How to Change Web Hosting Without Downtime
by Darren W Chow 11/16/2009
Changing from one web hosting provider to another can cause downtime if you do not have the necessary skills and experience. Here is a step by step guide to help you make a transfer without any downtime.
Step 1: Back up all your files.
This must always be your first step. Before you do anything else, backup all your files from the old server. Back up your text files, image files, and database. This may take several hours, depending on the size of your website.
Use FTP to transfer all files to your local hard drive. For databases, you may need to use a third party software, or you can use PhpMyAdmin. PhpMyAdmin is available within your Cpanel control panel.
Step 2: Upload all files to the new server.
Once you have backed up everything, upload all files to the new server. Make sure the directory structure is correct. For example, if "www" is the root folder, all files that belong to the root folder must be uploaded correctly to that folder. Otherwise, you may encounter lots of errors when you migrate your website. Use your database software to upload the database as well.
Step 3: Add email accounts to your new server.
Log in to your control panel, and add your existing email accounts. When your new site is ready, your POP email accounts should be working as well.
Step 4: Test your mirror site.
You have just created a mirror site for your existing site. Use a temporary URL to test the site to ensure that everything ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
How to Choose a VPS Hosting For Your Online Business
by Darren W Chow 11/16/2009
A VPS (virtual private server) may be the hosting solution you are looking for. If your website is experiencing immense growth, it may be better to host the site on a VPS. A shared hosting environment tends to be unstable and your growing site may be taking up too much resources. Having a VPS ensures that you are allocated a fixed amount of resources. You don’t have to worry about resource hogging. In addition, you can also make custom tweaks to your site that requires admin rights. You can’t do that in a shared hosting environment.
How to choose VPS hosting.
There are a few elements that you should consider when choosing VPS hosting.
1) Dedicated memory.
This is the fixed amount of memory that is allocated to your account. Don’t buy anything less than 512MB as that may impair performance. Memory is the computer’s workspace. Having more RAM means the computer has more "room" to work with, which leads to faster loading speed. The more RAM you have for your account, the faster your site will load.
2) Hard disk space.
The amount of disk space you require depends on the type of site that you are running. If you are running a social video site, you are going to need lots of disk space. Most VPS accounts come with over 40GB of disk space. That should be enough for most sites. You can always request for additional space later on.
3) Bandwidth.
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Tips For Comparing Cpanel Web Hosting
by Darren W Chow 11/16/2009
1) Hosting space.
In a fiercely competitive market, many web hosting companies start to join the "hosting space" war. Each attempts to offer more space in order to beat its competitors. Today, many hosting companies are even offering unlimited hosting space. You are free to use the space as long as you don’t abuse the server resources.
2) Bandwidth.
Bandwidth used to be expensive, and hosting companies tend to limit bandwidth in order to keep operational costs low. However, with the phenomenal growth of the Internet, hardware and software costs have plummeted. This leads to reduced bandwidth costs. Today, most hosting companies are able to offer unlimited bandwidth. So now you don’t have to worry about your website being suspended due to bandwidth limit exceeded.
3) Number of domains.
As you grow your online business, the number of websites also start to grow. If your intention is to own a network of sites, you must make sure that your hosting account allows you to host multiple sites. In the past, most shared accounts allow you to host between 5 to 10 sites. If you want to host more sites, you have to sign up for a new account. Today, most hosting plans allow you ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
Finding a Dedicated Web Hosting Solution
by Pierre Z. Boyd 11/16/2009
If you have been toiling on the Internet for a long time, slowly building your business, you probably have websites and domain names scattered all over the place. At one time, I had domain names registered at five different registrars, web space on three different servers, and I was picking up my email through Google, Yahoo, and through my own domains using Outlook. At that time, I decided it was probably time for me to consolidate and look at a dedicated web hosting solution.
There are a lot of pro’s and con’s to running your own server and if you are starting to look at a dedicated web hosting solution, you should be aware of all of them. First of all, you may end up spending more time working on the server than you do no your website or your business. Make sure you have the technical expertise, or know someone that does, before you move over to this kind of server solution.
