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Why Dedicated Server is Better than Best Web Hosting?

November 27th, 2011

If you can afford expensive hosting plan then, you should consider the dedicated server as compared to best web hosting service. There are numerous reasons that dedicated server hosting is far better than best shared hosting service.

With dedicated server hosting only you are the host who using a single server. Thus, you will be able to use all of the server features for your website. No need to share your disk space, bandwidth or other hosting features with other website users.

With dedicated server hosting you can run a large website. The disk space is often limited in best shared hosting plans. While, you do not need to worry about having small amount of disk space with a dedicate server. Therefore, you can manage huge content and many pages with your website.

Dedicated server will provide you with access to more bandwidth. You can create large websites. Dedicated hosting is particularly for the business owner who is running a business websites which include a catalog of product for sale.

At the same time, the dedicated server provides a higher level of security to your website. Dedicated server users have no need to worry that someone can hack into personal files since they are sharing a server. With the dedicated server only your data will be stored on the server. It also provides the security for your clients who will be placing orders and entering sensitive data on your website.

When you are using the shared web hosting plan you cannot customize your hosting experience. Best hosting provides you only software which is used to operate a website. But you can use a wide range of software and features when you have dedicated server hosting. Dedicated server provides you several software and programs that are important to make your website most effective.

Dedicated server hosting will provide you plenty of space for all your websites files and data. You can run a dynamic website and also customize your web hosting experience when using dedicated hosting.

While, Shared hosting only provides the limited features such as: disk space, bandwidth etc. You can manage only small website with limited content on them with shared hosting. So, dedicated server hosting is worthwhile to use if you are in ecommerce business or having a video websites or dealing a website with large amount of traffic.

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InterWorx – The Only Control Panel that Provides High Availability

September 28th, 2011

When it comes to true high availability, there is only one control panel that provides a proven high availability platform, and that is InterWorx. High availability refers to systems that are continuously operating for a desired length of time.  InterWorx, configured in a high availability cluster, will ensure that a server failure will never affect your website’s operation.

InterWorx is a control panel with a wide array of features for user and domain management as well as management of many other aspects of your virtual environment. If you are looking for a better way to manage your virtual environment, then InterWorx is one of the best control panel programs on the market, especially for high availability. Additionally, InterWorx provides a vast amount of other features and resource management options, such as configurable bandwidth usage and concurrent connections to vital services such as MySQL, IMAP, and other shared resources.

InterWorx may not be as well recognized as other programs on the market, but the feature set on this program is comprehensive and allows full management capabilities for web masters, administrators, or hosting providers. No matter what your management needs are in terms of high availability servers, an InterWorx license will provide you with all of the necessary tools that you need to completely automate and manage your control panel.

A high availability cluster is really only possible with an InterWorx license because there are very few control panel programs on the market that are equipped to handle high availability. An InterWorx license will give you access to all of the features that you need to effectively manage your virtual environment. Since the needs of each administrator, hosting provider, or webmaster will be different, InterWorx has anticipated this and designed a program that is scalable and adaptable, and the fact that it works well on high availability servers makes it an excellent control panel.

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Change DNS in Plesk

September 28th, 2011

How to change DNS in Plesk ?

Using Plesk hosting control panel, users can make amendments to their DNS settings of every added domain . Plesk administrator allows the user to make changes to the DNS settings, but it is crucial to have enough knowledge about DNS before proceeding with any changes.
WARNING : An inappropriate DNS setting can result in a malfunction of web, emails and the FTP services.
What are the Types of DNS Records ?
Five types of DNS records exist, namely :
A Address (Records) – This setting is responsible for translating the host name with the IP address.
CNAME (Canonical Name) – CNAME is required for creating additional host names or aliases or canonical names for hosts.
NS (Name Server) – It defines the relation between a domain name and the name servers that holds the information about the domain.
MX (Mail Exchange) – It holds the information about the delivery destination of emails originating from a particular domain name.
PTR (Pointer) – The PTR is responsible for defining the IP address and host name of individual hosts in the domain. Translates the IP addresses into host names.
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The Plesk control panel is capable of retrieving the default DNS settings from DNS Server configuration. Users can make amendments to these values according to their needs and requirements. The following steps should be followed :
Step 1 : Log into the Plesk control panel that is installed on the domain for which you wish to amendments to the DNS.
Step 2 : Look for the DNS icon for accessing the DNS settings
Step 3 : You should be able to see the DNS Zone Status ie. either ON or OFF. By default the Status
is Switched ON.
Step 3a : You can make changes to the status by hitting the Enable/Disable icon.
Step 3b : Upon switching the DNS zone off, the page would get refreshed, after which the list of nameservers would be shown.
Step 3c : In-case you have remote DNS, and wish to switch the DNS OFF for a particular domain, it is necessary to create relevant NS entries for that domain and remove the irrelevant name server entries.
Step 3d : Users can make a quick test run on these NS by choosing any of them. Choosing any name server would perform an NSLookup and checks the DNS records of a particular domain on particular name server. NSLookup is used for verifying the A record for the domain, the CNAME record for www, and the MX record for ensuring if the records are resolved appropriately on the remote name server. Whatever the results may be, they are shown in the GUI.
Step 4 : To proceed with adding a DNS record, you must choose the type of record you wish to create and click Add Record. There are different setup procedures for different record types. To create DNS entries for a particular DNS zone, you need to include the name of the for every entry. For avoiding errors, there are certain fields that cannot be changed within this zone.
Step 4a : You must enter the domain name for which you wish to change/create the A record. In-case you want to define the A record for primary domain, you must let the field remain blank. While, in case you wish to defining an A record for a name server, you must enter the relevant details about the name server (ie. ns1). Further, you must enter the relevant IP address for which you wish to link up the domain. Select OK to save the entered details.
Step 4b : Enter the domain name for which you need to create the NS record. Do not populate the field if it is for the primary domain. Populate the fields with relevant name server details. You must copy and paste the details that have been provided. Hit the OK tab for saving the entries.
Step 4c : For changing the MX records, you must enter the domain name which you intend to create these records. Again, if it is for the primary domain, you are not required to add anything. Enter the mail server details ie. mail.domainname.com. Choose the priority of mail exchanger. Hit the OK tab for saving the entered details. For convenience, you can remember the rule of thumb “Lesser the value, higher the Priority”.
Step 4d : Regarding the CNAME record, populate the fields with the alias domain name for the one you want to create the CNAME record. Then, define the domain name within which you want the alias to reside. Hit OK for saving the entries.
Step 5 : For removing the DNS record, you are required to check the box against the appropriate entry and hit the Remove tab. Then, you are required to confirm the removal.

