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><channel><title>Web Hosting Geeks&#039; Blog &#187; dedicated server</title> <atom:link href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/tag/dedicated-server/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog</link> <description>Web Hosting Industry News, Latest Trends, and Analyses.</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:48:19 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Tips for Improving Performance of Your Windows Server 2008 Dedicated Machine</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/06/improving-performance-of-windows-server-2008-dedicated-machine/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/06/improving-performance-of-windows-server-2008-dedicated-machine/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:29:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Art</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Webmaster Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Block Level Backup Engine Service]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated Windows machine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[defrag]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pagefile]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtual memory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Server 2008]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2646</guid> <description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s common in the web hosting world to compare the relative benefits of operating systems.  This masks an important fact, though: in all cases, they are what you make of them.  While there are naturally limits to this (no one is running Commodore 64 web hosting), the little improvements you can make to a machine [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s common in the web hosting world to compare the relative benefits of operating systems.  This masks an important fact, though: in all cases, they are what you make of them.  While there are naturally limits to this (no one is running Commodore 64 web hosting), the little improvements you can make to a machine can add up quickly.</p><p>This means that whatever drawbacks there are to hosting a dedicated Windows machine (and some say there aren&#8217;t as many these days), they can easily be negated with the right adjustments.  Here are some of the most common suggestions for improving performance of <a
href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/cc196364" target="_blank">Windows Server 2008</a> on your dedicated server.<span
id="more-2646"></span></p><p><strong>Put the pagefile on a separate drive</strong></p><p>The “pagefile” is a memory file that Windows treats as virtual memory (does that make it virtual virtual?  Oh, never mind).  This file is accessed frequently, and so you&#8217;re going to want to make sure that it is able to respond quickly.  The best way to do this is to have it setup on its own separate hard drive.  This will keep it freed up in case your machine gets bogged down by some memory hog script or complicated request.</p><p>One thing that makes this easy is that you probably won&#8217;t need a large drive for this at all.  Web hosts usually have a cache of old hard drives that no one wants because their small size makes them effectively deprecated.  They might sell you these for cheap or even just give them to you for free.</p><p><strong>Disable unused services</strong></p><p>We already suggested this as a way to increase security on your machine.  It&#8217;s also a good way to increase efficiency.  Each one of these services uses up system resources.</p><p>Which ones you&#8217;ll want to disable will depend on exactly what you&#8217;re trying to do, but there are a lot that are likely candidates for downgrading to “Manual” or outright deletion.  One example is “Block Level Backup Engine Service”, which backups data on the block level for restoration.  A good web host should have backup procedures already in place, if your web host doesn&#8217;t provide it automatically.</p><p>As you go through these, take care not to disable anything that you are going to actually need.  There&#8217;s lots of information online for each of them to help you double-check.</p><p><strong>Perform the obvious</strong></p><p>If your machine even has a sound card, disable it, if not remove it outright.  Turn off the screen saver if you can, or set it to “blank” if you can&#8217;t.  Turn off machine hibernation (not like it&#8217;ll probably ever get that far, but constantly checking for it is one more thing your machine doesn&#8217;t need to busy itself with).</p><p>Also if you can either spare the downtime or can arrange your data in such a way that you can keep your site up while doing so, see if you can defrag your disk now and then.  Your web host might be able to suggest a clean way to do that.  If it&#8217;s not possible, then at least defrag it once before going live.  The less spread out your data is, the faster your machine will be able to access it.</p><p>None of these things by themselves may sound like much.  No one of them is.  Taken together, they can make a world of difference in how well your Windows 2008 Server machine runs.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/27/solid-state-drive-solution-speed-problems/" title="Solid State Drive (SSD):  A Solid Solution To Your Speed Problems">Solid State Drive (SSD):  A Solid Solution To Your Speed Problems</a></li><li>September 22, 2011 &ndash; <a
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/strong-dedicated-server/" title="How Strong Should your Dedicated Server Be?">How Strong Should your Dedicated Server Be?</a></li><li>August 3, 2011 &ndash; <a
