MTR (My Traceroute) is a Linux/Unix utility that combines Ping and Traceroute functions into one easy-to-use program. MTR is run on a computer to provide detailed hop test data (a series of brief measurements) which provides test results that are a combination of ping and Traceroute. 

MTR continuously sends ping requests to each hop until the test has stopped with each hop in the path and will display the average % of packet loss, total packets sent and received, best, average, worst, and last latency test result. 

Why Does Hivelocity Support Team Require MTRs?

MTRs are required in certain scenarios for the support team to understand and evaluate the route and potential packet loss with each hop. Normally, the team will require an MTR from the server to your workstation or other affected server, along with another from the workstation to the server.

MTR in Linux

What is the MTR Package in Linux?

The mtr package is a command-line network diagnostic tool that combines ping and traceroute into one program, It is also known as MyTraceRoute. The tool continuously sends packets and shows the response time and percentage of each hop from the local system to a destination host. The mtr package is an essential, real-time network diagnostic tool for your sysadmin toolbox.

Installing and Using in Linux

The procedure to install and use MTR in a Linux OS is described below.

1. The mtr package should be already installed in your OS (Skip to step 2 to confirm). If it’s missing, proceed to download it using the following command. Note that the command can change depending on your package manager.

sudo apt install mtr

2. Once it is installed, we will run it using the following command fup to 2 minutes and until the destination is reached. If the destination is not reached, allow it to run for up to 2 minutes. For this example, we will use Google’s DNS server IP of 8.8.8.8.

mtr 8.8.8.8

3. Once the command is used a new display will appear displaying the task being done.

4. The MTR report can be provided to Hivelocity’s support team via a screenshot for further evaluation and interpretation. 

How to Modify

The mtr package has various options to alter the output of the scan. A few examples are listed below with commands and explanations.

• mtr -4 – will use IPv4 only.

• mtr -6 – will use IPv6 only.

• mtr -c <count> – will send a number <count> of pings and exit.

• mtr -n – will not resolve hostnames to Ip addresses.

MTR in Windows 

What is WinMTR?

WinMTR is a Windows clone of MTR and is managed directly within their UI which allows you to run MTRs via the Windows OS. In the app, you will enter the IP or domain name of the target host in the “Host” bar, and then press Start. This will continue sending packets until you press the Stop button. The report that is made later can be exported later.

Installing and Using in Windows

The procedure to install WinMTR in Windows can be found below.

1. Proceed to the Cnet webpage to reach the download link for the portable version.

1. Note that if the link is not working, using Google to search WinMTR should be sufficient.

2. Press on the “Download Now” to download the latest version, as shown below.

3. The next page will begin downloading the .exe file to your computer. Once the download is complete, begin installing the application.

4. Once the application has been installed, proceed to open the application.

5. In the application’s main screen, enter the IP you wish to run and press the Start button.

6. Run it for up to 2 minutes and until the destination is reached. If the destination is not reached, allow it to run for up to 2 minutes For this example we will use one of Google’s DNS server IP, 8.8.8.8 for the host IP part. An example task report can be found below.

7. The report can be provided to Hivelocity’s support team via a screenshot, by using the “Export HTML” option, or by using the “Export TEXT” option for further evaluation and interpretation.

How to Modify

Pressing the “Options” button will open various fields which can be modified. Most of the various options in that section should not be modified but what can often be used to provide a report with just IP addresses is to uncheck the “Resolve names” option. Once that has been performed, run the task once more.

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Each OS has been divided into its own section below. Scroll through or use the table of contents to jump directly to the appropriate section.

Windows

There are several ways to check the number of cores on your Windows PC or Windows Server. The two easiest methods are by using either Task Manager or System Information.

Using Task Manager to Check the Number of Cores

You can use the Task Manager on your Windows PC to check the number of cores in your system. To do so, just follow these easy steps:

1. First, open the Task Manager using Ctrl + Shift + Esc, or by entering taskmgr at the command line.
   
2. Depending on which version of Windows you are running, the Task Manager will look slightly different.
   1. If you’re running Windows 10 or newer:
      1. Select the Performance Tab. The page will open with the CPU tab already selected.
         
