CYBER ZONE

C Kkompany (2008)

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:46:00 +0000

	01 - Khokha - Mika Singh, Bappi Lahiri & Rema Lahiri (4.26 MB)
	02 - Speaker Baje - Anand Raaj Anand & Sunidhi Chauhan (3.57 MB)
	03 - C Kkompany - Sanjay Dutt (3.51 MB)
	04 - Jaane Kya - K.k. & Shreya Ghoshal (4.37 MB)
	05 - Speakar Baje (dhol Mix) - Anand Raaj Anand (3.07 MB)
	06 - C Kkompany (r-mix) - Sanjay Dutt (3.16 MB)
	07 - Khokha (remix By Dj Akhil Talreja) - Mika Singh, Bappi Lahiri & Rema Lahiri (3.68 MB)

Hijack-(2008)

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:44:00 +0000

	01 - Aksar - K.k. (5.28 MB)
	02 - Dekh Dekh - Sunidhi Chauhan, Suraj Jagan & Rap By Joi (4.66 MB)
	03 - Koi Na Jaane - K.k. & Shilpa Rao (4.95 MB)
	04 - Theme Of Hijack - Suraj Jagan & Uday (4.89 MB)
	05 - Aksar (unplugged) - Shaan (6.28 MB)
	06 - Dekh Dekh (club Mix) - Sunidhi Chauhan & Joi (3.91 MB)
	07 - Aksar (remix) - K.k. & Joi (4.85 MB)
	08 - Aksar (sad Version) - Shaan (1.17 MB)

Leg workout routines:

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Choose a leg workout exercise that you wish to perform, and fully labeled directions shall be provided on the following page:


machine leg curl	machine leg extension	machine leg press


cable hamstring curl	cable leg extension	cable front squat


dumbbell/barbell lunge	back squat	dead lift


alternating seated calf raise	bulgarian split squat	single-leg standing calf raise


good morning	romanian deadlift	swiss-ball leg curl


beginner squat	sumo squat	decline leg curl


power clean	front squat

Chest workout routines:

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Choose a chest workout exercise that you wish to perform, and fully labeled directions shall be provided on the following page:


machine chest press	machine chest flye	cable crossover



cable chest press	cable chest flye	barbell bench press


dumbbell flye	dumbbell pullover	decline close-grip bench press


parallel-bar dip	single-arm external rotation	weighted pushup


unilateral high cable fly	unilateral low cable fly

Back workout routines:

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Choose a back workout exercise that you wish to perform, and fully labeled directions shall be provided on the following page:



assisted pull-up	machine lateral pull-down	cable seated low row


cable straight arm pull-down	cable seated high row	barbell bent-over row


bar upright row	lat pulldown	dead lift


seated reverse fly	neutral-grip pullup	t-bar bent-over row


one-arm row	back raise

Arm workout routines:

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:26:00 +0000

Choose an arm workout exercise that you wish to perform, and fully labeled directions shall be provided on the following page:


preacher bench biceps curl	standing cable biceps curl	dumbbell biceps curl


ez bar standing biceps curl	machine triceps extension	triceps assisted dip


cable triceps push-down	cable triceps overhead extension	overhead bar press


triceps kickback	lat pulldown	decline close-grip bench press


standing concentration curl	swiss-ball preacher curl	french press


wrist curl	reverse wrist curl	hammer curl


angled prone curl	upright row	shrug

Shoulder workout routines

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:25:00 +0000

Choose a shoulder workout exercise that you wish to perform, and fully labeled directions shall be provided on the following page:


machine shoulder press	machine lateral raise	cable side lateral raise


cable rear lateral raise	rotator cuff - internal	rotator cuff - external



bar military press	bar upright row	dumbbell lateral raise


single-arm pulldown	cable woodchopper	alternating shoulder press


shrug	standing scarecrow	lateral raise

Abdominal workout routines:

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:23:00 +0000

Choose an abdominal workout exercise that you wish to perform, and fully labeled directions shall be provided on the following page:

illustrations

Ab Workout Routine

A routine which targets the abs effectively, and uses a select list of exercises shown on this page.

Altrnatively, customize your own routine by choosing from those illustrated on this page.

superman

prone cobra

abdominal crunch on a ball

inclined reverse crunch

v-up

standing oblique crunch

barbell cable rollout

jackknife


kneeling cable crunch	bicycle kick	oblique v-up


swiss-ball oblique crunch	high woodchopper	pulse-up


abdominal reverse curl	crunch twist

videos


abdominal hip thrust	medicine ball crunch	russian oblique twist


one leg reach	weighted side bend	plank

Weight Loss Basics

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:16:00 +0000

How to Lose Weight

If you've ever tried to lose weight, you know it can be a difficult process. But, there are ways to make it easier. Understanding exactly what you need to do to lose weight is your first step and these resources will help you learn about the basic steps to lose weight, how to set realistic goals and simple tips for making healthy lifestyle changes.

Exercise for Weight Loss

Exercise is a key component in any weight loss program, but it can be confusing to figure out how much you need and where to start. Here you'll find in-depth information about every element of an exercise program including cardio, strength training, flexibility and how to put it all together. You'll also learn how to maximize your exercise program for great results.

Weight Loss Programs

An effective weight loss program includes both exercise and healthy eating to help you burn more calories than you take in. If you want specific guidance on starting a weight loss or exercise program, these free newsletter courses offer a variety of options for losing weight and creating a healthy lifestyle.

