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Why Do I Need an SSL Certificate?
Without understanding what an SSL Certificate is, it may be hard to realize why this is so important for your website. In this blog Diagram will cover both of these topics.
The 3 Main Types of SSL Certificates to Know
Learn about the 3 main types of SSL certificates to help you decide which one is best for your business.
The Need for Speed: 3 Keys to Successful Load Testing
Load testing involves simulating a real-life, worst case scenario and answers the question of how the application will respond to maximum capacity.
Site Launch To-Do List: Pt. 2 (Load Testing)
We share why you should load test your website, what you should test and the correct load testing method.
DNS Propagation and How it Can Affect Your Website Launch
Diagram's Rob Schall explains how DNS propagation can affect your website launch and makes a recommendation for your next website deployment or update.
How to move from HTTP to HTTPS
Making the switch from HTTP to HTTPS can seem daunting and overwhelming. In this article, we'll break down the what, when, why, and how for migrating to HTTPS.
How to Choose the Right SMTP (Mail) Service for Your Website
Diagram's Rob Schall shares how to choose the right SMTP service for your website.
Monitoring Your AWS Cloud Services With Amazon CloudWatch
We look at how Amazon CloudWatch provides administrators with detailed reports and alarms for their Amazon Web Services properties.
Site Launch To-Do List: Part 1 (DNS & TTL)
Whether you are launching a new website, deploying new features or changing hosting providers, there are some steps you need to take to ensure a smooth process.
Using Datadog For Cloud Scale Monitoring With Amazon Web Services
We look at how Datadog provides powerful monitoring tools for Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources and applications.
Configuring Secure Websites with Mozilla Observatory
Mozilla Observatory is a great tool that can be used to test a website's security vulnerabilities. We provide an overview of what this tool offers.
Can Episerver Only Be Hosted in the Cloud?
The Episerver Digital Experience Cloud isn't limited to cloud-based hosting. We explore the options that are available for users of the Episerver platform.
3 Ways to Use Cinemagraphs Without Killing Your Website
We offer some tips on how to embed "moving pictures" into your website without using too much bandwidth.
Migrating from Ektron to EPiServer: Minimum Server Requirements
We look at the minimum hosting requirements for Ektron and EPiServer and how they will affect site owners who are migrating from the former to the latter.
Aligning Site Infrastructure with Business Requirements
Learn about the importance of making sure your selected CMS platform will provide the infrastructure needed to meet your business needs.
4 Steps to Troubleshooting Website Issues with Technicians
When your website isn't working properly, who do you go to for help? We share the best procedure for working with the right people to solve the issue.
Utilities for Handling Disk Fragmentation in Linux
Disk fragmentation can be an issue even for Linux servers. We look at some utilities that can resolve fragmentation issues.
Lightening System Administrator Workload: Automation
Learn how System Administrators can reduce repetitive work by setting up automated tasks.
Using DCIM to Monitor and Optimize Your Data Center
Learn about the importance of using Data Center Infrastructure Management to monitor your data center and keep it running efficiently.
The End Is Near: End-of-Life for Windows Server 2003
The End-of-Life date for Windows Server 2003 is July 14, 2015. What does this mean for your hosted servers?
Lightening the System Administrator’s Workload: Part 1
Learn about tools that System Administrators can use to reduce the time spent performing tasks involving multiple servers.
Getting to Know Your WordPress Database
Learn about how a WordPress site's data is stored in the database and some common ways to update this data.
How to Move Your WordPress Site to a cPanel Account
Learn how to take advantage of Linux hosting with a cPanel control panel for your WordPress site with this step by step migration guide.
5 Things to Plan for When Hosting a CMS-Driven Website
In order to receive the best ROI for your CMS-driven website, be sure to keep these hosting considerations in mind.
Internal vs. External: Best Choice for Intranet Hosting
Companies that use an intranet need to choose between internal and external hosting. We help you weigh the options.
Dedicated Hosting vs. Virtual Private Hosting
When it comes to hosting a website, the options can be overwhelming. We discuss a fundamental choice: whether to use Dedicated or Virtual Hosting.
Pros and Cons: 3 Types of Remote Access Methods
Join us as we examine three methods of securely accessing a company network from a remote location, weighing the pros and cons of each.
Avoiding Spaghetti Syndrome: Managing your Data Center’s Cabling
It's important to keep your data center organized, including the cables that connect everything together. Here are some tips for managing your cabling infrastructure.
What Advantages Does Load Balancing Provide for Web Servers?
We discuss three advantages that hardware load balancing can bring to your web hosting environment: scalability, redundancy, and flexibility.
Ektron eSync: Synchronize Data Across Environments
Synchronizing your website content, assets, and templates on a CMS-driven website has never been easier than with Ektron's eSync.
Ektron CMS Latest Upgrade: Which Version is Right for You?
Ektron has recently released a new version of their CMS platform, version 9. Diagram is committed to helping you decide if this version is the right fit for your company.
Ensuring Website Uptime
Know your options to ensure your website uptime by working with a hosting company that is prepared to handled all kinds of potential situations with your site.
Improving Website Performance With Load Balancing
Learn how employing a load balancing appliance is a great way meet your goals of improving the uptime and performance of your website.
