June 8th, 2010 by admin under Web Hosting. No Comments.
DATABASES
This element is vital to manage all content on our site, especially if it is dynamic. All information is collected in these systems and are accessible to the end user. Currently, cPanel web Hosting (available on Linux) is the most widespread option because of its stability, power and simple application that making the managing task easier.
For broader deployments, web hosting companies usually give the option to make the leap (of course, at an additional cost) to SQL Server, a system geared to big business.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
As we discussed, the platform chosen by the user has an unspoken relationship with the programming language that developers use on the web. Classic ASP and ASP.NET on Windows systems, while PHP is the preferred option in Linux. Traditionally, the choice is based on the programming languages required by the customer.
Windows has the advantage of being able to use ASP and ASP.NET natively, but you can strap up the power of PHP if necessary. However, the stability of Linux, according to many (including me) has no comparison, and the LAMP platform (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) is a safe bet for anyone.
Obviously, not everything is reduced to ASP, ASP.NET or PHP, and many developers use languages such as Perl, Java Servlets (JSP) and CGI, widely used for their speed of execution (though that of the interpreted languages like PHP is excellent .)
However, the use of several languages complicates the maintenance and management of web hosting package, so that the general trend is to opt for the traditional PHP or ASP.
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June 2nd, 2010 by admin under Dedicated Servers. No Comments.
A computer system called server provides services to a network computers, they store several files in the database. Multiple computers accessing the server are called clients.
Dedicated Servers are computers that are leased by hosting company which are dedicated to customers websites. These servers have their own characteristics for each type of hosting, they are designed to stay connected 24 hours in order to provide data at all times.
They serve mostly to provide space and hosting so that customers can access the files and show these files to end users.
There are several types of servers classified as dedicated servers and NOT DEDICATED, some of them are: Fax Server, File Server, Web Server, Email Server, Print Server, Database Server, DNS Server, Proxy Server, FTP Server, Webmail Server, server virtualization and servers for games.
Currently there are two types of dedicated servers, managed and unmanaged. An unmanaged dedicated server is the server type in which the customer will need to completely manage the server, performing tasks for software updates, application patches, system restore, manage security and software installation where as web hosting company is responsible for providing connectivity and repair of any hardware problems. The choice of an unmanaged dedicated server is recommended for users with more experience in managing machines.
Managed dedicated servers are manages and maintained by the web hosting company. The hosting provider takes the responsibility to maintain the updated software, apply patches, accounts for the smooth operation and security of hardware, monitor the external Internet network connectivity. One option recommended for users without experience in server management, or lack of time for more complex task.
The advantage of recruiting UK Dedicated Servers is that, you get greater performance because it is just a machine dedicated to hosting services, it has everything to make your site have a connection speed broadband internet access, and security updates when necessary.
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