Linux or Windows Private Hosting?
Posted on September 20, 2008
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The most important thing you will need to decide is which OS(operating Sytem)you will need like Windows (NT, 2000 or XP) or Unix (Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, etc.).
Both OS have their own advantages, so the first thing you should think about when making this decision is if you are looking for stability, or ease of use. UNIX based servers are generally superior in the site up-time and stability areas than Windows systems. However, while they need to be rebooted more often, Windows servers are generally easier to administer and use.
Many beginners to web hosting will be confused over the pros and cons of the different operating systems. While, Unix is more stable and secure it uses a command line interface for administration. This interface, which is like the original MS-DOS interface, can be difficult to understand to a website newbie. Also, in order to keep a UNIX machine stable, one must update the kernel and software regularly, a process which is more difficult than Windows. This however, can be made just as easy to do if your web host has good administration software.
Another most impotant thing to consider is when you are choosing an operating system to use is whether you will be using scripting. If so what kind? For example, if you will be using a dynamic site, and decide that you want to go Perl as your language of choice then UNIX should be your operating system of choice. This is also true for languages such as PHP, and Python. On the other hand, if you choose to go for an ASP based site then you should choose Windows. However, to complicate the matter further some UNIX systems can run ASP scripts, although the quality of the script execution can be lesser.
You must keep in mind that if you choose a Windows-based web server you will need to update the software with patches from Microsoft’s web site almost weekly to prevent your website from being exploited. UNIX administrators will only have to do so monthly or so as UNIX is more secure by nature, and needs fewer patches and software updates.Unix operating systems are generally preferred operating system, however, in the end, if you do everything correctly, a UNIX hosted web site and a Windows hosted web site will function equally, and both should make you happy. Be sure to keep operating costs and maintained in mind when making your decision and you won’t regret it.
What is Semi-Dedicated Server Hosting?
Posted on August 16, 2008
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What exactly is Semi-Dedicated server means?
It is not a physical dedicated server that is assiged to you. Semi-dedicated server acts exactly like a VPS (virtual private server). It will also provides you root and administrator access. As compared to a VPS Hosting this Semi-Dedicated server is shared between only 6-8 users which will allow you to use more CPU resources and large amount of Bandwidth.
Semi-Dedicated server is very ideal hosting solution for those who need more control and resoures.You can easily run heavy load websites on these server. Its a very fast hosting server in very low price.Many hosting providers provide fully managed Semi-Dedicated Hosting services this type of service will decrease more than 50% of your load.If you just want to run a large websites, and want nothing more you can consider Semi-Dedicated server packages.
Hosting a large business website
Posted on August 15, 2008
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There are numerous reasons for choosing a right webhosting package which can be beneficial for your business. The major thing is that, if you don’t purchase a package that offers you all the things you need to run a business online,then you won’t be able to attract and retain a faithful client base. For example, one way an online business can benefit from the right web host pack is through the use of domain names. Some webhosting providers offer free domain names and for the blossoming online business, the right name is often very important.
You must always remember that domain names must be unique - no 2 websites can have the same name. If you have an idea for a great name for your domain and that name has not already been taken, you can register your name even before you are ready to set up your website. This process is called “parking” the domain name and it ensures that the name will be available when you are ready to start your website. Many web hosting providers include domain names as part of the web host pack. Taking advantage of such an offer is one way an online business can benefit from the right web host package.
Security is another feature offered by web hosting companies and another example of how an online business can benefit from the right webhosting package. In today’s world, computer hackers, viruses and worms are simply a matter of fact. If an online business cannot assure customers that it’s safe to enter personal information on the company’s website, there’s likely to be few people who are willing to take the chance. Especially when it comes to financial information - credit card numbers and bank account information - security is vital. People who routinely shop online are usually careful to note the privacy policies and security systems in place before they order. While providing your own security is feasible, having a web host package that includes a solid security system will help ensure that your company information and your clients’ information is secure. After all, how hard would it be to regain trust if you had a major security breach?
Finding a reliable webhosting provider that has a package tailored to your needs is very important. While it’s probably going to be easy to find a company that offers web hosting that exceeds your current needs, it might not be feasible for you to take on that extra expense (especially during the business’s infancy). For example, you might need only a single e-mail account, but with a large amount of disk space. The web host packages with enough disk space also have unlimited e-mail accounts. If you can find a company that will tailor a plan to your needs, that company might discount the monthly fee as long as you don’t need additional e-mail accounts. If you do find a plan like this, remember to allow yourself room to grow in the future. Looking for tailored plans is just another way an online business can benefit from the right web host pack.
Functions of Web server
Posted on August 15, 2008
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First and foremost thing you must note is that that this is a two-sided story. Web servers are responsible for storing and exchanging information with other machines/servers. So because of this, at least 2 participants are required for each exchange of information: a client, which requests the information, and a server, which stores it. Each side also requires a piece of software to negotiate the exchange of data; in the case of the client, a browser like Netscape or Internet Explorer is used. On the server side, however, things are not very simple. There is a myriad of software options available, but they all have a similar task: to negotiate data transfers between clients and servers via HTTP(HyperText Transfer Protocol), the communications protocol of the Web. What type of server software you are able to run depends on the Operating System installed on the server. For example, Microsoft Internet Information Server is a popular choice for Windows NT, while many Linux fans choose Apache Web server.
