Understanding and Configuring DNS TTL
DNS TTL best practices: Understanding and configuring DNS TTL
  • Configuration

The DNS TTL value shows how long the results of DNS queries are saved for. Under certain circumstances, it may be useful for websites to check and/or change their DNS TTL values. Keep reading to learn about the best practices for DNS TTL, DNS TTL minimum and maximum values, and how to set DNS TTL values for your website.

DNS TTL best practices: Understanding and configuring DNS TTL
Windows update stuck
How to fix a Windows update that is stuck
  • Know-how

Updating Windows regularly is important to improve the stability and security of the operating system. From time to time, however, an update may get stuck during download or installation. The problem can be fixed fairly easily and usually without much effort. Read on to find out common solutions to fix a stuck Windows update.

How to fix a Windows update that is stuck
What is RAM?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
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Memory (RAM) influences a system’s overall performance. Every activity requires devices to perform and create data that is processed. To make sure that data is quickly exchanged, working memory is needed. But what is RAM? We’ll explain how random access memory works, introduce various types, and clear up the question of how much RAM makes sense.

RAM (Random Access Memory)
What is open source?
Open source
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What is open source software (OSS) and what is special about it? The history of open source and the principles of the freely accessible software development code date back to the very first Internet technologies. In this article, we will show you what the first open source models were, how open source differs from closed source software and how you can use it to your advantage.

Open source
What is MySQL
MySQL
  • Know-how

Databases are required for almost every web application. Whether you want to manage and store customer or employee data, there’s hardly any way around a database. And with MySQL, creating databases is super easy. Let’s take a closer look at what MySQL is, its features, and application areas.

MySQL
What is Kubernetes?
Kubernetes
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Container technology has revolutionized software development. However, working with multiple containers at the same time can quickly become confusing. Kubernetes provides a solution to this. This orchestration tool allows developers to monitor all containers, effectively scale them and automate lots of work processes. How does Kubernetes do this?

Kubernetes
What is ISO?
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
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ISOs refer to the standardization of quality and safety in all areas, apart from that of electrics and electronics. It applies to products, services, management systems, software, and hardware, among other things. ISO certifications guarantee that ISO requirements are met. Find out everything about the ISO’s development and certification here.

ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
What is Gaia-X?
Gaia-X
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Google, Amazon, Facebook, Alibaba, Tencent: Data infrastructure is dominated by a few large corporations, none of which come from Europe. Gaia-X aims to change that. A group of politicians, businesspeople, and researchers hope the concept will strengthen the development of European digital projects, and increase the importance of transparency, data protection, and cloud independence.

Gaia-X
What is filesharing?
Filesharing
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Filesharing is when you share documents, music, videos, images, etc. on computer networks or obtain such content from other users. But what exactly is file sharing? And what are the different ways of sharing files with other people on the Internet and other networks? Everything you need to know about file sharing can be found here.

Filesharing
What is DoS (denial of service)?
Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
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Denial of service attacks – also called DoS attacks – are a relatively simple and effective method for cyber criminals to bring down a website, email traffic, or an entire network. Besides businesses, institutions such as the German parliament or Wikipedia have been victims of these types of attacks. This has raised the question: What exactly is denial of service, and what happens during an...

Denial of Service (DoS) attacks