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Follow the steps mentioned below to configure Time Sync for VM’s in Cloud. This will enable the administrators to synchronize the time by the node despite rebooting of the server.

Configuring Time Sync for Linux

Step 1 : Log into the server through SSH as administrator
Step 2 : Type the following command in the command prompt :

vmware-guestd –cmd “vmx.set_option synctime 0 1?

Configuring Time Sync for Cloud Hosting for Windows 2008 R2?

Step 1 : Access the server through RDP – Remote Desktop Protocol (This needs administratos rights on the server)
Step 2 : Go to the command prompt.
Step 3 : Type the following command:
w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:pool.ntp.org,0×8 /syncfromflags:MANUAL
netstop w32time
net start w32time

Since this VM is within Hyper-V, it is essential to disable the time sync by going to VM settings >> Management >> Integration Services >> uncheck Time Synchronization.

Step 4 : Check if the VM syncs with the time on reboot, use the following command:

schtasks /create /tn TimeSync /tr “w32tm /resync” /sc onstart

Step 5 : You might be prompted to enter your username and password for re-establishing connection with the Remote Desktop.

It is also possible to get an error trying to sync time, for instance : “RPC Server is Unavailable”, in that case you can use the following commands for troubleshooting :

Stopping the the Windows Time Service (WTS)
net stop W32Time

Unregistering from the (WTS)

w32tm /unregister

Re-registering in the WTS

w32tm /register

Sometimes you might have to reboot the server prior to re-registering the service

In order to re-initiate the WTS and ensure that the service is running properly, you can use the command mentioned below:

net start W32Time sc query W32Time

WordPress comprises of a default gallery function. It is possible to add numerous image files to an article that can be presented as a gallery.

Follow the steps mentioned below to create an image gallery in WordPress

Step 1 : Log in to the admin area of your blog and click on ‘New Post’

Step 2 : Now click on ‘Add an image’ button, that is located in the WYSIWYG editor menu

Step 3 : Start uploading the images that you want in the gallery

Step 4 : Click on the ‘Save all changes’ button once you are done with uploading the image files

Step 5 : Click on the Gallery tab

Step 6 : Arrange the uploaded images according to your preferences

Step 7 : Click on the Insert Gallery option for adding the gallery to your post

Step 8 : Click on the ‘Publish’ button so that others can view it

The CSF firewall is commonly known as ConfigServer Security and Firewall. It has become one of the most popular firewalls not just because it is easy to use but it also provides a cPanel interface and can be easily installed and tuned by any novice users. If your website is hosted on a cPanel hosting plan without a firewall, then it is recommended to have a CSF firewall, considering the security aspects of your server. CSF is an advanced version of firewall as it provides the user with a wide range of configuration options in comparison to the other firewalls. It is simple enough to install and configure and even a novice user can easily install it. As far as server security is concerned, it basically relates to the firewall and the filters connecting the servers. On a daily basis, there are many malicious activities and brute force attacks that a server encounters, you can check such activities in the servers logs. Therefore the server and your data is constantly under threat if not protected with a reliable firewall. CSF can be easily integrated with WHM/cPanel and it is considered to be one of the most reliable firewalls, therefore it is widely preferred by the website hosting companies for protecting the Linux hosting servers.

The process of installing CSF Firewall in cPanel is mentioned below:

The basic attribute is to have a SSH access of the server first of all. You may get this access with VPS hosting, dedicated hosting and cloud hosting.

Step 1 : SSH in your server
Step 2 : Download CSF from “http://www.configserver.com/free/csf.tgz”

wget http://www.configserver.com/free/csf.tgz

Step 3 : The download file has to be extracted now

tar -xzf csf.tgz

Step 4 : Once the file is extracted, you can proceed with installing CSF with the following command

cd csf
sh install.sh
When the CSF firewall is installed, it can be located in the WHM’s menu – Plugins – ConfigServer Security& Firewall

When you access the CSF page, you must proceed according to the guidelines mentioned in the wizard. It is essential to configure the Firewall level depending on your requirements. Once the process is completed, you can turn On the CSF from the Firewall Configuration and set “TESTING” to 0.

CubeCart is one of the most efficient eCommerce software applications. It enables you to establish a powerful online store and then you can start selling digital or tangible products right away. Gettng a Cubecart shopping cart software surely enhances the efficiency of the eCommerce hosting UK. Main features of CubeCart include the following:

* Search engine optimized
* Inventory stock control
* Supports Google Checkout, PayPal and other payment gateways
* Supports shipping model
* Customer order history and new customer registration

If you would like to add a digital product to your CubeCart, you will have to follow the process mentioned below:

1. First step is to create a folder on your server through an FTP client. This can be above or below the public_html folder as shown below:

e.g. Above (Recommended as it can’t be accessed directly)
/downloads
/public_html

or below: (Not recommended as it can be accessed directly via the internet)
/public_html
/downloads

2. Once the folder is created, upload your digital file to the downloads folder
e.g. /downloads/my_track.mp3

3. In the section of your stor’s general settings a root path of your store will be shown. You will need this root path to determine the root path to the file. Suppose for instance it is /home/user/public_html

If your downloads are above the public_html folder the path will be:
/home/user/downloads/my_track.mp3

If it is above this will be:
/home/user/public_html/downloads/my_track.mp3

4. Now you can create a product in your admin control panel and select the product type as digital. Then you will have to enter the root path to the file in the text box provided.

Once the payment is made, you can send a unique url to the customer for accessing the file. Through the general settings you can determine the length of this url and also the number of download that can be made.

This completes the process of adding a digital product to CubeCart