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/06/21/five-reasons-to-choose-vps/" title="Five Reasons to Choose VPS">Five Reasons to Choose VPS</a></li><li>January 13, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/shared-and-dedicated-web-hosting/" title="Shared and Dedicated Web Hosting">Shared and Dedicated Web Hosting</a></li><li>January 13, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/dedicated-ip-web-hosting/" title="Dedicated IP Web Hosting">Dedicated IP Web Hosting</a></li><li>December 23, 2010 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2010/12/23/shared-hosting-vs-vps/" title="Shared Hosting vs. VPS">Shared Hosting vs. VPS</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/06/improving-performance-of-windows-server-2008-dedicated-machine/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/02/install-modsecurity-in-centos/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/02/install-modsecurity-in-centos/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:31:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Art</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Security Issues]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CentOS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Linux distro]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ModSecurity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[YUM]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2577</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you’re the proud owner of a dedicated server running CentOS (Seems like most people are favoring the Linux distro these days!) then you owe it to yourself to install a simple utility called ModSecurity. The service is an application firewall that prevents your server from weakness open to exploit in various web applications. It’s [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re the proud owner of a <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/dedicatedserverhosting.html">dedicated server</a> running <a
href="http://www.centos.org/" target="_blank">CentOS</a> (Seems like most people are favoring the Linux distro these days!) then you owe it to yourself to install a simple utility called <a
href="http://www.modsecurity.org/" target="_blank">ModSecurity</a>. The service is an application firewall that prevents your server from weakness open to exploit in various web applications. It’s not a fool-proof method of tightening your server, but it’s certainly better than nothing—in our eyes, a lot better than nothing.</p><p>Thankfully, it’s not hard to install, either. You will need to have a basic understanding of the terminal, as well as how to add repositories to YUM, though. If you’re fuzzy about either of these aspects, we strongly suggest you perform a quick Google search to educate yourself. They’re basic functions that you’ll need to learn eventually, and knowing how to do each well will benefit you greatly during this tutorial.</p><p>If you have both fronts covered, then you’re officially ready to march on, Soldier! <strong></strong></p><p><strong>1. Add the Repo</strong>: You’ll first need to add the actual ModSecurity repository, as it’s not a stock part of <a
href="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Yum" target="_blank">YUM</a>. To do so, type the following into terminal:</p><p
style="text-align: left" align="center">cd /etc/yum.repos.d</p><p
style="text-align: left">You’ll then need to create a file called utterramblings.repo</p><p
style="text-align: left" align="center">touch utterramblings.repo</p><p>Edit the file with “vi” or “nano,” then insert the following bits into the text:</p><p>[utterramblings]</p><p>name=Jason’s Utter Ramblings Repo</p><p>baseurl=http://www.jasonlitka.com/media/EL$releasever/$basearch/</p><p>enabled=1</p><p>gpgcheck=1</p><p>gpgkey=http://www.jasonlitka.com/media/RPM-GPG-KEY-jlitka</p><p><strong>2.  Install:</strong> To finish the process off, just type the following and hope for the best!</p><p
style="text-align: left" align="center">yum install mod_security</p><p
style="text-align: left">That’s all there is to it! Now your server is slightly safer, and none the worse for the wear! This should be a painless procedure, but if anything should go wrong, you can always check the <a
href="http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/mod-security/index.php?title=Reference_Manual%23Installation_Steps">ModSecurity</a> website for further information or the occasionally helpful bit of tech support.</p><p>Likewise, if you’d rather not have that extra YUM repository sitting about, you’re free to delete it once installed. However, doing so prevents you from easily obtaining any new updates without first adding the resource back. If that doesn’t sound like a problem, then power on, Pilgrim. Otherwise, we’d suggest you leave the file where it is and let it soak. If you’re fuzzy about how to add and edit repositories to CentOS, you can always look at <a
href="http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/Repositories">this guide</a> to get a quick reference point.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/27/solid-state-drive-solution-speed-problems/" title="Solid State Drive (SSD):  A Solid Solution To Your Speed Problems">Solid State Drive (SSD):  A Solid Solution To Your Speed Problems</a></li><li>September 27, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/27/clean-your-yum-out/" title="Clean Your YUM Out!	">Clean Your YUM Out! </a></li><li>September 22, 2011 &ndash; <a
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/17/cloudlinux-6-1-launches/" title="CloudLinux 6.1 Launches ">CloudLinux 6.1 Launches </a></li><li>September 15, 2011 &ndash; <a
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/13/choosing-between-cpanel-and-plesk/" title="Choosing Between cPanel and Plesk">Choosing Between cPanel and Plesk</a></li><li>September 8, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/strong-dedicated-server/" title="How Strong Should your Dedicated Server Be?">How Strong Should your Dedicated Server Be?</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/02/install-modsecurity-in-centos/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Solid State Drive (SSD):  A Solid Solution To Your Speed Problems</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/27/solid-state-drive-solution-speed-problems/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/27/solid-state-drive-solution-speed-problems/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:45:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Art</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[solid state]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Solid State Drive]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSD]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2501</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you’re concerned about your dedicated server’s speed performance, and have exhausted all other avenues of improvement, then maybe it’s about time you pursued a Solid State Drive (or SSD) for your server. It’s an expensive method, but it will get the job done, to be sure. In case you need a bit more convincing—We [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re concerned about your <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/dedicatedserverhosting.html">dedicated server</a>’s speed performance, and have exhausted all other avenues of improvement, then maybe it’s about time you pursued a <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive" target="_blank">Solid State Drive</a> (or SSD) for your server. It’s an expensive method, but it will get the job done, to be sure. In case you need a bit more convincing—We sure would!