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Web developers excel at creative problem-solving, but server management demands standardization and efficiency. Letting developers manage servers wastes their coding time and creates scalability issues. Separate roles save money long-term.
rackAID's technical director earned Parallels Certified Automation Engineer certification, enabling direct Level 2 support access. The certification demonstrates expertise in Plesk architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting, helping rackAID deliver superior server management to clients.
Prevent costly server downtime with three essential management practices: keep systems updated, delete unnecessary files and accounts, and investigate repeated issues before they become critical problems.
Parallels has expanded OpenSSL patches for Plesk 9 to include RHEL 5. Patches now cover CentOS 4/5, RHEL 4/5, and Fedora 11 in both x86 and x86_64 versions, fixing critical web engine bugs.
Red Hat's OpenSSL update breaks Plesk startup with SSL errors and stale pidfile messages. Parallels released patches for CentOS 4/5 and RHEL 4. Apply after updating openssl, httpd, and mod_ssl to resolve the issue.
Server crashes don't have to be catastrophic. Out-of-band management, remote power control, and rescue mode are three essential tools that enable quick recovery and prevent stressful emergency migrations or complete data loss.
rackAID welcomes Audrey Lyman from Mohawk Home and Flooring to lead marketing and sales efforts. Her fresh, non-IT perspective will help simplify complex services as the company develops new hybrid hosting solutions.
Don't be fooled by partner logos on vendor websites. Many companies display brands they simply use, not actual partnerships. True partnerships require commitment and provide real value like enhanced support channels and technical backstops when issues arise.
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Florida branding firm BoldWater selects rackAID's managed hosting to power 100+ client websites. The partnership combines BoldWater's marine industry design expertise with rackAID's scalable cloud infrastructure and content delivery solutions.
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