Since I started using WordPress (and more importantly developing for WordPress) I have been plagued by what seems to be a very common issue – allowing WordPress to simultaneously have internal writing permissions without breaking FTP. When using WordPress on a linux/*nix server combined with Parallels Plesk, you’re subject to dealing with not only Apache and its permissions, but also the permissions setup by Plesk groups, Plesk users, and Plesk FTP restrictions.
Using suPHP by default in apache
These days, I am finding it harder and harder to justify mod_php as the default behavior of an apache webserver over the advantages of mod_suphp. A lot of this has to do with my clients and their everyday needs, but I’ve become a pretty strong proponent of mod_suphp as the default for a server and only enabling mod_php if required.
Google Map jQuery Plugins
At first glance the Google Map API may seem scary, I mean, were do you possibly start? You probably only want to display a simple map that displays directions to your clients address, you don’t really want an all singing and dancing interactive map with more options than necessary. There has to be a simpler way.
Getting Sent Items off the server and into Outlook
On occasion, I use the web mail offered by my ISP to sent my email when away from home or use my phone to send an email which also places its sent items in web mail on the server.
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PASSWORD PROTECT PHPMYADMIN
Open Config.inc.php under the PHPMyAdmin folder in editor, try the commented options under lines 11 and 13 to achieve different password protect features. Continue reading “PASSWORD PROTECT PHPMYADMIN”
SECURITY ADVISORY – PHP VULNERABILITY
Please read this message in its entirely and take the recommended actions.
An open source PHP security vulnerability was identified that impacts some of Parallels products. The goal of this email is to make you aware of the situation.