      2. In the bottom right corner, you’ll see a list of stats including, Base speed, Sockets, and Cores. The number listed next to Cores will tell you the number of physical cores your server contains, while the next item on the list, Logical Processors, shows you the total number of logical cores including hyperthreading.
         
   2. If you’re running Windows 7 or older:
      1. Select the Performance Tab. Unlike in newer versions of Windows, older versions do not show a list of stats. In order to know how many cores your system has, you must first go to the View tab at the top, select the option labelled CPU History, and make sure the option for One Graph Per CPU is selected.
         
      2. Once this option is selected, return to the Performance tab, and look at the number of small graphs shown under CPU Usage History. If you have two graphs shown here, you have two cores. If there are four graphs, then you have four cores, and so on.

         *Note: these graphs do not account for hyperthreading, only physical cores. If you are unsure if your system uses hyperthreading, you can use the System Information screen to determine if your physical and logical cores are the same value. If your system utilizes hyperthreading, your logical cores (or logical CPU) will be twice the value of your physical CPU.

Using System Information to Check the Number of Cores

The other easy method for checking the number of cores in your system is to use the System Information tool. To do so, just follow these steps:

1. First, navigate to your Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of your desktop.
   
2. In the search bar that pops up, type in “System Information”, and select System Information from the list of options that appear. This will open a new window.
   
3. On the System Information screen, in the box to the right, locate the line item labelled Processor. The information to the right of this will contain information on your processor, including the number of Cores and Logical Processors.

   *Note: You may need to hover your cursor over this entry to make the full information appear.

Linux

To determine the number of cores in your Linux server, just follow these steps:

1. While there are many methods within Linux to output the number of cores in your system, the most straightforward way to obtain this information is using the lscpu command. When entered, this command will output a list of statistics related to your system’s architecture, including the number of sockets, cores, and threads.
   
2. To determine the number of physical cores your system has, look at the statistic labelled Core(s) per socket, and multiply this by the number of CPU socket(s). If you have 4 cores and only 1 socket, then you have 4 physical cores. If you have 4 cores and 2 sockets, then you have 8.
   
3. If your system has hyperthreading, you’ll see a value higher than 1 listed next to Thread(s) per core. To determine the total number of both physical and virtual cores, what’s referred to above as logical processors, multiply the number of threads by your total number of physical cores.
   
4. You can also look at the list item labelled CPU(s) for a total number of cores, including both physical cores and hyperthreading. If your system has no hyperthreading, this number will be the same as your number of physical cores. If your cores are threaded however, it is important to remember that this number takes into account these virtual cores as well.

Mac

To determine the number of cores in your Mac, just follow these easy steps:

1. First, click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen. From the drop down menu that opens, select About This Mac.
   
2. The System Information window will open. Select the button labelled System Report, which will open a new window containing information about your Mac. By default, it should open on the Hardware Overview page.
   
3. Under the list of items, locate the one labelled Total Number of Cores. The value next to this is your total number of physical cores.

   *Note: This does not take into account hyperthreading. If your system does have hyperthreading, your number of logical cores will be twice the number of physical cores in your system.

If you are unsure if your system has hyperthreading, you can check both the number of physical cores and logical cores in your Mac using the terminal. To do so:

1. Open a terminal window and enter the following command:

   sysctl hw.physicalcpu hw.logicalcpu

2. This will output two lines. The first, hw.physicalcpu, shows the number of physical cores in your system. This value should match the number next to Total Number of Cores in the System Information window.
3. The second line, hw.logicalcpu, shows the number of logical cores. If your system contains hyperthreading, this number should be twice the number of physical cores listed. Otherwise, if you do not have hyperthreading, these numbers will be the same.

