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Domain controller on Dedicated Server (Part II)

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:56:07 +0000

The restore mode password is the single password that all administrators hope to never use, however, they should also never forget it because this is the single password that might save a failed server. You should keep it easy for you and difficult for others.

Now, click “Next” so that the process starts. Wait for some time as this will take time. Keep the Windows 2003 CD with you as you might be asked for it. If your local computer has Dynamic IP then you need to change it.

To change the IP address, Right click on Network places >>> properties and then select Local area Network . After this select Properties and then choose Internet protocol TCP/ IP.

Click on Use following IP address and then write static IP address. Once you have followed the above steps, it is time to reboot your Windows dedicated servers hosting and the domain controller will be ready.

Now, if you wish to add your clients to the Domain controller, you can follow the steps given below :

1) Right click my Computer and then go to Properties.

2) Select Computer name>>>Click on the change icon.

3) By default your client is on Workgroup.

4) Select Domain and type the Domain name which you have created on your Windows dedicated hosting.

5) Now you should reboot Windows Dedicated Server.

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Domain controller on Dedicated Server (Part I)

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:52:28 +0000

Domain controller is a server on a Microsoft Windows dedicated servers hosting that allows a host to access to Windows domain resources. Active Directory services are used to create domain controller. It stores user account information, authenticates users and enforces security policy for domains on the Windows dedicated servers.

The below mentioned tutorial will help you to create domain on your Windows dedicated server hosting.

Note :- The tutorial is writtern by keeping in mind that you have Windows 2003 operating system on your dedicated server.

Steps :—–

Click start and then Run.

Then type DCPROM.

Note : DCPROMO command is used to open active directory on Windows dedicated servers.

You will see the Installation wizard. On the installation wizard click “Next”.

Click “Next” on the compatibility window and in the next window keep the default option of “Domain Controller for a new domain” selected.

Again click “Next” and then create “test.testdomain“. (Though you can keep the domain you have for your website on the Windows dedicated hosting, however, this is done to keep the process simple).

Take the first part of the domain into consideration for now and it should be the default selection, as the NetBIOS name of the domain.

Then Active directory installation window will open and you should select Database and Log folders. Once again, I will keep the selection as the same, however, it can be changed if you would like to use the disk space of another Windows dedicated server hosting.

After you are done with this, select Install and configure the DNS server on this computer and set this computer to use this DNS server as it preferred DNS server and then click “Next”.

Permission screen will appear and you should keep the default of “Permissions compatible only with Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 operating systems”. Again, click “Next” and proceed.

Domain controller on Dedicated Server (Part II)

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Dedicated Hosting for Hosting a Website

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:24:32 +0000

Nowadays, we can see lot of people who are coming online for business, for fulfilling personal interests or for some other reason and at the same time the volume of the people who are searching for help from internet is also increasing day by day. This has opened newer opportunities for the people who want to earn some more money and capital. But, for this, it is pretty important that you have your Online presence and for that a website is required and if you want to keep it running for you without any problem, you need to host the website with a reliable web hosting provider.

Now, there are many web hosting providers offering various different web hosting packages at attractive price. It depends on the requirements of your website when choosing an appropriate package. Your web developer/designer can help you identify the requirements of your website/s. Once making yourself aware of the requirements,its your responsibility to do some research on searching an appropriate web host,that can offer you reliability,least downtime and support.

Normally,if you have a personal site which does not have any critical data,a shared web hosting plan would just be an appropriate choice. But,if you have an online business which involves online transactions and financial account details then it is important that you concentrate on the online security as well. dedicated hosting are supposed to be the most secure web hosting alternative. These servers are ideal for the users who do not want to shared the server space with anyone,hence reducing the risk of data thefts and hacks. dedicated hosting are renowned for offering top security ,reliability,speed and offers optimum speed to your website/s,whereas shared hosting solutions lag way behind in all the mentioned criteria.

Shared hosting is usually preferred by users having small web-sites and does not incur loads of traffic(visitors).Shared hosting is low priced but does not have the capacity to handle any number of visitors. Also,you are not permitted to set-up applications of your choice neither do you have the permission to use scripts. Customization is not possible with shared server,if you run out of resources allotted by the web host,the only option you have is upgrade to the next package. Still there is no guarantee that your website would function smoothly with optimum speed.

Whereas, dedicated hosting offer complete reliability with complete independence. You are free to install almost any application of your choice. Plus you have the complete control of the server. Even the applications that require high resources can run smoothly on dedicated hosting. Since,you are the only one using the server,the chance of data thefts and hacks get highly reduced. The latest trend currently is of live streaming,this requires high resources. And it is important that the streaming occurs uninterruptedly else you will lose out customers hence resulting in decrease in sales and profit. In order to get these kind of services,dedicated hosting can be the only option suitable.

It would be an added advantage to seek a dedicated hosting provider that offers 24×7 customer service and support. Particularly, large websites or websites that require big applications on the servers and have huge volume of visitors and users should only choose dedicated hosting. If you have a website or online business where users use your website on a regular basis,then as a part of customer service,it is highly recommended to choose dedicated server hosting.

