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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.

December 12, 2011

How to Send a Real-Time Message to Your Dedicated Server Users

With a Linux base, sending an all channel hail to your server users is actually quite easy. There are a few steps involved, though, which we’ll detail below.

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.

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. 

October 26, 2011

Opening the Pod Bay Doors: How to Prepare Your Server for Virtualization

We’re glad to hear you’ve finally sprung for a virtual private server! We’ve been espousing the benefits of just such a rig as an intermediary step between a dedicated behemoth and the too-tight confines of cheap shared hosting. It’s an excellent solution for the small business with a need to upgrade, but now that you’ve actually pulled the trigger on your own VPS project, how in blue blazes are you actually supposed to implement this thing for your clients?

February 28, 2011

Why Should You Consdier Linux Hosting?

While there’s a continuous debate over which web hosting service offers users the most reliability and dependability between Linux hosting and Windows’ hosting packages, the answer is based on individualized needs because each client has a set budget and demands different features in order to efficiently operate and maintain a website.

April 22, 2010

The Basics of the Scripting Programming Language

The term “scripting” is often tossed around amongst the technologically savvy leaving the rest of us average Joe’s wondering what they’re talking about, why it’s used and the industry jargon that accompanies the language.

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