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HYBRID HOSTING SOLUTIONS

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Hybrid is the Future

There are a variety of different businesses and hosting needs that exists, we admit there isn’t just one particular server configuration that will suit everyone’s needs best. With that mentality and our wide array of products, we’ve started thinking ahead at what’s possible and what would suit client needs best.

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Customize Hybrid Solutions Easily

At SingleHop we believe Hybrid Solutions are the future of IaaS providers. In the past we were able to configure solutions with the dedicated options provided to us, but now with Private and Public Cloud options at our fingertips, we’re able to craft and customize the best solution for just about any client

Let’s say you have a substantially large database, but need lots of CPU and RAM to make your website run as quickly as possible. You could put the back end on a dedicated server, and let the Public Cloud run the front end of your website with ease. We could even help you create a cluster of servers for your own reselling needs. The possibilities are endless, and our trained staff members and the LEAP3 community are available to help you with your ideal solution.

Uniquely Tailored Options

SingleHop offers a full range of Infrastructure products and you can use any number and combination of them in your Hybrid solution. All products are managed from the integrated LEAP3 Client Portal.

FreeBSD Dedicated Servers

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Why Should I Choose a FreeBSD Dedicated Server?

Steadfast Networks decided to include a FreeBSD dedicated server in our offerings as a way to give our clients access to a complete, UNIX-like operating system that (excluding OS X) is the BSD-derived operating system with the highest number of installed computers, including being used on several of the busiest web sites in the world. In fact, of all systems that run free, open-source OSes derived from BSD, this program makes up more than 75 percent of them!

Why FreeBSD? Lots of reasons. First off, the large userbase and longevity have given FreeBSD more than 30 years to develop and improve, working out bugs and streamlining the processes. Compared to other operating systems of the day – many expensive commercial pieces of software – FreeBSD provides more and better features.

With a FreeBSD dedicated server, you’re getting security, performance, advanced networking, and compatibility that other systems just don’t offer. Just how compatible is it? FreeBSD users have over 20,000 applications and ported libraries, and supports apps for embedded environments, appliances, servers, and desktops.

As an Intranet or Internet server, FreeBSD trumps the competition with network services that excel under even the most strenuous of loads by efficiently utilizing memory. This means that even thousands of user processes going on at the same time will have excellent response times.

Embedded platforms, vendors, and apps use FreeBSD because they love the cross-build environments and integrated build in the OS that gives their product access to advanced features. This is true whether you’re talking about wireless access points, time servers, routers, or mailing systems, and applies to hardware platforms from PowerPC and Arm to Intel-based apps that are on the higher end of the spectrum.

How Can I Get a FreeBSD Dedicated Server from Steadfast Networks?

Getting a FreeBSD dedicated server from Steadfast Networks is as easy as calling up one of our reps and starting a server leasing plan. We offer basic management for dedicated servers starting at just $79.95/month, and fully managed servers with Zenoss monitoring and PCI/HIPAA compliance starting at $159.95/month.

Downtown Chicago, where our data centers are located, is home to all of our servers. We have experienced staff members available on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that your server is well taken care of and any questions you have can be answered promptly. If you would like FreeBSD as your server’s operating system, simply ask for it when you lease your server from us and it will be installed completely free of charge.

What Are the System Requirements for a FreeBSD Dedicated Server

Because there are several different versions of FreeBSD, the requirements vary. Detailed system requirements for the various kinds of FreeBSD can be found here.

The good news for clients looking to lease a FreeBSD dedicated server is that you don’t even have to worry about the system requirements – all Steadfast dedicated servers have the ability to run FreeBSD and numerous other operating systems. All you need to do is request the one you want.

Tips, Tricks, and Documentation for a FreeBSD Dedicated Server

The FreeBSD website includes documentation that they call a “work in progress handbook” that helps with installation and everyday use. The site also has a great page called Resources for Newbies that contains a FAQ and various links to help with FreeBSD, information on UNIX, and other tips for beginners.

HostGator VPS Web Hosting Reviews For 2011

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By Darren W Chow

Before taking the plunge and invest good money in a VPS hosting plan, you must first take the time to understand what VPS is, and what VPS is not. That will help you make the right buying decisions. Obviously, a VPS plan is not for everyone. Let’s try to understand more about VPS first before taking a look at what HostGator has to offer.

VPS, which stands for virtual private servers, is hosting on a shared server. However, using special software, the server is able to “split” itself into several smaller sections, which can function without interference from one another. For instance, if one VPS goes down, the others can continue to function normally.

The benefits are obvious. Usually, when clients sign up for shared hosting, their sites are hosted on machines that already have hundreds or even thousands of sites on them. Sometimes, servers may be overloaded or even compromised due to unsecure scripts. Note that there is very little a client can do if the server is to go down, even though the client himself has done nothing wrong. Clients understand that they are undertaking such risks when signing up for shared hosting.

However, with a VPS plan, clients get much more reliable hosting services since they don’t have to worry about their VPS server going down due to errors not committed by them.

Of course, VPS hosting clients tend to expect lower resource usage, since the resources are shared. Usually, clients upgrade to VPS plans when they find that a shared hosting plan can no longer cater to their needs. For instance, they need more control over the server environment, or they need more dedicated resources to run their sites.

So, what does HostGator has to offer when it comes to VPS plans?

Many hosting companies offer only 1 admin control panel for such hosting. HostGator allows the clients to choose between Cpanel, Virtuozzo, and Ksplice.

As different clients have different needs, the Company has also taken the trouble to offer a total of 9 levels. Level 1 offers the least amount of resources (but it’s the cheapest), and level 9 offers the highest amount of resources (the most expensive).

When considering VPS hosting, clients usually start with the basic four factors – CPU, RAM, diskspace and bandwidth. With these factors taken into consideration, clients may then estimate whether the plan offers enough resources to power their websites. What is amazing about HostGator’s VPS plans is that the lowest plan only cost $19.95. This is a highly competitive price that is rarely seen in the hosting industry.

All VPS servers are hosted in high speed (20 megabit per second) data centers and powered by Dell with Intel CPUs. Clients also enjoy automated off site weekly back ups.

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VPS Hosting – What Are The Benefits?

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VPS hosting (Virtual Private Server hosting) is a step up from shared hosting which gives many of the benefits of dedicated server hosting at a much lower price.

As such, it is an ideal solution for small business website hosting (or anyone else) who have outgrown shared hosting or want the control and security that virtual private server hosting provides.

VPS hosting involves the use of virtualization technology to partition a single computer to simulate multiple servers where each virtual server behaves like a physical server. The system resources of the virtual server are defined at the outset, the more resources you want the higher the price, but can be upgraded later. Some hosts allow the guaranteed resources to be exceeded in short term “bursts”.

The features of a VPS Hosting package vary by supplier but in general the benefits include:

Most of the benefits of dedicated server hosting at a much lower cost.
Ability to start small but scale up quickly and easily.
Much better security than shared hosting. The virtual server runs in its own isolated environment shielded from any actions of other users.
Full root access (or full administrative access on Windows) enables software installation and customization of the server as though it were a dedicated server.
Guaranteed system resources means that there is no competition for resources, as with shared hosting, and resources can be easily increased as you grow. Website performance (loading times) should be better and more consistent.
Choice of control panels may be offered by a supplier enabling you to match your requirements and technical knowledge.

