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An overloaded Exim queue slows your server and delays all outgoing email. Learn how to diagnose the cause, flush the queue safely, and stop spam scripts from refilling it.
Read guideA practical guide to choosing VPS hosting in Canada for 2026. Covers what KVM vs OpenVZ means for you, why NVMe matters more than RAM, how to size a VPS for your workload, and what separates good Canadian VPS providers from the commodity options.
Read guideBuilding a SaaS application for the Canadian market requires hosting that handles multi-tenant data isolation, compliance with PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws, and a clear path to scaling when the product grows. This guide covers the infrastructure decisions that matter most for Canadian SaaS founders.
Read guideHTTP/2 Bomb (CVE-2026-49975) is a remote denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the default HTTP/2 configurations of NGINX, Apache HTTPD, Microsoft IIS, Envoy, and Cloudflare Pingora. It can crash a web server with 32 GB of memory in roughly 20 seconds from a home internet connection. LiteSpeed Web Server, OpenLiteS
Read guideWHMCS CVE-2026-29204 is a client area authorization bypass that affects every WHMCS version from 7.4 onward. Patches landed in WHMCS 9.0.4 and 8.13.3 on May 13, 2026. This guide explains what the vulnerability does, who is at risk, and how to update your WHMCS installation safely.
Read guideDiagnose this issue: monitoring or integration clients are blocked while ordinary browser visits succeed. Use safe tests, log evidence and targeted fixes.
Read guideRecent technical articles and troubleshooting references from the Gotekky team.
Fragnesia (CVE-2026-46300) is a new Linux kernel local privilege escalation disclosed on May 13, 2026. It is the third such vulnerability in three weeks. This guide explains what it is, why the Dirty Frag mitigation already protects you, what Gotekky did on managed servers, and what self-managed CloudLinux and AlmaLinu
Read guideA new Linux kernel vulnerability called Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) lets any local user gain root in seconds. This guide explains what it is, who is at risk, what Gotekky has done about it on managed servers, and what self-managed VPS owners should do today.
Read guideCVE-2026-41940 is a critical authentication bypass in cPanel and WHM, exploited in the wild since February 2026. This guide explains what happened, what Gotekky did to protect managed servers, and what you should do if you operate your own cPanel infrastructure.
Read guideDirty Frag is a pair of Linux kernel vulnerabilities disclosed on May 7, 2026 that grants instant root on every major distribution. This guide explains what it is, why it bypasses the Copy Fail mitigation, what Gotekky has done about it on managed servers, and what self-managed operators on AlmaLinux, CloudLinux, RHEL,
Read guideThe domain name you choose affects your Canadian SEO, brand credibility, and long-term flexibility. This guide covers choosing between .CA and .com, what makes a strong Canadian business domain, and the mistakes worth avoiding.
Read guideCron jobs automate repetitive server tasks on Canadian hosting: database backups, log rotation, report generation, and WordPress maintenance. This guide covers creating and managing cron jobs in cPanel, Webuzo, and on a Canadian VPS, with real examples and troubleshooting.
Read guideSetting up correct HTTPS redirects on Canadian hosting prevents mixed content warnings, redirect loops, and SEO issues. This guide covers configuring redirects in .htaccess for Apache, in Nginx server blocks, and through cPanel and Webuzo, with specific fixes for Cloudflare setups.
Read guidePHP mail() function failures cause contact forms, WooCommerce order notifications, and password reset emails to disappear. This guide covers why PHP mail() is unreliable, how to configure SMTP-based sending in WordPress and PHP applications, and how to diagnose delivery problems on Canadian hosting.
Read guideA database backup that cannot be restored is not a backup. This guide covers reliable MySQL backup strategies for Canadian VPS servers: automated mysqldump, point-in-time recovery with binary logs, off-server storage, and how to actually test a restore.
Read guideA traffic spike from media coverage, a viral post, or a product launch can take a Canadian hosting account offline in minutes. This guide covers preparing for anticipated spikes and the infrastructure changes that make a Canadian website resilient to sudden traffic increases.
Read guideAs WordPress media libraries grow, VPS disk costs escalate and backup times lengthen. This guide covers using S3-compatible object storage with Canadian data residency to offload media from your VPS and keep storage costs predictable.
Read guideCanadian web agencies managing multiple client sites face a clear choice between separate shared accounts or a reseller plan. This guide covers the real operational and financial differences so you can make the right call for your agency size.
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