In this article we will demonstrate how to install the latest Python 3.11 version on an Ubuntu server via the apt package manager, and also how to set the default Python version in case you have multiple versions installed on your server.

Python is one of the most popular and fastest-growing object-oriented programming languages. Python is mostly used for building websites, applications for mobile, web and desktop. It is also the programming language of choice for automating tasks and conducting data analysis.

At the time of writing this article (December 2022) there are two main Python versions being used; Python v2 and v3. Whilst Python 2 will see no major releases, the v3 is under active development and has already seen a lot of stable releases. Currently, the latest stable version is 3.11 which was released on Oct. 24, 2022.

In this article we will demonstrate how to install the latest Python 3.11 version on an Ubuntu server via the apt package manager, and also how to set the default Python version in case you have multiple versions installed on your server.

Install Python 3.11 on Ubuntu using apt

In this tutorial we will be using the “deadsnakes” repository as it contains the more recent Python versions ready for Ubuntu.

Pre-requisites

1. root access (or any sudo level user account)
2. Ubuntu server (in this tutorial we are using Ubuntu Server 22.10)

Easy Steps to Install Python 3.11 on Ubuntu

Login to your Ubuntu server and type the following commands:

root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa
root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo apt update
root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo apt install python3.11

By adding the repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa allows us to install other versions as well. See below the commands for installing old python versions.

root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo apt install python3.11
root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo apt install python3.10
root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo apt install python3.7

Finally, type the following command to see all Python binaries installed on your Ubuntu server.

root@ubuntu-server:~$ ls -l /usr/bin/python*

Sample Output:

lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root      10 Dec 2  2022 /usr/bin/python3 -> python3.10
-rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 5901416 Dec  2  2022 /usr/bin/python3.10
-rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 6705016 Dec 3 09:45 /usr/bin/python3.11
-rwxr-xr-x 1 root root     960 Dec 2  2022 /usr/bin/python3-futurize
-rwxr-xr-x 1 root root     964 Dec 2  2022 /usr/bin/python3-pasteurize

In our system, the default Python version used is 3.10, as indicated by the symlink:
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 10 Dec 2 2022 /usr/bin/python3 -> python3.10

We can also verify the current Python version by executing the following command:

root@ubuntu-server:~$ python -V

Sample Output:

Python 3.10.4

To use Python 11 whilst maintaining an older version as default, type the following command and hit 'Enter':

root@ubuntu-server:~$ python3.11

By doing so you will enter the Python Shell. To exit the Python interpreter, type the following commands within the shell and then press ‘Enter’:

quit()
OR
exit()

Change Default Python Version on Ubuntu Server

In the case you have multiple Python versions installed, you can change the default version as follows. In our example, our Ubuntu server had as default Python 3.10 and we will change it to Python 3.11.

root@ubuntu-server:~$ python3 --version
root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python3 python3 /usr/bin/python3.10 1
root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python3 python3 /usr/bin/python3.11 2
root@ubuntu-server:~$ sudo update-alternatives --config python3
root@ubuntu-server:~$ python3 --version

That’s all! If you followed all the steps above you have successfully installed Python 3.11 on your Ubuntu server!

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate two easy ways to to install Node.js and NPM on a Debian 11 server. For the purpose of this writing this tutorial, we have used and tested all commands in a VPS server running Debian 11 64-bit.

Node.js is an open-source JavaScript library built on Chrome’s V8 engine and is primarily used for back-end API services and other server-side applications. Along with React, Node.js is one of the most popular technologies in the world of front-end web development in 2022.

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate two easy ways to to install Node.js and NPM on a Debian 11 server. For the purpose of this writing this tutorial, we have used and tested all commands in a VPS server running Debian 11 64-bit.

Tutorial Pre-requisites

• Linux machine running Debian 11 OS
• Root access (or alternative user with root/sudo privileges)

2 Easy Ways To Install Node.js and NPM on Debian 11 Server

First connect via SSH on your server, and ensure all Debian packages are up-to-date. You can do so by executing the following commands:

root@netshopisp-vps:~# apt update && apt upgrade -y

Now that our Debian 11 environment is fully up to date we can proceed to installing Node.js and NPM. We will demonstrate three different, easy ways.