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How to Restrict Remote Desktop Access

To limit RDP access to your server, simply follow the instructions below:

1. First, open the Windows Server control panel.

   

2. Next, navigate to System and Security.

   

3. Now, click on Windows Defender Firewall to open the Firewall configuration.

   

4. Next, click on Advanced Settings, and then Inbound Rules.

   

5. Find the rule Remote Desktop – User Mode (TCP-In), then right click on it, and select Properties.

   

6. On the Scope tab, press the Add button under the Remote IP addresses section.

   

7. Finally, to restrict access, add your IP address or an IP address range. If you do not know your IP address you can view it here:

   https://www.hivelocity.net/what-is-my-ip/

   

   *Note: Be sure to add other IP addresses such as your developer or systems administrator as needed.

8. When you’ve finished, click the OK button to finalize your changes.

That’s it!

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The software you already use to support and maintain your website may be the deciding factor in whether Linux or Windows is best for your dedicated server. Some applications only work on one or the other, and making a change may not be preferable if you have a well-established website. If you’re starting from scratch, however, consider which server operating system has the best features and support to meet your company’s needs.

What Are the Main Differences Between Linux and Windows Servers?

Price

While cost shouldn’t be the only factor in your server decision, it does bear consideration. Linux is an open-source operating system with no required licensing fees. Pricing for dedicated servers with Windows includes Microsoft licenses, making it the more expensive of the two options.

System Power

Any disk space, RAM and bandwidth dedicated to running your operating system can’t be utilized for other website processes. Linux is more lightweight than Windows and needs less server power to run. Windows may require anywhere between two and six times more power or space, so you need to be sure the server has enough resources to handle the load while still delivering a quality website experience.

Server Characteristics

SQL Server works with Windows as an operating system, but Linux is the desirable choice if you prefer to use PHP or MySQL for databases. The database framework you choose can have an impact on your ability to scale up and update essential apps as needed. Linux is required to access the server via SSH or Telnet, and FTP can be used for access and maintenance on either operating system.

Familiarity

Many developers are more comfortable with Windows than Linux, and switching can hold your company back while IT professionals tackle the learning curve of the open-source platform. You need an operating system your team can work with easily to handle routine maintenance, make updates and run company applications.

Dashboard

Access to website essentials on both operating systems is provided through an admin dashboard. On Linux, the cPanel interface is the most common. It includes an intuitive setup with clear icons and is preferred by many hosting services. Windows servers use Plesk, a dashboard designed for optimal performance with the operating system. Security features and integration of third-party software may be better on cPanel, but Plesk provides a more user-friendly environment.

Making the choice between Linux dedicated servers and Windows dedicated servers is largely a matter of which operating system allows you to scale up as your business grows and offers support for the software with which your IT team is familiar. When deciding which server works best for you, Hivelocity is here to help. Chat live with a sales agent today.

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2) Open Server Manager.

3) Under Manage menu, select Add Roles and Features.

4) Select Role-based or Feature-based Installation. Click on Next

5) Select the appropriate server (We are installing IIS on local server so keep the local selected by default ). Click on next.

6) Select Hyper-V. Click on next.

7) Click on Add Features if you need additional features for the Hyper-V role.

8) Now click Next button. Do not select any features in Features option and click Next button. Click Next button in above Hyper-V window.

9) On the next screen select network adapter for virtual switches. Then click Next button. In Virtual Live Migration windows you can configure live migration later.

10) Configure the location to store Hyper-V virtual hard disk files. Click Next button.

11) You can now see the installation information and confirm it by clicking Install button. After installation completes, restart the server.

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IIS, or Internet Information Service, is a web server designed to work with the Windows operating system. Using HTTP protocol, it helps direct user requests online to their target’s specific TCP ports.

