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Latest updates, feature announcements, and security news from Panelica.
Full Hosting Server Migration to Panelica: cPanel, Plesk and DirectAdmin
Panelica migrates an entire hosting server -- every site, database, mailbox and certificate -- from cPanel, Plesk or DirectAdmin in one guided flow. Full reseller hierarchy preserved. Zero downtime. Proven: 110 sites, 41 customers, 0 errors.
Read MoreDockerfile Naming Conventions and Best Practices (2026)
Dockerfile filename rules, image naming format, tag strategies (semver vs SHA vs latest), .dockerignore best practices, multi-stage naming, and registry-specific conventions for Docker Hub, GHCR, and private registries.
Read MorePlesk Pricing 2026: Real Cost Breakdown with Hidden Fees
Plesk Web Host starts at $46/month per server, but security extensions, backup tools, and multi-server licensing push the real total to $170+/month for a 3-server setup. Here is the complete cost breakdown including addons.
Read MorePodman vs Docker: Can Podman Actually Run Docker Containers? (2026)
Podman and Docker both implement the OCI spec, making images fully compatible. This guide covers the docker-to-podman alias, Dockerfile and Compose compatibility, daemonless architecture, rootless-by-default, and when each runtime is the better choice.
Read MoreCloudflare Origin Certificate: Why 15 Years and How to Set It Up (2026)
Cloudflare Origin Certificates can be valid for 15 years because they use a private CA trusted only by Cloudflare edge nodes. Learn why this is safe, how to issue and install one, and when to use it versus Let's Encrypt.
Read MoreHow to Deploy from GitHub to Server: 3 Methods Compared (SSH, Webhooks, Actions)
Compare three GitHub deployment methods: bare repo with post-receive hook, GitHub webhooks, and GitHub Actions over SSH. Includes setup code, security considerations, and a decision matrix for each scenario.
Read MoreHow to Run Docker in Rootless Mode: Complete Security Guide (2026)
Docker rootless mode runs the daemon as a non-root user, limiting container escape impact. This guide covers setup on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, cgroup v2 delegation, networking limits, and production hardening.
Read MoreRocky Linux 9 vs Rocky Linux 10: What Changed in 2026 (Complete Comparison)
Kernel 6.12 vs 5.14, GCC 14 vs 11, glibc 2.39 vs 2.34, cgroup v2 exclusive. Full comparison with migration strategies and a decision matrix for sysadmins.
Read MoreMySQL Performance Tuning Without my.cnf: Every Parameter From the Hosting Panel
Panelica's built-in MySQL Tuner brings InnoDB, connection, memory, logging, replication, and charset settings into the panel, with RAM-aware recommendations, live INSERT/SELECT benchmarking, automatic rollback on failure, and one-click phpMyAdmin import-size tuning for nginx and PHP-FPM.
Read MorePanel Migration Compared: Plesk Migrator vs cPanel Transfer vs Panelica
Three hosting panel migration tools compared head to head — covering email password preservation, DNS record transfer, SSL handling, legacy PHP support, and 87-site production test results.
Read MoreMy Database Is in MySQL But Not in My Panel: How Hosting Panels Handle Orphan Databases
Manually created or migrated MySQL databases often disappear from control panels — left as orphans. Here is how cPanel, Plesk, aaPanel, CyberPanel, and DirectAdmin handle this problem, and how Panelica detects and adopts orphan databases automatically without breaking existing wp-config.php files.
Read MoreThe Transparent Docker Shim: How To Run PHP 5.6 Through 7.4 On Modern Linux Without CloudLinux
Most legacy PHP support strategies require CloudLinux and a per-server license. Here is the architectural alternative: a transparent Docker shim that runs PHP 5.6 through 7.4 on any modern Linux distribution without vendor lock-in.
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