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How to use rdesktop for RDP (Ubuntu/CentOS Linux)

By SolVPS | Published: May 28, 2015

Remote desktop protocol (RDP) is supported by a few Linux applications, the most popular being rdesktop. It is available for most Linux distributions and for that reason we will demonstrate its usage below. The Linux server show below is a CentOS server with GNOME desktop, but the same process should work with Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, Debian, […]

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How to use RDP on Android or iOS Device (Smartphone or Tablet)

By SolVPS | Published: May 28, 2015

In addition to Windows and Mac PCs, you can connect to a remote Windows VPS or Window server on your mobile device. This guide covers all of the most common devices including: iOS devices: iPhone, iPad Android devices: Smartphones, tables We suggest using the official Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) app for iOS or Android. […]

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Connect to Remote Desktop (RDP) in Chrome or Chrome OS

By SolVPS | Published: May 28, 2015

This guide covers how to connect to a remote desktop using RDP in Chrome and Chrome OS devices like Chromebooks. This is a very useful method for connecting to Windows servers and Windows VPS instances. How to Connect 1. Download the app Chrome RDP from the Chrome app store. After installation, it will be available […]

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8 New OS Templates Available for Linux & Windows VPS

By SolVPS | Published: May 25, 2015

New operating systems are now available for installation on all VPS instances. You can deploy new instances with the updated OS templates, or reinstall existing VPS instances from the VPS panel (https://panel.solvps.com/). We have updated all supported Linux distributions to the latest stable releases, including the newest versions of CentOS and Debian, in addition to new releases of our […]

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New Updates to the Services Dashboard

By SolVPS | Published: April 22, 2015

Today we have completed a number of small updates to the Secure Customer Portal. We have updated the main Services Dashboard, where customers can view and manage the virtual server instances, and other products, assigned to their account. In addition, we have updated the “Manage” and “Upgrade” options for server instances, to complement a more streamlined and […]

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How to Open Event Viewer Log in Windows Server / VPS

By SolVPS | Published: March 5, 2015

The Event Viewer in Windows Server is useful for viewing server access logs, who logged in to the server via RDP, when the last shutdown occurred, and other logged system actions. To open the Event Viewer (Log Viewer),  navigate to: Start > Control Panel > System & Security > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer Alternatively, […]

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Disable Apache Server Signature via .htaccess (Linux Server)

By SolVPS | Published: March 4, 2015

For a server running Apache web server in a production environment, it is advisable to disable Server Signatures. These signatures displayed on error pages, and in other communications with the web server, may reveal sensitive information about the software versions running on the web server. To disable server signatures via .htaccess, first locate (or create) the […]

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How to Add IP Addresses to Windows Server 2012 R2, 2008 R2, 2003

By SolVPS | Published: February 12, 2015

There are two methods for adding additional IP addresses to Windows Server 2012, using the GUI and command prompt. The same methods work to add IP addresses to Windows Server 2008 and 2003. We will walk through both methods below. Method 1: Use netsh command (cmd) The command prompt method is fastest and we suggest it first. […]

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RDNS (PTR) Automatic Management Now Available

By SolVPS | Published: January 24, 2015

We are pleased to announce that Reverse DNS (PTR) Record Management is now available in the Secure Client Panel. RDNS record management is completely automated, so you can create and update  PTR records for your IP addresses at any time. To add RDNS records, first log in to the Secure Client Panel at: https://www.solvps.com/secure/ You […]

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Chrome Now Included with all Windows VPS Builds

By SolVPS | Published: January 10, 2015

By popular demand, Google Chrome is now included with our base Window Server installations. Chrome is available in the Windows taskbar to launch, and we suggest using it for quick, secure, and resource-efficient Web browsing. Thanks to everyone who suggested including Chrome!

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