Top 7 Most Effective Ab Exercises

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:07:00 +0000

Bicycle Exercise

The following exercises are part of the American Council on Exercise's study to determine the most effective ab exercises. Keep in mind that ab exercises won't reduce fat over the abs or create the coveted 'six-pack' abs. That comes with good genes and low body fat

although you should strengthen the abs along with the rest of the body to build muscle and raise your metabolism. For more about flat abs, visit my Abs Page for articles, workouts, FAQs and more.

The Bicycle exercise is the best move to target the rectus abdominis (i.e., the 'six pack') and the obliques (the waist), according to a study done by the American Council on Exercise. To do this exercise correctly:

1. Lie face up on the floor and lace your fingers behind your head.
2. Bring the knees in towards the chest and lift the shoulder blades off the ground without pulling on the neck.
3. Straight the left leg out to about a 45-degree angle while simultaneously turning the upper body to the right, bringing the left elbow towards the right knee.
4. Switch sides, bringing the right elbow towards the left knee.
5. Continue alternating sides in a 'pedaling' motion for 12-16 reps.

Exercise Ball Crunch

The exercise ball is an excellent tool to strengthen the abs and comes out number three for working the rectus abdominis. To do it right: 1. Lie face-up with the ball resting under your mid/lower back.
2. Cross your arms over the chest or place them behind your head.
3. Contract your abs to lift your torso off the ball, pulling the bottom of your ribcage down toward your hips.
4. As you curl up, keep the ball stable (i.e., you shouldn't roll).
5. Lower back down, getting a stretch in the abs, and repeat for 12-16 reps.

Vertical Leg Crunch

The vertical leg crunch is another effective move for the rectus abdominis and the obliques. To do it right: 1. Lie face up on the floor and extend the legs straight up with knees crossed.
2. Contract the abs to lift the shoulder blades off the floor, as though reaching your chest towards your feet.
3. Keep the legs in a fixed position and imagine bringing your belly button towards your spine at the top of the movement.
4. Lower and repeat for 12-16 reps.

Long Arm Crunch

This move, ranked 6th in the ACE study, emphasizes the upper part of the abs. To do it right: 1. Lie on a mat and extend the arms straight out behind the head with hands clasped, keeping the arms next to the ears.
2. Contract the abs and lift the shoulder blades off the floor.
3. Lower and repeat for 12-16 reps.

Reverse Crunch

It may seem like the reverse crunch is for the lower abs but, remember, the rectus abdominis is one long muscle, so you can't separate upper from lower. To do this move right: 1. Lie on the floor and place hands on the floor or behind the head.
2. Bring the knees in towards the chest until they're bent to 90 degrees, with feet together or crossed.
3. Contract the abs to curl the hips off the floor, reaching the legs up towards the ceiling.
4. Lower and repeat for 12-16 reps.
5. It's a very small movement, so try to use your abs to lift your hips rather than swinging your legs and creating momentum.

Full Vertical Crunch

In a full verticul crunch, you really work the abs by involving both the upper and lower body. To do it right: 1. Lie on your back and extend the legs up towards the ceiling.
2. Place hands behind your head (lightly cupping it) and contract the abs to lift the shoulder blades off the floor.
3. At the same time, press the heels towards the ceiling, creating a 'u' shape with the torso.
4. Lower down and repeat for 12-16 reps.

Plank on Elbows and Toes

The plank exercise ranked number 10 in the ACE study and is a great way to build endurance in both the abs and back, as well as stabilizer muscles. To do it right: 1. Lie face down on mat resting on the forearms, palms flat on the floor.
2. Push off the floor, raising up onto toes and resting on the elbows.
3. Keep your back flat, in a straight line from head to heels.
4. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abdominals to prevent your rear end from sticking up in the air.
5. Hold for 20 to 60 seconds, lower and repeat for 3-5 reps.

Rock On

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:05:00 +0000

	01 - Socha Hai - Farhan Akhtar (3.84 MB)
	02 - Pichle Saat Dinon Mein - Farhan Akhtar (2.94 MB)
	03 - Rock On - Farhan Akhtar (3.59 MB)
	04 - Ye Tumhari Meri Baatein - Dominique Cerejo (5.02 MB)
	05 - Zehreelay - Suraj Jaggan (3.4 MB)
	06 - Tum Ho Toh - Farhan Akhtar (3.9 MB)
	07 - Sinbad The Sailor - Farhan Akhtar & Raman Mahadevan (5.99 MB)
	08 - Pichle Saat Dinon Mein (live Version) - Farhan Akhtar (6.04 MB)
	09 - Phir Dekhiye - Caralisa Monteiro (3.17 MB)

Mukhbiir

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:01:00 +0000

	01 - Tu Salaamat - K.k. (5.77 MB)
	02 - Jeena - Sonu Kakkar (4.63 MB)
	03 - Dhoonde Dil - Hariharan (6.18 MB)
	04 - Tere Bina - Sadhna Sargam (4 MB)
	05 - Piya Mera Banjaara - Sonu Kakkar (4.81 MB)
	06 - In Dino (metro) - Soham Chakrabarthy (6.08 MB)
	07 - O Meri Jaan (metro) - K.k. (4.64 MB)
	08 - Alvida (metro) - K.k. (5.18 MB)
	09 - Dhaani (strings) - Bilal Maqsood, Faisal Kapadia (4.1 MB)
	10 - Albela Saajan (kailash Kher) - Kailash Kher (4.39 MB)
	11 - Yeh Tanhai (kk) - K.k. (4.01 MB)

God Tussi Great Ho (2008)