—we’ve compiled this handy guide to the costs and benefits of an SSD below.</p><p><strong>What Is A Solid State Drive?</strong></p><p>Solid State Drives are massively different than your typical <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive" target="_blank">hard disk drive (or HDD)</a>. The complexities of either’s construction could take years and a Master’s degree to explain, but to put it simply, an SSD has no moving parts, while an HDD involves a rotating magnetic disc. HDDs have been used in modern electronics far longer than SSDs, simply because SSDs only took over the scene a scant few years ago. All of your older hard drives were likely HDDs, which is why an ancient computer makes such a cantankerous whirring sound when coaxed into running.</p><p><strong>Why Do I Want An SSD</strong></p><p>There are several benefits to removing the spinners in your hard drive. Most noticeably, an SSD performs calculations far faster than a traditional hard drive. Where an HDD must spin at anywhere from 5,400 RPM all the way up to 15,000 to be productive, an SSD simply goes. Because the moving parts have been removed, electrons can be shuffled much more efficiently, removing the need for unstable rotating discs. On that note, an SSD is less prone to skipping during its encryption, as there’s nothing to be jostled or knocked out of place. In essence, an SSD provides improved stability, as well as drastically increased speed.</p><p><strong>Sounds Great! Why Wouldn’t I Want It?</strong></p><p>To put it simply, an SSD is pretty damn expensive. How much so? Well, let’s just say if you have to ask, you probably don’t have a big enough budget. An SSD also can’t write data nearly as fast as an HDD, though its downloading speeds are several times greater. In essence, if down-pipe speed is essential for your business, an SSD is a must-have. In all other cases, think about it for a while, and weigh the costs and benefits.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
class="related_post"><li>October 6, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/06/improving-performance-of-windows-server-2008-dedicated-machine/" title="Tips for Improving Performance of Your Windows Server 2008 Dedicated Machine">Tips for Improving Performance of Your Windows Server 2008 Dedicated Machine</a></li><li>October 2, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/02/install-modsecurity-in-centos/" title="How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS">How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS</a></li><li>September 22, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/22/dedicated-server-hosting-how-to-tell-if-your-getting-what-you-paid-for/" title="Dedicated Server Hosting: How to Tell if Your Getting What You Paid For ">Dedicated Server Hosting: How to Tell if Your Getting What You Paid For </a></li><li>September 15, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/15/dedicated-servers-managed-hosting/" title="From Dedicated Servers To Managed Hosting – Life In The Fast Lane">From Dedicated Servers To Managed Hosting – Life In The Fast Lane</a></li><li>September 8, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/strong-dedicated-server/" title="How Strong Should your Dedicated Server Be?">How Strong Should your Dedicated Server Be?</a></li><li>August 3, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/08/03/new-services-launched-by-evalice/" title="New Services Launched by Evalice">New Services Launched by Evalice</a></li><li>June 21, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/06/21/five-reasons-to-choose-vps/" title="Five Reasons to Choose VPS">Five Reasons to Choose VPS</a></li><li>January 13, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/shared-and-dedicated-web-hosting/" title="Shared and Dedicated Web Hosting">Shared and Dedicated Web Hosting</a></li><li>January 13, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/dedicated-ip-web-hosting/" title="Dedicated IP Web Hosting">Dedicated IP Web Hosting</a></li><li>December 23, 2010 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2010/12/23/shared-hosting-vs-vps/" title="Shared Hosting vs. VPS">Shared Hosting vs. VPS</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/27/solid-state-drive-solution-speed-problems/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Dedicated Server Hosting: How to Tell if Your Getting What You Paid For</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/22/dedicated-server-hosting-how-to-tell-if-your-getting-what-you-paid-for/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/22/dedicated-server-hosting-how-to-tell-if-your-getting-what-you-paid-for/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:29:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Art</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Random Stuff]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Linux]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lshw]]></category> <category><![CDATA[proc]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2439</guid> <description><![CDATA[You’ve shelled out the expenses for a reliable dedicated server for your business. It’s all said and done, and the funds are out of your account. Not only that, but now you’ve got access to the hardware, and have starting uploading your site files. However, how do you really know for sure if you got [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You’ve shelled out the expenses for a reliable <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/dedicatedserverhosting.html">dedicated server</a> for your business. It’s all said and done, and the funds are out of your account. Not only that, but now you’ve got access to the hardware, and have starting uploading your site files. However, how do you really know for sure if you got what you paid for? I mean, you can’t see the hardware yourself, so how do you know your <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/">web hosting provider</a> isn’t giving you the finger by cutting corners in the dark?