Install XCache 2.0.0 on CentOS 5.8 with PHP 5.3.3
After I upgrade my server from php 5.2 to php 5.3.3, I need XCache to accelerate my phpBB. I did an installation from source. Then when I run command to check php version, it shew.
Category: Web & Network
Abuse Alert from Burst.net – HTML/PicFrame.Gen
It is the first time, I received the abuse alert form Burst.net, the VPS service provider. They said there is some malicious content on my VPS. Their backbone providers found it and reported to them and Burst ask me to...
Prepare CentOS 6.3 within VirtualBox
For testing purpose, I need a CentOS 6.3. So I download CentOS DVD image. Installed it in VirtualBox as web server. Note: The network of guest system is using bridged, which allow the guest access internet, and also allow the...
Fixed a strange network problem
I have three routers in house. One is provided by ISP, Telus. It is 2 in 1, including modem and router. The second router is Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH. It is placed beside Telus device. There two are connected with lan cable....
Google AdSense for Feed is retired
As the title said, Google AdSense for Feed will be discontinued. Effective from December 3, 2012.
phpBB 3.0.11 released
It is time to upgrade the forum powered by phpBB. New maintenance version 3.0.11 released. I have a small forum just upgraded from 3.0.10 to 3.0.11. It is easy to use Automatic Update Package. There are tons of bugs and...
3 Ways to Manage Your Online Passwords
The experts have loads of advise on how to make your passwords stronger. Most of it is bunk. To Manage your Online Passwords, you can choose one of the best ways below or mix them. 1) Write them down Just...
vnStat is a good network traffic monitor
I installed vnStat on one of my VPS. After about 20 days tracking, I ask the support of Burst.net. What is the figures of past 20 days they monitored? The support email me the report. Month: 2012 Jul Day Incoming...
Install vnstat on Centos at Burst.net to monitor the traffic
The traffic graphic on Burst.net portal is not correct. It is what Burst.net support stuff said. So I would like to install my own traffic monitoring service to track home much I use during the month. vnStat is the one...
Protect Proftpd server by restricting IP address allowed
There are so many hackers or what ever name for them, want to login ftp server of my VPS server. The one of the most simplest way is to deny all IP address except specific IP address. The FTP server...
How to block SSH connection per IP address
I have any VPS which is hosted on Burst.net. The openssh server running on it. When I checked the error log. I saw a lot of log in errors as below. It is clear that the hacker want to connect...
Change CDN service provider to MaxCDN
I start to use CDN from April 2010, with MaxCDN. Here is the first post I mentioned it. Later, I moved to Amazon, FrontCloud in August, 2010. For some reason, I move back to MaxCDN. I start to use MaxCDN...
Upgrade MovableType 5.14
It is a bug fix release. No new features, NO security fix. Fixed cases The following issues were fixed in this release. 106033 IE9 RC: Unable to move category/folder on Manage Categories/Folders screen 106034 IE9 RC: Unable to move widgets...
1&1: Domain price increase
Most of my domains are located on 1&1 for many years. Got the email from it a few days ago, regarding the price change of domain. We are writing today to inform you that as a result of recent price...
OpenVPN, Burst.Net, OpenVZ,
I played VPN on Burst.net last week. There something new for me. I recorded here for reference. 1) Burst.Net has budget VPS. $5.95/MONTH with Memory: 512MB GUARANTEED It is based on OpenVZ. 2) It is only support OpenVPN, not pptpd....