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:00:00 +0000

	01 - Lets Party - Shaan & Sunidhi Chauhan (4.53 MB)
	02 - Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma Doon - Wajid & Amrita Kak (3.83 MB)
	03 - God Tussi Great Ho - Sonu Nigam & Shankar Mahadevan (4.15 MB)
	04 - Tumko Dekha - Neeraj Shridhar & Shreya Ghoshal (5.1 MB)
	05 - Lal Chunariya - Udit Narayan & Alka Yagnik (3.94 MB)
	06 - Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma Doon (remix) - Wajid & Amrita Kak (3.64 MB)
	07 - Lets Party (remix) - Shaan & Sunidhi Chauhan (4.19 MB)
	08 - God Tussi Great Ho (remix) - Sonu Nigam & Shankar Mahadevan (3.61 MB)

Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:58:00 +0000

	01 - Tere Dar Ke Siva - Udit Narayan & Sadna Sargam (4.32 MB)
	02 - Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein - Nishant Mudal (4.74 MB)
	03 - Sajan Mera - Sunidhi Chauhan (3.67 MB)
	04 - Sooni Sooni Rahein - Neeraj (bombay Viking) (3.92 MB)
	05 - Roz Yeh Mausam - Sonu Nigam & Sanjeevni (3.25 MB)
	06 - Main Ro Na Padun - Sunidhi Chauhan & Neeraj (bombay Viking) (4.44 MB)

what is web hosting ?

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:20:00 +0000

A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own website accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for servers they do not own to be located in their data center, called colocation.

HOW DO I CHOOSE A GOOD SHARED WEB HOST?

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:19:00 +0000

A good, shared Web host must provide reliable and reasonable quality of service. Many times, a consumer will sign up with the least expensive provider only to experience many technical difficulties and the inevitable and frustrating experience of changing Web hosts. To avoid this experience, it is best if the consumer chooses the right hosting company. Ensuring that a shared Web hosting firm has the following characteristics will increase the probability of consumer satisfaction.

Quality Server Technology The use of quality server technology is important. Since shared hosting services utilize multiplexed equipment, consumers must ensure that the server and server technology used can accommodate the number of users on your particular server.

System Administrators Make sure that knowledgeable system administrators are operating your hosting company’s technology.

Network Redundancy Your shared hosting package must have multiple connections to the Internet. Network redundancy ensures that if one Internet connection goes down, traffic can be re-routed through another connection.

Network Connectivity It is important to find the fastest Internet connection possible. Since you are competing with other users for resources in a shared hosting environment, you should ensure that you have at least T3 connection that is using less than 50 per cent of available bandwidth.

You should also consider the following factors before selecting any type of shared hosting solution for your Web site. By considering these factors, you will save money in the long run by selecting a solution that grows with your business.

Purchase only what you need Select a Web hosting solution that corresponds with your business needs. Only purchase services that your site will require to provide your specific content. Don't sign up for an all-inclusive account with a hosting firm if you won't use most of their services. This will unnecessarily increase your costs.

Select a scalable solution Make sure that your hosting solution can grow as your site grows in complexity. Ensure that you can upgrade your site to accommodate increased bandwidth and other demanding resource requirements such as server-side scripting, database support and multimedia streaming.

Find prompt tech support Only use a host that provides prompt and knowledgeable customer care. A dependable host should offer 24x7 toll-free technical support rendered by experienced and professionally trained technicians.

Check references Before you commit to a particular hosting firm, ask for references. Make sure to canvass other webmasters running sites with similar specifications. Browse their Web sites and measure response times at both peak and non-peak periods.

Watch your billing and keep your receipt Many hosting firms are notorious for their horrid billing practices. Check your credit card statements to ensure that you are not being overcharged or billed at an incorrect frequency. Most purchases occur online, so make sure to print out your receipt. Most companies will require you to remit that receipt by fax in order to cancel.

Back up all your data Do not depend on your host to recover any data you publish on the Web. Most hosting firms are only equipped to recover files in the event of a system failure. Ensure that you have a copy of any data that you post to the Web on your own hard drive.

Own your own domain Make sure that your Web host will not hold you hostage to their service by exercising administrative control over your domain name. Your host should only be listed as a technical contact. You should exercise administrative control over the domain name from the point of purchase.

Do extensive background research Find out whether a host is real or whether it resells hosting solutions. Also check what payment processor the host uses to run credit card transactions. Determine who owns the hosting company and whether they possess the technical expertise required to run it effectively. All of these factors impact upon the credibility and reliability of the host and the services you provide your customers.

Obtain assurances You should obtain assurances concerning service quality before you sign up for hosting services. A quality Web host should assure some form of service quality and compensation if you experience an interruption in service.

Understand your obligations Before you sign up with a Web host, you must understand what your obligations are concerning payment for service and permissible behavior. Certain hosting companies will not permit high traffic content, such as adult material. Other hosting companies will permit such content, but only if a special hosting service package is selected.

Establish an exit strategy Always have a backup plan in case your host goes belly-up or experiences an unrecoverable failure. Redundancy should always be a priority if you are running an Internet-based business. Remember that any service outage can completely compromise your source of income.

ENSURING YOUR HOST OFFERS DECENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:19:00 +0000

It's the role of any reliable hosting firm to take full responsibility for its hardware, software and operating environment so that webmasters can focus solely upon running their business.

If a hosting company is truly committed to this objective, their technical support must be stellar. Customer care therefore is always a major consideration before you chose a Web host.

Since it is a major loss leader, many hosting firms don't invest in the labor and equipment required to maintain their operation. It is thus the task of wise webmasters to size up the expertise of a hosting company's support staff before making the fateful decision concerning where to host their Web sites.

