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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
Ranking and Sorting Details of Comparisons
13
Oct

Ranking and Sorting Details of Comparisons

Transparency is one of the most important principles at hosttest. Here we want to give you more insight into our ranking and sorting of comparisons.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is S/MIME?
03
Oct

What is S/MIME?

S/MIME is a standard for encrypting emails and can help secure the exchanged data and information from unauthorized access.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Hosting 101
26
Sep

Hosting 101

In our Hosting 101, we explain all the important basics you need to know.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Web Hosting vs. Dedicated Server: What are the differences?
12
Sep

Web Hosting vs. Dedicated Server: What are the differences?

Where exactly are the differences between a classic Shared Web Space package and a Dedicated Server?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Web hosting vs. VPS Hosting: What are the differences?
08
Sep

Web hosting vs. VPS Hosting: What are the differences?

Where exactly are the differences between a classic Shared Web space package and a VPS Hosting?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Dedicated Server vs. Managed Server: What are the differences?
02
Sep

Dedicated Server vs. Managed Server: What are the differences?

The following comparison Dedicated Server vs. Managed Server provides answers to these questions.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is EURid and what does it do?
24
Aug

What is EURid and what does it do?

Who EURid is, what its mission is, and why it is of great importance for European unity, we explain in the following article.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CentOS Successor: What can AlmaLinux?
18
Aug

CentOS Successor: What can AlmaLinux?

What's inside the CentOS Successor AlmaLinux? We take a closer look at the operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CentOS Successor: What can Rocky Linux?
10
Aug

CentOS Successor: What can Rocky Linux?

What's inside the CentOS Successor Rocky Linux? We take a closer look at the operating system.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Integration of hosttest awards & widgets
04
Aug

Integration of hosttest awards & widgets

Integration of hosttest awards & widgets

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
VMware or Virtuozzo: What are the differences?
25
Jul

VMware or Virtuozzo: What are the differences?

Here we look at the differences between VMware and Virtuozzo in detail.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Xen or Virtuozzo: How does virtualization differ in comparison?
25
Jul

Xen or Virtuozzo: How does virtualization differ in comparison?

Here we look at the differences between Xen and Virtuozzo in detail.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Virtuozzo or KVM: Which Virtualization is Better?
18
Jul

Virtuozzo or KVM: Which Virtualization is Better?

Here we extensively discuss the differences between Virtuozzo and KVM.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
VMware or Xen: Two Popular Hypervisors Compared
18
Jul

VMware or Xen: Two Popular Hypervisors Compared

Here we extensively discuss the differences between VMware and Xen.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
KVM or VMware: Which Hypervisor is Better?
13
Jul

KVM or VMware: Which Hypervisor is Better?

Here we take a closer look at the differences between KVM and VMware.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Xen or KVM: Open-Source Hypervisors Compared
13
Jul

Xen or KVM: Open-Source Hypervisors Compared

Here we take a closer look at the differences between Xen and KVM.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is a Hypervisor?
04
Jul

What is a Hypervisor?

In the following article, we will explain what a Hypervisor is, what types exist, and what possible applications it has.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is Server Virtualization?
28
Jun

What is Server Virtualization?

How does server virtualization work exactly and what are the use cases?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
File Systems Compared
08
Jun

File Systems Compared

What are the different file systems?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Can you use .htaccess with Nginx?
31
May

Can you use .htaccess with Nginx?

The .htaccess file allows important configuration settings on the Apache web server, but can you do that with Nginx?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is Cloud Computing?
24
May

What is Cloud Computing?

What exactly is behind the term Cloud Computing and how does it work?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Reliable Customer Reviews - How We Verify Authenticity
23
May

Reliable Customer Reviews - How We Verify Authenticity

Reliable Customer Reviews - How We Verify Authenticity

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is a Dedicated Server?
18
May

What is a Dedicated Server?

What exactly is a Dedicated Server and for which areas is its use sensible?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is OCSP?
10
May

What is OCSP?

What is behind the abbreviation OCSP and why is it security relevant?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Does each domain need its own SSL certificate?
04
May

Does each domain need its own SSL certificate?

What options are there to secure a domain with SSL? Does each domain need its own certificate?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is a Certification Signing Request (CSR)?
20
Apr

What is a Certification Signing Request (CSR)?

What exactly is a Certification Signing Request, also known as Certificate Signing Request (CSR)?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
TLS vs SSL: What is the Difference?
11
Apr

TLS vs SSL: What is the Difference?

TLS and SSL are two terms that almost everyone knows. But where exactly is the difference?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
CloudFest 2022 Recap
07
Apr

CloudFest 2022 Recap

Finally meet people in person again. Here you will find our recap of CloudFest 2022 at Europapark Rust.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is an XML Sitemap used for?
04
Apr

What is an XML Sitemap used for?

The topic of XML Sitemap is particularly important for webmasters of larger websites. But what exactly are they used for?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
SSD and NVMe - what sets the two storage media apart?
29
Mar

SSD and NVMe - what sets the two storage media apart?

What exactly is behind the storage media SSD and NVMe and what advantages and disadvantages do they offer?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
The End of Confixx - Why did the popular control panel disappear?
28
Mar

The End of Confixx - Why did the popular control panel disappear?

For a long time, Confixx was one of the most commonly used control panels. What led to the discontinuation of the beloved server software?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Lazy Loading - What's Behind It?
23
Mar

Lazy Loading - What's Behind It?

The loading times of a website should be as minimal as possible. How exactly can Lazy Loading help with this?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is GAIA-X?
21
Mar

What is GAIA-X?

What exactly is behind GAIA-X - the European response to the US Cloud Act?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
cPanel Alternatives: What are they?
14
Mar

cPanel Alternatives: What are they?

cPanel is a popular control panel for server management. But what other alternatives are there?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Plesk Alternatives: What are they?
14
Mar

Plesk Alternatives: What are they?

Plesk is a popular control panel for server management. But what other alternatives are there?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is the LiteSpeed Web Server?
09
Mar

What is the LiteSpeed Web Server?

Is the LiteSpeed Web Server a good alternative to the established Apache and Nginx web servers?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
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