The RAR format is famous for its high compression level, support for data recovery, and high tamper resistance, which made it quite popular in the Windows community. But yet, it’s less popular among Linux users and administrators than a number of other archives. However, you may need to be able to work with it on the server, so let’s take a look at the basic commands and options you’ll need to confidently work with RAR archives in a command prompt.

If you also work with ZIP or TAR archives, check out our guides on handling them in the Linux command line.

ZIP is one of the most popular archiving formats. Unlike a home PC that allows you to work with such archives in a convenient graphical interface, most servers don’t provide such an opportunity. So, be sure to know the basic commands to perform typical tasks via a command prompt.

If you also work with TAR or RAR archives, check out our guides on handling them in the Linux command line.

How to use an FTP server?​

When working with FTP and SFTP servers, it is important to understand how to properly connect and protect your data. In this guide, we will look at step-by-step instructions on how to set up connections to FTP and SFTP servers, and learn how to use SSH keys to increase connection security.

The FTP protocol is prevalent because of its simplicity and availability. However, it needs to be updated and more secure. Here we tell you why you should give it up.

PHP is a programming language needed mainly for web development. PHP runs many popular frameworks and CMS, such as the popular WordPress. Therefore, choosing the right hosting for a PHP website is important for optimal performance. Our article will explain how to make this choice.

SSH (Secure Shell) is an encrypted network protocol for remote control of an operating system and file transfer. It is the primary method for working with a server through the command line. On kodu.cloud servers, it is available by default. This article will guide you on how to connect to a server via SSH on Windows, Linux, and MacOS, as well as authorizing through SSH keys.

What are the differences and why is it really important to understand it?​

Are you just creating your first Internet project or are there some reasons to transfer an existing one to a new server? Then you must be considering which type of hosting would work well for you.

It's quite easy to make a choice if you're familiar with the main categories. There are countless offers on the market, differing significantly in price and support only. Yet, the type, quality and even cost are crucial for the successful development of your project. So, let see basic types of hosting closely:

What is a VPS with Windows Server?​

VPS (Virtual Private Server) with Windows Server is a virtual server operating on the Windows Server OS. It provides an isolated environment with dedicated resources, allowing it to be used for various tasks like a physical server but with greater availability and scalability.

What is a Linux VPS?​

VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtual dedicated server, which is part of a physical server divided into several virtual machines. VPS with Linux is a virtual server running the free and open source Linux operating system. It is a go-to solution for 95-99% of cases.

The History of KVM: The Evolution of Virtualization​

KVM VPS (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a product that has come to answer dynamically growing needs with regard to the effective virtualization of servers. KVM technology had been worked on within the specters of the Linux project but first stepped towards daylight in the year 2006 and shortly inflamed the Web hosting market as a truly dedicated Virtual Private Server (VPS) solution. Its development is motivated by the needs of isolation and security for the virtual environments, with efficiency in the utilization of server hardware resources.

Thanks to this technology, it became possible to obtain virtual machines on a single physical server that are very close in capabilities to the physical server itself. VPS existed before, but it is KVM that allows running the same services and applications on a VPS as on a physical server. Moreover, it is relatively simple to set up and versatile compared to its predecessors.