Method 1: Install Node.js and NPM via Debian Repository

The following command will install both packages at once. This is the simplest and most reliable way.

Note that at the time of writing this tutorial (November 2022), Node.js version 12.22 is included by default on Debian’s repositories.

root@netshopisp-vps:~# apt install nodejs npm

As soon as both packages are installed, you can verify their version by executing the following commands:

root@netshopisp-vps:~# node -v

root@netshopisp-vps:~# npm -v

Sample Output:

Method 2: Install Node.js and npm from NodeSource

The second method requires a bit more effort than the first, however in case you want to install a specific version of NodeJS and/or NPM, then this method is preferred.

NodeSource maintains an APT repository with multiple Node.js versions.

First command will install ‘curl’ in our system:

root@netshopisp-vps:~# apt install curl -y

We are going to download and run the Node.js installation script for version 16.
If you want another version of Node.js  (for example 14.x) just change the setup_16.x with setup_14.x.

root@netshopisp-vps:~$ curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_16.x | bash -

Now, install the Node.js version 16 with the following command:

root@netshopisp-vps:~# apt install nodejs

The Node.js package contains both the node and npm binaries. Once installed, verify the installed version of Node.js with the same commands as mentioned earlier in this tutorial.

root@netshopisp-vps:~# node -v
root@netshopisp-vps:~# npm -v

Sample Output:

Congratulations! You have now installed Node.JS and NPM on your Debian 11 server. Both two methods we demonstrated are easy and fast to install.

Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP, is nominated as best Chief Executive Officer in the Fintech category at the Fazzaco Hall of Fame 2022.

NetShop ISP make its appearance at the Fazzaco Hall of Fame 2022, dedicated to companies and individuals who excel in the Forex, Crypto and Fintech industries.

Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP, is nominated as best Chief Executive Officer in the Fintech category. Submit your vote here.

Stefano Sordini has an in-depth experience in the Fintech industry of more than 12 years. From his position as a CEO at NetShop ISP has contributed to grow the company into the Fintech sphere to become, today, one of the most preferred hosting providers among Forex brokers and Technology companies in the Fintech sphere. During 2022, the company has on-boarded more than 45 Forex brokers for trading platforms hosting and Disaster Recovery solutions.

Voting period opens on 21st of November until 16th of December 2022.

In this article we are going to demonstrate, in a few very easy steps, how to install LAMP on a Debian 11 Server. All you have to do is connect on your server, follow this article and copy/paste the commands we provide in each step below.

The LAMP stack is a popular set of open-source software used on Linux environment for hosting database-driven websites. The acronym LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP/Perl/Python.

In this article we are going to demonstrate, in a few very easy steps, how to install LAMP on a Debian 11 Server. All you have to do is connect on your server, follow this article and copy/paste the commands we provide in each step below.

Pre-requisites

• Server with Debian 11 OS installed
• Root access on your server with SSH enabled
• Temporarily disable firewall/iptables, or keep enabled with port 80 allowed/unfiltered

Steps To Install LAMP Stack on Debian 11 Server

Before getting into install the necessary software, update your system as follows:

apt-get update && apt-get upgrade

Step 1. Install Apache 2.4 Web Server

Run the following command to install apache2 and the associated libraries:

apt-get install apache2 apache2-utils -y

Now, verify the Apache version installed by executing the following command:

apache2 -v

You should see the following output:

Server version: Apache/2.4.51 (Debian)
Server built:   2022-11-05T09:31:22

The following command will start Apache2 and enable it so that it automatically starts at system boot:

systemctl start apache2 && systemctl enable apache2

Step 2. Install MariaDB 10.5 Database Server

MariaDB 10.5 version will be installed on Debian 11 system. Simply execute the following command:

apt-get install mariadb-server -y

As soon as mariadb is installed, execute the following command to start the service and enable it so it’s auto-started on server boot:

systemctl start mariadb && systemctl enable mariadb

Verify that MariaDB is running.

systemctl status mariadb

The following sample output is what you should get if everything went ok:

mariadb.service - MariaDB 10.5.15 database server
     Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/mariadb.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
     Active: active (running) since Wed 2022-11-09 06:28:03 EST; 43min ago
       Docs: man:mariadbd(8)
             https://mariadb.com/kb/en/library/systemd/
   Main PID: 3103 (mariadbd)
     Status: "Taking your SQL requests now..."
      Tasks: 8 (limit: 2340)
     Memory: 74.1M
        CPU: 1.817s
     CGroup: /system.slice/mariadb.service
             └─3103 /usr/sbin/mariadbd

