Web Hosting

Tell me more about VPS Hosting

December 1st, 2009

VPS stands for virtual private servers, also known as the virtual dedicated servers. It is a method of splitting a server. Each virtual server can be rebooted and also can run its full-fledged operating system by sharing the same server. The VPS hosting has turned out to be a preferred medium of hosting for medium-sized businesses. This is because like the dedicated servers these servers also provides the same control but at an affordable price.

VPS hosting primarily refers to the thing where the provider creates multiple virtual servers from a single physical server in order to cater to different entities of customers. This type of web service enables the customers to enjoy similar functionalities like the dedicated kind of web service. Consumers will have the freedom of site accessibility and will also enjoy security, privacy, and high performance with this new system. To sum up this type allows the customers to host their site by sharing the same server. However, the performance does not get hindered by other sites sharing the same server.

How is it useful?

The VPS hosting services are designed in such a way that customers can save money by using this without compromising on the performance, security, and flexibility. If you are a user of the VPS service then you can enjoy certain benefits, which are listed below:

- Improved Protection: It offers better security compared to other types of hosting. As the server having its own operating system the performance of the site is not hindered by other sites using the same server.

- Guaranteed Power: This type of hosting provides you with guaranteed system resources. You need not compete for resources rather you have the luxury of receiving accurately measured resources suiting your specific needs. With this scalable solution you can make your business grow.

- Flexibility and Freedom: This service also provides you control and flexibility just like the dedicated servers.

- Affordable Price: It is comparatively cheaper than the other types of web server services.

This type of web service is a solution to all your needs. It is simple to set up and has a low maintenance cost. Due to its low cost and multiple benefits the VPS hosting is mostly preferred by the businesses, resellers, and webmasters. It allows creating personal accounts for respective clients.

If you are looking forward to install this service then consider looking for a reliable host. The host should meet your needs in terms of bandwidth, technical support, maintenance, and speed. It is advisable to check if your host will provide you with after sales service like the support and so on. Subscribe for a reasonable time in your contract.

How to remove iFrame Virus from your Website

November 3rd, 2009

Getting bugged with the iframe virus which is affecting your website? You tried removing it many times but it just keeps coming back… well the problem is not with your hosting company but with your computer.

The problem is that your login information has been compromised by a password stealing virus which has infected a computer that is used to manage your cPanel account and it has not been detected / removed by the antivirus software that is running on that computer. This issue is very common as the malware that is doing this is constantly being revised and is also polymorphic so each time it runs, it is slightly different as well.

These injections are actually being placed with in the files through ftp access to the account using a bot net. It is recommended the use of malwarebytes.com as well as combofix.org which has been proven in our experience to remove these types of infections from personal computers.

Once you have done this and have confirmed that all computers that access this account have been cleaned you will want to update the all passwords for this account including ftp accounts for it to be more secure and prevent further injections.

Changing your Web Hosting Company in 10 Simple Steps

October 30th, 2009

1. Identify a web hosting company that provides the features and services most suitable for you.
2. Order an appropriate hosting package from the supplier.
3. Use the Control Panel facilities to manage your email boxes.
4. Copy all your files from your previous web hosting service (taking a backup).
5. Upload the files to your new hosted web space.
6. Begin the transfer of your domain or change the domain records and change email settings if required (your new web hosting supplier should provide guidance and support to make this as simple as possible ).
7. Transfer any databases required for your website.
8. Check that all files have been copied and uploaded successfully.
9. Test functionality and content related to any databases.
10. If you have not done so already, cancel your previous hosting service.

What does Shared Hosting mean?

October 20th, 2009

Websites are practically housed on servers. These servers are computers that have been programmed to respond to every call for data from cyberspace. Every server owns individual IP addresses consisting of four numbers that are separated by dots.

Shared hosting is one of the most common hosting types. It refers to plan that enrolls websites in one server that share the same allocations and assets provided by one computer system.

Shared hosting puts several websites into equally divided disk space, IP addresses and bandwidth. The web host administers equal allocation of bandwidth and disk spaces per month for all websites, and any excess is relatively sanctioned with penalty charges. The sites that are pushed to their limits are sometimes closed down. Web hosts do this to provide adequate service to every shared site.

There are risks in shared hosting. Web hosts that maneuver shared hosting ensure an ample amount of traffic that each of the sites receives. When a particular shared host’s server is frequently visited, the traffic will respond at a much slower pace. If a website requires high traffic, committing to a dedicated server can be a better option.

Any activity that is engaged in by neighboring websites affects everything within the server’s province. It acts like a domino effect. If one of the neighboring websites runs a program script that is corrupted or banned out of spamming strategies, everyone enrolled in the same IP address encounters the same problem.

In general, shared hosting is cheaper than other hosting types since the operating cost of one server is equally divided among a number of clients. In most cases, shared hosting fees are as little as Rs.50 in a month. But you have to search for web hosting companies that meet your requirements.

Difference Between Shared SSL and Private SSL

September 7th, 2009

SSL (Secure Socket Layers) simply encrypts information as it is transferred across the internet.

A shared SSL displays as https://secure44.websitewelcome.com/~username/. A private SSL would display as https://www.yourdomain.com in the address bar. Private SSLs are specific to a customer’s name address and company listing to ensure a higher level of security.

The Shared SSL will provide encryption, but not authentication for your domain. It will give a security warning when you visit the website. This is because the SSL certificate is not issued for your specific domain, instead, it is issued for the server you are on. If you choose to view the certificate by clicking on “View Certificate” in the security error pop up, then you will see that under “Issued To:” the Common Name ( CN ) is set.

The Shared SSL is not good for E-Commerce websites. This is because it does not make people comfortable with submitting their credit card information on your website when the security error is seen. All websites that will be taking credit card transactions directly on the website should use Private SSL.

Private SSL will not cause any warning messages to show up when people view your website securely. To find our more about Private SSL