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What you will read?1 Checking Server Logs for Errors2 Resolving SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Issues3 Addressing Blacklisting and Spam Filters Email delivery issues can cause significant disruptions, especially when running services on a VPS. Understanding the common problems and troubleshooting steps is essential to ensure smooth communication. These issues may range from simple configuration errors…
What you will read?1 Checking Existing Firewall Rules on Your VPS2 Opening Email Ports on Your VPS Firewall (Port 25, 465, 587)3 Closing Email Ports on Your VPS Firewall4 Why Email Ports Need to Be Opened and Closed on a VPS?5 Conclusion Managing email ports on a VPS firewall is crucial for ensuring that your…
What you will read?1 How to Use Telnet to Test Email Ports2 Using Netcat to Check Email Ports on Your VPS3 Testing SMTP Port 25 with Telnet and Netcat4 Verifying Secure Email Ports (465, 587) with Telnet and Netcat Email port testing is a crucial step in ensuring proper email communication on your VPS. Email…
What you will read?1 Installing Postfix and Dovecot on VPS2 Configuring Postfix for Outgoing Mail3 Setting Up Dovecot for Incoming Mail4 Configuring SSL/TLS for Secure Mail Transmission5 Preparing Your VPS for a Mail Server Setup Postfix and Dovecot are among the most popular and reliable open-source solutions for setting up a secure mail server on…
What you will read?1 Configuring SMTP Authentication2 Prerequisites for Configuring SMTP on a VPS Setting up an SMTP server on your VPS involves selecting the right software, installing it, and configuring it for secure and reliable email delivery. Popular SMTP server software options include Postfix, Exim, and Sendmail. Among these, Postfix is widely favored for…
What you will read?1 Port 25: The Traditional SMTP Port2 Port 465: Secure SMTP for Sending Emails3 Port 587: Recommended Port for Sending Email with Encryption4 Comparison of Ports 25, 465, and 5875 How to Choose the Right Email Port for Your Server Email communication relies on various protocols to transfer messages between servers and…
What you will read?1 Using MySQL Performance Schema for Monitoring2 Real-Time Monitoring with Tools like MySQL Workbench3 Why Monitoring MySQL Performance is Crucial on VPS4 Setting Up MySQL Query Profiling5 Using MySQL Slow Query Log for Performance Insights6 Using Third-Party Monitoring Tools for MySQL7 Setting Up Alerts for MySQL Performance Issues Monitoring MySQL performance on…
What you will read?1 Configuring PostgreSQL to Allow Remote Connections2 Editing the PostgreSQL Configuration Files for Remote Access3 Setting Up User Roles for Remote Access4 Configuring the VPS Firewall for PostgreSQL Connections Remote access to PostgreSQL on a VPS allows you to manage and query your database from another machine, enabling flexibility for developers and…
What you will read?1 pg_stat_statements2 pg_partman3 timescaledb4 pg_bench5 pg_repack6 Citus7 hypopg8 Data Analysis and Visualization Extensions9 Extensions for Improved Data Security10 PostGIS: Geospatial Data Management in PostgreSQL11 pg_stat_statements: Query Performance Insights12 TimescaleDB: Time-Series Data Management13 Foreign Data Wrappers for Cross-Database Access PostgreSQL offers several extensions that focus on boosting the performance of your database, especially…