A possible disadvantage of a VPS Hosting plan compared to ashared website hosting is that you need a greater technical expertise. With a shared hosting plan you have limited access to the server and the hosting company will manage it applying security patches and system updates etc.. With VPS hosting you usually have root access to the virtual server and can load the software you require. This means that you will be responsible for managing it and if problems arise on your virtual server you will have to resolve them.

You should therefore check the management services that a website hosting company offers and whether, like a managed dedicated server, you can trade some off the flexibility and freedom that VPS hosting provides for more extensive management by the hosting company.

Compared to dedicated server hosting, VPS hosting offers much the same benefits but is still slightly inferior in terms of performance. Although you have a guaranteed allocation of system resources (CPU, RAM, disc space) you are still sharing the physical hardware with other VPS users hosted on the real server. As a result virtual private server hosting cannot quite achieve the stability and optimal performance of a dedicated server.

Choosing a Specialist Web Hosting Company For WordPress Sites

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Author: Derek Rogers

WordPress is the most popular blogging software around the globe today. It is used by literally millions of people, and therefore it has become a force in the world of the Internet. If you want to develop your own website with WordPress, you'll need to find a web host that will be able to work with this kind of platform. Otherwise, you can end up inconveniencing yourself or denying yourself of some of the key functionality that it provides.

First of all it's important to understand that WordPress is for more than just blogs. It's actually a comprehensive CMS, or content management system, that can handle the development and management of any kind of website or online presence. It's easy and intuitive to use, and therefore it's very popular across a wide range of industries and uses. Businesses of all shapes and sizes run their company blogs and their entire websites through WordPress.

If you're considering doing the same, then you'll need to find a web hosting company that can mesh with the WordPress platform. One way in which this is possible is to find a web host that allows for one click installation. This means that all you have to do is go into your control panel or administrative area and click on install WordPress and you'll have the software instantly available.

Without this ability, it's actually a somewhat complex process to get the files onto your server and make sure they are in the right places, working in the right ways. One click installation is therefore not just a great convenience, but also may be necessary to ensure that everything works as it should without any issues.

WordPress also has several other important needs. For example, WordPress functions through the creation and management of a MySQL database. Therefore your web host needs to be compatible with these databases, and you need to have a plan that allows you to create them. If you have another component that requires a database, or are setting up multiple blogs, then you need more than one database and need to ensure that your plan allows for that as well.

Additionally, WordPress makes use of PHP coding, which is very powerful and provides many great features. Not all web hosts run scripts and languages that coincide with this, so you need to ensure that you find a web hosting company that works well with this, otherwise your website will fail before it ever really gets going.

There are many different ways to build, develop and maintain websites these days. One of the most powerful is WordPress, an all-inclusive CMS that can do just about anything you'd like. To get the most out of WordPress and to ensure it works properly, you need to find a specialist web hosting company that thrives with WordPress installations and management. Look for features such as one-click installation that will make it stress free to get started with your new software, as well as MySQL database and PHP support.

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Derek Rogers is a freelance writer living in the UK. He regularly contributes articles for 111WebHost, who offer industry leading WordPress Hosting services.

HostGator And WordPress Sites

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HostGator is one of the top hosting companies and provides Linux shared hosting packages so HostGator and WordPress should be a good match.

In fact HostGator and WordPress go together very well as HostGator provide a good webhostingservice with an emphasis on support. Many people use them for hosting WordPress powered sites including both personal and commercial sites.

WordPress users should not really need support (but it is comforting to know that it is available if necessary) as setting up a WordPress site on Hostgator is easy and does not require any technical knowledge. Starting from scratch the process is:

Choose your domain name – at present it is best to register this with GoDaddy or Cheapnames as Hostgator’s domain registration service is limited but this is set to change during 2011.

Signup with Hostgator – The process is simple and it is possible to simply pay monthly without any contract but the best price is obtained by paying 36 months upfront. Be aware that any discount you get at the outset applies to the first invoice only. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LATEST HOSTGATOR COUPONS.

Set-up the DNS – You will receive an email shortly after signing up giving you all the necessary details including the Nameserver addresses. These need to be entered on the website of your domain name registrar.

Go in cPanel (the email will tell you how) – Go to the “Software/Services” section and select Fantasico De Luxe.

[Note: As you will see from the above HostGator are now offering QuickInstall which offers even more but it is still in beta.]

From the left hand menu select “WordPress”. The WordPress menu will then appear in the center and “New Installation” should be clicked.

On the next screen ‘Install on Domain’ should already show your domain and ‘Install in Directory’ can be left blank. Complete the remaining fields, at this stage this data is not important as you will probably want to change it later, once you see what it is used for. However, it is a very good idea to use a strong password from the outset (and don’t call the administrator “Admin” as many people do this and as a result it is a security weakness).

Click ‘Install WordPress’ and ‘Finish Installation’ on the next page.

You will now get a confirmation that WordPress has been installed and be offered the chance to email details to yourself (this is worth doing as it will give you a record of the login details).

Log into WordPress – select a theme, pick a layout you like, add a few plugins and then start adding content. If you need help with WordPress download the free training videos from this site (see sidebar).

As you will see it is very easy to set-up HostGator and WordPress and it can be done very quickly.

HostGator is now partnered with CloudFlare who provide a free service that improves site security and loading speed. It is ideal for WordPress and there is a plugin to make setup easier.

The Relationship Between Web Hosting And SEO

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It is easy to overlook the relationship between web hosting and SEO but actually this is becoming increasingly important. If you want to get your site/blog ranked highly on Google you will do yourself no favors by cutting costs on hosting.

So how are hosting and SEO linked? Simple really, Google want their users to get what they want quickly so that they continue to use the search engine. Google therefore do not look kindly on sites that provide a poor user experience. This is can be caused by:

Slow Loading Speed

Nobody wants to have to wait more than a few seconds for a page to load. If a site is very slow to load the user may give up, and go back to Google to select another site, or wait to see what comes up and then go back to Google. The user is unlikely to request another page, assuming that will also be slow, or return to the site in the future. The result is an unhappy visitor and a black mark from Google.

High Bounce Rate

One of the factors that is becoming increasing important for SEO is bounce rate. A user “bounces” if they go straight back to Google after seeing the page that comes up. This implies that the content was not particularly relevant to the search term or was poor quality. Either way it is a negative factor in terms of ranking for the search term.

As mentioned above a user may also bounce because the site is slow, regardless of the quality of the content. So a slow site can have a double negative effect.

Too Much Downtime

If a user finds your site on the search engine and clicks it only to receive an error message, that is a poor user experience. No site can be available 100% of the time but excessive downtime will count against it.