</p><p>Thanks to the beauty of <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux" target="_blank">Linux</a>, and it’s various diagnostic tools, you can figure out pretty quick, actually. Use this guide and the commands held within to run a quick system analysis, a simple way to check if you’re actually sporting the hardware you aught to be.</p><p><strong>Start With the Proc, Doc:</strong></p><p>Seriously, the /proc file of your <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/tag/linux/">Linux</a> directory is dedicated to nothing but logs, hardware information, and systems analyses. With that in mind, this is your first and best stop to figure out exactly what kind of equipment you’ve been saddled with. To check, simply access the directory with:</p><p><strong><em>cat /proc/cpuinfo</em></strong></p><p>Your printout should be something like this:</p><p>processor : 3</p><p>vendor_id : GenuineIntel</p><p>cpu family : 6</p><p>model : 15</p><p>model name : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 5150 @ 2.66GHz</p><p>stepping : 6</p><p>cpu MHz : 2660.033</p><p>cache size : 4096 KB</p><p>Obviously this is what’s important. Be sure to check that everything looks kosher, especially the model name of your CPU. If you paid for a Celeron, and have a Xeon, we’d suggest you give someone a call.</p><p><strong>The Big One</strong></p><p>There are a couple of other directories we could have you check, but if you really need to know more about your web server, there’s only one command left to run: the lshw command. This one tells you more than you ever wanted to know about your hardware, and with that in mind, you’ll want to save its massive output to a text file for easy perusal. To do so, simply run:</p><p><strong><em>lshw &gt; hardware-info</em></strong></p><p>This will dump the command’s entire output to a simple text file named “hardware-info.” From there, you can open the file however you like, and scan its (truly extensive) hardware report. It will be rather complex, so be sure to pay extra attention. That being said, no matter what you’re looking for, it’s in there somewhere.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/18/colinux-can-linux-and-windows-co-exist/" title="coLinux: can Linux and Windows co-exist?">coLinux: can Linux and Windows co-exist?</a></li><li>October 13, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/13/comparison-most-popular-linux-distributions/" title="A Comparison of the Most Popular Linux Distributions">A Comparison of the Most Popular Linux Distributions</a></li><li>October 6, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/06/improving-performance-of-windows-server-2008-dedicated-machine/" title="Tips for Improving Performance of Your Windows Server 2008 Dedicated Machine">Tips for Improving Performance of Your Windows Server 2008 Dedicated Machine</a></li><li>October 2, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/02/install-modsecurity-in-centos/" title="How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS">How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/22/dedicated-server-hosting-how-to-tell-if-your-getting-what-you-paid-for/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>From Dedicated Servers To Managed Hosting – Life In The Fast Lane</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/15/dedicated-servers-managed-hosting/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/15/dedicated-servers-managed-hosting/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:47:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Art</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Web Hosting Types]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[managed hosting]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2335</guid> <description><![CDATA[The world of web hosting has seen many drastic changes in the past few years, and the speed at which changes are being roped in to make the whole concept more efficient and useful is always increasing. Managed Web Hosting is a term that would certainly interest many webmasters who seek hosting plans to develop [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world of web hosting has seen many drastic changes in the past few years, and the speed at which changes are being roped in to make the whole concept more efficient and useful is always increasing.</p><p><a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/02/28/what-does-a-managed-web-hosting-provider-do/">Managed Web Hosting</a> is a term that would certainly interest many webmasters who seek hosting plans to develop and sustain their online businesses. This service works in close conjugation with the concept of dedicated servers. Though dedicated servers are great resources to have in your arsenal of web hosting plans, there are some technicalities associated with the same that dampen the buzz to a great extent. Managed web hosting jumps to the rescue and does exactly what it claims – it simply manages the web hosting.</p><p><strong>The Need Of Managed Hosting</strong></p><p>When the traffic on your site becomes almost too much to handle and strains the servers, you should consider a <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/dedicatedserverhosting.html">dedicated server</a>, and this is where you might also examine managed hosting providers. Maintaining a dedicated server would mean that you have a lot more to chew than what you initially agreed to, and this is where managed hosting makes life easier by providing all the services such as monitoring, reporting, load balancing, database handling and security concerns.</p><p><strong>Finding The Right Managed Host</strong></p><p>Remember, many people have made the move you are about to make, i.e. shifting to a managed hosting plan. Therefore, their reviews become the best resource of guidance for you. Invest some time in scanning through the <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/user-reviews/">reviews of the managed hosting providers</a> and try to locate those that would suit your needs. Also, you would do well to research as to which dedicated hosting providers offer you managed hosting services as well.</p><p><strong>Pick A Reliable Hosting Provider</strong></p><p>You need to be assured that there would be help available when needed. In order to test a prospective managed web hosting provider out, send in a query and ask a few tricky questions. A prompt and thorough reply is ample reason for you to further consider the services of a managed hosting provider confidently. However, there is food for second thoughts if the reply is delayed and not satisfactory.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2008/12/01/what-to-look-for-in-colocation/" title="What to Look for in Colocation">What to Look for in Colocation</a></li><li>October 6, 2011 &ndash; <a
