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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 |
October 27, 2011
To Defrag or Not to Defrag: That is The (Server) Question
Defragmentation is one of the few things that can make a web master absolutely shake in his boots—or house slippers, either or. There’s no bigger pain in the entire industry, but considering optimizing hard drive space is the only effective way to speed up and increase storage, it’s an absolute necessity.Categories: General |
August 10, 2009
Battle of the Hosting Platforms: Windows vs. Linux vs. Mac
With the Mac OS X being increasingly used in the server environment, many are now adding new wind to the debate of which platform is better for web hosting: Windows, Linux or Mac? Believe it or not, this battle is getting even more difficult to call as each
Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
