About The Author

Surajdeep Singh

Surajdeep Singh is a marketing guru and journalist who has contributed to Cointelegraph, IT Business Edge, Progress Telerik, Moni Talks, and several other prominent publications. He has a Bachelor of Technology degree in computer science and engineering from PES University. He has more than six years of experience spearheading dynamic change in the marketing and content strategy of Web3 businesses and crafting content that captures interest. Surajdeep's subject matter expertise includes hosting infrastructure, Web3 and enterprise technology, security best practices, and people and productivity.

Latest Posts

82 posts written/edited to date
What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)? How 2FA Keeps Your Accounts Safe

How 2FA Keeps Your Accounts Safe

Just yesterday, an old Microsoft account of mine was hacked by someone in Latvia. I received a security alert from Microsoft on my alternate email account and almost... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
12/5/2024
What Are Microservices? Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices for Modern Apps

Microservices: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices for Modern Apps

I enjoy collecting vintage sneakers and have a collection of about 14 to 15 pairs. I’ve made it a personal mission to purchase at least three new pairs a year. If... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
11/25/2024
What Is Containerization? Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know About Containerization

It’s time to put on the guise of Dennis Ritchie, one of the greatest programmers of all time. Let’s say you wrote a revolutionary piece of software, and you want to... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
11/20/2024
What Is TTL? The Basics of Time to Live

The Basics of TTL (Time to Live)

No, “TTL” isn’t a misspelled abbreviation for “talk to you later” — it stands for “Time to Live.” It sounds pretty official, right? I can picture Tom Cruise using... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
11/19/2024
What Is Kubernetes? The Ultimate Guide to Scalable App Management

Kubernetes: The Ultimate Guide to Scalable App Management

I’ve always wanted to build a sprawling mushroom farm and set up a stellar eCommerce platform for it. Let’s say you have a dream to build your own eCommerce... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
11/13/2024
What Is NGINX? The Engine Behind High-Performance Web Servers

NGINX: The Engine Behind High-Performance Web Servers

Before we get into the thick of things, I want to clarify that “web server” and “web server software” aren’t the same thing. You can compare a web server to a... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
11/5/2024
What Is KVM? The Role of KVM in Today's Cloud Ecosystem

The Role of KVM in Today's Cloud Ecosystem

I recently wrote about virtualization, and during my research, I was reminded of the concept of a Kernel-Based Virtual Machine (KVM). It was then that I decided to... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
10/29/2024
What Is a Cron Job? How Cron Jobs Keep Your Systems Running Smoothly

How Cron Jobs Keep Your Systems Running Smoothly

Have you watched Suits? I’m on Season 2 and envious of Harvey Specter. While I admire his obvious talents, it’s the personnel at his disposal I’m jealous of. I mean... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
10/24/2024
What Is Failover? Keeping Systems Running When Failure Strikes

Failover: Keeping Systems Running When Failure Strikes

Confession: I’m a grown man, but I can’t change a tire. I’ve been on many, many road trips, and I feel ashamed as I’m writing this, but oh well, I’m going to learn... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
10/14/2024
What Is DDoS? Distributed Denial of Service Explained

What Is DDoS? Distributed Denial of Service Explained

If you’ve watched Game of Thrones, you’re familiar with the fictional character Hodor. In the fifth episode of season six (spoiler alert), Hodor sacrifices himself... read more »
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By: Surajdeep Singh
9/30/2024
What Is an IP Address? What It Is and How It Works

Navigating IP Addresses: The Ultimate Guide

You likely arrived at this page after googling “What is an IP address?” In the blink of an eye, several complex background communications occurred to load this page... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
9/17/2024
50 Epic Computer Gaming Facts for 2024

50 Epic Computer Gaming Facts (2024)

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan once said, “Study hard. Work hard. Play harder.” I’ve been following his advice since my early teenage years and have cultivated a... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
9/10/2024
25 Incredible Data Center Statistics in 2024

25 Incredible Data Center Statistics in 2024

If you’re into musicals or have at least watched one in school, you know the significance of the backstage crew — they set the stage while the performers own it... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
9/4/2024
What Is a MySQL Database? How to Manage Your Database Efficiently

Mastering MySQL: How to Manage Your Database Efficiently

I had a MySQL class at university, and it’s fair to say I sucked at it — I just barely got a passing grade. The whole idea of arranging data into tables and... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
9/3/2024
What Is RAM? Random Access Memory Explained

Mastering Random Access Memory

My childhood best friend, Joshua, was a nerd and computer fanatic. He had a child-sized toolkit and enjoyed dismantling electronic gadgets like his dad’s trusty old... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
9/3/2024
What Is Root Access? A Beginner's Guide

A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Root Access

In my pre-teen years, my best friend Joshua and I were always up to no good. In fifth grade, the last period of the day was always held at the computer lab, where we... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
8/22/2024
What Is Shared Hosting? A Comprehensive Guide

What Is Shared Hosting?

If you have siblings, you’ll understand the ins and outs of shared hosting without breaking a sweat. I shared a room with my younger brother while growing up, and we... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
8/19/2024
What Is HTTPS? Ensuring Secure Online Communication

How HTTPS Works: Ensuring Secure Online Communication

Google, Wikipedia, and ChatGPT are my digital best friends. My thirst for knowledge is insatiable and I use these tools several times a day (in an attempt) to quench... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
8/14/2024
What Is IMAP? The Internet Message Access Protocol Explained

How IMAP Works: Enhancing Email Management

There are some technologies that are such a backbone of everyday life that I tend to take them for granted. Email is one of those technologies, and it relies on an... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
8/13/2024
What Is Virtualization? Benefits, Types, and Future Trends

Virtualization Explained: Exploring the Benefits, Types, and Future Trends

The term “virtualization” sounds like something from a futuristic sci-fi movie where people drive flying cars and communicate through brain waves. But it’s not so... read more »
Surajdeep Singh
By: Surajdeep Singh
8/1/2024