As a lot of you may have already noticed, we are now offering free SSL certificates thanks to a certificate authority known as LetsEncrypt. These certificates provide you with the same level of encryption as all other certificates out there. We mention this because the very first question that comes about […]
Create a simple mail list via cPanel
About mailing lists You can use cPanel to create, modify, and delete mailing lists for your web site. Using a mailing list, you can send one message to many recipients at the same time. For example, you might create an accounts@example.com mailing list that you use to send a message […]
Chicago – Reboot on VPS13
We will be performing some unscheduled emergency maintenance on VPS13. This maintenance will be done to improve both security and stability of the server. In order for all changse to take affect, we will need to reboot the server. The reboot is planned for tonight at 11PM Central. Date: Saturday, […]
vBulletin 5 Security Update
vBulletin has released a security patch to resolve a security related issue with vBulletin 5 Connect which affects versions Versions 5.1.4 through 5.1.9. It is advised to patch the install immediately and if running on version 5.1.4, vBulletin states to do a full upgrade to 5.1.9. The patch can be […]
Magento Security Update
Magento has recently released a security patch: SUPEE-6788. This patch resolves 10 security related issues that should be put into effect right away. We will be more than happy to apply the patch for you, if you require our assistance please do so via ticket. If you have SSH access you […]
Backups just got a whole lot better!
Ladies and Gentlemen, please join BigScoots in saying goodbye to Idera (aka R1Soft) and hello to Restore Manager by GK-Root. At BigScoots we are constantly looking to provide you with the best tools to make your ride with us as smooth as possible. Our move to Restore Manager enhances your […]
Creating your WordPress site and Dev site in just a few clicks with BigScoots
In this guide we will show you step by step how to easily and quickly deploy a WordPress site, along with a development site for that same WordPress site in only a few clicks! Start out by logging into cPanel via the BigScoots Portal (How do I log into cPanel from the […]