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/06/5-managed-hosting-providers/" title="5 Hosting providers that re-define &#8220;Managed&#8221;">5 Hosting providers that re-define &#8220;Managed&#8221;</a></li><li>October 2, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/02/install-modsecurity-in-centos/" title="How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS">How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS</a></li><li>September 27, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/27/solid-state-drive-solution-speed-problems/" title="Solid State Drive (SSD):  A Solid Solution To Your Speed Problems">Solid State Drive (SSD):  A Solid Solution To Your Speed Problems</a></li><li>September 22, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/22/dedicated-server-hosting-how-to-tell-if-your-getting-what-you-paid-for/" title="Dedicated Server Hosting: How to Tell if Your Getting What You Paid For ">Dedicated Server Hosting: How to Tell if Your Getting What You Paid For </a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/15/dedicated-servers-managed-hosting/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Strong Should your Dedicated Server Be?</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/strong-dedicated-server/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/strong-dedicated-server/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:38:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Art</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Random Stuff]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[processor cores]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quad core]]></category> <category><![CDATA[RAM]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shared server]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2204</guid> <description><![CDATA[You&#8217;re pretty sure that you need a dedicated server. You&#8217;ve decided that you need its power or accessibility; or perhaps you&#8217;ve had this decision made for you by a provider that can&#8217;t host your site on a shared server anymore. This article is going to assume that you&#8217;ve already done the double-checking necessary to make [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;re pretty sure that you need a <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2008/12/12/do-you-need-dedicated-hosting/">dedicated server</a>.  You&#8217;ve decided that you need its power or accessibility; or perhaps you&#8217;ve had this decision made for you by a provider that can&#8217;t host your site on a shared server anymore.</p><p>This article is going to assume that you&#8217;ve already done the double-checking necessary to make sure that you can&#8217;t get by with another lesser solution.  You know you need to go all the way.  But how far is that?  And <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/dedicatedserverhosting.html">dedicated server hosting</a> that offers this usually offers it at multiple levels.  How much do you need, and how can you tell?</p><p><strong>If you can, take it in steps</strong></p><p>If you can deal with making your server a bit of a guinea pig, most hosts will let you start with a lower package and work your way up.  It may mean that you undershoot and your site goes down a few times, but it&#8217;s at least a sure way to make sure that you don&#8217;t pay for anything more than you need to.  It might make your host a bit cranky at having to constantly adjust your hardware, but trust me, you&#8217;re sending them $100-$300 a month.  They&#8217;ll do it and they&#8217;ll like it.</p><p><strong>Memory more important than CPU</strong></p><p>Processor cores long ago became unfathomably powerful.  Your machine can handle lots of work.  What it might not be able to handle is a lot of number-crunching work.  If your site is complicated, with lots of streaming and complicated database calls, then more than a fast machine you&#8217;re going to want a meaty machine.  If your site is heavy enough to actually require your own server, then you&#8217;re likely going to want to go with at least 4GB of RAM.  Hosts can go higher than that, but you&#8217;re probably best settling on that for starters: lower amounts are usually available, but typically not for that much less cost.</p><p><strong>CPU still worth a few extra bucks, though</strong></p><p>By most reports, quad-core (at least) is the way to go these days.  That&#8217;s often offered as either a mid or high-level offering.  Don&#8217;t break the bank going for it, but if you can get a good quad core for maybe $100 more than a dual or single core you&#8217;re likely to find it worth it.</p><p>With all of these things, don&#8217;t be afraid to have nice, long conversations with your web host.  This is one area in which you are sure to get good support: the only people that they would even allow to handle your services are the people who know this kind of stuff inside and out.  They&#8217;ll often enjoy how much good, detailed information they can give you (that whole geeky ego boost thing).  This goes even more if you were previously on a shared server, as they can tell you exactly why you were moved, and what kind of service will satisfy your site&#8217;s requirements.</p><p>Again, don&#8217;t be afraid to experiment.  This is your machine, and no one at any host who wants to keep your business is going to begrudge you doing what you need to get it exactly right.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/02/ram-bandwidth-disk-space-needed/" title="How Much RAM / Bandwidth / Disk Space Do I Really Need?">How Much RAM / Bandwidth / Disk Space Do I Really Need?</a></li><li>October 2, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/02/install-modsecurity-in-centos/" title="How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS">How to Install ModSecurity in CentOS</a></li><li>September 27, 2011 &ndash; <a
