Web Hosting Geeks' Blog » server crash http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog Web Hosting Industry News, Latest Trends, and Analyses. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:48:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 When Do You Need Manged Web Hosting?http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2010/04/02/when-do-you-need-manged-web-hosting/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2010/04/02/when-do-you-need-manged-web-hosting/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:19:31 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=830 Having the right kind of hosting account for your website is crucial to the success and sustenance of your online business. Making the wrong choice could result in loss of traffic, and several other server mishaps which ultimately decrease the value and reputability of your eCommerce efforts. Poor server management and resource allocation can cause anything from slow page loads to server crashes, and even decreased search engine ranking.

If you are opening a serious online business then you will want to consider a very high end hosting account such as VPS or dedicated hosting. As in any other business endeavor, the more features and capabilities you have access to, the more responsibilities you’ll have to deal with. Since VPS and dedicated hosting accounts are generally more complex, you’ll either need to have extensive technical knowledge, or a solution that provides adequate technical support and server administration.

Dedicated Hosting Types

The most expensive form of web hosting offered by most web hosting providers is dedicated hosting. With dedicated hosting you’ll be bale to lease a web server that is completely dedicated to your site’s needs. Dedicated servers are also very powerful, and capable of handling immense traffic surges and data transfer tasks. If you own a corporation or a medium to large sized business, then you will want to consider a dedicated hosting account. However since dedicated servers are so powerful, there are also more administrative responsibilities to deal with. Thus, there are two types of dedicated hosting accounts – managed and unmanaged.

Unmanaged Dedicated Hosting

The most affordable type of data hosting is unmanaged hosting. This kind of hosting does not include technical support or on-site server administration. Instead, you’re required to handle the server administrative tasks by yourself. Since you do not have to pay for the on-site support, the cost is lowered, however most people do not have the necessary technical knowledge to administer their dedicated server remotely. Thus, the most popular form of dedicated web hosting is managed dedicated hosting.

Managed Dedicated Hosting

If you are not tech savvy, yet you have a high demand for web server resources, then you will need to consider a managed dedicated web hosting account. Managed dedicated web hosting costs more than unmanaged services simply because you have to pay for the added cost of server administration. If you are on a budget, or own a small business, then dedicated web hosting of any kind is probably not for you. The main confusion that arises when people are searching for a dedicated hosting account is exactly what is included in the service.

Some web hosting providers only offer partially managed dedicated hosting accounts, while others offer fully managed services. The less technical knowledge you have, the more support you will need. If you have absolutely no experience with server administration, then you should probably look for a reputable and reliable hosting provider that offers fully managed dedicated hosting. Fully managed dedicated web hosting is perfect for individuals that are in need of a powerful web server and maximum convenience.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2010/04/02/when-do-you-need-manged-web-hosting/feed/ 1 Five Reasons to Choose Unix Hostinghttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/08/28/five-reasons-to-choose-unix-hosting/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/08/28/five-reasons-to-choose-unix-hosting/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:58:53 +0000 Dmitry http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=495 Though Red Hat Linux and Microsoft Windows are currently prevalent on the market, Unix is making a comeback as a viable web hosting solution.  The platform offers all the power and stability of Linux at a price that is often considerably cheaper than Windows.  Many web hosting operations are currently run on Unix-based systems that range from Mac OS X to FreeBSD.  While these platforms are great alternatives, this article will give you five reasons why Unix itself makes a great choice for your hosting needs.

1. Tried and Tested

Unix is arguably the most dependable operating system for the network server and web hosting environment.  The platform has thrived for more than 30 years and has been tightly integrated with the internet since its inception.  Although other systems have received worthy improvements over the years, Unix is a time-tested platform, offering the power and flexibility needed to meet a wide range of hosting needs.

2. Unrivaled Stability and Security

During its tenor in the hosting industry, Unix has proven to be notably faster than other operating systems.  It also has a reputation for having the ability to create the most secure hosting environment imaginable.  These qualities have made it a mainstay in the world of corporate business and e-commerce.  Perhaps the greatest benefit Unix offers is its high level of stability and performance.  Unrivaled processing power and a rock-solid core makes it an ideal choice for simple web pages and complex applications alike.

3. Unmatched Reliability

While Microsoft Windows offers a graphical icon-based interface for added simplicity, Unix has no GUI at all.  This dramatically reduces overhead and allows the system to dedicate the full power of the hardware to quickly and efficiently serve web pages when they are requested.  Even in a shared hosting environment, Unix is virtually impervious to server crashes or any types of faults caused by administrative errors dues to its user-level permission structure.  When used as a platform, it can help create a fault-tolerant web server with the ability to prevent potentially damaging processes, thus enabling your website to continuously run smoothly.

4. Extremely Compatible

Being a veteran server operating system, the Unix platform is largely supported by software developers and vendors.  The software integrates seamlessly with Apache, PHP, Perl, MySQL and other web technologies commonly used with Linux.  It also offers full support for Microsoft FrontPage, a web design and management tool that was once only available in Windows-based hosting plans.  Thanks to compatibility enhancements, FrontPage can now run flawless on both Windows and Unix servers alike.

5. Affordable and Easy to Use

Several have the misconception that Unix is an open-source operating system.  This is not true.  In fact, its source code is under license with numerous vendors and much of the core remains proprietary.  However, Unix hosting still tends to be affordable because of its integration with free and low-cost open-source products.  And while naturally a more complex system, this platform is just as user-friendly in the typical shared hosting environment as Windows or Linux.  Therefore,  it does not matter if you are an inexperienced webmaster or a novice, Unix hosting can offer all the power or simplicity you need to succeed with a website.

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