By default, MariaDB is installed with empty root password. As this is insecure, we will execute the following command to set the root password and a few more security related settings:

mysql_secure_installation

First prompt will be to set a root password, so type a strong one. Then, answer to the following questions as follows:

Enter current password for root (enter for none):
Change the root password? [Y/n] Y
New password: ***********
Re-enter new password: ***********
Remove anonymous users? [Y/n] Y
Disallow root login remotely? [Y/n] Y
Remove test database and access to it? [Y/n] Y
Reload privilege tables now? [Y/n] Y

Now, restart MariaDB service with the following command:

systemctl restart mariadb

Step 3. Install PHP 7.4

The last step in our LAMP stack environment is to install PHP 7.4.

Use the following command to install PHP and other commonly used extensions:

apt-get install php libapache2-mod-php php-cli php-mysql php-zip php-curl php-xml -y

Once all installations are done, verify the version of PHP by executing the following command:

php -v

Step 3.2. Create Apache Virtual Host

The following commands will create a directory where you can upload your website files and set the right permissions: and will create the necessary apache virtual host configuration.

mkdir /var/www/html/awesomewebsite
chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/awesomewebsite

Now, lets create the virtual host configuration file:

nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/awesomewebsite.conf

Paste the following content in the awesomewebsite.conf. Then save and exit.

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
    ServerName awesomewebsite.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/awesomewebsite.com
    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Now, activate your newly created virtual host and disable the default one as follows:

a2ensite awesomewebsite.conf
a2dissite 000-default

You are all set! Now, reload Apache2 and check the service status by typing:

systemctl reload apache2 && systemctl status apache2

If all went well, you should see the following output:

apache2.service - The Apache HTTP Server
Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/apache2.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
Active: active (running) since Wed 2022-11-09 06:30:40 EST; 51min ago
Docs: https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/
Main PID: 14140 (apache2)
Tasks: 8 (limit: 2340)
Memory: 19.1M
CPU: 852ms
CGroup: /system.slice/apache2.service
├─14140 /usr/sbin/apache2 -k start
├─14292 /usr/sbin/apache2 -k start
├─14293 /usr/sbin/apache2 -k start
├─14294 /usr/sbin/apache2 -k start

Congrats! You now have a properly configured environment with MariaDB database, Apache web server and PHP 7.4!

NetShop ISP is proud to announce their recent expansion within Asia and South America. This year, the company has been steady on the path to global expansion, and introducing three new locations across two continents has been an integral part of their growth strategy.

NetShop ISP is proud to announce their recent expansion within Asia and South America. This year, the company has been steady on the path to global expansion, and introducing three new locations across two continents has been an integral part of their growth strategy.

In addition to their existing Data Center in Singapore, NetShop ISP has now landed in two additional locations in Asia; Hong Kong and Tokyo. They are located in Equinix’s HK2 Data Center for Hong Kong Dedicated Servers, and Equinix’s TY8 for Tokyo Dedicated Servers. In October, NetShop ISP also deployed private network infrastructure in São Paulo, Brazil, located in Ascenty 3.

All three Data Centers are Tier III ready as well as SOC 1/2 Type 2, PCI DSS and ISO 27001 compliant. They all offer high-bandwidth dedicated servers of up to 10 Gbps, 99.99% uptime SLA and 24×7 on-site support. The Hong Kong and Tokyo Data Centers offer direct connection to the Equinix IX, whilst the São Paulo location offers ultra-low latency to the Equinix IX and IX.br.

With the iGaming and Forex market in Asia growing rapidly, NetShop ISP’s decision to expand to two new locations within the region has been highly anticipated by operators in both industries. Since 2020, the Asian market has seen an exponential incline and operators are eager to capitalize on this. The two new Data Centers are designed for all businesses that require a local digital presence or fine-tuned routing in Asia through local internet carriers, which is especially advantageous for iGaming operators and Forex brokers breaking into the region.

