Hosting Guides
- An Introduction to Web Hosting
Hello, for my first post I will introduce you to the world of web hosting the different types of web hosting. Throughout the years the webhosting industry has sprawled out into a wide range of niche markets. These markets are the different types of web hosting the two main ones are shared hosting and dedicated hosting, however there are many hybrid types in between. Keep in mind that all of these have pros and cons of some form or fashion.Shared HostingShared web hosting is the most cost effective, very easy to use, and is often feature rich. Shared web hosting is also the most common type of web hosting service in the market. It is safe to say that a major portion of all websites you visit on the web are using this type of hosting.
- Does Your Web Hosting Plan Cost You a Fortune
All effort of your powerful, competent website will go in vain if you are not associated with an efficient Web Hosting Company. Not only it largely affects your web presence but also is an important aspect in reducing your hosting expenses. Fortunately, in this varied and humongous hosting industry, finding a one that caters to all your requirements in a gainful manner is not a great deal of job, provided you are ready to give needed time and thought to the selection process. Given below are the few important factors that you must consider while partnering with any company offering efficient hosting services.Estimate the web space that your website would require and pick a plan in accordance to it. As for instance if you need around 250MB of space then go for a plan that offers 300Mb, so that you get to maintain enough scope for further growth and expansion.Similarly, with Bandwidth also, configure first the amount of bandwidth you require and then opt for a plan that offers a little higher than your requirement. For example, if your website uses 10GB bandwidth per month, opt a plan that provides at least 12 GB bandwidth per month. Such an arrangement prevents 'spikes' of over usage, which may cause higher extra costs.
- Website Hosting Pitfalls
If you are running a website hosting company, there are myriad things that can go wrong. There are the obvious things - technology breakdowns, and software glitches - but there are many items that arise which have the potential to truly cripple your business in a hurry. However, it isn't just the catastrophic situations that can harm your business. Anything that threatens your good will and reputation with customers should be addressed. Here is a short list of items collected together with the help of the website hosting experts over at 34SP.com that any web hosting business owner should pay attention to in order to grow and thrive in this tough business climate.Outages - Of course down time is aweful for you and your customers. While there are sudden unforeseen circumstances that can take your hosting services offline, there are also factors that can be proactively addressed prior to an outage. For example, if you are running a legacy server that hasn't been upgraded or even really looked after since 2001, it's a safe bet that this server needs either maintenance or replacing. By creating a list of legacy hardware and systematically reviewing each machine's status, you can avoid downtime from pure neglect. It is also stating the obvious, but occaisionally you should simulate an outage and test your emergency procedures such as backup generators, switching over to UPS battery backups, and network switchovers.Runaway Capital Costs - Ironically, sometimes success can actually be as damaging to your hosting business as failure. For example, if you offer a virtual server product or dedicated servers, these require significant capital expense on the front end. That is, you first purchase the server - then place customers on it and begin to recoop your costs - then eventually begin to earn profits. This cycle can be measured in years for some products. Therefore, a successful promotion or other high demand for your services can actually deplete your bank account, rather than adding to it. Securing an adequate line of credit can be indisepnsible for these short term cash crunches.
- Install Apache on Dedicated server
Apache is the world's most famous HTTP server and it is responsible for the growth of World Wide Web. This is the most preferred HTTP server and has served millions of web sites. Nearly 50 percent of websites on the internet are still served by Apache. Apache is open source and it does not require any license fees. You can install Apache on your Linux Dedicated server. It can be installed on both Dedicated server types, Linux Dedicated server and Windows Dedicated server.
- How to compare a web hosting services
Business and IT managers have a dizzying array of options when it comes to shopping for a web hosting service provider. The problem isn’t simply the sheer number of choices, from price points to feature sets. While that can be confusing, if you stick to your list of requirements you can cut through that chaff and find the plan that fits. The more important question becomes“how can you tell a quality provider from a back room operation hiding behind a fancy web site?” Fortunately it’s less difficult than you might thing to shake out the pretenders. Quality of support
- Cube Panel and Web Hosting
Cube Panel is software that is designed and created by Biztology. The software allows an individual to automate his or her servers and essentially manage web hosting much easier.
- Web Hosting Moving Forward
Can you imagine that web hosting was first thought about back in the 1960s. Granted, it wasn't the name they were really thinking about at the time, but it definitely had the same concept around the globe. By 1969, computers were being linked together at colleges like UCLA. However, this was just the beginning on a long road to where we are today and the benefits we’re capable of online.
- Changing Web Hosts Tips and Tricks
Unhappy with your current web host but overwhelmed with the thought of leaving it for another? You're not alone. But moving from one host to another can be a painless process if you consider a few tips beforehand.First, make sure that the new host has the features you need for your website. There’s nothing worse than discovering your new host doesn’t meet your needs after going through the work of purchasing hosting and moving everything over. You may want to make a checklist of your current needs and confirm that your new host offers them. Common overlooked features are database access and scripting. In the least, if you find that some functions used by your website are not available, plan how you will adjust it to the new hosts system.Another word to the wise would be to keep your old site as a backup. Even if your website isn’t large, you may want to stay with your old host for another month, if only for peace of mind. That way, if you forget to move something or can’t remember your old setup, you’d have the original copy to refer to. You may not even need the old host once you’ve switched, but it’s much better to be prepared for the worst.
- Selecting a Web Host for Your Website
When it comes to selecting a web host, you are not slim for options. There are various types, but how do you know which will produce the most satisfying results for your website? First you must determine your website’s needs, taking into account the desired size, purpose, and management of your website. Then you will be ready to understand your options and select the best available hosting service.Free web hosting is perfect for small, personal websites that only exist to share information with small groups of people. Though you may be bombarded by pop-up advertisements and have very limited storage space, bandwidth, and other features, free web hosting is just what it name says it is: free. Free hosting services are definitely not able to support a business or other more demanding causes.Shared web hosting is a good option for business-related websites and sites that serve larger groups of people. This service uses a“server” or single computer to hold many websites at a time, depending upon its hardware, the type of company, and its cost. The speed, cost, and overall quality vary greatly between shared web hosts, so it’s best to have an idea of your website’s CPU time and bandwidth requirements before you make your selection. Although shared web hosting is often a reliable option for both personal and business use, you may need to look elsewhere if your website requires heavy resource allotment.
- Year In Review: Jumping on the cloud computing bandwagon
2008 may have been a year of hype for cloud computing vendors announcing offerings of their own, and enterprise IT shops creating their private version. But, it wasn't without security and privacy concerns from industry observersHype around cloud computing reached a peak in 2008, with numerous vendors embracing the technology and touting its benefits. Amazon Web Services evangelist Jeff Bar even coined the phrase“cloudbursting” to explain how cloud computing can be used to periodically manage an organization’s peak loads without actually putting the entire infrastructure to the cloud.By: Kathleen Lau