But, if you feel confident in your skills (or your staff), then having a dedicated web hosting solution can be a big advantage to a mid- to large-size business. You will have full accessibility and functionality on your server. You will be able to run any type of operating system you like, and any kind of database or shopping cart that you like. Your data will also be much safer than if you were running on a shared server.
However, there is a downside to this freedom. You absolutely have ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
Understanding Reseller Web Hosting
by Ang B 11/16/2009
What are the ins and outs of Reseller Hosting? The term reseller indicates something that has been bought, and sold again or at least rent. Reseller hosting has become for many a great business opportunity especially with the increasing number of websites in the online world. Basically, people think something like this - if people want to build a website, they want to host it somewhere, therefore why not put my offer on the market as well. While all this sounds like a bulletproof plan, I can assure you that there are numerous unforeseen issues that can appear and turn your business to its roots (or to oblivion, whichever comes first). In order to success in this particular business, you will have to take into consideration some of the tips listed in this article.
ˇ Consider Uptime - Similar to when you would buy hosting services for your own website, make sure the uptime is somewhere around 99 percent, and no less than that. You see, if you have to deal with a million crashes and downtimes you will have to do a lot of explaining to your customers, which will eventually leave due to the poor quality of your hosting services. No matter what you should associate yourself with a company that offers maximum uptime - if you are unsure, check with message boards or find reviews on the internet. Remember that people talk fast therefore if there is something wrong about a certain hosting provider, you should find out ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
Tips For Finding an Excellent Shared Web Hosting Service
by Niall Roche 11/4/2009
Let’s face facts folks your new and wonderful website is going nowhere without a web host. When you’re first starting off with your online empire you’ll need to look at using a shared website host because they’re going to be within your budget range. Sure that dedicated hosting package looks tempting but it’s gonna cost you!
It’s not impossible to find a high quality shared host that has 99%+ uptime and great support. Just make sure you ask some important questions before you go reaching for your credit card.
Here’s a quick list to get you started:
1. Can their servers support the number of visitors/users you’re expecting?
2. How experienced are their tech support and system admin guys/girls?
3. Do they have redundancy in their servers - what happens in the event of an outage?
4. Can they provide a hosting package designed for your needs?
Support is so, so, so (getting where I’m going?) important when it comes to choosing a web host so make sure their tech support guys are available 24/7. The last thing you want is to be stuck waiting 24 hours before they can get back to you from the other side of the world.
Never underestimate the word of mouth referrals and online reviews of web hosts - some of the best web hosts I’ve found (and still use today) came as recommendations from other web admins.
Backups of your data are very important. Now you should be keeping these backups yourself but your host should have a backup of your data ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
Tips For Domain Names and Web Hosting
by Abdul Quddoos 11/4/2009
Once you have decided your niche and you are ready to start your online business, you will need a good domain name and web hosting to make your online presence. Here are some useful tips to start your business online.
First and important thing is the selection of proper domain name for your business. You must stay away from imprudent, ridiculous or clever names rather you should try to make your domain name as simple as you can. This will help your patrons to recall even if they forget and in case of searching in search engines, it will help to raise your score in terms of keywords. Domain name with a primary word describing company name or company business is always a stable and potential choice. This is because your domain name is extension of your business and of course an online presentation of your business. In order to register you domain, always prefer reputed registrar. Though many domain name registration companies are providing their services but never take a risk of cheap company as it can cost you the loss of domain name. Always ensure domain privacy of your business so your details are not used illegally by any one.
Next thing is web hosting. Large number of web hosting companies are offering their services to host your website on their server. With so many companies, finding the perfect hosting according to your needs is really difficult. To make this easy you will have to define your requirements prior to ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
What is Cloud Hosting and is it Right For Your Needs?
by L. Belenky 11/4/2009
One of the newest technologies utilized in the web hosting industry, cloud hosting can be very beneficial for its users. You might be aware that Google has been using this type of computer infrastructure for quite some time. But what exactly is it and how does it work?
