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cPanel: Complete Backups Prevented by Default FTP Limits

PostAlmostAnything.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 16:20:55 -08:00

Have you ever wondered if your cPanel backup is missing anything? We sure have and recently found out that we went many months without proper backups on another server of ours because the people at cPanel added default constraints to their software which prevents FTP programs from being able to see more than 10,000 files in any folder. This is by design from cPanel, they have been aware of this problem for years, and they continue to defend the practice. As a result, we had a folder with hundreds of thousands of images which we believed to have been backed up due to us regularly logging into FileZilla and directing it to download every file in the home directory. Turns out it only downloaded the first 10,000 files per folder. We have since fixed the problem and are writing this so that you don't suffer the same fate. UPDATE: We have learned that this article is only a temporary fix. It seems cPanel will likely restore the default setting eventually. We are in the process of trying to figure out why they restore the default and how to prevent it because otherwise we will have to repeat this process whenever we want to backup a website. Why use cPanel? Because despite their flaws they really are the only way to stand a chance running a Linux server if like us you've only used Windows in the past. Unfortunately, cPanel likes to impose a lot of default constraints on your system. They typically will defend the constraints as not being adverse to most users or in some cases benefitting most users. That is case here. The people at cPanel think it is better to limit the number of files that can be read in a folder to keep the server from being slowed down by having to read all files. They think that if they automatically allowed FTP programs to list every file that it would slow servers down too much and they would get complaints from clients of theirs that provide hosting services. A Google search of this problem typically results in a mixture of users angry about their inability to download all their files and hosting providers angry about having to limit recursion to speed up performance. In the event that you find out any of your folders have more than 10,000 files in them then you have to jump through hoops just to fix the problem. This problem can only be fixed using a command line interface (CLI) which is a huge hurdle for most people new to Linux who've never needed to use a command line interface before. The CLI would not be necessary if cPanel simply added a way to change the LimitRecursion setting to the FTP Server Configuration page in WHM, but they didn't so you have to use a CLI. To make matters worse, cPanel does not display accurate numbers in File Manager when it comes to folder size. We have a folder containing about 325,000 files totaling just over 20 GB but cPanel's File Manager claims the folder is just 11.4 MB in size. If you ask cPanel why, they would probably tell you that it takes time for the system to figure out how big the folder is and that they simply programmed it to run faster by not figuring that out. Most users would be better off if they did not do that. Now you have to jump through hoops just to know how big a folder is. In fact, the best advise we can give you when it comes to finding out the real size of a folder in cPanel is to download it to a Windows machine, right click on the folder, and select properties which will show you the file size. Surely the solution to this problem on the cPanel end if one exists likely requires some other CLI action which we would have to research and implement. Way too much work for something which should just show the real size of the folder where it is listed by default. What Should You Do? Set LimitRecursion to a high number far in excess of what you suspect the largest file count in any folder on your system to be. You can do that by logging into WHM, going to the Terminal, and typing "cd /etc/" without quotes. Then type "vi pure-ftpd.conf" to open the FTP configuration file. Find the line which begins with "LimitRecursion" change to insert mode by typing "i", change 10000 to something really high (in our case we changed it to 500000), hit esc to leave insert mode, and type ":w" to save your progress. Then reboot the server to make the change take effect. What Should cPanel Do? cPanel should disable the recursion limit by default and add an option to the FTP Server Configuration page in WHM so that users can enable it if they want to. It could just be a simple binary checkbox to enable limiting combined with a text input to set the limit. Requiring hosting services to take extra steps to limit their users makes more sense than limiting all users by default just in case they're a hosting provider or someone so speed sensitive that they're willing to risk losing work just so the rest can load faster. Then nobody will get blindsided by incomplete backups limited only by settings no reasonable person would think to look for. Conclusion While most default constraints imposed by cPanel are harmless, this one is extremely dangerous. People should at least receive a notice that they won't be able to download more than 10,000 files in a folder unless they do something but they get no feedback until they go looking for files that should be backed up but were not. It is only a matter of time until someone loses a lot of files due to incomplete backups courtesy of default constraints from cPanel.
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Custom Packaging Selecting the Best Designing Strategies

custompackaging — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:13:47 -07:00

