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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 |
November 21, 2011
The Quickie Guide to Control Panel Security
Just because your control panel is easy to use does not mean it’s nearly as secure! In fact, resorting entirely to using a control panel may in fact leave your server open to unwanted visitors.Categories: cPanel Tutorials |
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 04, 2011
Go Open Source On Your Dedicated Server
Sure, there’s about three hundred and two different proprietary software pieces and web applications that will get the job done. You might even have a contract agreement with a major distributor that guarantees you free updates and tech support from here to Sunday. But we’d simply like to ask you: Have you stopped to genuinely consider all the benefits that open source development has to offer your dedicated server?Categories: Dedicated Servers |
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 |
September 09, 2011
Jumping the Potentially Sinking Colocation Ship
Colocation may seem like a good deal, and in a lot ways it is. What makes it good, however, is also what makes it unattractive for web hosts to support.Categories: Colocation Hosting |
June 08, 2011
The Importance of Proactive Sever Security
Security is a major issue that impacts both web hosting providers providing hosting services and clients managing websites on a daily basis. While in reality there’s a 100% tamper-proof solution ceases to exist, there are several platforms that tend to offer more enhanced security measures as compared to others. With much debate lent to Microsoft Windows and Linux regarding security concerns, each has its strengths and weaknesses when discussed in relation to web hosting.Categories: Security Issues |
May 20, 2011
New CloudLinux Service Offered by HostGee
CloudLinux recently announced the launch of their service on all HostGee VPS and dedicated servers. CloudLinux is a leading software development company dedicated to assisting the needs of web hosting service providers.Categories: Hosting News |
September 25, 2009
The Linux OS: Perfect for the Hosting Environment
Linux is a prime example of how the open-source revolution has reached the pinnacle of software development. Based off the Unix operating system, its source code is freely available, meaning it can be used, modified and redistributed at no cost. The main kernel
Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
