Hosting Guide
Learn more about web hosting, domain names, seo, webmaster tools, and other general web development.
January 27, 2012
The What, How and Why of a Dedicated Server
If you’re new to the world of web hosting especially, you may quickly find yourself in over your head where dedicated or managed servers are concerned. However, just because you’ve got a lot to learn does not mean your company will have to go without superior Web performance! If you’re ready to upgrade to a full-on dedicated server hardware system, we’re here to make the process as painless as possible.Categories: Dedicated Servers |
January 23, 2012
Why You Should Consider OS X Server
You may think we’re absolutely nuts: No one is seriously considers using Mac OS X Server edition for professional unless they’re crackers, bananas, or straight-up mad, right? If you’ve never thought about using the platform to manage your business or home network, you might be cutting yourself short.Categories: General |
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 23, 2011
Breaking the Mold: When to Use Windows on Your Server
We’ve written up a short list below to help educate you on when a Windows-based server isn’t just necessary, but vital to the health of your website. So without further ado, we’ll start at the top:Categories: Dedicated Servers |
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 |
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.
Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
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 22, 2011
What To Remember When Swapping Operating Systems
Maybe you’re fed-up with the Windows world, and have finally decided to ditch Microsoft for a nice Red Hat and some YUM support. Or maybe you’re doing the opposite, and have decided to forsake the world of Linux, and instead pick up something a little more stable and with better tech-support. No matter the reason, swapping entire operating systems can be quite a hassle, and there are a few things you should keep in mind when making the big move.Categories: General |