Determining whether technical support is dependable is important, because if anything goes wrong with your site, who are you going to call? In an ideal world, it would be your knowledgeable customer care representative. However, in the real world, we know that knowledgeable customer care is hard to find.

Hosting companies claim that they have technicians working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year in their operation centers maintaining mission-critical systems. While this in fact may be true, the most unqualified people in the hosting industry sometimes work in support call centers. Due to the unprecedented demand for IT professionals, many Web hosts can't find employees that are formally trained in Operating System and network technology. Other firms allot so much money to advertising and marketing that technical support becomes a secondary priority. In both instances, customers suffer because they cannot access immediate or useful assistance. So before you select a host, make sure that you put their support to the test.

First, call up technical support and ask them to walk you through the basic routines needed to maintain your site. Ask the technical support technician whether he or she is available at the office at regular intervals. Ask the technician whether he or she went through a corporate or professional training program in order to qualify for the job. If the technician is assisting you with a Windows NT-based request, make sure to ask whether he or she has a MCSC, or Microsoft certification. Ask the support technician how long he or she has been working with the company.

Determine whether technicians are knowledgeable by listening and assessing their tone of voice. Do technicians at a certain company put you on hold often? Then they may only be employed to answer telephones or e-mail and relay support requests to someone more qualified. Also ask support technicians basic questions about where the company is located, where they are located and the company's address. This might give you an indication if a hosting company's support services are outsourced, or whether support representatives are working out of the firm's server farm or head office. Ask the support representative outright whether he or she is employed on a contractual basis. Also determine how sophisticated customer tracking and billing is by asking the technician to pull information about your account.

This will give you an indication whether the company has automated systems to track technical inquiries. Further, ask the technician whether the firm provides an online "knowledge base" or "technical support center." If the company does, make sure to inspect its support documentation to determine whether it is specific to the service.

Many hosting companies now offer technical support documentation in hard copy format. You should attempt to determine whether the hosting firm will allow you to download a PDF file with all of its documentation enclosed.

A prospective Web hosting customer should also determine whether a hosting company offers true 24-hour support by e-mailing or calling the hosting provider after hours.

These tests will give you a strong indication whether the technical support is reliable or questionable. Remember that you'll have to trust any host you select to deliver timely and useful support on issues that can affect your income.

What operating system is best for your web site?

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:18:00 +0000

One of the first things you will need to do in setting up your business on the Internet is to find a web host. The Web expands every day, and so do our choices. Just how do you find a web host to meet your business needs? There are literally tens of thousands, each one with a different focus and services designed for a specific segment of the market.

The operating system used by your hosting company may limit your flexibility as your company begins to grow. As you study your options, you might consider the following tips:

An operating system or "platform," such as Microsoft's Windows NT or DOS is the basic set of commands that tell your computer how to open applications and store files. In the early days of Internet activity, most servers operated on a UNIX platform, an extremely powerful and flexible system that requires considerable technical expertise to administrate. UNIX is still as popular as ever, but today you have a choice: Windows NT and UNIX variations such as Sun Microsystems Solaris, and Berkeley's BSD.

Experts offer significantly different opinions as to which platform works best for web sites, we will however give a brief description and analysis of the different systems. In the end, the choice depends largely on your budget and what you want to do with your site.

Linux

Linux, a version of UNIX, is a very versatile platform that serves a number of functions well. It is particularly suitable for meeting your Internet requirements, such as mailing, streaming, Web serving, and fileserving. Linux is a very cost-effective choice it uses hardware efficiently, and allows for more web sites per server, thereby lowering the cost of hosting per account. Linux servers are compatible with certain Microsoft extensions and applications, for example, MS SQL (a database program) or Microsoft Front Page (a web authoring tool). Many engineers prefer the flexibility, security, and control of Linux servers. Linux is Open Source (free) software and a host of free programs are available to users of Linux.

Microsoft Windows NT/2000

Window's 2000 graphical user interface makes it user-friendly and provides a familiar interface for most IT teams to work with. It integrates well with other Microsoft applications and there are a wealth of commercial applications available for this platform. Particularly attractive is the integration with Microsoft Application Server (ASP) which allows the creation of dynamic web pages linked to SQL databases, and other Legacy back office systems.

Sun Solaris

Sun Solaris servers offer the highest level of resources and power - these are the most robust servers! Sun has a proven track record and is deployed in many large Fortune 500 corporations. It is a mature platform and there are a large number of applications and development tools available. Because of Sun's capacity and stability it is ideal for high-traffic functions, such as database servers, high-traffic Web servers and mission-critical servers.

Cobalt RaQ

The RaQ was designed for virtual (shared) hosting of multiple Web sites. It's simple administration makes it a great first Web server. Its flexible administration interface also allows you to share administration responsibilities among your staff.

FreeBSD

FreeBSD is a version of BSD that was designed for the X86 processor. FreeBSD is a very stable open source operating system, and a good alternative to Linux. It is an extremely well-integrated and tested system, and is inexpensive. There are a large number of free applications available for use with it

How do I choose? As your site grows in size and complexity, in all likelihood your needs will change and the capability and scalability of a particular platform will come into question. It's best to anticipate this contingency and choose a web host that offers a variety of operating systems which are scalable and backs them up with technical expertise.

What is Bandwidth?

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:18:00 +0000

What is bandwidth at all? Why does it matter when signing up for a web hosting account?

Definition:

Bandwidth = The amount of data passing through a connection over a given time. It is usually measured in bps (bits-per-second) or Mbps (Megabits per Second).

