Migration Service

This new management service is only available by utilizing the coupon code FREEMIGRATION which applies to cPanel-based shared hosting accounts as well as OpenVZ and Virtuozzo virtual servers. Those without cPanel-based accounts can also receive migration assist at a low cost, one-time fee of $15 which will be applied directly to their accounts.

Host Color has always focused on providing new and current clients with the opportunity to select from a variety of options. Since there are many webmaster who are not satisfied with their current providers and do not have the time or technical expertise to correctly migrate their website to a reliable provider, Host Color is there to assist.

New Data Center

The company recently transitioned into a new data center and developed a fully-redundant network with a 100 percent uptime guarantee. The provider has also recently announced several money-saving opportunities to small business websites, dedicated servers and VPS hosting accounts.

.INFO Promotion

One promotion is on .INFO domain name extensions and .INFO domain-based websites. The price of these domain names has decreased to $6.97 per year. Current owners of .INFO websites have been awarded coupon code, INFOWEBSITE, which gives them a 22 percent discount when signing up for a shared hosting plan at the provider. This promotion is scheduled to end September 30^th, 2011.

SUMMERTIME Coupon Code

Those who do not require the migration of an account will be given savings on their monthly hosting bill. Host Color is providing 25 percent off their bill with the coupon code SUMMERTIME when signing up with any shared hosting package. This code is scheduled to expire at the end of August 2011.

Host Color Company Information

Founded in 2000, Host Color is a web hosting provider incorporated in Delaware. The company boasts a fully-redundant network with a 100 percent SLA uptime guarantee. Host Color hosts thousands of small business and personal clients in their data center based out of South Bend, Indiana.

With so much competition in the web hosting industry, Host Color is offering deals and specials that are refreshing to consumers. Perhaps the extensive advertising and great deals will entice customers to switch to Host Color.

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Security

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.

Affordability

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.

Flexibility

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.

Hosting Multiple Services

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.

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.

Additional Hosting Resources

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.

Conclusion

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.

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Potential Issues

In terms of performance and security, industry leading control panels such as cPanel and Plesk are not always what they are cracked up to be.  These powerful applications consume a great deal of resources and often force customers to upgrade their packages to continuously thrive in a VPS hosting environment.  This consumption is due to HTTPD processes ran by web servers like Apache that make a VPS more susceptible to performance issues and less able to handle exploits such as DOS (Denial of Service) attacks.  Though very useful, cPanel and Plesk are both resource hogs that are more likely to reduce the overall responsiveness and performance of web applications, leading customers to upgrade to more costly packages they do not necessarily need.  In addition to this, even simple tasks such as creating email account and managing databases are slow and lagging processes that generally take too long to complete.

Alternative VPS Control Panels

cPanel and Plesk are ideal for shared and dedicated hosting arrangements but could result in more problems then you bargained for when using them with a virtual private server.  Two more efficient control panels you may want to consider for your VPS hosting solution are DirectAdmin and LxAdmin as both are incredibly lightweight and consume notably less system resources than cPanel and Plesk.  This essentially means they are far more responsive, faster and likely to give you a better performance than the leading products.  A number of tests are increasingly showing that they are also more stable and secure than the competition.

Many observers are stepping out to the make the claim that cPanel’s days as a VPS control panel are numbered, attributing this to the fact that is the most resource leeching solution.  Due to its mass popularity and widespread use, it is also among the highly targeted by hackers, which presents numerous potential security risks to your hosting environment and sensitive data.  For this reason, you may want to carefully consider utilizing this control panel with your virtual private server.  Unless you have a robust VPS plan with a lot of RAM or absolutely require automation, it might be worth the risk to install a glamorous commercial product.

Conclusion

We are not telling you to refrain from using cPanel or Plesk as both are on top of the control panel market for obvious reasons.  However, in many situations, going with a lighter product or performing command line administration will allow you to get the job done in a faster, more efficient and secure manner.  Fortunately, there are several control panel applications specifically designed for the VPS environment, better assuring the optimal performance and adequate security you need to thrive with your web presence.

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