The Problem: mod_security plugin could not connect to the database Someone recently came up with the following error when trying to use the Mod Security plugin in cPanel: ‘The mod_security plugin could not connect to the database. Please verify that MySQL is running. Error: Access denied for user ‘modsec’@’localhost’ (using password: YES)’ The problem is …
Category: Tech Tidbit
Jan 16
cPanel: Unable to update the quota file (.ftpquota): [Permission denied]
I ran into this error when trying to create an addon domain in cPanel. An strace showed it hung up on the path “/” before timing out and then giving the error: Unable to update the quota file (.ftpquota): [Permission denied] Something is apparently starting at / to get to .ftpquota. The best way to …
Dec 23
Tech Tool Tidbit: Zim Desktop Wiki
Introducing Ryan’s Tech Tool Tidbits. I’ve found some cool tools over time and I’ll share them here. If you have suggestions, please leave them in a comment or on our Facebook page. I’d like to share with you a program I use for work and even for personal things: Zim Desktop Wiki. It’s a great …