Tag: Linux Shared Hosting

Why backups & replication are important and you should care

Conversations about backups don’t come up often. Planning for backups is normally discussed at the beginning of a project, and during disaster – not too much in between. [Tweet “There are two types of people, those who have lost their files, and those who will. #wetakebackups”] Something my Visual Basic teacher in college said, reminding me to save a project to floppy – as a backup. A few days after not taking his advice I lost my homework. Why Backups Matter Loss may come in many different forms, here’s some of the likely reasons you can & will lose data: Deleted files Corrupted files Corrupted Operating...
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WordPress on Windows VPS in under 3 minutes

Many companies aren’t comfortable with Linux, they use Windows for everything internal. But you can install a fully functioning installation of WordPress on Windows. You do NOT need Linux to run a WordPress site. Even a highly successful site with lots of traffic can use WordPress on Windows VPS Hosting easily. For businesses this can take pressure off of having to learn something new on top of learning how to use WordPress. WordPress on Windows or Shared Linux Hosting? There’s many Linux based options that include an auto installer for WordPress. The pricing for Linux hosting is often cheaper, that’s another huge attraction....
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3 Reasons Why Smart People Choose Hosting vs Colocation

Owning and operating your own servers can be attractive. Why? The number one reason is cost. Once you pay off the servers needed for hosting, the only thing you’re paying for is colocation fees. But this is deceptive, and can cost you more than hosting over time. If you decided to colocate your servers, you’ll pay for: Hardware Colocation Parts replacement (after 3 years on average but maybe sooner) Inhouse (time) or Outsourced Expertise We are not saying that in all cases hosting is better than colocation. Because not all hosting is equal. A quality host will also provide extra hosting...
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Hosting & Advantages You Are Probably Overlooking

Most developers have similar processes, the few who capitalize on making their processes better for themselves and their customers gain huge returns. They save time and grow their clients satisfaction. These are some of their secrets. Websites Are Important – The Great Developers Mantra “Almost every website, shop or blog is important to someone. There’s either contact information that needs to be read, products that need purchased or services that need provisioned. Many forget this until there’s a problem to fix – but not me.” Honoring the Setup Process – Using A Control Panel Many designers and developers undervalue a streamlined process...
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