Aug 12
If you’re running a business, simple web hosting just doesn’t cut it. This is because when you’re using shared hosting you’re sharing a singular IP address, making you venerable to what other people do with their websites. The problem with this is that personal information and other important data are more likely to be hacked. If you’re running a business that holds personal information and important documents shared hosting is not what you should be purchasing.
In one of our earlier posts, we had discussed the advantages of the Linux and Windows operating systems for servers. Today, we’ll look at the advantages of the Linux-based dedicated server more closely. Low costs: Being an open-source software, Linux is a good option for server owners looking at a low-cost option for their dedicated servers. The hosting cost is automatically reduced as Linux asks for no licensing fees. Support for scripting languages: If your website(s) needs PHP, MySQL, or Perl, you have to go for Linux. Linux supports these a lot more readily than Windows, and many off the shelf scripts are hard-coded with Linux paths in them. Scalability: Linux is said to be very accommodative of the increasing needs of servers. Its scalability, along from its cost, makes Linux a lucrative option. The Linux operating system is considered to be more secure for servers in comparison to other websites.
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Tagged with: dedicated server
Jul 27
High performance dedicated servers are ideal for small business, web hosting and development projects. A choice of operating system, software and hardware configuration options, ensure you get the right dedicated server without any uneeded pre-installed software.
- 24 Hour Support, 365 days a year
- 100% Network availability SLA
- Connected to 100Mb Switch
- 2 Hr Server replacement guarantees
- VI control panel for remote reboots
- Server monitoring with SMS notification
- 2 IP addresses
- Patching & Security updates
- Fully scalable server options when required
- Server performance & web traffic statistics software
- 24 hour lead times on set up
- State-of-the-art Data centre
- 1.28 Terabits Trans-Atlantic Dark fibre
- Multiple Tier-1 Bandwidth Providers, including Level 3 & LINX
- Dual 2GB Ethernet connectivity (2000Mbps)
Tagged with: dedicated server
Jul 23
Requirements for Entry:
- Entrants must register their services and other requested information for the appropriate award(s) via the registration form linked to from http://www.ispaawards.org.uk.
- Entrants must be an ISP or a company offering mass web site hosting to customers.
- Entrants for Best Dedicated Hosting will be given a file that they will place on a dedicated server.
Overview of Technical Tests:
Epitiro will periodically download the hosted binary test file in order to measure performance of the service. The same broadband service will be employed to test all the hosted services. Specific measurements taken are as follows:
- Download speed
- Availability
Value-Added Section:
In addition to technical testing, entrants to this category are required to submit a value-added form, which will be used to assist the judges in selecting the winner of the Award. The judging criteria and questions are available below. Please download the value-added form below and submit to awards@ispa.org.uk by 31st March 2009.
Judging Criteria:
- Hours of support
- Hardware redundancy of each level
- Provision of protected private network
- Firewall protection
- Security measures at data centre(s)
- Patch management process
- Guarantees for connecting servers to the Internet
- Peering arrangements with other ISPs
- Number of IP addresses offered
- Guaranteed service level agreement
- Ease for customers to change to different bandwidth level and any costs involved
- Data back-up services
- Mirrored hosting services
- Power supply, reboot and administration options
- Flexibility: Can size of site change without penalty or being tied into a contract
- Payment options
- Price and value for money
- Server redundancy – availability of ‘hot’ replacement
Bearing in mind the judges criteria, entrants will be asked to answer the following questions using no more than 250 words per section
1. How does your dedicated hosting service provide value for money?
2. How do you ensure the privacy and security of your customers’ data?
3. Describe the choice / flexibility of your services?
4. What further characteristics distinguish your service from that of your competitors?
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