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

Deploy pfSense® as Virtual or Dedicated Server from €95/mo

Deploy the latest pfSense® software on Cloud or as a Dedicated server. Check out our two plans, choose your desired deployment type, location and you are all set!

NetShop ISP, one of the fastest growing hosting providers in Europe, has announced its participation in the Fazzaco Forex Expo which will be held at Festival City-Festival Arena in Dubai on the 12th and 13th of October 2022.

NetShop ISP, one of the fastest growing hosting providers in Europe, has announced its participation in the Fazzaco Forex Expo which will be held at Festival City-Festival Arena in Dubai on the 12th and 13th of October 2022.

The Fazzaco is focusing in both B2B and B2C segments across the financial and fintech industries which makes it an ideal, high quality event for networking opportunities.

NetShop ISP will be represented in Dubai by its Founder & CEO, Stefano Sordini, who will be up for holding 1:1 meetings with existing customers and new prospects.

“Over the past 18 months, NetShop ISP has seen an increasing demand for its latency-optimized VPS solutions as well as its bare-metal servers for trading platform hosting. The Fazzaco Dubai expo comes at a key time, given the recent Metaquotes Trading apps removal from AppStore, where service providers like NetShop ISP will have the opportunity to discuss further developments and new projects with both established and startup Brokers. Additionally, during the Fazzaco expo, I will be sharing details about our upcoming infrastructure development at Equinix LD6 in London.” said Stefano Sordini.

NetShop ISP, established in 2004, was one of the very first hosting providers offering low-latency VPS service to traders and Brokers. Through a privately-owned infrastructure in Data centers around the world, NetShop ISP hosts numerous brokers and Technology providers that seek a low-latency network, a high uptime service, backed by a superior support team with more than 10 years experience in the Financial industries.

NetShop ISP, a leading hosting company based in Cyprus, announce the launch of Looking Glass (https://lg.netshop.global) portal for the general public.

NetShop ISP, a leading hosting company based in Cyprus, announce the launch of Looking Glass (https://lg.netshop.global) portal for the general public.

Looking Glass provides information relative to the routing and backbone network infrastructure for each of the company’s Data centers worldwide.

Through the Looking Glass portal one can choose the Data center of choice in order to perform three basic tests; traceroute, ping and MTR.

Traceroute allows a user to follow a packet through the network to a specific destination. It shows the domain, IP address and the round-trip packet times as it traces the route to the destination.

Ping can be used to show whether or not a device with a valid Internet address or domain name can return packets sent to it by a specified server.

MTR (My Traceroute) is a tool that combines traceroute and ping, which is another common method for testing network connectivity and speed. In addition to the hops along the network path, MTR shows constantly updating information about the latency and packet loss along the route to the destination. This helps in troubleshooting network issues by allowing you to see what’s happening along the path in real-time.

If you experience a problem with the lg.netshop.global Looking Glass portal that you would like to report, please contact us.

There are many system admins and developers out there whose applications requiring to be updated whilst remaining on CentOS 7. In this article we will explain the easiest way to upgrade PHP to 7.2 on a CentOS 7 server.

CentOS 7 is the oldest RHEL-based OS distribution that is currently maintained (end of maintenance updates will be on 30th of June 2024). It’s initial launch was in July 2014 and since then it has been used for millions of server-side installations.

There are many system admins and developers out there whose applications requiring to be updated whilst remaining on CentOS 7. In this article we will explain the easiest way to upgrade PHP to 7.2 on a CentOS 7 server.

Pre-requisites

• CentOS 7 Server with Internet Connection
• Root access on Server

Steps to Upgrade PHP to 7.2 on CentOS

1. Turn on EPEL repository
   yum install epel-release -y
   
2. Turn on REMI repository
   yum install http://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-7.rpm -y
   
3. Install necessary yum utilities package
   yum install yum-utils -y
   
4. Enable REMI repo as per your desired php version (in our case 7.2)
   yum-config-manager –enable remi-php72
   yum update -yu
   
5. Install PHP 7.2
   yum install php72 -y
   
6. Confirm new PHP version
   php -v

MetaQuotes, the software development company behind MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MT5, received a letter from Apple on Friday, September 23, stating that the firm’s trading apps do not comply with the App Store Review Guidelines, and therefore have been taken down.

Updated September 26th 2022

MetaQuotes, the software development company behind MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MT5, received a letter from Apple on Friday, September 23, stating that the firm’s trading apps do not comply with the App Store Review Guidelines (source: FinanceMagnates, hereinafter FM).

Whilst existing users who have the apps downloaded can use them normally, the two popular trading apps are no longer found on App Store.

FM’s reports suggest that the apps removal may be connected with the Western sactions on Russian entities and individuals as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine. However, a MetaQuotes representative dismissed such claim, as per Finance Magnates article.

The representative of Metaquotes, however, noted that the removal of the trading apps from the App Store has caused significant losses to the company and affected the entire industry as well.

News Source: https://www.financemagnates.com/forex/mt4-and-mt5-trading-apps-have-been-removed-from-apple-app-store/

FxNewsGroup, in their latest article about this story, highlight a trend picking up where some “opportunists” on Twitter offer iPhones for sale with MT4 or MT5 pre-installed, for $5,000 and up.

For the time being, no official announcement has been published by MetaQuotes.

Monday, 26th September Update

Whilst the MT4 and MT5 trading apps are no longer available for download from App Store, MetaQuotes Developer profile is active along with the MQL5 Channels and Tradays Forex Calendar Apps.

NetShop ISP is proud to have been voted as the Best Hosting Provider in Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) 2022 at CEEG Awards in Budapest.

 The winners of the 2022 edition of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards have been revealed after a final secret vote by the attending participants of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference 2022 on September 16th.

NetShop ISP is proud to have been voted as the Best Hosting Provider in Central & Eastern Europe (CEE). Given annually, these awards recognize and reward those companies within the igaming industry that are demonstrating innovation, service quality and overall excellence.

Best Hosting Provider in CEE 2022

The Hosting Provider Award recognizes the continuous improvement and growth of NetShop ISP in terms of its quality of service, reliability, network uptime and infrastructure security.

A milestone for NetShop ISP in 2022 has been the launch of a Secure Private Network (SPN) to facilitate a fast, secure and free tunnel for data transfer throughout Europe, Asia and the United States.

“Our newly launched Secure Private Network was widely accepted by a wide range of igaming customers. Sportsbook feed providers are able to deliver data from their US infrastructure to Europe and Singapore with ultra-low latency. On the other hand, live casino streaming studios based in Europe are streaming compressed, yet high quality multimedia, at minimum cost, to their Asia-based online casino customers,” said Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP.

About CEEG Awards

The CEEG Awards 2022 took place on 16 September 2002 at Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Budapest, during the 7th edition of CEEGC igaming conference. The CEEG Awards is an award ceremony that aims to reward the hard work of companies (gaming software suppliers, operators, and service providers) that are active in the Central and Eastern European region. The Central and Eastern European (CEE) Gaming Awards are the most important gaming industry awards in the region.