Knowledge Base

Port speed on a dedicated server defines the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted between your server and the upstream network. At AlexHost, the default allocation for Dedicated Servers is 300 Mbps, included in the base plan. For…

Dedicated server provisioning is not instantaneous. From order verification through hardware assembly, OS installation, network configuration, and quality assurance, the full deployment cycle typically spans 4 to 24 hours, and in complex custom configurations, it can extend beyond that. Understanding…

Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is a full virtualization solution built directly into the Linux kernel as a loadable module. It transforms the Linux kernel itself into a Type-1 (bare-metal) hypervisor by leveraging CPU hardware extensions — Intel VT-x or AMD-V…

Understanding exactly how your hosting provider handles backups is not optional — it is a foundational requirement for any serious infrastructure decision. AlexHost maintains a structured, tiered backup policy that varies by service type, with clearly defined responsibilities for both…

Selecting the optimal operating system (OS) for your Virtual Private Server (VPS) is crucial for maximizing performance, security, and compatibility with your specific application needs. AlexHost offers a diverse range of operating systems, from popular Linux distributions to Windows Server,…

When a VPS or dedicated server IP address is unreachable from a specific country, the cause is almost never a failure on the hosting provider's infrastructure. Regional IP unavailability occurs when a local ISP, government authority, or autonomous system operator…

AlexHost accepts a broad spectrum of payment methods including major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), PayPal, Google Pay, MAIB, and a comprehensive suite of cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Monero, USDT, USDC, BNB, DASH, and more via the xMoney…

A single VPS server can technically host an unlimited number of domains — there is no hard-coded ceiling imposed by the technology itself. The real constraint is always resource capacity: CPU cores, RAM, disk I/O, and network bandwidth. In practice,…

VPS activation time typically ranges from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the provider, payment confirmation speed, selected operating system, and any custom configuration options. At AlexHost, automated provisioning completes within 30 minutes of confirmed payment — often…

The less command in Linux is a terminal-based pager utility that allows you to view the contents of text files and command output interactively, without loading the entire file into memory. Unlike text editors such as Vim or Nano, less…