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How does a spam filter for emails work?
28
Jan

How does a spam filter for emails work?

We show you how spam filters work and what you need to consider.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
How to determine the current PHP version
28
Jan

How to determine the current PHP version

We show you how to quickly determine the current PHP version.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Database Server - what is it and why do I need it
28
Jan

Database Server - what is it and why do I need it

We show you what a Database Server does and what its advantages are.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
The Dispute Over the .org Domain
19
Dec

The Dispute Over the .org Domain

What is the fuss about the .org domain exactly?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
The ideal domain name: 7 tips for domain search
25
Nov

The ideal domain name: 7 tips for domain search

We show the 7 tricks to find the ideal domain name.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is IMAP and what benefits does the mailbox offer?
25
Nov

What is IMAP and what benefits does the mailbox offer?

We show you what the IMAP protocol does and how a mailbox works.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
IMAP vs. POP3 Mailbox | Advantages & Disadvantages
25
Nov

IMAP vs. POP3 Mailbox | Advantages & Disadvantages

Which type of mailbox are you? We show the pros and cons of both variants.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is a Mail Server - its tasks
25
Nov

What is a Mail Server - its tasks

The mail server is indispensable in communication. We show you its tasks.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is and how does a POP3 Mailbox work?
25
Nov

What is and how does a POP3 Mailbox work?

We show you what the POP3 protocol does and how a mailbox works.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is an SSH access and why do I need it?
25
Nov

What is an SSH access and why do I need it?

We show you why you need an SSH access and what abilities it gives you.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Winner Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2019
15
Oct

Winner Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2019

The winners of the Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2019 of our annual audience award have been determined

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Secure Free Tickets for CloudFest 2020
03
Oct

Secure Free Tickets for CloudFest 2020

For the sixteenth time, the entire industry will meet at CloudFest 2020 in Europapark Rust.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is ICANN and what does it do?
12
Sep

What is ICANN and what does it do?

ICANN, known to many as the registry for cno domains. But ICANN is responsible for much more. We take a look behind the scenes.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is DENIC and what does it do?
12
Sep

What is DENIC and what does it do?

We take a look behind the scenes of the German registry for DE domains.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is Nginx web server and what does it do?
12
Sep

What is Nginx web server and what does it do?

The distribution of Nginx has increased significantly in recent years. We show advantages and disadvantages.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is Apache 2 web server and what does it do?
12
Sep

What is Apache 2 web server and what does it do?

The Apache 2 web server powers the vast majority of websites. We take a look at the pros and cons of this standard.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Move WordPress to an External Server - Tips & Tricks
05
Sep

Move WordPress to an External Server - Tips & Tricks

Switching the server or web hosting provider is necessary from time to time. We show how to move smoothly.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Umlautdomain - How useful is the use of special characters?
05
Sep

Umlautdomain - How useful is the use of special characters?

Umlautdomain - How useful is the use of special characters? We shed light on the right choice of domain name.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is a Rewrite Engine and what is it for?
05
Sep

What is a Rewrite Engine and what is it for?

We show you what a Rewrite Engine is and what it is for.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Domain Transfer and SEO Ranking - How to Maintain Your Visibility
05
Sep

Domain Transfer and SEO Ranking - How to Maintain Your Visibility

How to Transfer Visibility During a Domain Transfer. We'll show you what you should consider.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is the TFTP Protocol - an Overview
21
Aug

What is the TFTP Protocol - an Overview

The TFTP Protocol - A lightweight FTP for booting and error analysis

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is a Web Server
21
Aug

What is a Web Server

Physical and Virtual Web Servers - from Apache to VPS Hosting

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is the Localhost 127.0.0.1
21
Aug

What is the Localhost 127.0.0.1

Introducing Localhost 127.0.0.1 - its purpose and functionality

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Detect and Remove Malware from Web Server
21
Aug

Detect and Remove Malware from Web Server

We show how to identify and banish malware from a web server.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
dogado acquires Campusspeicher.de
08
Aug

dogado acquires Campusspeicher.de

The Dortmund-based company group dogado acquires the customers, assets, and suppliers of the Berlin-based company Campusspeicher with effect from August 7. With the new acquisition, the dogado Group strengthens its strong position in the German web hosting market.

  • Author: dogado GmbH
Server Error 500 - Causes and Solutions of the Problem
07
Aug

Server Error 500 - Causes and Solutions of the Problem

We explain the server error 500 including approaches to solutions. We are here to help!

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
HTTP Error Service Unavailable 503: Causes and Solutions of Error 503
07
Aug

HTTP Error Service Unavailable 503: Causes and Solutions of Error 503

We explain the server error 503 including approaches to solutions. We are here to help!

