Elvis Plesky

Our fun and curious team mascot's always plugged into the latest trends. He's here to share his knowledge and help you solve your tech problems.

Joined: November 14, 2017
Articles: 334

Featured, Guides, Product and technology

Linux Logs Explained

Linux logs are the bread and butter of every seasoned Linux pro. They´re like treasure maps, guiding us through the labyrinth of system activities and helping us unravel their mysteries when troubleshooting. If anything goes wrong, they give a useful…

Elvis Plesky
April 22, 2024
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MySQL vs MSSQL: Comparing Similarities and Differences

MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) are two of the most popular enterprise database systems in the world. MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS), and MSSQL Server is an RDBMS developed by Microsoft. Choosing the right database…

Elvis Plesky
April 17, 2024

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What is Cloudflare and How To Set It Up For Your Site?

Cloudflare is a Content Delivery Network (CDN), but it’s also a firewall and a performance layer for websites. It offers a multitude of features and enhancements (available at extra cost) and developers think it’s great, so let’s explore what they…

Elvis Plesky
April 16, 2024
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Ruby on Rails vs PHP: Which one’s right for your needs?

Write sites and apps in any language and they’ll be versatile enough to fit the complicated requirements of most businesses. But for custom app builds, the extra effort’s time-consuming. So shorten deployment time of web services, apps, and APIs by…

Elvis Plesky
April 15, 2024
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What is a Content Delivery Network? (CDN)

A Content Delivery Network (CDN), also known as Content Distribution Network, is a system of interconnected servers based in different locations. Its role is to facilitate more efficient content delivery: it presents users with cached online content from the nearest…

Elvis Plesky
April 15, 2024

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Scaling: Understanding Key Differences, Advantages, and Limitations

Scaling a server to handle a rise in both traffic and demand can be difficult. Any seasoned developer knows that. Why is it such a challenge? Because it demands in-depth planning and evaluation of everything from pricing to potential growth…

Elvis Plesky
April 11, 2024

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Server Maintenance Best Practices

A solid server infrastructure is crucial for countless companies worldwide, empowering them to deliver services in an efficient, reliable way. That’s why it’s so important for businesses to invest in reliable server maintenance. Maintaining servers well can improve security, increase…

Elvis Plesky
April 10, 2024

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TLS vs SSL: What Is The Right Choice?

Meet TLS and SSL: two protocols designed for the safe, secure authentication and transportation of data online. Both are used to encrypt the information flow between web applications and servers. Is one better than the other? And if so, why?…

Elvis Plesky
April 5, 2024

Product and technology

Sitejet Commerce: Add a Store Directly in Plesk!

Big news alert! Ready to turn your website into a prospering shop right inside your Plesk dashboard? Sitejet Commerce is here to shake things up and bring some serious oomph to your Sitejet Builder website. Let’s spill the beans on…

Elvis Plesky
March 25, 2024

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Redis License Change: What Plesk Users Need to Know

In the dynamic world of web hosting and online services, staying informed about licensing changes of widely used software components is crucial. Redis team recently announced a significant shift in their licensing model that could impact many developers and hosting…