Jeff Wilson, Author at RoseHosting

How To Import and Export Databases in MySQL or MariaDB

January 6, 2025 by Jeff Wilson

This blog post is about importing and exporting databases in MySQL or MariaDB. Importing and Exporting are fundamental processes that every system administrator and developer should have a solid understanding of. MySQL import database is also known as restoring the database from a daily, weekly, or any backup we have on our server. Exporting is considered as dumping the existing database for a backup before any upgrade of the MySQL or MariaDB or regular backup process. In the following paragraphs, we will cover all processes, from installing a MySQL database server, creating a database, making a backup, and restoring the same one to learn the process.

In this tutorial, we will use Ubuntu 24.04 OS, but you can choose any Linux OS you want. The MySQL commands are the same. Let’s get started!

How to Install WordPress with LEMP on Ubuntu 24.04

December 23, 2024 by Jeff Wilson

This tutorial is about installing WordPress with the LEMP stack on Ubuntu 24.04. WordPress is an open-source content management system written in PHP. The LEMP stack is a shortcut for Linux, NGINX, MySQL, and PHP. WordPress is very user-friendly and offers a variety of options, such as different plugins and various themes with beautiful designs, making it the most customizable CMS for users. The following paragraphs will cover all the steps for LEMP installation before we install WordPress.

Installing WordPress with the LEMP stack on Ubuntu 24.04 is straightforward and may take up to 15 minutes. Let’s get things done!

How to Use the htop Command to Monitor System Processes and Resource Usage

December 16, 2024 by Jeff Wilson

This tutorial will explain how to use the htop command in Linux with examples. The htop command in the Linux system is a command line utility that actively allows users to monitor the system processes and resource usage in real-time. It is based on the top command with improvements and a better overview. Using the htop command gives colored visualization of CPU, RAM, and SWAP usage. It also allows users to scroll vertically and horizontally to check the full lines of processes and their data.

In the following paragraphs, we will show practical examples with the htop command on Ubuntu 24.04. Let’s get started!

What it means to be in the web hosting business for 25 years

December 11, 2024 by Jeff Wilson

Simply put, being in business for 25 years means a company has operated for a quarter of a century. However, what matters to you is what was accomplished during that time and how it can benefit your websites and business. As with the entire online industry, any web hosting business that’s been around for a quarter century has existed since the beginning of time as far as the Internet is concerned. This means that we’ve withstood recessions. We’ve witnessed Internet giants rise and fall. We’ve seen it all and endured the hardest of times, and we still plan to be here serving you for a long time. This longstanding experience handling situations your business might face is an invaluable asset for tech support. A brand new problem for you may be something we’ve resolved hundreds or even thousands of times before.

How to Install Odoo 18 on AlmaLinux 9

December 9, 2024 by Jeff Wilson

Odoo provides many applications, including accounting, inventory management, CRM, and e-commerce. This versatility makes it a favored option for businesses of all sizes. This guide will teach you how to install Odoo 18 on AlmaLinux 9, ensuring you have a fully operational Odoo instance on your Alma Linux system. Follow each step meticulously, and refer back to this guide whenever necessary.

How to Configure Static IP Address on Ubuntu 24.04

December 4, 2024 by Jeff Wilson

A machine or other devices connected to your router usually have a dynamic IP address. The DHCP server will assign a dynamic IP address for your device connected to the network. That same device will likely get a different IP address when connected to the network later. To get a static IP address for your machine, we need to configure it. Netplan has been the default tool for configuring Linux networking on Ubuntu machines since 2016. It is a utility designed to make network configuration easier and more descriptive. This article will show you how to configure a static IP address on Ubuntu 24.04.

How to Install Odoo 18 on Ubuntu 24.04

February 24, 2025December 2, 2024 by Jeff Wilson

Odoo is an open-source Python and Javascript software used to manage business processes. It includes various features such as customer relationship management, e-commerce, accounting, billing, manufacturing, project management, etc. Odoo uses the PostgreSQL database management system to store its data. This blog post will cover all the requirements for the latest Odoo 18 version, such as Python’s latest version, PostgreSQL service, Python requirements, and Odoo service configuration. Learning how to install Odoo 18 on Ubuntu 24.04 is a straightforward process that may take up to 15 minutes. Let’s get started!

How to Change Your Domain Name the Right Way

November 27, 2024 by Jeff Wilson

This blog post will show you how to change your domain name correctly. A domain name is a string that identifies a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control. Websites and email services use domain names to identify them on the Internet. Choosing the right domain for your business and website is very important, but sometimes, there is a need to change it due to various reasons. In the following paragraphs, we discuss why we should change domain names and how to change them correctly without downtime and traffic loss to your website.