The São Paulo Data Center is NetShop ISP’s first in LatAm. The carrier-neutral Data Center has access to over 295 networks, including major providers in South America. Over the last few years, the LatAm iGaming industry has seen a significant rise, and due to the sheer size of the market, shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, it has been noted that Brazil has the potential to become one of the world’s leading markets for online gambling. Similarly, Forex brokers are looking to establish a presence in Latin america to attract a huge pool of traders who are located there. Hosting in the region will no doubt give operators the competitive edge required to make their mark on the LatAm market.

NetShop ISP’s Global Hosting Services

NetShop ISP has over 10 years’ experience within the iGaming and Fintech sectors, and has been the recipient of multiple industry awards. With Data Centers located in prime global locations and a range of comprehensive solutions designed for sportsbook and casino operators, liquidity providers, trading platforms, NetShop ISP has the tools to help you navigate the industry.

When trying to update an Acronis agent on your Linux cPanel/Plesk server, you may encounter the following error: Mount points of kernel module ‘snumbd26’ are detected. Unmount them manually, and then repeat the installation. Why this is Happening snumbd26 mount points cannot be unmounted correctly, since p.2 jbd2 kernel daemon created and also writes to […]

When trying to update an Acronis agent on your Linux cPanel/Plesk server, you may encounter the following error:

Mount points of kernel module 'snumbd26' are detected. Unmount them manually, and then repeat the installation.

Why this is Happening

snumbd26 mount points cannot be unmounted correctly, since p.2 jbd2 kernel daemon created and also writes to snumbd block device.

In a situation when writing to mount completes with an error, perhaps due to insufficient free space, then an error is returned to the Snumbd block device and p.2 jbd2 kernel daemon.

How To Resolv snumbd26 Error

If you are free to reboot your Linux server, you can do so and re-attempt the agent update. By rebooting your server the Snumbd and jbd2 kernel daemons are forcefully killed, so there is a high possibility after reboot the agent update will complete successfully.

If you are working on a production server and cannot reboot it, follow these steps:

1. SSH to your linux server
2. Create the following config file using vi or nano:
   vi /usr/lib/Acronis/system_libs/8.2.1/config
3. Insert the following lines inside your newly created file:
   !/bin/bash
   export ACRONIS_MOUNT_TMP_DIR=””
4. Save & exit the file
5. Restart the Acronis MMS service as follows:
   service acronis_mms restart

Then go to your Acronis web management portal and re-attempt to update the agent. In our case, as you can see from the screenshot below, it was successfully updated without the need of server reboot.

In this tutorial we demonstrate the steps required by a Linux systems admin to install and enable SSH server on Debian 11 Bullseye Linux.

In this tutorial we demonstrate the steps required by a Linux systems admin to install and enable SSH server on Debian 11 Bullseye Linux.

SSH is a network protocol used to administer a server remotely via command line. It’s the Linux alternative protocol to the RDP used in Windows systems.

Here’s what we are going to follow in this article:

1. Installing OpenSSH service
2. Checking SSH Server status
3. Enabling SSH Server on system startup
4. Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Installing OpenSSH Service

To install SSH on Debian 11 execute the following commands on your server:

root@localhost:~$ apt update

Since the SSH server is not installed by default, use the following command to do so:

root@locahost:~$ apt install openssh-server

Enter “Y” once prompted to confirm the installation.

2. Checking SSH Server status

Upon installation’s completion, SSH service should be automatically started. To verify this run the following command:

root@localhost:~$ systemctl status ssh

If the SSH service is running, you should see the following on screen:

Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/ssh.service; enabled; [...]
Active: active (running) since [...]

Pres “q” or “Ctrl-C” to exit and return to the shell.

3. Enabling SSH Server on system startup

To ensure the SSH service is started upon server’s startup, execute the following command:

root@localhost:~$ systemctl enable ssh

You are done! You should be able now to remotely connect on your Debian 11 server via SSH.

Below we are providing the solution for the most common problems you may encounter when trying to install or enable the SSH service.

4. Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you have installed Debian 11 via a network ISO, them during installation you may have answered “No” to the question “Use a network mirror?”. If this is the case, then it means your system was installed without a mirror, or perhaps you didn’t have an active internet connection during installation.

This will cause an incomplete sources.list where repositories for Debian 11 updates and security fixes are not included.