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/06/21/five-reasons-to-choose-vps/" title="Five Reasons to Choose VPS">Five Reasons to Choose VPS</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/strong-dedicated-server/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>New Services Launched by Evalice</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/08/03/new-services-launched-by-evalice/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/08/03/new-services-launched-by-evalice/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:11:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Art</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Web Hosting News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DirectAdmin software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Evalice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[r reseller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spanish web hosting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[VPS]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=1767</guid> <description><![CDATA[Spanish web hosting provider, Evalice, recently announced the launch of its new website and service improvements. The company will now offer reseller, VPS and dedicated server hosting to its customers. All three new offerings are fully managed so the company is responsible for all aspects of the hosting including management, monitoring, security and update installation [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spanish web hosting provider, Evalice, recently announced the launch of its new website and service improvements. The company will now offer reseller, VPS and dedicated server hosting to its customers. All three new offerings are fully managed so the company is responsible for all aspects of the hosting including management, monitoring, security and update installation to allow the client more free time to focus on their business.</p><p><strong>Maintaining a High Level of Quality</strong></p><p>Evalice currently has servers in three countries in Europe; Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain. This is a strategic move to provide high-quality hosting services to customers worldwide. Also, Evalice is planning to improve its services at night so it can deliver the same level of service during daytime business hours. Since their clients are all across the globe, it is night somewhere on Earth at all times. Therefore, it is important to cater to those customers as well.</p><p><strong>New Website Information</strong></p><p>The CEO of Evalice released a statement discussing that the new website will provide customers with more information about all the new servers the company has to offer. Also, it will display company news, organizational information and material regarding the new infrastructure used by all servers. This information should allow potential clients to become customers.</p><p><strong>Evalice in the European Web Hosting Industry</strong></p><p>Evalice is a leading provider of innovative enterprise web hosting solutions in the European marketplace. The company has an excellent reputation for looking to improve all services to its customers at an affordable price point. The improvements will certainly increase traffic to the website.</p><p><strong>Three Dedicated Server Hosting Packages</strong></p><p>The dedicated server hosting package provides three different plans: Managed Web, Managed Pro and Managed Max. The Managed Web plan features AMD X2 Dual-Core servers with multiple configurations and DirectAdmin software. The Managed Pro package delivers Intel i7 Quad-Core servers. Finally, the Managed Max also boasts Intel i7 Quad-Core servers 12GB of RAM. All packages are equipped with around the clock support and guaranteed uptime of 99.9 percent.</p><p>The expansion of Evalice appears to be an excellent advancement for the web hosting industry in Spain and surrounding European countries. The new services should attract many new clients from across the globe. Also, the new website will turn potential customers into monthly account holders due to the amount of available information regarding services, cost, company information and other critical content.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/10/21/top-xen-vps-web-host-providers/" title="A Look at the Top Xen VPS Web Host Providers">A Look at the Top Xen VPS Web Host Providers</a></li><li>October 6, 2011 &ndash; <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=1674</guid> <description><![CDATA[Virtual private servers (VPS), or virtual dedicated servers, offer users many advantages when compared to other hosting platforms when launching and maintaining a functional website.  The benefits of a private hosting environment offer website owners a wealth of benefits such as enhanced security, reliable hosting resources and increased flexibility. Security VPS is perhaps one of [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Virtual private servers (VPS), or virtual dedicated servers, offer users many advantages when compared to other hosting platforms when launching and maintaining a functional website.  The benefits of a private hosting environment offer website owners a wealth of benefits such as enhanced security, reliable hosting resources and increased flexibility.</p><p><strong>Security</strong></p><p>VPS is perhaps one of the safest hosting platforms currently available.  Unlike other web hosting environments such as shared hosting, users are not required to share server space.  Instead users share resources of a single physical server among multiple virtual servers.   Users appreciate the enhanced sense of security as the VPS hosting environment is separate from other users on the same server.  Users have exclusive access to personal stored files and installed programs.  The security and privacy features thwart potential hacker attacks and unauthorized access to sensitive information.  Many large business ventures favor VPS over other hosting platforms simply because of the extra security it offers when processing and storing sensitive data.