Many web hosts use this term (bandwidth) in place of (data) transfer allowance. The actual data transfer allowance is important to you as the hosting client. Transfer allowance is the amount of data that is actually allowed to be transferred between the server (your website in this case) and the client(s) who access your website when browsing the Internet.

How can you measure the amount of transfer allowance you will approx. need for your website? To find out what your transfer requirements are, you will need to look at the actual data transfer that your website will create.

For example, if you have a website with 5 pages each is about 50 kb in size. If a visitor of your website views one page, about 1 x 50 kb of data transfer is being used. If the person views all 5 pages then you get 5 x 50 kb or 250 kb of data transfer being used. Now imagine your website gets 100 visitors a day who all look at your 5 pages. 100 X 250 KB = 25,000 KB (approx. 24.41 Megs). Now put this into 30 days of a month and you get the approx. of data transfer allowance (for the matter: bandwidth) you will need to operate your website.

Keep in mind, that you should allow enough room to grow and that there is actually more data being transferred when you use email and/or FTP on the same account. Uploading your website uses part of your data transfer allowance.

Unlimited bandwidth or data transfer allowance - this is good, isn't it?! "I see this all the time when searching for the best deal in web hosting!"

No, it is not good. There is no such thing like unlimited bandwidth or data transfer. Bandwidth is limited by hardware. A 'pipe' only has a certain size (throughput). It can't just grow in size when required. Also - a web host as to pay for the data transfer being used. He will be charged by his upstream provider (AT&T, Sprint, Level3, etc.). Try to find an 'unlimited' offer for web hosts on their websites. You won't find it. There is always a price tag on data transfer and bandwidth. Stay away from an 'unlimited' offer. If you really start using more and more bandwidth, the web host will you cut you off at one point because you start eating up his revenue.

What is a Data Center?

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:18:00 +0000

A data center is a facility used for housing a large amount of electronic equipment, typically computers and communications equipment. As the name implies, a data center is usually maintained by an organization for the purpose of handling the data necessary for its operations. A bank for example may have a data center, where all its customers' account information is maintained and transactions involving this data are carried out. Practically every company mid-sized and upwards has some kind of data center, and large companies often have dozens of data centers.

As data is a crucial aspect of most organizational operations, organizations tend to be very protective of their data. A data center must therefore keep high standards for assuring the integrity and functionality of its hosted computer environment. This is depicted in its physical and logical layout.

Prior to and during the dot com crash, thousands of square feet of general-purpose data centers were built in the hope of filling them with servers for web hosting and application service providers. This demand went largely unrealized.

A co-location centre is a type of data center.

Physical Layout

A data center can occupy one room of a building, one or more floors, or up to the whole building. Most of the equipment is often in the form of 1U servers (so-called "pizza boxes") racked up in 19 inch rack cabinets, which are usually placed in single rows forming corridors between them. This allows people access to the front and rear of each cabinet. Some equipment such as mainframe computers and storage devices is often as big as the racks themselves, and are placed alongside them.

The physical environment of the data center is usually under strict control:

Air conditioning is used to keep the room cool, generally around 17 degrees Celsius. This is crucial since electronic equipment in a confined space generates much excess heat, and tends to malfunction if cooling is not handled.

Backup power is often available. This can include one or more uninterruptible power supplies and diesel generators located close by.

Data centers typically have raised flooring made up of 2 foot (600mm) removable square tiles. These allow (in theory) all data and power cabling to be laid neatly and safely in cable trays below.

Data centers often have elaborate fire prevention and fire extinguishing systems. Using water on operational electrical equipment can do just as much damage as a fire so using it is not an option - also ordinary water and electricity don't mix well. Originally halon gas was used in the event of a fire to extinguish flames - an inert gas that pushes all the oxygen out of the room. However this has now been banned in some countries because of the danger it poses to people if they are trapped in the same room without emergency breathing oxygen supplies. More recent alternatives include Aragonite and FM200, and even systems based on ultra-pure water.

Physical security also plays a large role with data centers. Personal access to the site is usually restricted to a select few. Video camera surveillance and permanent security guards are almost always present if the data center is large or contains sensitive information on any of the systems within.

Network Infrastructure

Communications in data centers today are most often based on networks running the IP protocol suite. Data centers contain a set of routers and switches that transport traffic between the servers and to the outside world.

Some of the servers at the data center are used for running the basic Internet and intranet services needed by internal users in the organization: email servers, proxy servers, DNS servers, etc.

Network security elements are also usually deployed: firewalls, VPN gateways, Intrusion detection systems, etc. Also common are monitoring systems for the network and some of the applications.

MOVING TO A NEW WEB HOST

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:17:00 +0000

So, you've decided that your current host doesn't suit your needs and you need to choose a new one. Well, don't worry - it happens all the time. Many webmasters upgrade their hosting services once their Web sites become popular, usually because their current hosting firm cannot provide an effective level of scalability or technical support.

Before you move, it's extremely important to make sure you have copies of everything related to your site. Double-check that all content, including Web pages, databases and scripts, are properly archived. But don't archive your Web sites just in case you switch hosts - always back up your data at regular intervals in case you experience unexpected data loss or hardware failure. This will also ensure that all your data is archived and compressed in its original directories, which is very important if you want to retain the full-working integrity of your Web site when you move.

Once you have archived your site, make arrangements to purchase your new hosting services. Make sure that any new solution you select includes basic services that approximate and surpass the service you where obtaining with your previous provider. Perform a search with our advanced search utility to make sure the companies you are considering offer exactly what you're looking for. It makes no sense to replace your present hosting service with another Web hosting solution that equally cannot fulfill your technical requirements.

