Tag Archives: vps

October, 2009

• 14 October

  Lesson learned: pay your host on time

  Paying for any service in a timely manner is always a good idea, but as a VPS user on a web hosting forum discovered, not paying your host could mean losing your data. In this particular case, the individual was 40 days late on his VPS payment. The host terminated …
• 13 October

  What type host is best for a forum?

  Forums are a great way to exchange information and communicate on the web. They are one of the most popular types of sites, but forum admins are often unsure of what type of hosting they need. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple. Forums can be very resource-intensive and depending on the …

September, 2009

• 23 September

  Avoid bandwidth overage fees with an unmetered server

  The last thing any dedicated server owner wants to see at the end of the month is a bandwidth overage fee. Data transfer is expensive, and server providers levy hefty charges to customers who use more than their allotted amount. If this is something you are worried about, consider renting …

July, 2009

• 7 July

  Virus protection on a Linux server

  Whether you are running a virtual private server (VPS) or a full dedicated box, you have undoubtedly considered the security precautions it will entail. If you have not, now might be a good time to start. Most Linux server security involves patching the kernel, preventing rootkits, and hardening the firewall. …

May, 2009

• 28 May

  Keeping a close watch on your server

  Nothing can be worse than getting a call from an irate client, screaming at you because their web site won’t load. You scramble out of bed, tripping over the cat, and log onto your computer. It only takes you a few minutes to realize that the whole server is down. …
• 12 May

  Do I Need a Dedicated IP?

  Every site uses an IP address, such as 68.812.23.1. If you use shared hosting, your site runs on the same server as hundreds of other websites, meaning that several sites share one IP address. This helps web hosts conserve the limited number of IPs they have. For a small fee …
• 7 May

  Get the Features of a Dedicated Server for a Fraction of the Price with VPS Hosting

  There comes a time when owners of large sites find their shared hosting account no longer meets their needs. They may be running out of bandwidth, disk space, or the site might be something like a forum or blog that uses a lot of server resources. When this happens, webmasters …