You have to configure a mirror in order to be able to properly install the openssh-server package. Follow these steps:

4.1. Edit the file sources.list as follows:

root@localhost:~$ nano /etc/sources.list

4.2. Include the following 2 lines at the top of the file:

deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ buster main contrib non-free
deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ buster main contrib non-free

4.3. Save and exit the file

4.4. Run the following command to update your system with the newly added repositories:

root@localhost:~$ apt update

Once the update is completed, you can follow the steps in this article from the beginning, starting from the command “apt install openssh-server“.

In this article, we will outline the many benefits of applying Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and how to do so affordably with a flexible billing model.

Disaster recovery is a fundamental part of any business continuity strategy that shouldn’t be overlooked. Oftentimes, organizations fail to recognize the importance of implementing a disaster recovery plan, with many not grasping its value until an unfortunate event takes place.

Being able to quickly and efficiently resume business operations in the aftermath of any disaster should be a top priority for businesses of all sizes. However, many businesses consider budgeting for an effective disaster recovery plan a trivial expense. In this article, we will outline the many benefits of applying Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and how to do so affordably with a flexible billing model.

What is Disaster Recovery as a Service

The objective of any disaster recovery plan is for businesses to quickly resume operations in the event of an unforeseen disaster whilst preventing any damaging data loss. Some disasters are unavoidable, whether it be natural or manmade, so having a comprehensive plan in place to recover system functionality is crucial for business resilience.

Although the objective of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) is the same, they are two different solutions. A typical Disaster Recovery solution includes maintaining an off-premise server in another location than that of the central operating facilities, and entails numerous components, from initial infrastructure and networking setups to ongoing power and labor upkeep – all of which come at a significant cost.

With that being said, many organizations are opting for DRaaS due to its many benefits including affordability, efficiency and ease-of-use. DRaaS, in essence, is a cloud-based solution in which service providers replicate a business’s systems and data, and provide failover in the event of a disaster, via an attractive subscription model.

The stark price difference is one of the main reasons why DRaaS is becoming the preferred disaster recovery strategy, but cost isn’t the only reason why the as-a-service model is more beneficial.

Benefits of DRaaS

Efficiency

Disaster Recovery as a Service is quick to set up, in contrast to traditional DR solutions which are both money and time consuming. In fact, NetShop ISP’s innovative DRaaS can be implemented within just 2 business days, and provides customers access to core services including Cloud Backup, Application and Servers Recovery and Malware Scanning for all devices.

Affordable

DRaaS provides a cost-effective alternative to what would be a substantial cost, by providing a comprehensive solution through an attractive subscription model. With NetShop ISP, customers forgo any long-term binding contracts and are given the option to choose a billing model that best suits their needs, either per device or per GB – both of which are available on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual billing cycles.

Effectiveness

Apart from relieving the burden and costs of setting up and maintaining on-premise DR, DRaaS actually proves a lot more effective. By utilizing cloud technology, recovery time objectives (RTO) can be significantly reduced. With NetShop ISP’s cloud-based solution, we can guarantee up to 5 minutes RTO.

Expertise

When it comes to the protection of your most valuable data, the guidance and expertise of specialists is crucial. Our DRaaS can be designed to any organization’s bespoke needs, and in a way that, upon initial setup, can be easily managed by users with minimal technical knowledge.

Affordable Disaster Recovery as a Service with NetShop ISP

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) offers businesses easily-deployed protection for on-premise and cloud servers, at extremely affordable prices.

Read more about NetShop ISP’s DRaaS Solutions and schedule an appointment with our Cyber Security Experts for more information.

NetShop ISP announces the availability of Tether (USDT) for payments on all hosting products and services.

NetShop ISP announces the availability of Tether (USDT) for payments on all hosting products and services.

Tether (USDT), a popular international stablecoin on the Ethereum Network, is now enabled on our Coinbase Commerce account. Customers can simply choose the Coinbase payment option from the Invoice page in myNetShop portal, and then proceed with payment in USDT as shown in screenshot below.

What Other Crypto Coins Do You Accept?

In addition to Tether (USDT) we accept the following Cryptocurrencies:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• USD Coin (USDC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Litecoin (LTC)
• Dai (DAI)
• Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

What Other Payment Methods are Available?