These problems can be experienced due to:

Overloading Servers

Entry level hosting packages are based on shared hosting where many user’s sites are hosted on one server. If the server is overloaded the performance level will suffer. This is a particular risk with free hosting where there is no contractual service level.

Lack of, or Poor Management/Support

It is important that the hosting company monitors the servers to ensure that users do not do anything that uses an unfair share of the server resources and also do not do anything unethical such as spamming. The former will impact the performance of the other users of that server and, in the worse case, the latter could get the server IP address blocked affecting all users.

Once again the risks are greatest with free hosting, particularly as the absence of any payment makes it easy to sign up anonymously.

Another key point relates to support. Unless you really know what you are doing you are likely to need help at some point. Providing quality support is costly so with free hosting it is likely to be via email during business hours (so if your site goes down on Friday evening it is hard luck). Even with paid hosting, where you expect 24/7 support, the quality varies.

Location of Web Server

It is inevitable that a site will take slightly longer to load when the user is on the other side of the world from the web server. See post Location of Website Hosting Company – Does It Matter? for more information.

Actually there is a solution to this geographic issue which also reduces the load on your web server and this is to use a Content Delivery Network. See post Use CloudFlare To Significantly Improve Site Security and Page Speed for more information on that.

Overall it is clear that there is a strong relationship between hosting and SEO and you will be well advised to pay for a good hosting package. Our recommendation isHostGator whose service is the best we have had personal experience of and they are partnered with CloudFlare which makes using that Content Delivery Network easy.

Dedicated Web Hosting Platform – Your Best Solution

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For a long time in the history of online business in this country, there was no such thing as Singapore dedicated web hosting platform at all. Singapore took a long time to play catch up to the general idea of how business should be conducted in the real and the virtual world. When the dot com explosionwhen about in the nineteen nineties, not many people in Asia caught to the bug, a bug which was making people all over the world millions and millions of dollars at a time.

In the US and the UK alone, what happened was that the adoption rate spread like a virus, and this is when companies like Amazon and eBay began to rear their heads ad dip their hands into the growing pool of potential profit that needed some attention from them in the first place. Asia took its time, and now, in Singapore the adoption model for this kind of technology has reached the kind of peaks that make healthy proliferation more than just a tad possible.

In the end of the day, what is going to happen is that the more and more people would be able to go online and start a business in the virtual spaces? Of course, this meant that there would be a demand for companies to actually start their own dedicated web hosting platform, a solution that starts at the very front tier of things to come. When you want to launch a business online, the first thing that you need to think of is where you are going to park that website of yours and this is where the whole idea of the platform comes in.

What you are going to get are things like design, usability and functionality reports, which are good when it gets to making your consumer buy things for you, but do not really fill in the gaps when you are trying to launch your business in the first place. What you really need is someone that is going to be able to launch your business online and this is the challenge. The good thing now is that the industry in Singapore has deviated from just a single celled mode, where now, you have tons and tons of services and a diverse amount of companies who are online who are able to give you a variety of choices for you to choose from and this is the real important part of the whole virtual office and the whole online business platform.

Getting a Singapore dedicated web hosting platform now is really easy and you have many companies that you can choose from. The price range is really up to the kind of standard that you are looking at and just a simple search online would be able to get you some of the best companies that there are online in Singapore. With this, you would be able to get on to the online business platform and start selling online fast.

Vodien Internet Solutions provides all-in-one web hosting packages. Find out more details about their Singapore web hosting packages at their website.

Dedicated Internet Hosting: Which Are The Positives and Bad?

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A website hosting service can be thought of because the gateway to have your site printed on the Internet. There is nothing simpler than to publish your web page on the World Large Web. But, if you are creating a website that you recognize can be really busy, or you already have one which will get alot of traffic, then devoted hosting may be one of the best choice.

Simply said, devoted hosting is a internet hosting answer that is just for the usage of one owner. No different site owners can use your server. With a dedicated server, you can take pleasure in the benefits of using massive bandwidth and good performance. However, the devoted server provider takes care of hardware points and another technical needs. This means you do not waste your time monitoring the hardware or software required to run the server. In addition, you will have the provision of a customer support and technical help staff that can assist you with any concern that arise.

Choosing dedicated internet hosting offers many benefits. Given the above advantages, a devoted hosting service will value much more than a shared internet hosting service. The cost is often one of many largest causes for a webmaster selecting to not transfer to such a hosting. Obviously, cost could be very for any business. It needs to be determined whether or not the extra safety, pace, flexibility, and control is worth the additional cost. Dedicated internet hosting suppliers offer full 24/7 support to ensure that everything works well. You can feel sure that your website is at all times visible to clients. And you'll be able to discover that there isn't any want to worry about the security situation with a devoted server, as a result of the data and personal information of your prospects is duly protected. Therefore, in case you have these kind of wants, then a dedicated internet hosting resolution can be a wise choice.

It is commonly thought that only corporations which can be established and have many resources have the necessity for devoted hosting. As many know, as a small business, it's often not possible to have the financial or technical support to personal a devoted server, so maybe another solution may match better. Other options like VPS internet hosting could possibly be a greater alternative if shared hosting is highly effective enough. Often VPS hosting is considered a step taken prior to moving to a dedicated answer as a result of it affords lots of the similar benefits but at a much much less cost. Thus, if a dedicated possibility is just too massive of an investment right now, it could be higher to opt for a VPS hosting solution. VPS internet hosting is a usually a good choice for a small company. A devoted server, nevertheless, is the only option for top visitors web page with nice complexity.

For further info, you can do a search in Google for phrases such as "web dedicated hosting" or verify social networks and forums to get evaluations and goal opinions. Go to the niche boards and be part of the discussion. All this will assist you to create a true vision of this market. Doing superior analysis is the easiest way to make the only option on whether or not or not a dedicated internet hosting solution is best.

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Need A Dedicated Server Hosting?

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To ensure that your website performs at optimum levels all the time, you need a dedicated server hosting for it. It is therefore important to consider all your options in detail before you opt for a service provider in this sector. In fact, this is one of the most important responsibilities you will need to undertake in shared hosting sector.

There are some factors you need to consider before you set aside your server for service. Given below are some of them.

1. Server Hardware – This is possibly the most important aspect you need to consider if you need an excellentdedicated server hosting solution. Though different types of hardware manufacturers are present in the marketplace, you need to choose the right one. It is therefore necessary to ask few questions related to hardware components like RAM, processors and hard drives to your prospective service provider. Without an efficient hardware device at your disposal, you can only dream about the benefits associated with them, rather than enjoying them.

2. Bandwidth Allotment – This is yet another important aspect associated with your web hosting business that you cannot ignore. While there are few companies that offer bandwidth in limited amounts, others don’t. While looking for a package it is strongly recommended to get one that claims to offer a specific figure, rather than a package that merely advertises as “unlimited bandwidth”. Make sure you understand what your monthly requirement is and choose a package accordingly.

3. Network Connectivity – When you opt for a dedicated server, you get uninterrupted internet connection along with it. When the performance of your website goes for a toss or when certain critical applications in it fail to perform, you generally get in touch with the provider enquiring their network connectivity. You need to find out if the provider is giving you a T3 or T1 line or are there any redundant connection. On finding out these details you will get a clear picture of the overall reliability and the performance of the server.

