview with Christian Jaeger: What's behind MSP GLOBAL?

In the interview, Christian Jaeger provides comprehensive insights into the upcoming MSP Global 2024 in October of this year, its development, and what visitors can expect at the conference.

  • Author: Marco
Welcome Austria: Our Comparison Portal is Expanding!
09
Jul

Welcome Austria: Our Comparison Portal is Expanding!

After 18 successful years in Germany, our comparison portal is excited to present its own web presence for the Austrian market with hosttest.at.

  • Author: Marco
HiDrive vs ownCloud: Popular Cloud Storage Solutions Compared
04
Jul

HiDrive vs ownCloud: Popular Cloud Storage Solutions Compared

Cloud storage solutions contribute to secure and efficient data management nowadays. This article compares HiDrive vs ownCloud and examines their individual features.

  • Author: Marco
Nextcloud vs. ownCloud - Cloud storage for your own server compared
02
Jul

Nextcloud vs. ownCloud - Cloud storage for your own server compared

In the following article, we want to take a closer look at the topic of Nextcloud vs ownCloud. What are the advantages, disadvantages, and differences between the two cloud storage solutions?

  • Author: Marco
Best E-Commerce Shop Systems Compared 2024
18
Jun

Best E-Commerce Shop Systems Compared 2024

In the following article, we want to take a closer look at the best E-Commerce shop systems in Germany and examine their unique features in more detail.

  • Author: Marco
Best Forum Software Compared 2024
18
Jun

Best Forum Software Compared 2024

In this article, we want to compare the best forum software solutions in Germany and their individual features.

  • Author: Marco
Best CMS Comparison 2024
18
Jun

Best CMS Comparison 2024

What to consider when choosing a Content Management System and what are currently the best CMS on the market?

  • Author: Marco
Introduction to DNSSEC: What beginners need to know
14
Jun

Introduction to DNSSEC: What beginners need to know

DNSSEC stands for Domain Name System Security Extensions. Behind the seemingly complicated term are a series of extensions designed to improve the security of the Domain Name System (DNS).

  • Author: Domain-Offensive
Server Response Time explained: measuring and improving server response time
12
Jun

Server Response Time explained: measuring and improving server response time

In this article we explain why Server Response Time is so important, how it is measured and how it can be improved.

  • Author: Marco
Server Speed - What Matters and How to Measure It?
07
Jun

Server Speed - What Matters and How to Measure It?

Why is the speed of a server so important, how to measure server speed, and how can it be increased?

  • Author: Marco
The best Web Hosting 2024 compared
06
Jun

The best Web Hosting 2024 compared

Which Web Hosting are the most popular? Here in the comparison, we take a closer look at the best solutions.

  • Author: Marco
Pagespeed explained: How to measure and improve website load time
05
Jun

Pagespeed explained: How to measure and improve website load time

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the various methods for measuring and optimising website load time.

  • Author: Christopher
Largest Contentful Paint explained: How to measure and improve LCP
29
May

Largest Contentful Paint explained: How to measure and improve LCP

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of LCP and sets out practical ways to measure this metric and the steps that can be taken to improve it.

  • Author: Christopher
Rent MacOS Server: The best providers compared
28
May

Rent MacOS Server: The best providers compared

MacOS Server offers versatile solutions for companies and organizations that have opted for the implementation of their IT infrastructure based on Apple technologies. Here we present the best Mac Server providers.

  • Author: Marco
Time to First Byte explained: how to measure and improve TTFB
23
May

Time to First Byte explained: how to measure and improve TTFB

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of TTFB and outlines practical methods for measuring this metric and the steps that can be taken to improve it.

  • Author: Christopher
WebPros in an interview: WP Squared and WP Guardian
16
May

WebPros in an interview: WP Squared and WP Guardian

At Cloudfest 2024 we had the opportunity to speak with Alexandra and Alexandra from WebPros about the challenges facing the hosting industry. They are product managers at WebPros and are responsible for WP Squared and WP Guardian.

  • Author: Marco
Email encryption with S/MIME certificates
02
May

Email encryption with S/MIME certificates

The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the technology behind S/MIME and its application.

  • Author: Marco
MSP GLOBAL 2024 - Secure Your Free Tickets Now
15
Apr

MSP GLOBAL 2024 - Secure Your Free Tickets Now

The MSP GLOBAL 2024 is around the corner! And you can be part of it too: Get your free ticket now!

