Linux Web Hosting
January 02, 2012
Top 5 Reasons to Leave Windows for Linux
Everyone of us has met a Windows diehard at some point in their life, just as we’ve all also met a Linux fanatic, too. But when the rubber meets the road, which operating system really is the best option for your livelihood? If you were given the choice of only one OS to manage all of your systems, what should you properly choose? If you ask us, there’s no real contest at all: Linux is by and large the only way to go.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
November 18, 2011
Understanding Your New Linux Server Partitions
Check out our introductory look at what each of the most common Linux hard drive partitions accomplish!Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
November 11, 2011
Common BSD Distros For Server Use
We don’t know you at all, but we’d be willing to bet a week’s pay you’re using either a Linux-based operating system on your dedicated server, or you’re still plugging away at proprietary Windows. This isn’t a point of shame: In fact, if you are using either of the aforementioned giants, you’re quite in the norm. However, have you stopped recently to consider that other unsung hero within the server hosting world? Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, we mean BSD.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
November 03, 2011
What A Windows User Needs to Know About Linux
Congratulations! If you’re using this, that likely means you’ve made the transition from a Windows-based server to a more sustainable, user-friendly, and customer supportive Unix platform. You’re likely saving a bundle in the process, and because we love the operating system branch that much, we’d first just like to welcome you on board. It’s been a long time coming, Soldier! That being said, if you’re a longtime user of Windows servers, the change from BSD to Linux can indeed be jarring. With that in mind, we’ve prepared a few tips and pointers on what to expect during and after your transition, as well as a few items we’d like for you to have in your repertoire for future use.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
November 01, 2011
Why is the Popularity of Linux Surging?
It's getting harder and harder to have anything to do with computers anymore, let alone web hosting, without knowing about the Linux operating system. Naturally, this puts anyone who's still in the dark in the position of being afraid to ask for fear of looking uninformed.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
October 10, 2011
Hosts Offering Good Linux VPS Packages
VPS hosting is quickly growing in popularity. It seems to be surviving its infancy well, and the only noticeable problem people seem to have with it is its cost.
As Linux hosting tends to be cheaper than its Windows counterparts, this is making Linux VPS hosting an increasingly popular choice with lots of viable hosts to select from. We'll look here at some of the good offers out there. This list won't look at the cheapest hosts, but rather the ones that seem to us to offer the most solid overall Linux VPS hosting packages.
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October 04, 2011
Why You Should Be Using A Linux-Based OS For Your Server
We know we’re being totally mainstream here, but you really should be using Linux for your server. The platform is stabler, offers more depth—as well as a host of incredible features—and no matter the downsides, most web masters will tell you the same: Linux is simply king where servers are concerned.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
September 30, 2011
Common Linux Server Errors And How To Iron Them Out
We’ve all been there: It’s a nice day, and your servers are running like digital champions. Then, out of nowhere, your Linux distribution throws you a curveball error straight from left field. Before you let the incident wreck your day, though, you should know that most Linux server problems are common enough to be routine, and a quick fix isn’t hard to find. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a short list of the most common Linux server errors, as well as our speedy remedies for each.
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September 27, 2011
When And How to Reboot a Linux Server
You don’t want to have to reboot your Linux server. Every reboot means immediate downtime, which translates to angry tenants, loss of business, and a bad reputation. However, if something goes wrong—and we mean wrong—you may not have any other choice but to reboot your server. Before going this far, though, be sure you can’t software troubleshoot the issue. Run a diagnostic tool on your system, and if any other areas of recourse present themselves, jump on it like a gymnast at the Olympics, brother.
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September 08, 2011
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Linux Web Hosting
You've probably heard from a lot of people about the superiority of Linux as an operating system. You are wondering if they're right, and you're wondering if that means that it also makes for a superior web hosting experience. Let's explore this topic to answer the questions.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