4. Data Backup and Restoration – Data backup is one of the most overlooked options by most customers. To ensure that your data doesn’t go corrupt owing to theft, failures, natural disasters or sabotage, you need to lay emphasis on data backup and restoration. There are certain steps you can undertake to ensure that all your data is safe and that they’re adequately backed up. Though mostdedicated server hosting providers offer these services as well, you’ll do well to put in your own little effort to get the best possible solution.

5. IP Options – A unique IP address is what you’re sure to get when you opt for a dedicated server. Sometimes though, you may require more than one. For example, you may need two different IP addresses if you’re running two different e-commerce stores on a given server. It has to be borne in mind that an IP address is required for each SSL certificate to get it installed on the server.

6. Network Reliability and Server Uptime – As compared to the shared variety, dedicated servers offer more dependability. However, other important aspects like reliability and uptime can never be guaranteed. Though most web hosting provider guarantees respectable uptime, you can rely on that. In fact, you need to dig deep to verify it. You need to find out the real uptime of both the server and the network. Will you be compensated if the guarantee is not met? It is not hard to find adverts that claim to offer 100% uptime, but you need to check it out and see if it really works that way or not.

7. Technical Support – When we talk about dedicated server hosting, we often view it as an arrangement that needs to be handled individually. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you should not be getting any support when you need one. Make sure you understand the type of support you’re likely to get from your service provider before you get into an agreement.

The company that you choose for your purpose has to be reachable round the clock. They have to be available either through email or phone call or both. It is a must to have some kind of technical support in place for accessing the hardware of your dedicated server.

It is better to go through the service level agreement or SLA to understand how you’ll be protected should the host fail to execute their end of bargain.

Different Types of Web Hosting

Shared Hosting – Though different types of web hosting services are available today, the shared type is quite popular with both experienced and novice users. In this form of service, customers are allowed to share the hosting space that is made available to them using a shared server. In a way, this method helps reducing the overhead costs associated with hosting for both users and providers.

Reseller Hosting – In this type of web hosting you’ll sign up for hosting plan wich u can resell using your own brand name and your own hosting packages.

Multiple domain web hosting – In this form of web hosting plan you’ll not be required to have an extra hosting plan should you require another website. In fact, this hosting plan will provide you with many domain names for a given hosting account.

Virtual Private Server – VPS – This web hosting plan allows users to get a special place or corner in a server through which the performance of your website doesn’t get affected by other users. Though the plan requires you to pay much more than shared hosting, you’ll get a powerful way to manage all your websites. In return for your investment in this hosting plan, you’re sure to get lots of opportunities.

Managed Server Options

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With carefully selected components in place for a high-performance, reliable dedicated server solution, now comes the highly critical, yet often underestimated job of managing the environment. And with your staff already at their maximum workload, this is a good time to consider Layered Tech for managed server assistance.

Layered Tech is known for its expert server management capabilities. We take great pride in working alongside our clients to ensure every piece of the "puzzle" fits together well and that each critical element performs to your complete satisfaction – 100 percent of the time.

We offer four levels of exceptional managed services – from the most basic monitoring to the ultimately complex and comprehensive security compliance. To gain the maximum benefit from your managed dedicated server solution, simply tell us how in-depth you'd like our management to go, and we'll step up to the task. As an extension of your own IT team, Layered Tech will work diligently to provide the expert managed server guidance you demand and desire.

Layer 1: Monitoring
Layered Tech oversees your IT systems and sites around the clock, monitoring your network resources and servers for peak performance and availability.

Layer 2: Active Support
For the simpler IT environment, Layered Tech lends basic management support to supplement your own IT staff capabilities.

Layer 3: Full Management
Layered Tech provides proactive, comprehensive service management for your more complex, business-critical solutions and production systems.

Layer 4: Compliance Management
This layer of advanced security support addresses your most complex, stringent data security standards, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA / HITECH or FISMA. Layer 4 managed services enable PCI compliant hosting, HIPAA compliant hosting and FISMA compliant hosting solutions.

Learn More About Managed Dedicated Server Options

For more information on Layered Tech's managed server capabilities, please visit the managed services section or use the links below to contact an account manager.

Dedicated Server Hosting – What Are The Benefits?

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Dedicated Server Hosting is the top level hosting service where you have an entire server for your sole use.

Servers are located in data centers with good physical security, environmental controls and redundancy (e.g. standby generators). It is possible to simply rent space in a data center to locate your own server (co-location) but dedicated server hosting means that you are renting the server and the hosting company may provide some management functions.

Dedicated server hosting is appropriate for a company or organization running a large/busy website which does not have the ability to host the server in house. It has a significant number of advantages over shared hosting, which are set out below but it has two disadvantages:

It costs considerably more than shared hosting and also than VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting and you should be certain that the additional cost is justified. It is certainly worth undertaking research on VPS hosting packages to see if they can meet your needs, before going for a dedicated server.
Many of the benefits of a dedicated server relate to the flexibility and control if gives you, against this is the fact that you have more responsibility and need to know what you are doing. You can have a managed service but this will increase the cost and limit your flexibility.

The benefits of a dedicated server hosting service include:

You have sole use of a server so the performance of your website cannot be impacted by the actions of anyone else. This also means that your site is more secure.
You can determine the configuration of the server to best meet your needs.
The server can be upgraded (e.g. disk space & memory) as your needs change.
You have root access to the server.
You control the software (including the OS) running on the server and how it is configured.

With shared hosting the role of the hosting company is pretty clear, basically they take care of everything related to the server. With dedicated server hosting it is not so clear. Whilst you can have a managed or unmanaged service (and there may be degrees of management) there is no industry wide definition of “management”. You therefore need to be clear what you want to be responsible for and what you want the hosting company to do in areas such as:

Operating System updates
Application Updates
System Monitoring
Firewall/Antivirus systems
Backups
Level of technical support.

Costs can vary considerably and the “cheap dedicated server web hosting” you see advertised may be an unmanaged server where you are left on your own.

There is much choice in this market and it is not easy to find the ideal balance between price, the services offered and the reputation of the website hosting company. You want to get the best dedicated server web hosting with good service at a good price from a supplier who is likely to be in the market long term (a link to our recommended supplier is below)

Dedicated hosting solutions tailored to meet your needs

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Since 1995 XLHost has been a leader in dedicated server hosting with customers in more than 130 countries. XLHost dedicated servers provide a way for startups, small businesses, and enterprises to infinitely scale without the upfront costs associated with purchasing hardware, operating a datacenter, and running a network. XLHost managed services offer peace of mind and can help diminish the workload on an organization’s IT staff.

XLHost uses enterprise grade hardware from Dell, Intel, Seagate, Western Digital, and other world class hardware providers. Full remote (SSH, Remote Desktop) root level access is provided which offers unparalleled management capabilities. XLHost also offer lights out solutions such as remote reboot, Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (DRAC 7), and KVM-IP. XLHost supports most Linux variants, Windows, Citrix, and VMWare operating systems.

