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  • How to Install and Configure a DHCP Server on CentOS 7

    In networked systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is pretty common. Despite being a mouthful of a term, the basic idea behind DHCP is pretty simple.   The DHCP server in a network maintains a list of possible IP addresses with it. As soon as a new device joins the network, it asks for an…

  • How to Change the Root Password on MariaDB

    If you’re a sysadmin, you know how scary losing a root password can be. Don’t worry, though. If you lose or forget the password to your MariaDB or MySQL database, you can reset it in a few easy steps.   First, you’ll need a few things:   A Linux server running MariaDB A sudo-enabled user…

  • How to Install phpMyAdmin on CentOS 7

    phpMyAdmin is a very popular tool for administration of relational databases like MySQL and MariaDB. However, it doesn’t come installed by default. In this article, we’ll see how to install phpMyAdmin on CentOS 7. Why choose phpMyAdmin over the command line? All that phpMyAdmin does can be done over the MySQL command line as well.…

  • How to Install and Uninstall Kodi 17 on Ubuntu 16.04

    As far as home theatre PCs (HTPC) are concerned, few software match up to the open source Kodi. For those who may have known it in its early days, the name XBMC will definitely evoke nostalgia. So, just how popular is Kodi these days? The developer community is pretty impressive. As of writing, Kodi has…

  • How to Install Wget on CentOS 7

    Wget is a popular utility just like its name – small and useful! The best thing is that Wget is open source, which means that not only can you use it to download files quickly over HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP, but can also study the source code in case you are curious. However, on some…

  • Build a Windows VPS in Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Build a VPS in Sao Paulo, Brazil with CheapWindowsVPS Did you know that one of the fastest growing technical economies in the world can be found in Sao Paulo, Brazil? The location is becoming known as a hotspot for technological innovation in South America. CheapWindowsVPS is proud to announce the opening of a new data…

  • Top 3 Game Servers to Host on a Windows VPS

    When you think of a private gaming server, you typically think of a server housed in your friend’s basement that lets players from all around the world play against each other on a single, dedicated node. Building your own onsite server can be costly, given the fact that you will need to invest in physical…

  • VPS Hosting in London, UK

    Announcing General Availability of VPS Hosting in London, UK CheapWindowsVPS is proud to announce the opening of its newest datacenter in London, UK. In order to better serve our clients, we decided that London was a prime location for our users to host their VPS workloads. Hosting your VPS in the United Kingdom has several…

  • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Windows VPS

    New location in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam To help even more of our customers with their server hosting needs, we have decided to open up a new location in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam. It is a great way for many businesses to cut costs by offering an affordable hosting solution.…

  • Windows VPS Hosting in Bulgaria – Now Available

    Announcing General Availability of VPS Hosting in Bulgaria   In efforts to better serve our clients in the European, Middle East and African regions (EMEA), CheapWindowsVPS is proud to announce the opening of its 2nd European data center located in Bulgaria. Why host your VPS in Bulgaria?  When you spin up your Windows virtual private…