Dedicated Server School

What makes the VPS Work as a Sandbox or a Honeypot?

2010-03-11T12:52:34Z

Several times in this blog I have mentioned that the virtual private server (VPS) is ideal for organizations looking to move away from shared hosting but cannot afford the dedicated server yet. Now, the VPS is known to be sturdy and is considered very secure. This is [...]

Why Linux Makes Sense in the Server World

2010-03-10T13:52:40Z

Well, Linux makes sense not only in the server world but even in the world outside it. However, the operating system seems to make a little more sense for businesses using servers. How? Read on. For starters, Linux is open-source, therefore, a cost-effective option for businesses. If you are thinking cost is the major reason for going [...]

Don’t Live With Shared Hosting if You’re Doing Business Online

2010-03-09T15:23:02Z

Once you get used to something, it becomes very difficult to break away from it and adopt something new. Organizations that have been using shared hosting for long are reluctant to even try a new kind of hosting, even if they face problems in the shared form of hosting. I know many of you would say [...]

Have You Experienced the Cloud Yet?

2010-03-08T12:42:26Z

The main reason people complain about cloud computing is because of the security factor in it. As of now, the data in the cloud is not considered to be safe. However, looking at the way the cloud is being adopted by organizations, it is wise to say that the glitch in the technology will not [...]

What Kind Of Web Hosting Have You Experienced

2010-03-07T08:27:34Z

The term ‘web’ ceased to mean the spider’s web a long time ago. And the emergence of the world wide web saw various types of hosting. You may have already heard about shared hosting and dedicated hosting. In today’s post, we’ll look at the most popular hosting types including these two. Free Hosting: This is called [...]

Have You Decided To Go For A Dedicated Server Yet?

2010-03-06T13:34:46Z

A dedicated server is good for your business, they tell you. But you are not sure if you should go for it. Well, if your business depends on your server and web applications in a big way, you definitely need it. Let’s look at a few signs that indicate you should go for it. Your website’s [...]

What Kind of Managed Hosting Support Do You Get?

2010-03-05T21:16:12Z

When it comes to managed hosting, what is your biggest concern? I ask you this because recently, someone else asked me the same thing. If I were to point to one thing, I would say support. The kind of support the hosting company offers you determines how your [...]

When Does the Dedicated Server Become Necessary?

2010-03-04T13:38:38Z

The shared server can fulfill your needs for as long as your web ambitions are not high. However, the dedicated server becomes absolutely necessary if your requirements have increased. Let’s look at the instances when the dedicated server becomes absolutely necessary. If shared hosting can no longer handle [...]

What are the Benefits of Cluster Servers?

2010-03-03T15:48:21Z

The benefits of a cluster of servers arise from the fact that it is a group of servers. Now, this group does away with the problems you face with single servers. As they say, unity is strength. Let us now look at all the benefits you reap because of server clustering. Your network performance improves manifold. [...]

Can the VPS Really Replace the Dedicated Server?

2010-03-02T12:38:23Z

No. And we never claimed it could. The virtual private server (VPS) can rescue you though when you no longer want to live with the limitations of the shared hosting. Now, a dedicated server will not only rescue you from the shared server, it will hand over a number of additional advantages. But the dedicated [...]

Managed Hosting for the Dedicated Server

2010-03-01T12:39:39Z

The dedicated server needs dedicated management. If you can assure good, efficient management in-house, go ahead. But make sure it is really efficient. If you cannot guarantee that, outsource your server’s management to a hosting company. You want to reap all the benefits of the dedicated server. For [...]

What Is A Dedicated Server?

2010-02-28T11:04:03Z

Those who have lived with shared hosting for too long don’t come even close to experiencing dedicated hosting. They get used to the limitations of the shared server and start living with them. The dedicated server becomes important for those organizations whose businesses depend significantly on their servers. Now, what exactly is a dedicated server? Well, [...]

Why Is A Dedicated Server Good?

2010-02-27T10:46:48Z

A dedicated server is dedicated to meeting your needs. This is what makes it good. It lets you be in control. A dedicated server gives you the kind of control and space that a shared server cannot offer. You can customize your server the way you like. You can install as many applications as you want. [...]

Why Shared Hosting Doesn’t Work for Everyone

2010-02-26T13:14:30Z

There is no denying the fact that shared hosting has problems. If you say you have been living with shared hosting for a long time without a problem, I will believe you. However, you may not have had a problem because the shared server was sufficient for your needs. If you own a business for [...]

Does Server Clustering Work For You?

2010-02-25T12:36:03Z

The limitations of the single server triggered the need for server clustering. And clustering proved effective in offering a better experience to organizations. It ensured high availability of applications, minimized downtimes, and made recoveries faster. Server clustering offered business continuity like no other. In spite of all its benefits, cluster servers are not commonplace. Are [...]

Why Cloud Computing Works For Us

2010-02-24T12:44:04Z

By ‘us’, I mean our businesses. What is the first thing you look at when deploying a new technology into your business? Money. This can be in the form of cost-cuts, profits, or better image/performance leading to more money. Business is about money and rightly so. The reason cloud computing is becoming popular with businesses is [...]

How Much Does a Dedicated Server Cost?

2010-02-22T11:15:40Z

Want a dedicated server but concerned about its cost? Well, you are not alone. While the benefits of the dedicated server lure many organizations, the perceived high cost and complex management deter them from getting the dedicated server. In fact, the cost is one of the main [...]

Why Businesses Need A Dedicated Server

2010-02-21T11:34:29Z

A business is forever growing. Living with limited resources is never ideal for a business. So, if your server and web applications are critical for your organization’s business, you have got to move from a shared server to a dedicated server. A dedicated server is dedicated to your [...]

Why the Virtual Server Makes Sense

2010-02-20T07:40:50Z

I have always maintained that the virtual server is the ideal stopover for organizations who want to move from shared hosting to dedicated hosting. What makes it good? Let’s find out. The virtual server makes you the boss. You don’t have any control over things in shared hosting. Virtual hosting, on the other hand, lets you [...]

The Importance of Managed Hosting

2010-02-19T13:35:29Z

It’s strange to find out how some organizations look at managed hosting. Outsourcing the management of a server is considered strange because you are asking someone else to take care of something that you own. Then there is the amount of money involved. Let me first tell you why the money part should not bother [...]