A website hosted on cloud hosting uses a group of clustered servers to enhance its features. The "cloud" is the connected servers that allow a website to process with the power of many servers and utilize the all resources of the server group in real time. The website is enabled to handle security, load balance and hardware in a virtual manner. In cloud hosting, the group of servers shares processing speed, power, memory and hard drives, and all servers can be easily interchanged. For example, if one of the servers crashes, it can quickly be removed and a new one can be added without any gaps in service.
Cloud hosting can also be quite cost efficient. In the past, when a customer had dedicated or shared hosting, part of the fee included paying for extra server space and power. In cloud hosting, the customer only pays for the power and space he or she uses. These hosting companies charge like electricity and water companies - pay for what you use. What you’re billed for is actually the compute cycles, which measure processing time. This type of billing is much different than traditional web hosting methods.
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ASP NET - What is it and Who Needs to Know It?
by L. Belenky 11/4/2009
So, you’re developing a website and want to incorporate the newest and exciting technologies on it? If you’re a business owner or website developer that has to maintain your own site, having ASP.NET on your site can give you the competitive edge and improve your bottom line. You might not be that familiar with it, but you’ve probably heard of it. Below explains what it is, how it works, and what types of interactive features you can set up with it once it’s implemented.
What is it?
Designed and marketed by Microsoft to give programmers the ability to build interactive and dynamic websites, the first ASP.NET was released in 2002 as the successor of ASP (Active Server Pages). It was built with the ability to allow programmers to write the code using any supported .NET language like C# and VB.NET and works well with Visual Basic and HTML.
ASP.NET allows the programmer to build very large applications, but still keep the code clean and organized. This is the first program to allow this type of structured code writing on the web. It separates the code from the display and also allows programmers to have pages with no ASP.NET code at all. This type of code allows programmers to quickly and efficiently add controls, change the display, add events and much more. It gives a company website a more professional look and feel, and makes it easy to navigate for the customers.
How does it work?
ASP.NET is basically like HTML. When a browser requests ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
Would a CMS Tool Be Right For Me and Do Hosting Companies Offer This?
by L. Belenky 11/4/2009
If you already have a running, successful web-based business, you might wonder if and how often your website should be updated and changed. Why mess with a good thing? Well, the need to keep your site relevant, up-to-date and constantly evolving is a major factor in the long-term success of a business. A good website from two years ago might not be enough for today’s online marketplace. Some companies are looking into Content Management Systems (CMS) to see if one is a good idea for their online business.
What exactly is a CMS?
Basically, a CMS is a way to create, manage, update, edit and publish all the content in your website in an organized, efficient manner. It is a tool that doesn’t require any expertise in technology and includes an easy-to-use content editor. Similar to other software systems like Microsoft Word, the editor lets you change content, add photos, and more to the website without having to learn any complicated coding. This is all done on the back end of your website, and your site is updated through the Internet. This means you can update your site from any Internet connection, rather than having to be at your office and on the company network.
There are many different CMS tools out there and some web-hosting companies have them available. A good CMS allows the user to set authority and access levels, add all types of content, has a navigation system that can be changed, maintains the history and records of any changes, ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
Why Choose Paid Hosting?
by Andrew Marshall 9/9/2009
Web Hosting is an important part of a successful website. Good web hosting will mean your website is available for Internet users all over the world to view with minimal problems. Poor web hosting, though, could cause no end of problems including much downtime.
When deciding which hosting company to go with you will have a choice of whether to go with free hosting or paid hosting. There are many negatives with free hosting. Your site will likely have adverts, your domain name may have the hosting company’s name in it, and there will be many restrictions to your site.
The service is generally much better with paid hosting. Compared to free hosting, paid hosting is much more preferable for business websites; in fact almost essential. You will not be forced into having adverts on your website, and you will be able to choose which, if any, adverts you do have. Unlike free hosting, with paid hosting you will have many different options. The type of hosting you will need will vary greatly depending on your websites requirements.
