Manage your servers — start, stop, restart, monitor performance, and configure networking.
36 articlesLearn how to purchase and configure additional IP addresses on your Data Mammoth VPS for multi-site hosting and more.
By default, each Data Mammoth server comes with one public IPv4 address. However, there are scenarios where you may need additional IP addresses — such as hosting multiple SSL-secu…
Learn how to change your server hostname on Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS/AlmaLinux using the Data Mammoth dashboard or CLI.
The hostname is the human-readable name assigned to your server that identifies it on a network. A properly configured hostname is important for system administration, email delive…
Step-by-step guide to cancelling a Data Mammoth server, including data backup, what happens after cancellation, and refund info.
If you no longer need a server, Data Mammoth provides a straightforward cancellation process through your dashboard. This guide explains how to cancel a server, what to do before c…
Learn how to start, stop, restart, and force-reboot your Data Mammoth VPS using the dashboard or API with best practices.
Managing your server's power state is one of the most fundamental tasks in server administration. Whether you need to apply configuration changes, troubleshoot an issue, or simply…
Learn how to upgrade your Data Mammoth VPS plan to get more CPU, RAM, disk, and bandwidth without losing your data.
As your project grows, you may need more processing power, memory, storage, or bandwidth than your current plan provides. Data Mammoth makes it easy to upgrade your server plan wit…
Complete initial setup guide for your Data Mammoth CentOS or AlmaLinux VPS — security, user creation, firewall, and updates.
After provisioning a new CentOS or AlmaLinux server on Data Mammoth, a few essential configuration steps ensure your server is secure, up to date, and ready for production workload…
Complete initial setup guide for your Data Mammoth Debian 12 VPS — security hardening, user creation, firewall, and updates.
Debian 12 Bookworm is a popular choice for servers due to its stability, long-term support, and minimal footprint. This guide walks you through essential post-provisioning setup st…
Complete initial setup guide for your Data Mammoth Ubuntu VPS — security hardening, user creation, firewall, and updates.
After provisioning a new Ubuntu server on Data Mammoth, there are several essential configuration steps you should complete before deploying any applications. This guide walks you…
Step-by-step guide to installing Docker and Docker Compose on your Data Mammoth VPS for containerized application deployment.
Docker is a platform for building, shipping, and running applications in containers — lightweight, portable environments that include everything your application needs. Docker Comp…
Step-by-step guide to installing Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) on your Data Mammoth VPS for web hosting.
The LAMP stack — Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP — is one of the most popular web server environments for hosting websites and web applications. Since your Data Mammoth VPS already r…
Learn how to enable, configure, and manage server add-ons like backups, DDoS protection, and extra IPs on Data Mammoth.
Data Mammoth offers a range of add-on services that extend your server's capabilities beyond the base plan. Add-ons let you enhance security, increase resources, and add functional…
Learn how to generate, add, and manage SSH keys for secure password-less authentication on your Data Mammoth server.
SSH keys provide a secure, convenient alternative to password-based authentication when connecting to your server. Instead of entering a password each time you log in, SSH keys use…
Learn how to monitor CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage on your Data Mammoth VPS using the dashboard and command-line tools.
Keeping a close eye on server performance is essential for maintaining a healthy, responsive infrastructure. Data Mammoth provides built-in monitoring tools in the dashboard alongs…
Learn how to use labels and tags to organize, filter, and manage multiple servers in your Data Mammoth dashboard.
As your infrastructure grows, managing multiple servers can become challenging. Data Mammoth's labeling system lets you organize your servers by assigning custom labels — making it…
Understand how IP addresses, DNS records, and reverse DNS work with your Data Mammoth server for optimal connectivity.
Proper networking configuration is essential for making your server accessible on the internet, hosting websites, sending email, and running applications. This guide explains how I…
Learn how to navigate and use the Data Mammoth server dashboard to monitor resources, manage settings, and control your VPS.
Your server dashboard is the central hub for managing every aspect of your virtual server. From monitoring resource usage to performing power actions and configuring networking, th…
Access your Data Mammoth server directly through the browser-based VNC console when SSH is unavailable or for troubleshooting.
The web console provides direct, browser-based access to your server's display and keyboard input through VNC Virtual Network Computing technology. Unlike SSH, the web console work…
Track all actions performed on your Data Mammoth server with the activity log — power events, config changes, and more.
The server activity log provides a complete audit trail of every action taken on your server. Whether it was a power action, configuration change, plan upgrade, or add-on modificat…
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