Backstage - DeployHQ Blog

Tips and tricks about the various things that go on behind the scenes at a UK software development company.

Troubleshooting Deployments on DeployHQ

Navigate deployment minefields with DeployHQ. Learn to troubleshoot common errors like server errors and timeouts, ensuring smooth and efficient deployments.

What are the differences between FTP, FTPS and SFTP?

FTP sends data unencrypted, FTPS wraps FTP in TLS, and SFTP tunnels file transfers over SSH with key-based authentication. Here's how each protocol compares on security, speed, and real-world deployment use — and which one you should choose.

Behind the scenes on our live stream

Back at the start of September we thought it would be fun to live stream the launch of our new UI. It was just going to be a Youtube Live...

Wiring up Deploy for Websockets (part 1)

In the last few weeks we've introduced websockets into Deploy to improve our deployments. In the next couple of posts we'll delve into the how and why of this development.