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We are using Nginx as a reverse proxy for the Apache service instead of Varnish. Nginx provides better stability, customization options and performance and this is why this is the preferred choice. The Nginx service is integrated in the SuperCacher tool, for which you can read more in our tutorial.

MSSQL is not supported on all XonHost hosting solutions. XonHost supports technologies such as: HTML, PHP, CGI/Perl scripting, Python, Flash, Java Script, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc. Please note the fact that some of the websites hosted on our servers require that … Continued

The timezone on the server depends on the location of server itself: US servers – CDT Amsterdam servers – CEST Spanish servers – CEST Italian servers – CEST Singapore servers – SGT The time zone on the Shared servers cannot … Continued

To see the available python modules you should first access your account via SSH. Then execute the this command: 1 python You will see the following: 1 2 3 4 username@server [~]# python Python 2.4.3 (#1, Sep  3 2009, 15:37:37) [GCC 4.1.2 … Continued

Currently, XonHost has data-centers in four different locations: Chicago, USA London, UK Amsterdam, Netherlands Singapore We have chosen our current data centers after careful investigation, as it has proven to be among the most reliable ones. The continuous monitoring, upgrading … Continued

Unfortunately dcraw and jhead are not supported on XonHost ‘s Shared and Cloud accounts because of compatibility reasons. These tools can be installed only on a Dedicated solution with root access (without Geeky features or Performance boosters) by the server owner. FFmpeg can be installed additionally for free on all hosting solutions that … Continued

Yes, all our Shared (StartUp, GrowBig and GoGeek) accounts and our Cloud Hosting accounts run on SSD disks. Our Dedicated Servers use SATA disks to operate.

The full path for curl’s binary on XonHost’s servers is: /usr/bin/curl Its installation is standard and you can use all popular options.

If you would like to have a different IP for your hosting account, you should purchase theXonHost upgrade for it. This can be ordered from your User Area -> Add Services tab -> Dedicated IP -> Get button. Once we receive your order, the system will automatically assign a … Continued

Pdftoppm is a library that handles the conversion from Portable Document Format (PDF) files to color image Portable Pixmap format (PPM) files, gray scale image Portable Graymap files (PGM) files and monochrome image Portable Bitmap format (PBM) files. Pdftoppm is … Continued