When your new solution is activated, upload your archived Web pages, database and scripts to the new host. You will be allocated an IP number from the new hosting company. Take time to debug and test the new site from the individual IP number.

After your site is entirely debugged and you verify that all site functionality is operative, transfer your domain name service (DNS) servers over from your old host to your new host.

During this DNS transition period, which is referred to as the "propagation period," your Web site will be resolved by both your new and old host, as new DNS information about your Web site filters through the Internet worldwide. It typically takes about 1-2 weeks for the transfer to fully propagate around the Internet; so keep your old site running in case you get visitors whose ISP's name servers haven't updated fully.

It is imperative that you retain both your old and new hosting services during your hosting solution transition. You will need to check your e-mail from both hosting providers, since some regions of the Internet will direct e-mail to your original host, while other regions will start sending mail to your new server during the transition.

This same situation will occur with your site’s Web server during the period of propagation. For this reason, you must ensure that both hosting services are operating simultaneously during your solution transition.

Once a week or two have elapsed, cancel the account with your previous hosting company. Make sure to only pull the plug on your old account when e-mail stops arriving from your old server.

To ease the transition, you may want to select a hosting service that approximates the features of your previous hosting company. With a wide range of hosting control panel and automation software packages available, it is now easier to transition Web sites.

Transitioning from one new host to another can be a simpler task if you select the same operating system platform and control panel. Some hosting companies make transition from one control panel to another easier by employing a tool that actually automates the transition from a competitor.

Remember, when you're shopping for a new hosting company, make sure their services suit all of your needs. Use our enhanced search to find a host that meets your exact specifics. This will reduce your chances of having to search for another host later.

EVALUATING PERSONAL WEB SITE HOSTING SOLUTIONS

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:17:00 +0000

Web hosting for personal sites differs tremendously from hosting for mission-critical e-commerce in that it is not as complex or demanding. For this reason, individuals and hobbyists can opt to select low-cost solutions that allow them to experiment with Internet technology without making a demanding or expensive commitment.

Personal Web sites that focus on publishing an individual's resumes and other personal content can be easily satisfied by free hosting solutions. Typically, if all you require is a small personal Web site, then there are a myriad of free sub-domain hosting solutions that are available.

Free sub-domain hosting allows individuals to host their Web site at a large portal or content aggregator. Usually your Web site is hosted in a Web community, and is sub-categorized by interest. The hosting is provided free-of-charge by way of pop-up or banner advertIsements and sponsorship automatically included by the host. The most popular of these sites include Yahoo! Geocities (www.geocities.com) and Tripod (www.tripod.com).

These services are only meant for personal use and because they are offered en masse, your site will be one of many sites shared on a server. Because free hosts don't charge you for their services, their fiduciary responsibility to you and your quality of service is limited. Free hosts have a tendency to offer no quality assurance or technical support because their business model is a loss leader meant to attract a large amount of users in order to generate advertising revenue.

While this business model might not amount to the most dependable service, it does allow individuals to set up free sites. Another solution that many individuals and hobbyists also select is the hosting associated with their ISP account. Many ISPs offer sub-domain hosting space along with their dial-up or broadband access to the Internet.

More complex hosting services provide highly individualized functionality that guarantees a sound level of quality service. Such services are fee-based, ensuring that revenues can be allotted to maintaining and improving service and providing superior technical support.

The most basic entry-level fee-based service is "virtual" or "shared" hosting. Shared servers offer clients the ability to host their Web site on a powerful, professionally managed server, at a low monthly cost.

Shared servers provide individual Web sites with redundant connectivity, guaranteed uptime. These services provide an excellent solution for entry-level hosting needs because they are designed to host small-scale e-commerce sites and static Web pages.

These sites are also popular amongst first-time webmasters because they can provide reliable Web presence without advanced technical skills. These servers are also very popular amongst webmasters because they allow you have your Web site hosted on your domain name such as http://www.yourname.com.

Such services vary widely in price and can cost anywhere between $2 to $50. As with any purchase, users can expect the quality of service to fluctuate based upon the amount paid for the service. "Caveat emptor" is thus the rule and not the exception when it comes to purchasing shared hosting services.

If an individual decides to purchase a relatively inexpensive package, then he or she can expect the quality to reflect the cost of the service. The lower the price one pays for hosting, the more network outages and service problems a consumer can expect.

This however might be acceptable if all an individual desires is non mission-critical hosting for a non-essential personal site.

WHAT IS VIRTUAL OR SHARED WEB HOSTING?

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:17:00 +0000

Virtual or shared Web hosting is the business of housing and serving files for a Web site. Typically, an individual or small to mid-sized business cannot afford to independently obtain an extremely robust connection to the Internet for their Web presence. Virtual or shared Web hosting provides these consumers with the option to outsource their Internet requirements inexpensively.

Using a shared hosting service allows these companies to share the cost of a fast Internet connection for serving files. It is the most basic entry-level, fee-based hosting service a customer can select.

Shared hosting offers clients the ability to host their Web site on a powerful, professionally managed server at a low monthly cost. Shared servers provide individual Web sites with redundant connectivity and guaranteed uptime. These services provide an excellent solution for entry-level hosting needs because they are designed to host small-scale e-commerce sites and static Web pages.

Shared hosting is also popular among first-time webmasters because it can provide a reliable Web presence without advanced technical skills. Such a service is also advantageous to the smaller consumer because it assures them that they will obtain transparent services and that their Web site will have its own domain name and set of e-mail addresses.