How can I upload the files on my website?
Posted on August 15, 2008
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Once you have created the Web Pages for your website, the further step is of uploading these pages to your account so that they are available for the world to see. In most cases you will use FTP or File Transfer Protocol. This simply refers to the process of logging into your account and uploading your Web file. Many HTML Editors have this function built in, so you don’t have to purchase additional software for this. If in case you are running into problems for uploading files, remember that there are 3 pieces of information you will need: server name, login name and password. If you aren’t sure if you have the correct information, you can ask your hosting provider.
How do I Create my own Web site?
Posted on August 15, 2008
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After you have selected the type of Web Hosting you needs, the further step is to create your Web pages. This can be done in many ways but the most common way is by using an HTML editor. Popular softwares for creating this pages include Microsoft FrontPage, Adobe Pagemill, and dreamweaver. With the help of these softwares you can easily design and develop Web pages without learning HTML. However, you will find that at least a little knowledge of HTML will help you tremendously. Some Web Hosting provider offer clients software to create their Web pages via the Web browser like Rv site builder etc. This is nice for beginners because they don’t have to purchase additional software and they don’t have to upload their files to their account since the pages are created there. If this appeals to you, be sure to ask any potential WebHosting provider if they offer this feature.
What is Web Promotion?
Posted on August 15, 2008
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It is a marketing technique and a new terminology for marketing. In today?s fierce marketing arena, producers of goods and services needs effective advertising and promotion, and also innovative and cheap means to sell their products. Online business creates an opportunity for one to reach out to the markets within and outside one?s focus. The idea of web promotion is no longer a passing fad, but a prerequisite to remain in business.
The first step in web promotion is to publish a website. You must creat a relevant web links that route visitors to your website and turn out to show interest in your business are the next steps. One of the most common ways for a visitor to click on your web-site is through search engines by typing in a relevant keyword to their interest. The design and features of the website should be in such a way that the content on the website contain keywords that are indexed in most of the search engines so as to appear in the top ten or twenty links, and also an online enquiry service that keeps track of viewers visiting your website.
Web promotion is not a single-time effort or investment. Constant evaluation and alteration of certain factors must be followed such as assessment of return on investment / value, cost per click, pay per link, design effects, positioning in search engines, etc.
How much Site traffic do you expect?
Posted on August 15, 2008
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One of the most important considerations you should make is how much traffic you expect to receiveon your website. For many Websites traffic is not an issue but there are some website who receive thousands and lakhs of visitors per day and this puts a heavy load on the web-server. The method that Web-Hosting provider use to determine how much traffic your website receives is called as data transfer. Data transfer is not exactly the same as traffic but the more traffic you get, the more data transfer you will use. Using the 33K per page example, 2000 MB of data transfer is roughly equivelent to 60,000 page views. Most Web Hosting provider accounts allow you to use 1000-4000 MB of data transfer or 30,000 to 120,000 page views per month. You should always use this as a guide to determine whether or not you will exceed your data transfer limit. If you are creating a new Web-site it is difficult to determine how much traffic you will receive but if you have an exosting Web Site, you should have a rough estimate.
Do you need e-commerce website?
Posted on August 15, 2008
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If you are going to sell products or services over the Internet/web, then there are chances that you will require some type of ecommerce solution. By e-commerce I am referring to the features such as a shopping cart, SSL and a merchant account if you want to process credit card payment. The shopping cart may only be needed if you plan on having a catalog of products available for sale. This makes shopping much easier on any potential customers. If you are plan on accepting credit cards, you will also need a merchant account. A merchant account is basically an account that allows you to process credit card payments from your customers and have the money deposited into your bank account. There are number of merchant services available on the Internet, like Paypal,Moneybookers etc. Merchant fees range in price from $25 to $75 per month with setup fees usually in the $100 to $800 range. paypal.com seems to be the leader at low price per month. Be sure to research companies before making a committment.
24×7 Hosting Support
Posted on August 15, 2008
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What is the importance of 24×7 Hosting support?
One of the biggest complaints that most of the people have with their Web-Hosting providers is a lack of customer support they are getting. Few Web-Hosting providers offer support through Live-Chat,email and phone support while others are available only via email. In most cases email support works fine but you should be wary if a potential Web-Hosting provider has no telephone number available in case of an emergency or if you need to speak with someone directly. Response times to support questions can vary widely from Host to Host. Some may take only a few minutes to get back to you while others take days. So it is very important to find out what type of support any potential Web-Hosting provider offers.One best way to do this is to contact them several times and see how quickly they get back to you. However, be aware that some Hosting provider respond very quickly to sales questions but once they have you as a customer, support response times may drop dramatically. Some Web Hosting providers offer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, while others have set hours.
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