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Latest updates, feature announcements, and security news from Panelica.
Dockerfile 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 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.
Read MoreFrom .htaccess to nginx: A Practical Rewrite Rules Cheat Sheet for Hosting Panels
Fifteen Apache .htaccess patterns converted to working nginx config, with WordPress, Laravel, Symfony, and Drupal defaults included. Plus when your hosting panel's hybrid mode means you don't need to convert anything at all.
Read MoreDV, OV, and EV SSL Certificates Explained: Which One Your Hosting Panel Actually Issues
Domain Validation, Organization Validation, and Extended Validation SSL certificates explained — what each one means, what your hosting panel actually issues (free DV from Let's Encrypt), when paying for OV or EV is still justified in 2026, and why browsers no longer show the EV green bar.
Read MoreWordPress Staging Environments From Your Hosting Panel: One-Click Clones Without Plugins
Native WordPress staging from your hosting panel — file clone, database sync, wp-config rewrite, and atomic promote-to-production with automatic backup. No WP Staging plugin or BlogVault subscription required. Verified Panelica implementation walkthrough plus comparison with cPanel WP Squared, Plesk WordPress Toolkit, and plugin-based alternatives.
Read MoreFree VPS Control Panels in 2026: An Honest Comparison for Server Owners
Six free hosting panels worth considering on a VPS in 2026: HestiaCP, CyberPanel, aaPanel, CloudPanel, OpenPanel Community, and Panelica Starter. Verified specs, real feature gaps, and honest decision criteria for VPS owners.
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