Dedicated Server Hosting with Plesk 9.x Control Panel

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We tested these procedures on Parallels Plesk Panel Version 9.2.3
Issue: New Plesk installation does not come with webmail installed, you need to install it yourself. To install or verify that Plesk is running on your server follow these steps:
1. Login to Plesk admin interface
2. Select Home
3. Select Updates
4. search for webmail and select:
Horde webmail support
AtMail webmail support
you may also select only one the webmail support tools. Click Install, click on the Yes check box to confirm and Walla you got web mail know.
5. Select Plesk Home >> Mail Server Settings
select the option to the webmail program you want to enable This will be used for the whole server. We tested this procedure with these version:
Horde 4.1.6
AtMail 1.02
6. Configure Webmail for your domain:
a. Click Domains
b. Select your domain (hostitwise.com for example)
c. then select Mail >> Mail settings. using the webmail menu, select webmail application and click OK.

7. You are Done My Friend. You can check your email using for example Horde by going to webmail.yourdomain.com and enter your email address and password to login.

Mailman mailing list manager support and Installation

You will not be able to enable mailing lists unless this software is installed.
1. Login to Plesk admin interface
2. Select Home
3. Select Updates
4. search for Mailman and select it. Click Install, click on the Yes to confirm and guess what ... you got it.
you may need to wait about 20 minutes until the Mailman mailing list manager is fully functional.
5. Go to Home >> Settings and search for Mailman settings and click on the button
6. Enter email address (like admin) and set a password.
7. this finishes the configuration procedures on the server now you can setup mailman to work on your domains as follows:
8. Configure mailman mailing Lists for your domain:
a. Click Domains
b. Select your domain (hostitwise.com for example)
c. then select Mail >> mailing Lists.
d. add the lists as you wish
7. You are Done. You can configure your list options using listserv interface.

Retrieve your Plesk Control Panel Password from SSH

Generally you will not be able to retrieve your admin password on your dedicated server control panel login page.
Plesk control panel password can be retrieved (viewed) from your Linux OS
login to SSH (use putty) using any of the accounts on the server
from the Linux OS prompt enter su (to login as a supper user)
Edit (use vi emacs) the file /etc/psa/.psa.shadow.
and view your password

Notes:
when changing your admin password from Plesk it will not change the su user password
you can synch your passwords from your hostitwise hosting center
If you are unsure of your SSH password, then you need to call help desk as no one will ever be able to provide your password information via email as this is not a secure form of communication.

Additional instructions on how to retrieve your Plesk control panel password can be viewed at this URL.

Managed PCI Compliant Dedicated Server Hosting

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GlowHost.com's PCI Scan Compliant Managed Dedicated Server Solution includes proactive response to server issues which include performance tuning, service reconfiguration, IP filtering, uptime monitoring, security hardening, managed firewall, hardware replacement and reboots should the need arise. Our PCI Scan Compliant managed servers are guaranteed to pass your PCI scans* that are required by most merchant account vendors. GlowHost has also arranged forFREE PCI Scanning from McAfee when you sign up for our service. Ask us about our PCI Compliant Dedicated Servers for Enterprise if you require more than a passing scan result or are looking for a full blown PCI Compliant Hosting Solution.

What we do for you:

As part of our managed PCI scan service, GlowHost offers unlimited free support during your PCI vulnerability scan(s) and will assist in tuning your server until it passes the automated vulnerability tests. You scans will be performed by McAfee, a fully qualified QSV, and GlowHost will patch up any vulnerabilities found by McAfee's PCI scanning service.

GlowHost also offers assistance if you have questions completing your PCI Self-evaluation. Your PCI compliant server is guaranteed to pass all current PCI scan vulnerabilities at the server level, and you can fix any vulnerabilities in your web site scripts if any are found. Our SSAE 16 Type II-Compliant (formerly SAS70 Type II) datacenter assures that you are secured at the facility level, where your physical machine is located.

Once you have passed your scans, McAfee will provide you with a PCI Compliance Report for the PCI Scan requirement accepted by all credit card companies and all banks worldwide.

WAIT! You mean I have to do something? I just want to be PCI Compliant.

No one wants additional work. Lucky you! After your automated scans, if any future vulnerabilities are found, (which you can guarantee they will be) simply notify GlowHost and we will patch them for you. From this point, you can make any needed adjustments to your internal policies and procedures to ensure your organization is compliant with PCI guidelines. Then, after the scan and patching are complete, simply download the latest report on PCI scanning compliance and supply it to your merchant vendor if they require it from you.

You are responsible to modify your self assessment to comply with PCI security standards. Your company's needs for PCI may vary, so please make sure that your business meets these guidelines for your day-to-day operations since GlowHost does not have any control over your company's internal policies and procedures for handling of cardholder data.

PCI Compliance Scan Results Are 100% Guaranteed To Pass.

This program is guaranteed to provide you with a passing grade on your PCI compliance scan, and provides you with the tools that are required for your self evaluation, PCI Scan, and many reports that are required for all merchants level 2, 3 and 4.

What does this service cost?Our fully managed dedicated server PCI assistance program costs only $69 per month, in addition to our baseManaged dedicated server pricing.
How many servers do I need?Ask 10 different QSA's and you will get 10 different answers Our recommendation is at least at least two servers. Some QSA will state that your database is OK to run on your application server, so long as access is removed from the DMZ. We believe our single server solutions meet this requirement, however if you are looking to be on the safe side, we recommend at least two standalone servers or at least two cloud servers so that you can completely isolate the database server from direct Internet access.
Do you offer a free PCI compliance service?If you are one who prefers to "do it yourself" we offer our customers and general site visitors the ability to obtain special pricing on our PCI scanning and compliance service. So special in fact, it is completely FREE. This is worth over $319/year+ if you order direct from McAfee. If you prefer to manage things yourself, we encourage you to take advantage of this special offer if you have qualified in-house technicians who are well versed in Linux server technology. We do not recommend the free service for novice or advanced users. A trained Linux expert should be the only person selected for securing the server for the PCI scans Get More information on Free PCI scanning and compliance service.
Why do I need a Dedicated Server?PCI still remains a gray area. Recent standards state that all merchants must comply, regardless of how many dollars they process per month. It is important to know that that PCI standards allude to the fact that dedicated servers or virtual machines are required to accept payment via credit card due to the nature of access controls and the inability to effectively manage users in a shared hosting environment. PCI states that a machine that holds, transmits, or stores sensitive data must be owned by a single entity, and that entity must only grant access to sensitive cardholder data on a "need to know" basis. To us, this is an impossibility in shared hosting, and this is why we only offer PCI Compliance on dedicated servers and cloud servers. If you see a host offering PCI compliance on a low-cost shared hosting plan, we strongly suggest reviewing the current PCI standards before making your purchase, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact your favorite PCI QSA.
So tell me again what I get?Our industry-leading Managed PCI scanning assistance service comes with unlimited support, and our unconditional guarantee states that you will not only pass the preliminary PCI compliance scan, but will pass all required subsequent PCI scans as long as you host with GlowHost. PCI changes daily, and PCI requires that your server is always up to date. GlowHost will make sure you are in compliance at all times. If your PCI screening finds a fault in your machine, we will service it free, for life. We also ensure that you will pass your quarterly self-evaluation. so long as you host with GlowHost.com, and purchase the PCI scanning assistance service.
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Virtual Dedicated Servers

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Virtual Dedicated Servers

Bridging the gap between shared hosting and dedicated servers by improving performance and lowering costs.