Virtual hosting services are thus extremely popular because they offer the smaller consumer fast deployment, strong resources and most importantly, low cost. By paying an affordable and predictable monthly fee to a shared Web hosting service, consumers obtain reliability, expertise and faster connections than their dial-up service can provide.

Such a service is also advantageous to the smaller consumer because it allows them outsource a high-traffic, content-rich Web site for a small percentage of what it would cost to hire a single employee to develop it and run it in-house. For this reason, most individuals and small businesses opt to select a virtual hosting service because it is inexpensive and usually provides the basic services that they require.

Convenience is another factor that drives popular interest in shared Web hosting due to the service's fast setup time and bundled features. Typically, site activation can take minutes after you have purchased services with a credit card.

The most characteristic feature of virtual Web hosting is that services are usually bundled. For an inclusive monthly fee, consumers can obtain a variety of high-quality, multi-platform Web site solutions.

Usually the bundle of services includes a minimum amount of disk storage space for your Web pages. The bundle will normally also include a minimum amount of data transfer, or a capped amount of data that your can send to individuals that access your Web site. Most virtual accounts will also include e-mail forwarding services along with hardwired, physical e-mail boxes. Mail forwarding services allows you to create e-mail aliases at your domain name that will forward to an external e-mail address.

A decent shared hosting firm will also include free 24x7 technical support in all of its service bundles. It should also include unlimited file transfer protocol (FTP) services so that you can update your Web site at anytime.

For your own reference, a shared Web hosting service should also provide you access to Web statistics, so that you can gage how many Internet clients are visiting your site. For the sake of accuracy, a reliable Web host should also provide its customers with access to raw statistical logs, so that consumers can use their own statistical Web packages for site analysis.

Other services that are typically characteristic of a shared Web host include: daily tape backup of your Web site; anonymous FTP server access so you can provide public access to your files via file transfer protocol format; and full CGI-BIN access so that as you upload scripts that will add functionality to your Web site.

Most shared or virtual hosting services now also offer hosting automation software such as control panels. The control panel allows a consumer to control most aspects of their hosting service through an online graphical interface. The graphical interface allows users to control all the characteristics of a shared hosting service described above.

HOW DO I EVALUATE A SHARED WEB HOST?

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:16:00 +0000

Finding a decent virtual or shared Web host can only be achieved by conducting in-depth consumer research and evaluation. Many tools exist online that can assist the individual and small business find an extremely reliable hosting service. With the myriad of choice available, it is necessary for the consumer to discriminate. Since shared Web hosting is conceived as only a low-end, low-margin commodity by the industry itself, it is necessary for the consumer to be very wary. There are literally thousands of hosts that offer shared and virtual Web hosting services. While many provide extremely good service, others provide service that is less than desirable. In order to find suitable Web hosts, consumers must conduct due diligence.

Prospective shared hosting clients must therefore ensure that they test the technical capacity of any host thoroughly before they procure their services. Advanced testing of a potential host will reveal whether the solutions they provide are reliable enough for your high-traffic site. Remember that your Web host must be trusted to provide solid network infrastructure. If you select a host that cannot provide robust connectivity, then your site's availability to the world will suffer. For this reason, informed consumers will evaluate potential hosting firms before they sign-up.

Testing ensures that consumers will not waste their good money on bad services. Reliable testing results can be obtained through the use of sophisticated network tools that monitor hosting performance. Such tools will determine how often a host's servers experience outages and will generate a list of probable reasons why hosting services are unreachable. It is advantageous for you to use such tools to ensure that the host you select will provide minimum downtime. Most hosting firms boast about their relentless commitment to excellent service and server responsiveness, and usually the crowning jewel of this commitment is 99 per cent uptime.

But while most hosting operations use this promise of incredible uptime as a hard sell, few consumers actually test whether these pledges are true. Smart consumers of hosting services, on the other hand, are the first to authenticate these service guarantees. They usually consult the services of an established server monitoring services such as NetMechanic, provided by Keynote Systems.

NetMechanic provides an integrated suite of tools that detect problems with your Web site. The company's "Server Check Pro" product is an excellent choice for ensuring that your server is up 24 hours a day. The tool will ping, traceroute and attempt to access your site via http on a regular basis to verify that your server is up. For a small fee, the service monitors your servers constantly, and contacts you by your choice of pager, cell phone or e-mail when your server goes down. The tool will also generate specialized performance statistics in real-time so that you can monitor outage patterns to ensure you're getting quality uptime from your host.

You should also routinely attempt to check server response from your own computer. If you are using a regular 56k dial-up connection, you should attempt to pull up sites located with your prospective host during peak and non-peak hours. A battery of low-cost tests is available on the network layer level of your operating system. You can test a potential hosts' network and server responsiveness from your MS-DOS or UNIX line prompt. In order to obtain a true representation of the host's services, you should select Web sites on your host's network that are typical of the services they render to their normal clients.

You should thus avoid testing the host's main Web site or premier customers. These sites are mission-critical to a hosting firm and thus are afforded an extremely high level of maintenance, which is not always representative of typical service.

In order to locate a typical client of your prospective host, execute a "whois" search. Whois is an application that looks up critical information about any Internet domain. This information includes ownership, location of the host, and most importantly, its block of network numbers. By executing the "whois -a yourhost.com" command at a UNIX line prompt, you can search your potential host's entire block of network numbers, and seek out a normal customer who is hosted on an individual network address. The customer that you use should have the approximate services that you seek. Use the ping and traceroute commands from either your UNIX or DOS prompt to test server responsiveness. You also can obtain many free or shareware WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) network tools for the Windows platform that can test server responsiveness. An excellent suite of bundled network tools is provided free-of-charge by PCS Network Tools.

