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 [...]
When you outgrow the shared server environment and need power, space and flexibility, transitioning your business to a dedicated server is an obvious choice. Unlike most other hosting companies, Hostway offers two dedicated server hosting options that let you determine your level of involvement. continue »
Large companies with complex Web sites or separate mail and database systems need a dedicated server for their critical data. When a company is ready to make the transition from a shared server to a dedicated server, it needs to decide which operating system (OS) is best for its data needs. continue »
Developed by Microsoft, the Windows operating system (OS) is one of the two most popular operating systems for dedicated servers. Windows Server has been around for many years and is regularly updated to keep pace with changes in technology and the Internet. continue »
Linux is an open source operating system (OS) that presents you with many choices for your dedicated server. Because it’s open source, many different companies have created their own versions, or “distributions” of the software. continue »
The data center and the equipment in it is a Web host’s most valuable asset. In fact, when you order Web hosting, you are really renting a space in the data center whether it’s on a shared or dedicated server. Your Web site only functions as it should if the data center equipment functions as it should. continue »
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