Take a tour of our M3 Control Panel.

Read about our Free Server Backup Service.

What is a virtual dedicated server? First, let’s talk about a server. A server is nothing more than a high end computer somewhat like the one you use as your desktop computer. A server doesn’t have a fancy graphics card, instead, its more optimized for 24/7 operation to be reliable and responsive. A server does one thing, serve requests made by client computers that are accessing it for information or media of some type.

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The term “dedicated” simply refers to a machine that is dedicated to your business or operation only and is not shared with other clients. Say you have a web site that needs to be configured to meet certain requirements that could interfere with another client’s web site. This is just one of the needs that are met by a dedicated server. The server can be optimized for your operation and not be affected by other client’s configurations.

A virtual dedicated server is very similar to a dedicated server in the sense it is dedicated to your hosting operation. Virtual dedicated servers have their own operating systems and hardware that are strictly for their use. Some portions of the hardware server are shared amongst the virtual dedicated machines depending on the method they are setup. This can include, sharing hard drives, raid controllers, motherboards and power supplies.

What does a virtual dedicated server mean to you? Performance at a fraction of the cost of classic dedicated servers. Configured how you want it, with what you need, and flexibility to scale as your needs change.

What to Expect from Dedicated Server Hosting?

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Dedicated server hosting for hosting a website is always a wise choice because this type of hosting is very fast yet reliable at the same time as well. Dedicated servers are swift and dependable at the same time causing everyone to get their possessions done in a petite time span. Security of the dedicated server hosting is astounding as well when it comes to dedicated servers. You are the only one operating it so you do not have to be concerned about people snooping in the center with the working system and anthology of programs and software you are using there.

Dedicated server hosting are the most excellent potential things you could accomplish to your business either it is a big one or a small one because there are many characteristic that it involves are found to be optimistic and productive at the same time. These dedicated server hosting are utilized by the people that have a superior amount of business and the ones that have to transact with a bigger quantity of traffic every solitary day since you can acquire the lease with no trouble and the hardware on the website would be uploaded truly regularly so you do not have to be anxious about the statistics and the information that is being set up there.

The augmentation and expansion of a particular website depends on the dedicated server hosting that are accessible and it is very imperative to have one which is going to expand and increase your skills more than everything else. The management admittance is obtainable the whole time and you get to organize the attendance and adding up of many things that you can perhaps think of. The information providing arrangement for these dedicated server hosting are really dependable and in operational situation and will not mislay them as effortlessly either; in case of any urgent situation encouragement or break down of the system your documents would be improved before you recognize it and they would be really efficient as always.

You have a lesser amount of chance of making blunder and you would also serve as many customers as you would like. Dedicated server hosting can prop up any of the software you can suppose of which is why you have a multiplicity of things to decide from and to put into practice as well. The transport of data through dedicated server hosting is also rather easy.

Dedicated Server Hosting : Server Management

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Well, saying about managed services on dedicated hosting, the server management services differs from provider to provider along with their terms. There is absolutely no standard set for defining the role of dedidcated server providers. A few of the webhosting providers offer a fully managed dedicated server as buying a online control panel while some are convinced that there’s a fully professional system engineers offered to provide twenty-four hours a day server management support.

Which are classified as the services one should consider when searching for a server management?

* Antivirus Updates
* Firewall Services
* OS updates
* Application/Program updates
* Software/Application Installation and Configuration
* Regular Server Monitoring
* Application/Program Monitoring
* Load Balancing
* Security Audits
* DNS Services
* Restoration and Backup
* Database Administration
* DDoS Protection
* Intrusion Detection
* User Management

Before, choosing a dedicated server hosting easier to the company gives you this server side services. Server side means these services are only accessible to the dedicated server providers. It doesnt show that a server owner wont have any access, they gets admission to several services including root or remote usage of the dedicated server.
Most in the hosting companies do keep Administrative maintenance consisting of upgrades and updates, configuration, adding / creating / managing user accounts, email options and domains.

Terminologies defined in Server Mangement:

Hosting providers use few terminologies with respect to the higher level of service they have. Why don’t we see what they are.

Fully Managed

It is a high-level server management such as monitoring, software updates, reboots, security patches and operating system(os) upgrades. Organization is free on the market headaches and are competent to give attention to their core business.

Managed

It is actually a medium a higher level management service includes monitoring, updates, and also a limited volume of customer and technical support. On managed hosting organization is in a position to conduct limited tasks.

Self-Managed

In this sort of service, only regular monitoring and some maintenance are included. Just like you lease your personal server you may need to involve some technical knowledge with web servers, to do your individual management and administrative tasks. In the event that, ifyou do not possess any technical knowledge, use a technical expert that can handle your server mangement tasks.

Unmanaged

In this particular service the dedicated server web hosting provider will give you merely the Network Connection and required resources using the package. This is the clients responsibility to handle the many server maintenance, upgrades, patches and security.

Take your own private time and energy to proceed through these facilities and determine which dedicated server hosting services are better for the business.

Dedicated Hosting Solutions & Services

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Focus on Your Core Strengths

Imagine using your IT resources to focus on growing your business instead of maintaining hardware, updating software and allocating services. Hosting.com's dedicated hosting solutions help organizations liberate technology staff and accelerate growth.

Our dedicated solutions combine advanced hosting technology, proven experience, and unparalleled support. We tailor solutions to fit each organization's security and performance needs. We also provide complete migration services that streamline moving data and application settings from one server to another.

With a custom solution, expert migration team, and dedicated hosting support staff, you can rest assured the transition will be smooth and the technology is reliable, scalable, and secure.

Reduce Risk

We will customize a dedicated hosting plan for you with certified and fully tested configurations. Our solutions are optimized for high availability to decrease your corporate risks. We can also insert recovery solutions, providing complete IT resilience in your hosting environment.

Reduce Cost

Hosting.com enables you to reduce your costs by leveraging the economies of scale in our people, processes and systems. Our expertise, innovation, and infrastructure allow our hosting services to be far more affordable than building a custom solution in-house. Additionally, we provide off-site disaster recovery solutions at 75% less than traditional methods of deploying an off-site disaster recovery location.

Accelerate Delivery

With our dedicated hosting services, we’ll help accelerate the delivery of your vital IT services by providing instant access to an enterprise-class infrastructure. Our Customer Portal, coupled with an automated provisioning system, allows us to deploy a secure and scalable solution in less time than most customers could build or support their own. Our professional services group migrates hundreds of physical-to-virtual environments and deploys thousands of custom, certified infrastructure solutions each year.