Using a line-prompt or WYSIWYG application, attempt to "ping" sites from the prospective host on your computer. Ping is the networking equivalent of sonar. The network tool is used to verify that a given server is actually reachable, and measures the delay that occurs when sending a data packet to it and back again.

Executing a "traceroute" from your computer is also an interesting and informative experiment to run on a hosting company. Traceroute applications allow you to map the direction that data travels over the Internet. By conducting a traceroute, you can determine whether the data you have requested from your prospective host will take a direct or indirect path to you. The most successful incident of a traceroute is therefore when data takes the shortest route to your computer.

These tests, conducted manually on a regular 56k connection will give you a rough indication of your client's response time if you were to choose the prospective host that your testing. In essence, these tests determine whether a host provides the lowest level of network latency, ensuring that data is passed to browsers and other Internet applications as quickly as possible. Your aim must be to ensure that the delay between request and response from a prospective hosting service is as short as possible. Making this determination is only possible if you conduct serious tests on prospective hosts before hosting your content there.

HOW DO I FIND A GOOD SHARED WEB HOSTING PROVIDER?

noreply@blogger.com (forex rocks) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:16:00 +0000

Consumers can find an excellent shared hosting provider by using Web hosting directories or by directly soliciting hosts for comments on their service packages.

Using hosting directories is a highly recommended strategy, because such sites aggregate a tremendous amount of information about the hosting industry and its participants. By leveraging a host directory, regular consumers can contrast and compare the different features of several Web hosting firms.

The most credible hosting directories have catalogues that allow you to search for hosts that match specified criteria, whether it is based on cost, technology or geography. Most of the more sophisticated hosting directories also include an "advanced search" option that allows consumers to fine tune their hosting requirements.

Users of these resources must be cautious and exercise due diligence however. Some directories only allow paid advertisers in their catalogues, making the directory non-meritorious in composition. Consumers should be aware of how the list is compiled, updated and what criteria are used to add companies - especially if the site offers a top ten or twenty ranking.

Many hosting companies only conceive of hosting directories as marketing channels. For this reason, some disreputable hosting companies and executives have developed, purchased or even influenced certain hosting directories to boost their own revenues.

Too often, a directory will actually sell the most popular listings to various hosts who are willing to pay top-dollar for an award or recognition. Consumers should thus make no correlation between an award and quality.

Kudos, awards and recognition are indicators that a host has financial resources to advertising online, but does not indicate whether the host offers credible and reliable service.

Not all awards and recognition are purchased advertisements, however. When recognition is not purchased, you only need to inquire how the host was specifically selected for an award. This can usually be determined from an evaluation formula that is posted on the Web site.

Consumers should also note that many hosting directories not only offer a large list of hosts, but also detailed information about the host's features, price ranges and provide consumers with the ability to compare hosts again each other.

More sophisticated hosting directories will also include in-depth articles, message forums, evaluation tools and even promotional campaigns that will save you money with the most credible hosting firms. These features are also important because they allow consumers to obtain more in-depth and personalized information about a hosting firm.

Other resources that consumers may want to consult are online bulletin boards. Specialized bulletin boards contain and solicit postings from consumers who provide their opinion and experiences concerning their experiences with a hosting company. These resources provide users with a candid understanding of the inter-workings of hosting companies.

Savvy consumers should also consider searching for online comments concerning a specific host that they are seriously contemplating. Finding comments from dissatisfied consumers is as important as finding complements about the company. Consumers can find comments by conducting a search, using the candidate hosting company's name, in a search engine.

Another strategy that should be employed is direct correspondence. The concerned consumer should actually send potential hosting companies pre-sales e-mail to determine what features are available. Sending a pre-sales e-mail will also give the consumer an indication of how quickly the host responds to general inquiries. A credible Web host will respond in less than 24 hours. However, consumers must be aware that most hosting outfits will always respond to sales inquiries faster than technical support requests.

When composing a pre-sales e-mail, consumers should ask the following questions (consider simply copying this following list and sending it to a candidate Web host):

* Is there a discount if I pre-pay for a number of months in advance?
* What payment methods are available?
* How many months in advance am I required to pay?
* Is there a set-up fee?
* Is there a trial period or money-back guarantee?
* What is your bandwidth, transfer or hit limit?
* May I visit other sites hosted by you?
* Will I have my own IP number or is it shared?
* Do you offer an unlimited, 24/7 technical support service?
* How much space is available with your package?
* What is the OS and version of the server my site will be placed on?
* What are the hardware specs of the server?
* How many sites are currently running on the server?
* How many more sites do you think you will put on it before it is full?
* How do you decide what constitutes a full server?
* Is there any way for us to set up a mailing list for announcements?
* Will I have 24-hour FTP and telnet access?
* Will I have anonymous FTP?
* Will I have an automated control panel to access my site?
* Do you provide a full, free CGI directory?
* Can I run CGI scripts outside of the CGI directory?
* Is there a limit to how many scripts I can install?
* Do you provide full shell access?
* Can I debug a problematic CGI script on the server?
* What version of Perl do you use? Does it contain a full set of modules?
* Do you offer a Web statistics package?
* Will I also have access to the raw statistical log files?
* Does the space used by my logs count against my allotted disk space?
* What is your acceptable usage policy?
* How long have you been in business?

By employing a strategy of due diligence through the combined use of credible, hosting directories and direct correspondence with hosting firms, smart consumers can find an excellent shared hosting provider.