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CloudFest 2024 Recap
15
Apr

CloudFest 2024 Recap

CloudFest 2024 Recap: This is how the 20th anniversary of the industry meeting went

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Most Popular Domain Extensions Compared 2024
26
Mar

Most Popular Domain Extensions Compared 2024

The following article shows which domain extensions are the most popular and how they differ from each other.

  • Author: Marco
IONOS MyWebsite in Test - Experiences with the website builder
06
Mar

IONOS MyWebsite in Test - Experiences with the website builder

How does the IONOS MyWebsite website builder perform in the test?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Podcast Hosting Providers Compared
24
Jan

Podcast Hosting Providers Compared

The best podcast hosting providers compared: Find the right podcast hosting platform for your project.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Video Hosting Providers Compared
22
Jan

Video Hosting Providers Compared

The best video hosting providers compared: Find the right video hosting platform for your project.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What to do if the hosting provider is no longer reachable?
16
Jan

What to do if the hosting provider is no longer reachable?

Here you will learn how to effectively react when your hosting provider is no longer reachable.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
BSD operating systems in comparison: FreeBSD vs OpenBSD vs NetBSD
12
Dec

BSD operating systems in comparison: FreeBSD vs OpenBSD vs NetBSD

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

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
NetBSD as a server operating system: What does the flexible Unix derivative offer?
04
Dec

NetBSD as a server operating system: What does the flexible Unix derivative offer?

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

  • 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 a server operating system: The Unix derivative prized for security and stability
21
Nov

OpenBSD as a server operating system: The Unix derivative prized for security and stability

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

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
FreeBSD as a server operating system: What can the powerful open-source project do?
07
Nov

FreeBSD as a server operating system: What can the powerful open-source project do?

The following article aims to take a closer look at the unique features of the FreeBSD open-source project as a server operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Which SSL certificate authorities are there?
18
Oct

Which SSL certificate authorities are there?

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

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Web Host of the Year 2023: Winners announced
17
Oct

Web Host of the Year 2023: Winners announced

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

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

What does XAMPP stand for?

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

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Reduce CO2 emissions of your website
11
Sep

Reduce CO2 emissions of your website

We had the great opportunity to speak with Torsten Beyer, author and expert on the topic of "Sustainable Websites".

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Introduction of a minimum price as a filter
22
Aug

Introduction of a minimum price as a filter

From October 2023, Hosttest will introduce a minimum price as a standard filter in the main Web hosting category. Find out more here!

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Arch Linux as a server: What lies behind the minimalist approach?
16
Aug

Arch Linux as a server: What lies behind the minimalist approach?

Originally launched as a particularly minimalist and dynamic operating system for advanced users, Arch Linux has since developed into a popular option for server environments. This article aims to examine in more detail the potential and characteristics of Arch Linux as a server operating system.

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

CentOS Stream as a 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 spoke with Dirk from Petricore Green Hosting about hosting in Iceland and the advantages and disadvantages.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CloudLinux OS as a server: What can the commercial Linux distribution do?
27
Jul

CloudLinux OS as a server: What can the commercial Linux distribution do?

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

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
openSUSE as a server: What the SuSE Linux successor popular in Germany offers
13
Jul

openSUSE as a server: What the SuSE Linux successor popular in Germany offers

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 a server: What speaks in favour of the Linux operating system?
05
Jul

Fedora as a server: What speaks in favour of the Linux operating system?

As a Linux distribution 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 using Fedora as a server operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Gentoo as a server: What sets the Linux operating system apart?
28
Jun

Gentoo as a server: What sets the Linux operating system apart?

With Gentoo Linux, a flexible and high-performance distribution is available that has established itself as a versatile platform for various applications. This article examines the characteristics of Gentoo as a server operating system and provides interested readers with in-depth 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 specialised WordPress hosting worth it?
24
May

Is specialised WordPress hosting worth it?

Because WordPress is used by most website owners today, you will find, alongside traditional web hosting packages, increasingly specialised WordPress hosting plans on the market. But is using WordPress hosting really worthwhile for your website, or is a standard hosting package sufficient? We will answer this question in the following article.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Build more purpose in the company with Groundbreaker Talents
16
May

Build more purpose in the company with Groundbreaker Talents

During CloudFest 2023 we had the opportunity to speak with Leoni Rossberg. She is co-founder and managing director of Groundbreaker gGmbH and tells us about ways for IT companies to engage sustainably and, in doing so, to give their own employees within the company an additional sense of purpose.

  • 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 users.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Server management with KeyHelp: Powerful control panel for Linux servers
11
May

Server management with KeyHelp: Powerful control panel for Linux servers

The following article provides an overview of KeyHelp's features and how they help to optimise 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
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