Installing IIS

Since IIS is a feature integrated into Windows, installing it is very easy to do. To install IIS 8 on Windows Server 2012, follow the instructions below:

1. First, log in to your Windows server with the administrator user using Remote Desktop
2. Open Server Manager
3. Under the “Manage” menu, select “Add Roles and Features“

   

4. Select “Role-based or Feature-based Installation“, then click “Next“

   

5. Select the appropriate server (we are installing IIS on a local server so keep the local selected by default), then click on “Next“

   

6. On the Select server roles screen, scroll down the list and select “Web Server (IIS)“. Click “Next“

   

7. On the next screen, the default features will already be selected. There are no additional features needed for IIS, so you can just click “Next“

   

8. After looking over the information screen, click “Next“

   

9. On the next screen, you’ll be given options to customize the IIS installation or simply keep the default settings as is. After making any desired selections, click “Next“

   
   

10. On the confirmation screen, click “Install“

    

11. On the next screen, you will see a progress bar showing IIS installation has completed.

    

And there you have it! Now you know how to install IIS 8 on your Windows Server 2012.

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How to backup your Windows Server using Duplicati and Cloud Storage.

First login to https://my.hivelocity.net go to Services & Hardware, next click the Cloud Storage button at the top. Once you are in the Cloud Storage page you will see Login Details.

You will need your Login Details to setup Duplicati. Keep them handy for step #8.

1. Download and install Duplicati (https://www.duplicati.com/)

2. Select Setup a new backup

3. Choose a name for your backups

4. Select what you would like to have backed up to the cloud.

5. Choose a password be sure it is a strong password and you keep it somewhere safe. Without it you will NOT be able to recover your backups.

6. Confirm the password by typing it again.

7. Choose SSH Based on the Select a place to store your backups.

8. Type in the setting as they are below, you can use cloudstorage1.hivelocity.net or cloudstorage2.hivelocity.net for the Server. Please use the cloud storage login information found under the Cloud Storage tab in MyVelocity.

9. Click Test Connection to ensure the settings are correct. And then click Next.

10. You may set these to your personal preference.

11. Click run backup now and then click Finish!

12. Tada! Your backups are now running and being securely transmitted and stored on the cloud!

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Please download the following file:

https://download1.swsoft.com/Plesk/Autoupdate/Windows/8.2.0/122468/class.CFDSN.php

and place it to %plesk_dir%\admin\plib folder.

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mysql_fix_privilege_tables — Upgrade MySQL System Tables

Some releases of MySQL introduce changes to the structure of the system tables in the mysql database to add new privileges or support new features. When you update to a new version of MySQL, you should update your system tables as well to make sure that their structure is up to date. Otherwise, there might be capabilities that you cannot take advantage of. First, make a backup of your mysql database, and then use the following procedure.

On Unix or Unix-like systems, update the system tables by running the mysql_fix_privilege_tables script:

shell> mysql_fix_privilege_tables

You must run this script while the server is running. It attempts to connect to the server running on the local host as root. If your root account requires a password, indicate the password on the command line. For MySQL 4.1 and up, specify the password like this:

shell> mysql_fix_privilege_tables --password=root_password

Prior to MySQL 4.1, specify the password like this:

shell> mysql_fix_privilege_tables root_password

The mysql_fix_privilege_tables script performs any actions necessary to convert your system tables to the current format. You might see some Duplicate column name warnings as it runs; you can ignore them.

After running the script, stop the server and restart it.

On Windows systems, there isn’t an easy way to update the system tables until MySQL 4.0.15. From version 4.0.15 on, MySQL distributions include a mysql_fix_privilege_tables.sql SQL script that you can run using the mysql client. For example, if your MySQL installation is located at C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 4.1, the commands look like this:

C:\> cd "C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 4.1"
C:\> bin\mysql -u root -p mysql
mysql> SOURCE scripts/mysql_fix_privilege_tables.sql

The mysql command will prompt you for the root password; enter it when prompted.

If your installation is located in some other directory, adjust the pathnames appropriately.

As with the Unix procedure, you might see some Duplicate column name warnings as mysql processes the statements in the mysql_fix_privilege_tables.sql script; you can ignore them.

After running the script, stop the server and restart it.

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The installation of Microsoft SQL Server, like that of various modern products is fairly easy, whether you are using a CD called SQL Server Developer Edition, a DVD or a downloaded edition. If you have it on CD or DVD, you can put it in the drive and follow the instructions on the screen as we will review them.

