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December 09, 2011
Why You Should Consider Upgrading from Shared Web Hosting For Your Business
No matter how you slice it, shared web hosting is simply bad business for any business. If you’re still using such a service, and are dead-set against using any other, you might want to consider some of the points we’ve listed below. Cheap is good, but better is always better.Categories: Shared Hosting |
December 08, 2011
Avoiding the Dud: Ways to Hire A Better Server Manager
We get it: Managing your own server is quite difficult. In fact, we understand all too well the desire to avoid unruly uploads, angsty Apache code, and even the dreaded command line. However, if your solution is to hire a dedicated tech specialist capable of handling all your server woes, you may want to consider a few points before signing on the dotted line.Categories: General |
December 07, 2011
Cloud Computing Roller Coaster: The Ups and Downs of Modern Cloud Hosting
Is cloud computing the end-all-be-all messiah for our web hosting needs, or are there very real downsides to the service? In fact, what even are the upsides to storing your website on the cloud.Categories: General |
December 06, 2011
3 Ways to Use Your Dedicated Server
Peep our compilation below to gain a better understanding of three of the unique ways in which a dedicated server can be used.Categories: Dedicated Servers |
December 05, 2011
What to Know Before Choosing a Web Host: The Essentials
Like buying a fine used car, there are simply some tricks you should know before committing to a contract. With that in mind, read on below for some of our choice tips on how to effectively choose a quality web host.Categories: General |
December 02, 2011
Dedicated Server Lingo 101
Like any other specialized field, dedicated server hosting comes with its own unique retinue of lingo and terminologies. Furthermore, just like any field you happen to be going in to, you’ll have to learn each of these mysterious codecs before being able to advance any further. Besides, knowing some of the stickier terms in the industry will save you some embarrassment at the water cooler.Categories: Dedicated Servers |
December 01, 2011
How to Fix a Squirrelly 505 Error
If you’re been looking into common Apache web server errors, you’ve probably already come across the ubiquitous “404 Not Found” complication. However, that’s an easy fix when compared to the much more intimidating “505 Internal Server Error.” By nature, this error means something is not jiving well server-side, however, that’s the only indication you’re likely to get as to a specific problem.Categories: General |
November 30, 2011
Whipping Naughty Software into Shape On Your Server
We know the feeling exactly: Something has gone wrong with your server software, and after struggling with the system for hours, you’re just about ready to smash the server with a large, intimidating object. However, before you go caveman on your hardware, we’d suggest you take it easy and consider the following: Software issues can be fixed with a little troubleshooting, and likely without any sort of hard server reset. You don’t need a miracle to get back onto the tracks, just a little patient and guidance.Categories: Tools |
November 29, 2011
What To Do When Your Server Is Suddenly Frozen
Ah, the dreaded day has arrived at last! We always knew it would be more a question of “when” rather than “if” where hard drive crashes are concerned, but still: A server that’s suddenly locked you out is nothing to laugh about. If you were happily using your server, only to quickly find it frozen stiff as an ice cube, remember that you shouldn’t panic.Categories: General |
November 28, 2011
How to Get CentOS Off Its Butt And into VirtualBox
Using VirtualBox you can install an entire operating system within a self-contained box on your desktop. Once you have that fake OS in place, you’re free to do basically whatever you’d like with it. That kind of freedom means having the option to try out some truly dynamic web apps, or even a fresh server update.Categories: General |