You may have a basic website, or you may have large databases, and different types of media such as videos. The type of hosting will vary based on these requirements.
Basic hosting with minimal bandwidth may be all that is required or you may need more advanced packages such as colocation or managed hosting. You might want to take full care of your website yourself or you might want someone else to do it ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
Windows Web Hosting - The Basics
by Alberto Sanchez 9/9/2009
Although there are many factors in creating an effective and operative website, one of the key points is the operating system of the server with who hosts the site. The operating system will directly affect the amount of control you have over your site. There are two main operating systems to choose from in terms of hosting. The two main competitors to choose from are Windows hosting and Linux hosting. This article will primarily focus on the Windows operating system for hosting.
Usually a program such as Windows NT or Windows Server 2007 or 2008 will support the Windows based server. These software programs will let your server deliver web pages online when you operate on a Windows platform. The main advantage to using a Windows hosting platform is that it is fully compatible with many Microsoft applications, which will help enhance your website.
Included in the Microsoft Office Suite is an application called FrontPage, which is one of the best applications that can run on a Windows server. Within the suite, you will find a server extension that you can install for your web use. This also comes with a type of hosting called ASP hosting. ASP hosting allows you to create web pages that are interactive, for which Linux hosting does not allow. This feature is just one of the ways that Windows hosting gives your company an edge.
As stated earlier, one of the best advantages for using Windows hosting is that it can connect and integrate with different technologies ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
Dedicated Reseller Hosting For Profit
by Roy E Workman 9/9/2009
In seeking to learn about dedicated reseller hosting, I encountered what seemed to be a vague explanation for the value of this Internet activity. Definitions were a plenty. A middleman purchases a specific allotment of data storage and transfer space on someone else’s server. The purchase includes, in limited numbers, several registered domain names, a hand full of dedicated IP addresses, and the possibility of an unlimited number of reseller sub-domain names.
The dedicated hosting provider then remarkets the purchased resources. Tools furnished by the actual web hosting site aid in this function. Although advertisements, support, and invoices may or may not appear under the name of the reseller, end user support, communications, and billing remain their primary service.
Although storage and bandwidth are often more expensive, the hosting agent will enjoy the benefits of low overhead, reduced startup expense, and self-employment. And, with no fear of unexpected maintenance expenses, the dedicated reseller hosting agent enjoys a fixed operating cost. Dedicated reseller hosting is not a lazy man’s get-it-quick scheme. To see a real profit, one must learn the hosting business, and work at it.
Other features include:
ˇ Domain parking - an inexpensive method of securing a domain name.
ˇ Control panel - tools to simply web hosting.
ˇ Accounts - creation, listing, and termination features.
ˇ MX editor - controls Internet e-mail routing
ˇ Addon domains - permits clients to host multiple website domains.
ˇ Account statistics - tracks web space and bandwidth usage.
ˇ FTP - file transfer protocol for managing files across the web.
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Is Your Business Ready For a Dedicated Hosting Plan?
by Erik Lenisen 9/9/2009
Ok, your website is becoming a success. The formula for attracting visitors, making sales or whatever you are doing is working well. But the site itself loads slowly or is sometimes grounded. It may be time to think about alternatives to a shared plan.
If you are successful in your site or you have a lot of dynamic pages or lots of images that bog down the works, the best move for you is to a dedicated hosting plan. Here is what you can get.
Privacy and Security
If you’ve been concerned about privacy on your site because you share the server provided by the hosting company with dozens if not hundreds of other website owners who may or may not be able to hack into your site, then you can relax. With a dedicated server, you are the only one who has access to your files, right down to the core.
Complete Control
If you have a specific piece of software that was designed specifically for your website or a special script that your current host provider will not allow you to use, then that too is a benefit for using a dedicated hosting plan. You can add anything you want to your server and use it as needed. Core files can also be changed to meet your specifications.
No Suspensions
You can no longer be suspended for using too much bandwidth or memory since you have the entire server. If you find that it isn’t big enough than you can add a second or a ... add comment [ comments 0 ]
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