Server Administration: Understanding Server Load on Linux
When managing a Linux servers or any device which uses linux, you may encounter load averages—those three numbers often displayed in system monitoring tools like top, htop or uptime. But…
What is DNS? An Introductory Guide
The Domain Name System (DNS) is like the internet’s address book. It translates human-readable domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses (like 192.168.1.1) that computers use to identify each other…
What is an API?
An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a way for different programs to talk to each other. Think of it like a waiter in a restaurant. You tell the waiter…
Top Qualities That Define an Exceptional IT Professional
The world of information technology (IT) is constantly evolving, requiring skilled professionals who can adapt to new challenges and keep up with technological advances. While technical skills are undeniably important,…
Web Technologies: DNS Name Servers
Name servers are a fundamental part of the Domain Name System (DNS) and define what the authoritative DNS server that holds the actual DNS records for a domain is. What…
Best Practices For Creating Secure Passwords
Strong passwords are essential component for protecting your accounts and infrastructure. With the increasing number of cyber threats and attacks both automated and human, having a secure authentication isn’t just…
Web Technologies: Domain Names
A domain name is essentially the address of a website that you type into a browser to visit a specific site, like itcrashcourse.com. It acts as a human-friendly substitute instead…
Passion to Profession: Exploring the Benefits of a Career in IT
Turning your passion into a profession is a goal many people aspire to, and if you’ve ever been intrigued by technology and computers, an IT career might be a pathway…
What Makes A Reliable Production Server?
Reliable servers are critical for any business and company. But what exactly makes them different and any more reliable than using a regular Desktop Workstation as a server? In production,…
What Are Thin PCs? A Guide to Thin Clients
Thin PCs, also known as thin clients, are lightweight computers with very limited resources that rely on another server for intensive processing and data storage. Unlike traditional PCs, which are…