Are you the kind of brand that thinks the Custom Packaging is completely separate and different from the product? It is just one of those elements that has absolutely nothing to do with the brand’s image or sales. If you said yes to this, then you might be in big trouble. Best you change your views immediately. https://custompackagingpro.com/ The packaging is not just there to offer the product the right kind of protection. There’s more to it. Though this one feature is among the key factors, but we can name a whole lot of things that are viable to the product’s integrity. Packaging can be used for several purposes include the final product pricing, marketing tool, campaigning, and other important market mixes. All those things that are contributing to your product sales, every single one of these elements needs to be in the packaging. So read on to know what we are talking about Brands that are among the ones understanding how the market is running will definitely know the way buyers judge products. They understand that buyers take into consideration the casing in which the product is packed to rate it. That is why the packaging has to be everything unique, creative, alluring, appealing and innovative. However, brands shouldn’t ignore the rationality factors too. These also need to be highlighted in the design. Only when a packaging is creative will it ensure its worthy of every single penny spent on it. A good packaging that can grab the buyer’s attention is a winner choice. And brands need to be aiming for exactly that. Because when the product packaging is admired greatly by the buyers, they will instantly develop feelings for the item packed within. They will want to purchase it right away. It doesn’t matter what age group or gender one belongs to, the packaging needs to appeal to all. Just keep in mind that brands have a multitude of similar items to put up a rivalry with. For that, their packaging needs to be a standout to make the product a winner. When the boxes are being designed, there are certain features that need to be taken into consideration by the manufacturer. These include cleanliness, functionality, product handling when it is stored, product protection, and the most crucial of all elements, the safety of goods from external hazards. But you needn’t restrict the packaging to just that. Innovation is another key element that needs to be included in the packaging. When it comes to the design, in fact, it needs to be a home-run. Every single element needs to be in perfect balance and harmony. Every packaging should be strong and durable. This way, the boxes will offer the product the best kind of protection. But at the same time, the material needs to be Eco-friendly as well. If the packaging material is not friendly for the earth, then no matter how durable, strong and fine in quality it is, the buyers will reject it at first glance. Buyers need a packaging that can easily be disposed. They don’t want to purchase a product wrapped in a material that is going to linger on for decades. Which is why you need to be careful here and choose a packaging material that is easily disposable. Otherwise you will see a rapid increase in buyers rejecting or turning down your item. Now if we look at the other side of the picture, a packaging that is not strong will result in the boxes being crumpled or disfigured. This is another factor that turns down the buyers. You need to ensure you are far away from these elements. Brands need to ensure another important factor in the packaging which is suitability. In fact, brands need to consider this as one of the key gauges to ensure quality packaging in every right way. Think like it this way. When the product and packaging both are not in perfect harmony or balance, then why spend so much on the box in the first place. There’s no point of the packaging to begin with. Which is why brands need to ensure both the packaging and product match perfect together. It’s best to bring on your creative side. This way, you will be able to ensure that there is a smooth and perfect balance between the two. Instead of depending solely on the literature and hype of the packaging alone, it’s best the design too makes an equal contribution. You know that you already have a product that is far more of value. However, on its own, it might lose that value and worth. But with the right kind of packaging added to it, this value and worth is boosted to right another level. The packaging gives the product that appeal factor everyone is looking for to be attracted to it. The choices need to be creative, unique, elegant, sophisticated, and enticing to add the right kind of value and appeal to the product. Imagine you being in a store and you don’t know how the product looks like. You will get all the idea from the packaging alone. The boxes will tell the buyers how classy, elegant and at the same time costly the product is. In fact, buyers will know the product being of value and high price just by having a look at the amazing packaging. For the buyers, it’s the packaging that is the rating instrument. For that reason, you need be think wisely about the packaging. Those brands that are in search of something that will give their product the right kind of nudge, it’s the Cigarette Boxes created ideally that will do the trick for them. The packaging is the best kind of support for brands. Moreover, the boxes can do so much to boost the image of the brand and product. At the same time, it helps greatly in boosting those sales. The one thing left for brands is to employ the most reliable and effective marketing tools and techniques that will deliver only favorable results. The buyers need to know you are in the market as a brand. But not just that, you are in for a serious business. You as a brand just need to realize that using packaging to your favor is the best way to go. Because the boxes have a lot of benefits to offer. https://custompackagingpro.com/product/custom-cigarette-packaging-boxes-wholesale
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PrisonTalk.com Supports Censorship, Rape, and Murder

prisontalkvictim785 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:27:11 -08:00

One would hope that a site about prison would be a good source of information about inmates, but today I found out that Prison Talk (PrisonTalk.com) will censor anyone who asks a question in search of criminal records. All I did was ask where to find inmate lists not coded in JavaScript and they considered it a threat to their "loved ones". Their loved ones being psychotic rapists and murderers whose crimes the public could know more about if they were made available on pages coded better. If you want to post your mind about prison issues I recommend doing it here. At least if I've read the policy right my opinion can never be deleted no matter what I think, so I can support the law or favor rape and murder like Prison Talk does. Good thing I have more sense than PrisonTalk.com and oppose criminal predators.
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All Kinds of Art Supplies Available at Discount Prices

ModernArtist — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:13:57 -07:00

If you need art supplies then there is at least one online art supply store offering discount deals on everything a reasonable person could imagine that an artist would need. Whether you are looking for painting, drawing, framing, adhesives, glass, or anything else in their huge inventory of art supplies you will find something that you are looking for. Pricing Note: The cheapest price on any item that could be found was 7 cents, so that is listed as the starting price because other items both cost more and are most likely significantly more. 7 cents was chosen as a blanket starting price because this is an ad designed to promote the inventory as a whole.
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Cheating Girlfriend Confronted at Frat House

RealityTV — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:11:07 -07:00

James suspected his girlfriend of cheating on him, so he had Joey Greco stalk her around campus and arrange a confrontation at a frat house where she was caught in bed with one of the guys. Surprisingly the fraternity didn't have anyone stop Greco or kick him out as he just walked up the stairs and into the guys room like he owned the place. The cheater tries to escape doing a run of shame down the stairs and out the front door right where James was waiting for her. After a brief scuffle with the frat guy James asked her if she was "still a virgin" after over 4 years of dating. Then she told Greco that keeping someone for 4 years just is not practical. Finally James gets into the car as bystanders heckle her by yelling stuff like "she's a cheater" and James says "you don't seem to be too popular here" before driving off into the night. According to Cheaters the James still wants to marry this broad, but she needs time to get over the confrontation. Sounds like James needs to find a better girlfriend.
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League City Police Department Sued by Day Laborers

DayLaborNews — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:10:55 -07:00

The League City Police Department is being sued by a group of about 40 day laborers. The laborers claim that they were wrongfully arrested while looking for work on a street corner and feel their right to free speech was violated. Residents of League City seem divided on the issue depending on whether or not the day laborers were in the country legally. They feel that anyone in the country legally should be able to look for work, but illegal aliens should not be able to. It should be interesting to see what grounds the police had for the arrests since being a day laborer by itself is not a valid indicator of immigration status.
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