MANAGED WEB HOSTING GUIDES

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

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.

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.

The Characteristics of a Good Managed Host
A good managed Web hosting provider should have the people, systems and resources that are required to control a complex server environment.

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

Using Site Builders to Quickly Build and Host Web Sites
Web site builders are online tools that allow anyone to build a professional looking Web site and host it instantly ..

Statistical Packages Provide Estimates of Site Usage
Leveraging statistical packages enables Web site operators to obtain estimates of how many users have visited their Web sites ..

Affordable, Effective Web Site Performance Tools for SMEs
Monitoring responsiveness is important if you want to ensure the accessibility and availability of your site, and many online tools are available to evaluate Web site performance.

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 ..

When to Choose an Application Service Provider
ASPs differ from conventional hosting firms since they specialize in electronic distribution of mission-critical business applications.

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.

Complex Hosting: A Look at Managed, Enterprise and Application Web Hosts
Three of the most popular options for complex hosting implementations are managed Web hosting, enterprise hosting and application hosting. While each provides a different type of service, they all offer high levels of support and availability.

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