Currently we are offering the following payment methods for both new and existing customers:

• Bank Transfer – no fee
• Credit / Debit Card – no fee
• PayPal – no fee
• Wise.com – no fee
• Revolut – no fee
• Coinbase – 3% fee

For further assistance on how you can use any of the above payment methods to pay for your hosting services, please contact our 24×7 available Customer Care team via e-mail (customercare@netshop-isp.com.cy), telephone (+35724250808) or Skype (netshopisp).

When it comes to trading Forex, one thing is for sure – super fast speeds are a prerequisite to success. In this article we’ll break down the benefits of VPS for Forex traders, and how it can help you trade not only faster – but smarter.

When it comes to trading Forex, one thing is for sure – super-fast speeds are a prerequisite to success. In order to thrive in the fast paced Forex industry, low latency and fast execution speeds are essential – so you need to have the optimal resources to achieve this. That’s where Virtual Servers come into play.

In this article we’ll break down the benefits of VPS for Forex traders, and how it can help you trade not only faster – but smarter.

What is a VPS

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is basically one physical server that functions as multiple independent servers by utilizing virtualization technology. Opting for a VPS means you don’t have to worry about sharing your resources or being affected by others on the same physical server.

VPS hosting has grown in popularity amongst many industries for a number of reasons, like heightened security, enhanced performance and greater reliability. These factors are what make a VPS so beneficial for Forex traders.

Benefits of a Forex VPS

Always online

Keeping your trading platforms, like MT4 or MT5, online around-the-clock is important, especially when you’re using an Expert Advisor (EA) too. A VPS provides the optimal environment that’s required for automated trading, because it stays online, even when you’re not.

In order to successfully incorporate automation within your trading strategy, certain resources are required to facilitate your trading software and EA 24/7. Unlike a personal computer, a VPS remains online under all circumstances, like power outages or connectivity issues – providing ultimate reliability.

Low latency

With time quite literally being money for traders, there’s no doubt that the biggest benefit of a Forex VPS is its ability to reduce latency, and therefore prevent slippage. Delays in execution can see traders lose out heavily on profits, which can be combated by utilizing a VPS with the capacity to transmit requests at super-fast speeds.

Cost-effective  

Investing in a VPS can help you greatly increase your profits, and the best part is it’s actually super affordable. Put simply, in terms of a performance to price ratio, a VPS is guaranteed to provide great value for money whilst helping you make more! 

Secure

Security is definitely a prime concern when trading in the financial market, and a VPS offers an extra layer of security for traders. With potential data breaches and cyber-attacks being detrimental to trading, a VPS offers robust security with monitoring tools in place to help keep your data safe from vulnerabilities.

Accessibility

Finally, by opting for a VPS you don’t need to worry about being chained to your home or office and can take full advantage of being able to trade remotely! A VPS provides you with the flexibility to work from pretty much anywhere, on almost any device, with a network connection.

Get started with your Forex VPS 

Follow these simple steps to get set up with your Forex VPS today. 

1. Visit our website here and choose from our selection of plans. If you’re not sure which one is best for you, you can always get in touch for advice. 

2. Once you’ve chosen your plan you can select your desired location, billing cycle preference and enter any promo codes, before proceeding to click Order. 

3. You can then double check your Order Summary, enter your details and choose your preferred payment method before clicking Checkout. 

Forex VPS Hosting with NetShop ISP

With over 14 year’s industry experience, we have been responsible for successfully providing the optimal resources to thousands of traders. Our Forex Specialists deliver a hands-on approach helping you get set up and trading successfully in just minutes – with plans starting from just €9.99 a month.

With data centers situated in prime financial locations like Malta, Cyprus, Singapore and the Netherlands, to name a few, you can rely on our high-speed network designed for the lowest possible latency – with our Forex VPS being fully optimized for cTrader. 

MetaQuotes, a leading trading software development company, announced a new release of its MT5 Web Terminal which comes with a redesigned interface and more customisations.

MetaQuotes, a leading trading software development company, announced a new release of its MT5 Web Terminal which comes with a redesigned interface and more customisations.

The new version of the MetaTrader 5 Web terminal supports currency, stock and futures trading from any browser and its operating system neutral, meaning it can be used on Windows, MacOS and Linux workstations, without extra software installation from users.

