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October, 2012

  • 16 October

    Powerful, Reliable and Flexible – Why Aren’t All Hosting Services Like This?

    Windows Servers

    Investing in a Windows server hosting service guarantees you access to the latest Microsoft technologies without the headaches of needing to buy into your own infrastructure. The guys at http://www.poundhost.com/windows-servers/ take on the challenges and stresses of managing backups, ensuring connectivity and maintaining the never ending stream of patches associated …

June, 2010

  • 29 June

    What is ASP.Net?

    Question: I have heard of ASP, but what is ASP.Net? Answer: ASP.Net is the official successor to the ASP (Active Server Pages) scripting language. Rather than being a simple scripting language, ASP.Net is a web application framework that combines the Microsoft .Net Framework technology with scripting languages and other non-scripting …

  • 22 June

    How to Make an Entire Directory Path

    Question: How do I create an entire path of directories? Answer: On a desktop computer, anytime you want to create a folder, you have to go through a series of clicks, type in the name, and press Enter. If you want to create a series of nested folders, you have …

  • 17 June

    Schedule Tasks on a Windows Server

    There are two ways to schedule a task on a Windows server: graphical (from the system tools menu) or from the command line. Graphical 1. If you have direct access to the system tools menu, click the “start” button and then go to Programs > Accessories > System Tools > …

  • 17 June

    Windows Command Line Tools

    With a remote dedicated server, sometimes being able to access it from the command line can be your greatest asset. Like Linux and other Unix-like operating systems, Windows servers also have command line programs that can make managing your server from afar a lot easier. Attrib – Allows you to …

  • 16 June

    How to Restart Services on a Windows Server

    Services are memory resident programs that normally run constantly, as long as your server is on. Programs like your web server, database server, DNS system, and others are all services that start at boot time and continuing running at all times. Whenever you change configuration for a service or need …

  • 15 June

    How to Schedule a Reboot on a Windows Server

    In a previous post, I explained how to use the “at” command to schedule a reboot on a Linux server. On a Windows server, you can accomplish the same thing. Scheduling a reboot is helpful for those rare occasions when you make changes to your server that require a reboot. …

  • 7 June

    Security: Windows and Linux Executables

    Servers handle command and application execution differently, depending on the operating system. From a security perspective, executable files should be tightly controlled. Only the server administrator should be allowed to install and run executables, and the server should not respond to file execution from within unauthorized directories. On a Windows …

  • 4 June

    Migration from One OS to Another

    Migrating a server is never really a good idea, but in some cases, it may be just what you need for business growth or website stability and security. Depending on your needs, you may be switch from Windows to Linux, Linux to Windows, Solaris to BSD, or any number of …

May, 2010

  • 13 May

    4 Top Hosting Control Panels

    Choosing the right control panel for a dedicated server can be one of the most important things you do. The right choice can increase productivity and generally make your life easier. Here are a few of the most popular: cPanel and WHM (Web Host Manager) cPanel is one of the …