Innovative Technology and Unparalleled Support

Hosting solutions require meticulous monitoring, maintenance, and security. Our enterprise-class IT infrastructure and strong alliances with industry leaders like VMware, EMC, Dell, Adobe, Microsoft, Juniper and F5 will ensure the highest level of managed dedicated hosting.

Whether it’s a simple solution or a multiple load-balanced server configuration with custom firewalls, Hosting.com will design the solution for your business needs. Our Entourage Support service assigns a dedicated team of server engineers and a support supervisor who work closely with you. Additionally, our Customer Portal makes it easy to get instant answers to any question you may have.

Hosting.com has your back – our team works around the clock to manage and monitor your dedicated hosting solution 24x7.

The Advantages of Dedicated Server Hosting for SMBs

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Small and midsize organizations make up an overwhelming majority and employ more than half the workforce of all U.S. businesses, so why wouldn’t they need similar technology as employed in huge corporations? While most SMB companies don’t have the same level of expertise nor the budget as the larger organizations, just the cost of maintaining and supporting computer systems and working to ensure continual upgrades of technology can extend way beyond what most companies can afford.

Companies, therefore have several choices. They can invest and build their own IT department, bring in IT support personnel, setup and maintain the equipment, and find developmental technical staff to monitor and run all systems. When one considers a single IT support professional can earn as much as $150,000 annually, without even pricing the cost of the equipment, the very idea of one’s own IT department can be unrealistic for most small or medium sized businesses.

A more practical, economical alternative is to choose a dedicated server, which essentially is a powerful computer used as a network server and refers to the rental or lease of the exclusive use of a computer for a particular organization or for one domain name. The computer is housed and stored in the data center of the hosting company and operates remotely from the hosting company while still allowing the client to customize. This includes the operating system (either Linux or Windows), web server, software (SQL , Control Panel, etc.), and the connection to the Internet. This dedicated web hosting can best be utilized by high traffic sites, and for complex e-commerce businesses which need to ensure enough space and high end security.

SMB dedicated package details can include substantial amounts of storage and bandwidth, unlimited email accounts, unlimited databases, scripting language, web site statistics which analyzes trends, maintenance and constant monitoring. Whereas owning a website and having to do maintenance can be overwhelming, especially if the business owner does not have the technical know-how, a customized package can provide such services to help clients even manage their content if deemed necessary. SMBs who demand comprehensive features, flexibility and efficiency without the overhead and resource requirements of having their own IT departments, can easily scale up as they grow without the substantial expenses and still benefit by having the use of the latest technology, encryptions, methodologies and protocols.

Perhaps one of the best advantages of a SMB using a dedicated server is when service management helps to protect businesses against security concerns. Viruses like Trojans and worms – protected by firewalls, and in place encryptions protect servers from hackers. The continuous upgrades of protection are a constant sentry guard against hackers enabling the system to run smoothly.

Managed service providers can also provide businesses with information technology that range from network monitoring, security, and data backup which allows companies to focus on developing their businesses, instead of worrying about constant maintenance, glitches, content, and malfunctions. A company can expect to save 30 to 50 percent off an in house IT department and still receive higher levels of service and response.

Although there are many variations on dedicated services for SMBs, here are some basic elements to consider:

Research like a professional and check manufacturers who usually provide hardware and software to give you an indication of the integrity of a webhosting company. ( ie Microsoft, HP)
Begin with assessing your own business needs, costs, and time.
Ask for a client list and check references yourself. There’s really no way to completely validate a reference, but check websites. Keep in mind that some hosting reviews are paid reviews.
Check the location. If you are enlisting the services of a managed provider, you might need someone on location at short notice.
Do a credit check of the webhosting company.
As part of your business goals and objectives, does the company recommend new technology to suit your needs?

Managed dedicated web hosting can provide continued maintenance, keep your site updated, and keep it performing at an optimum level. Even minor services that can be very time consuming like correcting broken links, spelling errors, fixing bugs, changing content, images, or even updating content, images or adding new web pages can enhance the credibility of an online business. Big companies have their own maintenance personnel on the payroll; a luxury a SMB rarely can afford, but the worry free options of a managed package can achieve the same goals.

These last few weeks have seen egregious weather conditions throughout the United States which have literally destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Disruptions such as floods, tropical storms, fire, and tornadoes have had a devastating impact on businesses. Trusted compliant data centers provide redundant power, HVAC and the necessary alternatives for data backup, security, and safety 24/7/365.

Crucial Advantages Of Windows Dedicated Server Hosting

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Dedicated server hosting based on Windows operating system provides with a lot of benefits. It is the excellent hosting platform for any website. The Windows dedicated servers offer the users with complete control and a magnitude of dedicated resources at an affordable price as the server hardware and software is rented. The benefits of a Windows dedicated server can be enhanced by signing for a managed dedicated server. Any popular website will benefit from this type of access in order to ensure the speed and uptime. With Windows dedicated server hosting, the control can be maintained and website capacity can be enhanced resulting in effective functioning. The dedicated servers managed on the Windows operating system, provide the website administrators with various benefits; the main benefits are listed below.nThe Microsoft office files are used in all the major services, a Windows dedicated server is best for acquiring MS Office services. A Windows dedicated server also provides complete support for Microsoft based web development tools like FrontPage. The process of information sharing also becomes very easy if it is run through the Microsoft’s service platform known as SharePoint. Windows dedicated servers provide support for MS Access, Microsoft Visual Basic and MS SQL software applications. A built-in support is provided for the databases through Microsoft Access and MS SQL. Additional support is offered for the .NET technologies that are widely used for software framework development. A Windows dedicated server is an absolute necessity while working with websites that are created using the .NET technology. In order to gain the maximum benefits of a Windows dedicated server; it is advisable to opt for a managed dedicated server. With a managed dedicated server, the web host will take care of monitoring the server and scaling the hosting resources and thereby server uptime will be maintained. nThe Windows dedicated servers are also popular for the user-friendly interface and the simplicity offered. The users who are not technically qualified can also easily understand and and work with . This efficient hosting platform also provides efficient support for the databases built with Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL. Microsoft offers with web development tools that are easy to use. The Windows dedicated server has a secure interface for providing higher efficiency to the enterprises; this also facilitates the creation of dynamic websites. A managed dedicated server based is the perfect solution for businesses who run websites or applications that require the Windows Architecture.

Managed Hosting

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IT evolution = Business revolution

In today’s marketplace, one common denominator ties nearly every business together: a reliance on information technology infrastructure. Over the last decade, IT has evolved from a competitive differentiator to a necessity, which explains why many businesses today are investing in it so extensively. As the IT evolution continues to expand at breakneck speed, businesses are increasingly turning to Savvis managed hosting solutions to stay ahead of the curve, reduce capital expenditure and allow their internal teams to manage business-critical initiatives instead of focusing on the systems that support them.

Got an IT problem? We can solve it.