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
HTTP 504 Gateway Timeout: Causes and Solutions of Error 504
07
Aug

HTTP 504 Gateway Timeout: Causes and Solutions of Error 504

We explain the server error 504 including approaches to solutions. We are here to help!

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Server operating systems for the web server - the best operating systems
05
Aug

Server operating systems for the web server - the best operating systems

Server operating systems for the web server - the best operating systems presented.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Server Outage - Prevention and Immediate Measures
12
Jul

Server Outage - Prevention and Immediate Measures

A server outage is the worst possible news for a company. We show what can and should be done.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate?
19
Jun

What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate?

We explain what a Wildcard SSL Certificate is and how to apply for it.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is an SSL Server Certificate? We clarify
19
Jun

What is an SSL Server Certificate? We clarify

We explain what an SSL Server Certificate is and how to apply for it.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
SSL Connection & Encryption https for the website
19
Jun

SSL Connection & Encryption https for the website

What is a secure connection via SSL and what does the https encryption stand for.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Server Monitoring: Uptime always in view
09
Apr

Server Monitoring: Uptime always in view

The permanent accessibility of your own server with fast response times is crucial for every commercial operator.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
dogado and the domain expert checkdomain join forces
09
Jan

dogado and the domain expert checkdomain join forces

The Dortmund-based company group dogado acquires 100% of the shares of the Lübeck-based company checkdomain GmbH. With the merger, dogado further expands its own domain expertise and strengthens the market position of both companies in the German-speaking hosting market

  • Author: dogado GmbH
What is a Top-Level Domain
28
Dec

What is a Top-Level Domain

The present-day Internet emerged from the military and scientific ARPA-Net, in which various institutions from both areas joined forces. Initially, individual computers within this

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
TYPO3 vs. Wordpress vs. Joomla CMS compared
28
Dec

TYPO3 vs. Wordpress vs. Joomla CMS compared

CMS and Hosting Requirements: TYPO3 vs. Wordpress vs. Joomla compared

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
MySQL - what is MySQL & what do I need it for
28
Dec

MySQL - what is MySQL & what do I need it for

In the early days of the internet, websites used static code - in this case, all content and additional information for display are fixed in an HTML document. That means,

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Set up External Domains with Web Hosting Providers
28
Dec

Set up External Domains with Web Hosting Providers

An attractive web presence - whether it is a company website or an online shop

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Determine the Location of Servers and Domains - the IP Address
28
Dec

Determine the Location of Servers and Domains - the IP Address

Numerous different servers and gateways are involved in every communication over the Internet.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
How much webspace & storage space do you need
28
Dec

How much webspace & storage space do you need

When planning a website, it is advisable to consider the numerous features of a webspace early on,

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Secure Homepage - How to create a backup of your website
10
Dec

Secure Homepage - How to create a backup of your website

Regular backups are needed to restore your own website to its original state in case of data loss or compromise.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What is Cloud Hosting? We clarify
30
Nov

What is Cloud Hosting? We clarify

What is Cloud Hosting? We clarify and help choose the perfect Cloud Hosting provider.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Free SSL Certificate with Let's Encrypt
12
Nov

Free SSL Certificate with Let's Encrypt

With Let's Encrypt, you can create a free SSL certificate for your own website. We show you how to do it.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Impact of GDPR on Web Hosting Providers and Hosting Customers
30
Oct

Impact of GDPR on Web Hosting Providers and Hosting Customers

In particular, we will address the consequences of the new directive for web hosting providers and hosting customers and provide an outlook on the planned E-Privacy Regulation.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
With 1&1 IONOS, 1&1 is repositioning itself in the web hosting sector
30
Oct

With 1&1 IONOS, 1&1 is repositioning itself in the web hosting sector

The web hoster 1&1 has been operating under the new brand name 1&1 IONOS since the end of October 2018.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Winner Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2018
17
Oct

Winner Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2018

The winners of the Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2018 of our annual audience award have been determined. Over 11,500 votes were cast. The big winner is

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Changing Domain Names - How to Do It?
16
Oct

Changing Domain Names - How to Do It?

How can the selected domain name be changed later?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What does Shared SSL mean? hosttest explains
21
Sep

What does Shared SSL mean? hosttest explains

What does Shared SSL mean? We explain the term included in many web hosting offers.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
MariaDB vs MySQL: Similarities, Differences, and Compatibility
21
Sep

MariaDB vs MySQL: Similarities, Differences, and Compatibility

MariaDB vs MySQL: Similarities, Differences, and Compatibility. We clarify and look at the similarities and differences.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
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