The following steps describe the installation on a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server by the Administrator account, a Windows XP Home Edition, a Windows XP Professional, or the downloaded edition on a Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

Log on to your Windows 2000 Server or open Windows 2000/XP Professional
Put the CD or DVD in the drive or download the trial edition of SQL Server
If you are using the CD or DVD, a border-less window should come up (if it doesn’t, open Windows explorer, access the drive that has the CD or DVD and double-click autorun)
If you had downloaded the file, you may have the Download Complete dialog box
In this case, click Open. A dialog box will indicate where the file would be installed
You can accept the default and click Finish. You may be asked whether you want to create the new folder that doesn’t exist and you should click Yes. After a while, you should receive a message indicating success:
Click OK
If you are using the CD installation, click SQL Server 2000 Components or press Alt C.
If you are using the downloadable edition, locate the folder where the files were installed. You should see an autorun icon. Double-click it.
Click SQL Server Components and click Install Database Server
On the first page of the Welcome wizard, click Next
On the second page, choose the type of installation you are performing by clicking the appropriate radio button. The Remote Computer choice would lead you to select a computer or provide its path so you can install SQL Server on a computer that is not close to you. Otherwise, accept or select the Local Computer radio button
After selecting the desired type of installation and if necessary providing the information needed, click Next
The next dialog box allows you to select an installation option such as performing an installation live or scheduling that can be done without your eyewitness supervision (second radio button). For this installation, you should accept the default first radio button and click Next
The next option allows you to type your name (the name you use here has nothing to do with authentication) and optionally your company. After doing this, click Next
Read the Software License Agreement COMPLETELY and, if you agree, click Next. If you don’t agree, click No and stop the whole thing. The next steps assume that you agreed with the small prints
Next, enter the 25-digit CD-Key and click Next
The next step provides other options for the installation type. The first radio button is mainly used if you are installing on a workstation that will be connecting to a server or to servers. The third option allows you to install only MDAC. You should accept or select the default second radio button
After making your selection, click Next.
If possible, accept the Default check box selected on the wizard page.
If you must enter an Instance Name, choose a convenient name and type.
Click Next
The next steps will need some decisions from you. For example, you must now set the amount of installation you want to perform and the folder in which you want to store SQL Server. In most cases, you can accept the default Typical
Click Next
The next step allows you to specify who is doing the installation. If you are an administrator, specify the account’s password. If you have an account that can perform an installation on the server, enter its username, its password, and the domain it belongs to.
Click Next
On the next step, you can accept to exclusively use Windows Authentication with the first radio button. Otherwise, you can and should use this opportunity to allow different persons to log in to this SQL Server. In this case, you can select the second radio button and create a password for the SQL Server Authentication, which would create and setup the sa account
You should never use or allow a blank password, even if you are working alone. For one thing, this would be a bad habit you should not let get to you. For another thing, database security should be one of your biggest concerns and an employer or a job interviewer would be happy to know that you take security issues to your heart and you care. If that’s the case, specify the type of authentication you will use. You should select
Click Next
Once Setup has enough information, on the last wizard page, simply click Next
Once the installation is over, click Finish

SQL Server Startup

To use SQL Server, it must start as a service. You have two options. You can start it every time you want to use. You can also make it start whenever the computer comes up from booting.
To start SQL Server, on the Taskbar, click Start -> Programs -> Microsoft SQL Server -> Service Manager
On the SQL Server Service Manager dialog box, click the Start/Continue button if necessary
On the lower-right corner of the desktop, on the clock section of the Taskbar, the button of SQL Server appears with a green play button .
Close the dialog box

Stopping SQL Server

To stop the SQL Server service, double-click the SQL Server icon on the Taskbar system tray
On the SQL Server Service Manager dialog box, click the Stop button
You will receive a confirmation message box. Click Yes.

Starting the SQL Server Service Automatically

Display the Control Panel window and double-click Administrative Tools
In the Administrative Tools window, double-click Services
In the Services window, scroll to the middle of the right frame and click MSSQLSERVER
On the toolbar, click the Start Service button
Close the Services window

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