Although the term “cloud” is seeing increasing use, it’s necessary to clarify what portion of “the cloud” is of interest to a particular audience. For small and medium businesses (SMBs), there are generally two areas of relevance in the evolution of IT services to the cloud. The first is the application layer, commonly referred [...]
By Gail Seymour
If you have a Web application that connects to a database or runs processor-heavy, server-side scripts, you will soon come to realize that spikes in demand can cause your site to become sluggish, or even worse, unavailable, just when you need it to function most. If your site has reached the stage where you need multiple servers to cope with user demand, it’s time to think about load balancing. continue »
By Gail Seymour
When it comes to choosing an operating system (OS) for your dedicated server, you have choices. Your most obvious choice is whether to go for a Windows OS, or to choose a Unix/Linux distribution suitable for your intended use. Here is a high level overview of some of the most popular options. continue »
By Melissa J Luther
Congratulations, your business has grown to the point that you need a dedicated server for your Web site. This is great news for your business, but it does increase your server management responsibilities. For one thing, you are no longer restricted to your Web host’s choice of control panel, so you will need to choose one yourself. There are many control panels available, but the two most popular are cPanel and Plesk. The best one for you will depend on your needs. continue »
By Samantha Gluck
Choosing a server collocation provider is growing rapidly in popularity among small business owners. These businesses have invested a fair amount of money in their servers and peripheral hardware, but don’t have the budget and facilities necessary to reap all the potential benefits of having this equipment. continue »
By Samantha Gluck
In the past, small businesses have had to use shared hosting services to host their Web sites or have been forced to take on the financial burden of in-house dedicated hosting. For many, shared hosting was the only answer as the budget did not allow for the purchase of necessary hardware, software and paying an IT professional. continue »
By Buffy Cranford
Savvy computer users recognize the value of backing up their priceless files on a spare hard drive or rewritable disks. When hearty files begin chewing up hard drive space and impacting PC performance, computer users often examine their Central Processing Unit (CPU) performance and take appropriate measures for freeing up disk space. In a Web-hosting environment, multiple-server configurations are preferred for similar reasons. By utilizing multiple servers, a Web-hosting company creates a versatile environment by allocating resources among two or more servers. A multiple-server configuration results in quicker Web site load times during peak periods and drastically reduces downtime for a Web site if one server in the configuration fails. continue »
By Melissa J Luther
Many small business owners put a lot of effort into their Web site, but almost no thought into their Web hosting. However, your Web site host is just as important as the site itself. Different hosts offer different benefits, or lack thereof, and an unreliable host can torpedo your online marketing efforts.
A good hosting company should offer, at a minimum: continue »
By Hostway
A dedicated server is an Internet-connected computer devoted entirely to one customer. As your Web site grows, you may begin to wonder whether you need a dedicated server. There isn’t a single indicator that your Web site and/or you are ready for a dedicated server. Often several factors drive the decision to move to a dedicated server. continue »
Choosing the right Web hosting plan can be a daunting task with an enormous number of products and features available. Deciphering specifications and making sense of the jargon is only the first step. Finding a company you trust is equally important. continue »
Take a tour of your Web hosting plan options. You’ll discover the difference between dedicated and shared hosting and find out which type of hosting plan fits your online needs. continue »
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