DEDICATED SERVER GUIDES

Glossary of Web Hosting Terminology
Have questions regarding web hosting terms used? Check out our glossary ..

What is Bandwidth?
What is bandwidth at all? Why does it matter when signing up for a web hosting account?

What is a Data Center?
As the name implies, a data center is usually maintained by an organization for the purpose of handling the data necessary for its operations.

About Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
A virtual private server (VPS) solution utilizes a software platform that permits a hosting vendor to multiplex a single dedicated server into multiple "virtual" machines.

Choosing a Host For Your Game Server
Hosting companies have begun to specialize in offering dedicated gaming servers to enthusiasts and businesses alike ..

Dedicated Solutions Drive Customer Retention
In order to avoid losing customers or revenue because of non-responsiveness, industry participants suggest that sites with ...

What Is Dedicated Web Hosting?
Dedicated hosting permits individuals and business to lease pre-configured, state-of-the-art equipment and connectivity from a hosting service provider ..

Choosing a Dedicated Web Server
A good dedicated Web host should provide should provide custom made servers devised for your specific use. You should be able to choose ..

About Managed Hosting
Managed services are dedicated servers equipped with extended support in the form of proprietary control panel technology that enables the inexperienced administrator to easily setup and maintain sites on a server.

How a Web Server Works
It's a good idea to know a little bit about the product or service you are searching for before you begin your quest.

Hardware Balancing Lightens Server Load
Load balancing is especially important for networks where it is difficult to predict the number of requests that will be issued to a server ..

Dual CPUs and Multithreading Help Server Deployments
Many end-users note that dual CPU systems trump single computer processors that can only handle one instruction from one application at any given point in time ..

Using Compression to Enhance Hosting Environments
Compression software uses complex mathematical equations to scan a file for repeating patterns in the data. It replaces the data with smaller codes that take up less room.

Introduction to Blade Servers
Distributed server architectures based upon "blades" are rapidly emerging in the data centers of corporations and Internet service providers.

Gaining Full Administrative Access to a Windows Dedicated Server
Terminal Server, a plug-in native to Windows 2003 Server deployments, lets consumers deliver Windows-based applications, or the Windows desktop itself, to virtually any computing device.

What is Ruby on Rails?
You may have seen Web hosts offering support for Ruby on Rails. But perhaps you're not yet familiar with what Ruby is, what Rails is, and how exactly one happens to be on the other.

Considering Control Panels
Control panels act an online interface that allows users to change and update their Web sites ..

Using Offsite Backup Service Providers
If a computer malfunctions, is lost or stolen, becomes infected with a virus, or if a file is mistakenly deleted, backup and restoration services allow for the easy retrieval of the lost or corrupted data with just a few mouse clicks ..

About Carrier Technology - A Chart
A chart outlining the various types of carrier technologies and what each is typically used for.

Introduction to Bandwidth
When choosing a host, the amount of bandwidth you choose to purchase can be crucial to the success of your site. Find out how to calculate your requirements and tips on protecting and saving bandwidth.

Inside the Network Operations Center
NOCs are considered major junctions on the information highway, physically routing major amounts of Internet traffic for telecom and broadband providers.

Small Business Web Hosting: Ecommerce Database and Windows Hosting
Many small businesses have Web hosting requirements that go beyond simply displaying corporate contact information.

Game Hosting: Finding a Game Server to Suit Your Needs
Some serious gamers have started to lease their own game servers from Web hosting companies. Recognizing a business opportunity when they see one, many Web hosting companies now offer game servers as part of their lines of Web hosting packages ..

Choosing a Green Web Host
If you're looking to set up a Web site and have been looking for a suitable Web hosting provider, there has recently emerged a new hosting component to consider along with cost, storage bandwidth and the other old measures.

How to Check the Disk Space on a Linux Server
Keeping an eye on disk space usage is critical to keeping a server healthy. One of the last things a system admin wants is a system to run out of disk space. So, how does a Linux System Administrator check his server for used and available disk space?