Today, some of the world’s largest, most recognizable enterprises trust their IT infrastructure to Savvis. And with good reason. With over 10 years of experience designing and deploying hosting environments, our solutions have been road-tested by the market’s most demanding industries, such as financial, retail, and travel and hospitality. We’ve leveraged this experience to build a broad portfolio of compute and application infrastructure which serves as the cornerstone of our dedicated hosting solutions. In addition, we’ve built a team that features some of the industry’s brightest minds. Together, these two parts of our business are dedicated to helping you change how you manage your IT assets.

Savvis managed hosting services allows you to:

Focus on your core business, not IT infrastructure
Immediately react to the most complex and dynamic business scenarios with on-demand services available when you need them
Conserve cash through our innovative, outsourced infrastructure model
Tap into our extensive network of technology specialists to augment the expertise of your staff

INFRASTRUCTURE-AS-A-SERVICE

Choose between our two fully-managed, dedicated hosting options.

MANAGED APPLICATIONS

Cut costs and improve performance with our Web, middleware, database, email and advanced monitoring applications.

STORAGE AND BACKUP

Make sure that your critical business data is always secure and available when you need it.

DATA CENTERS

Learn about our world-class data centers that support many of the world’s most successful companies.

HOSTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Take advantage of our dedicated team of professionals for any combination of planning, design, implementation and support services.

VPS-on-dedicated server hosting v2.0

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Today RimuHosting introduce our version 2.0 of our VPS-on-dedicated server hosting. With this upgrade you get:

Instant dedicated server setups.
Great discounts on selected dedicated servers (starting at $120/m).
The power of dedicated servers with the convenience of cloud virtualization.
Dedicated server hosting billed by the minute or hour or day or month.

VPS-on-dedicated-server hosting is a hybrid VPS/dedicated server. You get the power of a dedicated server. For example, you do not share your disk IO or CPU with any other users.

But you also get the convenience of a VPS. For example, you get browser-based access to disk image snapshots, restores, reboots, kernel selectors, install server reinstalls.

In June 2006 RimuHosting was the first Linux hosting company to offer this Xen-based VPS-on-dedicated server hosting.

Today we continue that innovation by updating our Launchtime ordering system so that you can order a VPS-on-dedicated server. Simply select the 'VPS on your own dedicated server' option, then choose one of our pre-setup dedicated servers.

We have pre-setup dedicated servers as VPS hosts. We currently have servers listed from $120/m Core2 quad core servers up to $200/m dual CPU Xeons with 8GB of memory. And we will be adding a mix of servers into that offering over time. Look for some great one-off dedicated server specials.

You choose your distro and control panel as normal. If you're an existing customer your setup can run immediately. If you are a new customer we will sanity check your order and typically you'll have the server setup in 30 minutes.

Servers ordered qualify for our per-minute pricing. So you can grab a dedicated server, use it for an hour or day or week or two. Then shut it down. You will get a pro-rated credit that applies against any future invoices.

For more information on our VPS-on-dedicated server hosting seehttp://rimuhosting.com/knowledgebase/rimuhosting/vps-setup-on-dedicated-servers

To order a see our VPS-on-dedicated pricing and order your next dedicated server go tohttp://rimuhosting.com/order/vps-on-dedicated.jsp.

Chicago Dedicated Servers

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Unrivalled Hardware Power with Absolute Control

When your needs outstretch other hosting solutions, Steadfast offers a flexible range of chicago based dedicated server hosting services that are expertly designed to fit within any budget. Whatever the size of your business, whatever your unique hardware requirements, we can provide you with a reliable Chicago dedicated server hosting solution to let you grow your business with confidence.

Our servers also feature a range of discounted software from our partners, including Parallels Plesk & Virtuozzo, Interworx, DirectAdmin, cPanel, Windows 2003/2008, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Optimal Uptime - 100% Uptime SLA - SSAE16/SAS70 Audited

Regardless of which dedicated server plan you order, your hardware is always accessible, and is backed by our 3rd party SSAE16 (replacement for SAS70) audit, 100% network uptime, 100% power uptime, and hardware replacementservice level agreements (SLA). We are incredibly confident in the reliability of our internal network and data center in Chicago and are pleased to pass on this peace of mind to all of our hosted customers.

Explore our complete selection of Chicago dedicated server hosting options and contact us today for more details.

Standard Managed Dedicated Servers - $79.95/month

Using Supermicro Rackmount Hardware available in a range of powerful technical specifications, these basic managed dedicated server hosting solutions include a number of basic management services such as repair of major issues with pre-installed software, free OS reinstalls, and service monitoring to spot problems as they occur.

Learn more about Steadfast’s affordable yet powerful basic managed dedicated server plans.

Fully Managed Dedicated Servers - $159.95/month

When uptime is critical to the success of your business, our fully managed dedicated server hosting services include a vast range of management functions including proactive response to service outage, unlimited system administration time and on-demand PCI compliance testing.

Discover our comprehensive management options designed to save you time and money on dedicated server administration. Learn more about Steadfast’s fully managed dedicated servers today.

High Availability Clusters - $499.95/month

When a single server isn't enough, we can provide highly engineered High Availability Clusters. These clusters will allow you to scale almost endlessly and achieve your uptime goals. Why worry about managing your scalability and reliability, let us do it for you.

Effective Dedicated Server Hosting With Fast Results

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If you are almost new to the world of the Internet, you may admiration at the amount difference between the other form of Web hosting account and a dedicated Windows and Linux web hosting service. These days, many Website opt for cost effective Web hosting. The actual reason behind this is so simple. Other form hosting services comes with low cost. But it is important to consider why a dedicated server hosting is costlier than others.

What are the benefits of a dedicated Windows and Linux server?

Other hosting services are less expensive because they accomplish use of an individual physical server with other. It means they share the server resourceswith other users. Hence the cost of actual server is divided between multiple users. These type of hosting services are well for use but at certain amount of time limit when your Website requirements are not much higher, So if your needs for resources are limited then definitely you have to go with these type of cost effective hosting services. But for high level performance and resources, you have to choose dedicated servers.

In dedicated servers, your Website rests on absolutely on an individual server. All the resources of that server work is plan to accumulate your Website in good active condition. You will be leasing pre-configured, advanced equipment. Unlike virtual servers where an exact technology is used to allotment the Web server in such a way that each Website seems like it has its own virtual server, for a dedicated server, your web Website in fact has a Web server servicing it. Some dedicated hosting solutions as well agree for hosting assorted Website on an individual machine. In such a case, high quality network connection is used so that around the clock network monitoring is possible to ensure the availability of the Website.

So if you need full root access and want complete control over your server which allows you to install custom software or other things then dedicated service is highly suggested. With the help this service you can choose the operating system of your choice, as well as you can customize your server or you can ask you’re hosting provider for more details.

Users with top end Web needs will be blessed with the achievement of dedicated hosting since these can simply provide the deployment of hard applications, media and top end e-mail solutions. Dedicated servers are advisable for those users who have some amount of knowledge in Web technologies. Advanced users can choose specific features such as CPU speed, hardware and additional requirements. So you can full fill your all requirements of resources with the help of dedicated hosting.