</p><p><strong>Affordability</strong></p><p>In a struggling economy, business owners are forced to tighten financial belts whenever possible.  VPS is a cost –efficient web hosting solution.  Despite a common misconception that VPS is an expensive web hosting solution, the fact is that a basic VPS plan with the necessary features and tools required to launch and manage a website is relatively affordable on any budget.  Unlike other hosting platforms, VPS doesn’t require users to purchase or maintain the required physical server hardware which ultimately saves significantly in operational costs.</p><p><strong>Flexibility</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Unlike shared hosting environments that restrict users when attempting to install scripting platforms that aren’t supported by the web host, VPS platforms hands the control of customized installation to users by authorizing entry to the root access.  Bestowing such control allows users to install and configure desired software; a favorable hosting solution for advanced developers.  Additionally, VPS delivers flexibility.  Users don’t have to limit themselves to the basic programs provided by the shared host.  Instead, users have the ability to install programs of their choice, as long as the software is compatible with the host’s operating system.   Furthermore, VPS hosting accommodates an unlimited number of web applications for a fully-functional websites with enhanced features and services.</p><p><strong>Hosting Multiple Services</strong></p><p>In addition to hosting websites, VPS hosting is also a great option for meeting the need of numerous other hosting needs.  VPS is an ideal solution for storing files for backup as well as hosting e-mail servers and FTP servers.  Both small and large companies take advantage of such hosting as it allows users to manage remote file access with an increased sense of security and reliability.</p><p>Many entrepreneurs opt for VPS hosting in addition to meeting their own hosting needs, but also for reseller hosting ventures.   VPS hosting plans usually come with enough resources to support and manage multiple websites, thus a lucrative investment for a start-up business.</p><p><strong>Additional Hosting Resources</strong></p><p>One of the greatest drawbacks of other web hosting environments such as shared hosting is the limited access to valuable hosting resources including storage space and bandwidth.  Although advertised as offering unlimited features, with multiple users sharing the same resources on a single server, the truth is that once the server becomes strained, users find themselves competing for the necessary resources to adequately maintain their websites.  Website owners choosing VPS, however, appreciate the private server environment without having to compromise the quality of services delivered to manage a website.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p><p>With the security and flexibility VPS hosting offers to users at a fraction of the cost compared to other hosting platforms, it’s a sensible option for both business owners and individuals interested in establishing a reseller hosting company.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2010/08/12/when-is-it-time-to-graduate-to-a-dedicated-server/" title="When is it Time to Graduate to a Dedicated Server?">When is it Time to Graduate to a Dedicated Server?</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/06/21/five-reasons-to-choose-vps/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Shared and Dedicated Web Hosting</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/shared-and-dedicated-web-hosting/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/shared-and-dedicated-web-hosting/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:05:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dmitry</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Random Stuff]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated hosting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shared hosting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shared web hosting]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=3579</guid> <description><![CDATA[A web hosting company is responsible for providing server space, web services and maintenance of servers. These web hosting companies host websites, which are owned or controlled by people and companies. There are two different types of web hosting and most companies will provide either kind. The first type of web hosting is called shared [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A web hosting company is responsible for providing server space, web services and maintenance of servers. These web <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/">hosting companies</a> host websites, which are owned or controlled by people and companies. There are two different types of web hosting and most companies will provide either kind.</p><p>The first type of web hosting is called shared hosting. It can also be called virtual hosting or mass hosting. The way it works is an individual will create content and applications that are placed on a server. This server also holds many other individual’s content and applications. These other individuals are also customers of the same web hosting company. The equipment and server that the content is placed on are owned and managed by the web host provider. These companies have technicians available to manage and monitor the servers.</p><p>Shared hosting is often used by companies due to the fact that it is extremely efficient, it works very well, and it’s inexpensive. However, shared hosting does come with it’s own limitations. Some scripts and applications cannot be used but the user is often able to customize it. A user may be able to add a shopping cart feature or an online catalogue. It is extremely important to understand the control panel the web hosting company will provide you with. When finding a web hosting company, it may be important to find out if there are shared hosting management tools, which will allow the user to use shared hosting but will also hold the benefits of dedicated hosting.