January 30, 2012Driven by the rapid growth of the IT industry, disaster recovery has transformed from a simple concept derived from computer center personnel into a solution that is highly critical to the continued success of companies both large and small. In the 1970s, the concept of disaster recovery, the process and procedures associated with arranging for …Read More
March 6, 2009Colocation is a very important thing to have for many businesses. It allows a business to outsource the infrastructure for its Internet business, extend its virtual reach, and focus on business. Colocation is especially important in today’s tough environment where saving money is nearly everyone’s priority. n Benefits: n n Cheaper – Colocation is very …Read More
January 22, 2007Server Colocation: Do It Yourself Web HostingIf you want to retain full control of your web hosting hardware but don’t have a data center in which to locate it, server colocation is an ideal solution. Server colocation providers supply data center space, connectivity and security, but servers and administration are typically not provided. nnColocation is …Read More
December 21, 2004Server co-location is an excellent option for only the most experienced webmaster.rnrnrnThe co-location option allows webmasters to exercise total control overrntheir Internet server. A host will place your server on their premises andrnwill permit you to make use of their bandwidth and facilities. You retainrncomplete control over your equipment, software and operating system andrnsimply lease …Read More
December 19, 2004You have probably come to this site to find a company that provides Web servers or Web hosting services. But do you actually know how these hosting machines work? It’s a good idea to know a little bit about the product or service you are searching for before you begin your quest. rnrnrnFirst, it’s important …Read More
December 19, 2004rnrnCarrier TechnologyrnrnSpeedrnrnPhysical MediumrnrnApplicationrnrnTransfer/monthrnrnrnRegular Telephone Service(POTS) rnrn14.4 to 56 KbpsrnrnTwisted Pair Copper WirernrnHome and small business accessrnrn14.4 = 4.5 gigsrn56K = 17.5 gigsrnrnrnDedicated 56 Kbps on Frame Relayrnrn56 KbpsrnrnVariousrnrnBusiness e-mail with fairly large attachmentsrnrn56K = 17.5 gigsrnrnrnDS0rnrn64 KbpsrnrnCopper WirernrnThe base signal on a channel in the set of digital Signal Levelsrnrn64K =20 gigsrnrnrnISDNrnrnBRI: 64 Kbps to …Read More
December 19, 2004Distributed server architectures based upon “blades” are rapidly emerging inrnthe data centers of corporations and Internet service providers.rnrnrnHistorically, servers only assumed the form factor of a re-purposed desktoprncomputer or rack-mountable appliance. These servers utilized high-qualityrncomponents and leverage additional memory and hard disk capacity. Now serverrnform factors are evolving into single PC cards that can be …Read More
December 19, 2004When choosing a host, the amount of bandwidth you choose to purchase can be crucial to the success of your site. Generally speaking, the more amount of bandwidth you have, the more traffic your site will be able to handle at one time. rnHow much bandwidth do I need? nnTo determine how much bandwidth you …Read More
December 19, 2004ServicernLevel Agreements (SLAs) are absolutely vital to any Web host that isrnserious about operating a full-fledged, legitimate business. Simplyrnput, an SLA is a contract between the host and the customer where thernhost spells out what they will provide for the client. This not onlyrncovers uptime, but also technical support, content issues, and billingrnquestions. rnAsrna host, …Read More
December 19, 2004Compliance measurement is essential for any reseller who has purchased Webrnhosting services under the rubric of a service level agreement.rnrnMeasurement ensures that higher-level service providers are offering thernquality of service agreed upon under the SLA arrangement. While many hostsrnwill provide their own online mechanisms to assist customers monitor SLArncompliance, many of these tools will only …Read More