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Importance of Dedicated Servers Location

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:49 +0000

You may have noticed that whenever someone chooses a hosting package or server, the location is also given a lot of importance. No matter which hosting package you choose for hosting your website, which can be from a shared hosting package to a dedicated hosting, the location will play a critical role in the success of your business. There are various reasons for this. We will discuss few of them in this article.

First reason : Data center location

Each hosting provider has a data center or has some servers located in the data center which he provides to the customers. Multiple data centers owned by a single hosting provider is also possible and hence the Dedicated Hosting provided may be in different location. Even if you choose a shared hosting package, you have important data which is to be secured within the data center so that you do not loose it in any condition. For this reason, you should choose dedicated hosting within the data center which is secured enough and is situated in a Country which is considered to be a safe one.

Second reason : Connection Speed

Though, internet has developed a lot and most of the countries of the world are connected to the internet, however, you will still find that there are many countries in which the connection speed is much less and if internet is provided at a good connection speed, it’s too costly. Therefore, if you are looking forward to a Dedicated Hosting service from a hosting provider, look for the hosting provider who offers dedicated hosting in a country where connection speed is good so that your websites and applications do not lag behind in any condition.

Third Reason : Security

Consequences of loosing your data will be very detrimental and therefore it is essential to choose dedicated hosting in a data center which is located in a country which is intact. The other thing to be aware of is the fact that developed countries have proven to be more reliable in terms of security and hence choosing dedicated hosting in a developed country is envisaged to a better option.

Fourth Reason : Search Engine Optimization

Although, this reason is not directly related to dedicated hosting, this is one of the most vital apprehension for the location of dedicated servers. If you have your server located in a specific country, you will get the IP’s of the specific country on which your websites will be hosted. Due to this reason, it is essential to consider the server located in the country you are targeting for business.

Dedicated Server Hosting if located in a different country than what you are targeting can actually affect your business, however, the rest of the factors should also be considered when you will be choosing dedicated servers for your websites and the location of them.

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Problem With Connecting cPanel Server via FTP

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:56:04 +0000

If you are facing connection issues with your dedicated hosting at the time when you are trying to connect it using FTP then these are the points that you need to check, as they are the most common reasons for this failure :

The login for your cPanel FTP should look something like an email address similar to login@domain-name.abc where domain-name.abc is your domain name. Do NOT just use the login as that will not work.
You might be using the incorrect password, make sure you are using a correct one, check for lower and upper case as password is case sensitive. You can copy paste it if you have stored it somewhere on your local machine.
Someone may have changed your FTP password, so check and make sure it was not changed. If you can login to your control panel then you can change it again.
Your FTP program (e.g. Dream-weaver and others) must be set to a passive connection as setting as FTP Active mode will NOT work.

Hence you should take care for securing your FTP password which should not be shared with anyone else, as if any any one mange to get access to your FTP then this may create problem for your server or for your dedicated hosting account .

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Managed or Unmanaged Dedicated Server Hosting?

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:39:42 +0000

The one who is into online business is pretty much familiar with the term “dedicated hosting servers” but still, there are lots of people who don’t know what is managed and what is unmanaged dedicated server. Understanding the difference between managed and unmanaged dedicated servers can help you in taking a smart decision and that can lead to have a successful business online.

Managed Dedicated Servers Hosting

They are holding a very good market, with a wide range of prices, which depend on the needs of security, reliability and level of support. When choosing a host for managed dedicated server, go for someone you trust, or lose some hours to perform an Internet search on the subject. Whatever the method, not to rush into a long-term contract without having good knowledge about the company that will provide the service.

Unmanaged Dedicated Servers Hosting

You will need to become a good manager and at a same time, a lot of training and computer skills to manage the unmanaged dedicated server. If you have a limited budget and ready to learn how to manage the unmanaged dedicated server then prepare yourself for a painful way. However, if your budget is good enough, then managed dedicated servers hosting will be the best solution.

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How To Find The Best Deal In Cheap Dedicated Servers Hosting

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:25:43 +0000

If you are searching for a cheap dedicated servers hosting provider, then you probably know that there are n number of companies that offer this service. How do you know if you’re getting the best deal for your business? Below are a few points that you should keep in mind when shopping for cheap dedicated servers hosting.

To Manage Or Not To Manage

The best deals available for dedicated servers will always be for unmanaged servers. This means that you will need to take care of installation, maintenance, backups, etc. on your own. If you believe that you need managed dedicated server, most companies offer several levels of server management to choose from.

It is important to keep this in mind, because there is a huge difference in value between these two basic option. Hosting companies like to trap you in with a really cheap dedicated servers hosting deal, and then charge way too much for any upgrades that you might need.

Upgrades

Another thing to consider is that these hosting companies charge extra for some of the luxuries that you are accustomed to with your shared hosting packages. If you want to upgrade your control panel or operating system, you will be charged extra. Some cheap dedicated servers come with a Plesk control panel, while others have no control panel.

Other upgrades that you might choose are more disk space, ram, cpu processing power to name a few. Remember that you will have full access to the root of the server, so any software upgrades that you want can be installed manually. However, you might find that some of the software that you want to use requires you to purchase a license.

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