</p><p>Dedicated hosting is a much more complex form of web hosting. This type of hosting will rent out a server to an individual or company. That individual or company will have full access to the server to host a number of different websites. Whether the individual or the web hosting company will own the equipment depends on a number of different things and this will depend on the web hosting company. With this type of web hosting, the business processes, strategic direction, and debugging applications are in the customer’s care and control. The web host is only responsible for hosting operations.</p><p>There are many advantages to dedicated hosting. The customer will receive a top quality, physical infrastructure with a high-speed connection to the Internet. The customer will also receive a hosting package that is customized to fit their needs in terms of bandwidth, memory and storage space. Because only the individual who bought it owns the server, it allows for CPU-intensive applications to run smoothly. Because of this it will also prevent the service from being interrupted by other users. This type of plan will be a more suitable service for customers who have heavy traffic website as it gives them complete control over the hosting environment.</p><p>While there are different types of web hosting other than shared or dedicated hosting, these are the main two types. Most other types are also branches of these types. One must really examine the advantages and disadvantages of both before making a decision on which will be the best option for them.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/07/pros-cons-oshared-hosting/" title="Pros and Cons of Shared Hosting">Pros and Cons of Shared Hosting</a></li><li>January 13, 2011 &ndash; <a
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href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/dedicated-ip-web-hosting/" title="Dedicated IP Web Hosting">Dedicated IP Web Hosting</a></li><li>January 13, 2011 &ndash; <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/web-hosting-options/" title="A Sundry of Options for Web Hosting">A Sundry of Options for Web Hosting</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/shared-and-dedicated-web-hosting/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Dedicated IP Web Hosting</title><link>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/dedicated-ip-web-hosting/</link> <comments>http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/dedicated-ip-web-hosting/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:10:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dmitry</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Web Hosting Types]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated hosting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dedicated server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FTP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[IP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[IP address]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSL]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=3549</guid> <description><![CDATA[There is a kind of web hosting available that is called dedicated IP web hosting. This is also sometimes called static web hosting. This type of hosting provides a unique IP address that is used exclusively for each individual server space or domain. An individual browsing the Internet can access this information held in any [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a kind of web hosting available that is called dedicated IP web hosting. This is also sometimes called static web hosting. This type of hosting provides a unique IP address that is used exclusively for each individual server space or domain. An individual browsing the Internet can access this information held in any one of these servers by going onto a website with a certain domain name or IP address.</p><p>There will be differences in these web hosting accounts depending on whether the IP address is shared or unique. A unique IP address can be bought simply by placing an order with any of the multitude service providers that are available. These <a
href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/">web hosting companies</a> will provide a unique IP address after full payment has been made. These websites allow the customer to upload content and other files to their own personal, secure web space.</p><p>These types of web hosting accounts are ideal for larger businesses or for e-commerce websites that need to be certain that their site offers the most in security. Dedicated IP web hosting is also ideal for individuals that want to buy the unique IP addresses for a premium price. Some individuals may find that they want to go this route due to the fact that it will prevent the website from collecting spam, a problem that can often occur when using a shared website.</p><p>Another advantage to using a dedicated IP web hosting service is that it provides for greater flexibility while also allowing for more complex hosting. Two advantages of this are that they include a private SSL certificate and an anonymous FTP. An SSL certificate provides for online businesses that need to make sure that their customers will have secure transactions. The advantage of an anonymous FTP allows people to share information on the Internet. This will allow anybody who is using the Internet to go to that company’s website and access a public directory by using FTP software.</p><p>By gaining a dedicated IP web hosting account and securing a unique IP address, it allows the business owner to have full control over their website. By obtaining a dedicated IP address, it allows individuals or business owners to get the most benefit out of their website. This will result in better search engine results, which are much sought after by businesses.</p><p>Dedicated IP addresses are highly valued and are considered as prime Internet real estate. Because of this, there are sometimes high service fees associated with this kind of service. It is possible however to find a web hosting company that will offer dedicated IP addresses for a very reasonable price. If a company thinks that they will benefit the most from dedicated IP addresses, it’s very important that research be done on many different companies. Besides the differences in price that all companies are bound to have, there will also be differences that are dependant on the company’s needs and goals.</p><h3  class="related_post_title">Related posts:</h3><ul
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