We did it before but for Nginx (you can look - Installing GeoIP On Nginx). We need this to use GoAcesss log analyzer like tools, Piwik etc. WordPress like modern CMS use PHP based function and needs no server side work. Installing GeoIP Module On Apache2, Ubuntu 16.04 Needs Some Manual Steps After Running Installation Command. Sample PHP file supplied to test. Installing GeoIP … [Read more...]
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How To Add CAA Record : Dyn DNS With GeoTrust, Let’s Encrypt
In a previously published guide we talked about DNS CAA Record. Here is how to how to add CAA Record in Dyn DNS with GeoTrust. Let's Encrypt Etc certificates. At that time Dyn DNS has no way to add DNS CAA record. Perhaps this guide will help some of the users. You must add DNS CAA Record, as it is mandatory.If you are not using Dyn DNS, you can test their free trial for a week. In case you … [Read more...]
Optimizing Apache 2.x With TLS, HTTP/2 : Part 1
We have some previous guides to optimize Apache2 and optimize Nginx with TLS and HTTP/2 (if you are interested about them, please use the searching this website feature). Here is first part on optimizing Apache 2.x with TLS HTTP/2. In this guide we will optimise general performance part, not TLS and HTTP/2. There are a variety tools that can assist in determining if the server admin needs to alter … [Read more...]
Why Apache Is Superior Than Nginx?
We have lot of guides on Nginx configuration. Then why we are saying that odd statement as title? Why Apache is superior than Nginx? The person who developed Nginx, is an Apache HTTP Server expert. He realised at that time that, Apache, being a Free Software managed By Apache Software Foundation is not suitable to easily make money. It was obvious that at least at that time Apache was resource … [Read more...]
Wannacrypt Ransomware : Security Alert
Once again we should give thanks to Edward Snowden. WannaCry ransomware is a global attack. Wannacrypt encrypts whatever files it can find. After infecting, Wannacry ransomware possibly will display a screen on the infected system asking for $300 to $600 worth of Bitcoins to decrypt. Wannacrypt ransomware originated from NSA and now waiving the flag of Governmental democratic nuisance. It is not … [Read more...]
HTTPS Everywhere Atlas Vs HSTS Preload List
SSL rather TLS has been available to all after Let's Encrypt (project is certbot now) project became usable. In This Article We Have Explained Real Life Matters Around HTTPS Everywhere Atlas Vs HSTS Preload List For the WebMasters and Developers. We talked around Nginx configuration for HSTS, but with time things need update. HTTPS Everywhere Atlas Vs HSTS Preload List in … [Read more...]
What is CAA DNS Record And How to Add?
A decision of CA/Browser Forum taken in March 2017 by vote to make CAA mandatory which be in action by September 2017. Here is our guide around CAA DNS Record and how to add CAA DNS Record. Previously we discussed about DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities – DANE and how to add DANE. CAA stands for Certification Authority Authorization. What is CAA DNS Record? In this … [Read more...]
New Firefox, Chrome Will Warn Non-HTTPS Websites as Insecure
The idea of adding some warning for the non-HTTPS websites is not new, it was planned from 2014. As Expected, From First Half of 2017, New Versions of Firefox & Chrome Will Warn Non-HTTPS Websites as Insecure. After availability of Free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate as well as low cost DV SSL (read the comparison of Free Let's Encrypt SSL with paid DV SSL), there can not be much reasons for … [Read more...]