As per MetaQuotes announcement, the new MT5 web terminal offers a wide range of new features and functionalities, including:

• A mobile responsive interface for iOS and Android devices
• Economic Calendar events displayed on charts
• Significantly simplified interface
• Ability to request real accounts with a detailed registration form and document submission options
• More analytical objects with extended management options
• Convenient configuration of symbols in the Market Watch, along with the daily price change data
• Market entries and exits displayed on charts
• Support for price data subscriptions and the ability to receive delayed quotes

Companies with a valid web terminal license can setup the new version on their existing servers and start using it without extra fees, whilst companies without a web terminal license can request it from MetaQuotes portal.

Get Free Advise for all your Financial Technology Questions

NetShop ISP, a leading cloud and infrastructure hosting provider, is among the top technology companies in the Fintech sector that help brokers establish a secure and scalable infrastructure.

Check out our Forex solutions for a detailed list of how we can help you get started in the Financial industry, or scale your infrastructure worldwide to serve customers around the world.

Alternatively, contact our Forex specialists today for a 1:1 free consultation.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the most notable functions of pfSense®, the pros and cons of deploying it on bare-metal server vs. virtual machine.

Launched in 2006, pfSense is a free and open-source firewall and router software based on FreeBSD. The powerful and easy-to-use, all-in-one solution has become extremely popular and is currently amongst the most trusted open source network security solutions, with millions of installations.

Through its intuitive web interface, pfSense is extremely easy to configure and provides firewall, VPN and routing functionalities that are required for almost all types of network environments. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the most notable functions of pfSense, the pros and cons of deploying it on bare-metal server vs. virtual machine.

Functionalities of pfSense®

pfSense is a feature-rich and extremely flexible platform, with an extensive range of configurations and a long list of features, which can be further extended through code for additional capabilities. Most frequently utilized for its firewall and routing functions, pfSense offers GeoIP blocking, dynamic DNS, anti-spoofing and concurrent IPv4 and IPv6 support amongst many other features.

Its VPN capabilities include SSL encryption, multiple VPN tunnels, OpenVPN and split tunnelling, whilst pfSense’s comprehensive intrusion prevention system delivers IP blacklist database, layer 7 application detection and Deep Packet Inspection (DPI).

Virtual vs. Hardware

Choosing between virtualizing pfSense and running it on dedicated hardware is something that needs to be considered before you start getting set up. With various advantages to both options, it’s likely to come down to which option works best for your needs.Common considerations when choosing between the two are cost effectiveness, power consumption and security. 

Security 

A dedicated server will always exceed a Virtual Machine (VM) from a security standpoint, but that doesn’t necessarily go to say that running pfSense on a virtual machine will cause security vulnerabilities, which ultimately comes down to the overall configuration. Although in theory, virtualizing pfSense is generally considered less secure for instances like server updates to the hypervisor, as well as having your untrusted network directly plugged into your VM platform, by segmenting your network these risks can be greatly reduced.

Efficiency

In terms of efficiency, virtualizing pfSense means utilizing your hardware for maximum efficiency and ultimately saving on energy, power and space. It can be argued that the cost saving benefits far outweigh any potential security risks, which again, if configured correctly, can be avoided. Additionally, by running pfSense on a VM, resources like CPU and memory can be shared and not wasted on a software that will only require a tiny fraction of them the majority of the time.

Scalability 

With regards to scalability, running pfSense on a VM also makes it easier to increase and decrease the CPU and memory used. When pfSense is deployed to be used only for creating VPN accounts, the option of a Virtual Machine/Server (VPS) is preferred as one can start with the bare minimum requirements and scale up as the demand for additional VPN accounts grows.

pfSense® Hardware Requirements for Virtual and Dedicated Servers

pfSense software can be deployed in two environments: dedicated hardware and servers with virtualization. Let’s see the requirements needed for each of the two environments.

Minimum pfSense Hardware Requirements for Dedicated Server:

• Quad Core, 64-bit compatible CPU
• 4 GB RAM
• 100 GB Hard Drive
• Dual Port Network Card (Broadcom and Intel work, although we recommend using Intel for best performance and greater throughput)

Minimum pfSense Hardware Requirements for Virtual Server:

• 4 vCPU (make sure the hypervisor has 64-bit compatible CPU)
• 2 GB RAM
• 20 GB Disk
• Broadcom or Intel Network Card

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