Change DNS in Plesk

For the purpose of restoring the DNS zone by the DNS template, the IP address can be chosen from the drop-down list for setting in the template, then enter the “www” prefix if necessary, then hit the Default tab for restoration.
You can contact our Support Department via. Live Chat or send an email to support@version-next.com for any assistance regarding DNS issues.

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Choose your realm (domain names)

March 4th, 2011

According to some studies, there are more than 40-50 domain names being registered worldwide per second. No hesitation it is very important to be creative and choosy in case of domain name selection. Being short, logical and accurate does make the domain name catchy and memorable.

During the process of domain registration, it is very important to register a name that logically matches the theme or purpose of the website. For example, if a site is all about web hosting, one should register besthosting.com. One can even use the name of the enterprise as a domain name. For instance, if the name of the company is XYZ, one should register as xyz.com.

Lean to use ‘.com’

Always prefer to use .com extension to your website name because people most commonly search a website with ending on .COM, although if you prefer any specific country’s traffic then use respective country’s extension i.e. .uk for UK or .us for USA.

Do not use Slang language

Avoid using shortcut words in your domain name i.e. “u” instead of “you”.  Because it can confuse the website users. So try to use proper language which can be easy to remember too.

Always give short name to your domain

The long domain names can be forgotten by people easily. They don’t prefer to tell other people as well and may be they do not try to visit the website again. Short domain names are easy to remember and overcome the chances of typing errors when you enter the URL as well.

Do not use the numbers

If you use the numbers in your website name, it will not get popularized and known by the people and marketers. Versionnext.com is the best example in which numbers or digits are not being used instead of “versionnext7463.com”.

Try to Use Plural forms

The plural domain is mush recognized instead of singular form words. E.g.”debtloans.com” has more reliability on “debtloan.com”.

Try to use more keywords

Try to use more and meaningful keywords by using the Google Keywords or Word tracker to have success. Keep your domain name in long lasting Strategy of Search Engine Optimization.

Sometimes one may not be enough

You must make sure not to loose your site’s identity so get registered with other domain names as well. Such as “Google” has also registered www.gogle.com, so that people get linked with the Google if by mistake, they type gogle.

Besides, it is essential to know the different aspects of domain registration to acquire a new domain name. A good knowledge about the domain name registrar is important, which is an organization that acts as middleman between the registry and the client website. Your domain name registration service provider helps you by offering the right options for selecting a suitable web address or host name.

Being accurate with domain name is crucial, especially if the domain name registrar has a minimum qualified period for refund. One should always spell check before the domain name registration process. However, registrars refund within 5 days of registration if there is something wrong.

These are the few tips which you can apply to your domain name and promote your website which will lead to a successful business track.

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CMS Hosting.

February 10th, 2011

There are many ways to self-manage your dedicated server, and using a content management system is one of them. While a content management system (CMS) will not take care of the server-side development aspects of your dedicated server, using a CMS for web hosting management can assist you in keeping track of your website content and can simplify the editing and implementing process.

So what is a content management system and why is CMS web hosting important?

A content management system is very simply exactly what it states – a system that assists webmasters in maintaining and editing their content on a day-to-day basis. In the web hosting realm, using a CMS to manage your dedicated server is what many webmasters do to minimize effort and outsourcing technical support. Content management systems are designed to be as user-friendly and effortless as possible, as they are designed with the new and inexperienced webmaster in mind. So you can be sure that when you are using a content management system with dedicated web hosting that you will be able to fully maintain your website and implement new changes, add text and photos, blog and links with ease.

Some of the most popular content management systems for web hosting are Joomla, Mambo, WordPress, b2evolution, DotNetNuke, Drupal, Moveable Type, and Typo. Joomla web hosting has become extremely popular recently due to the many free Joomla extensions available, and WordPress Web Hosting is arguably the easiest CMS web hosting platform available for novice webmasters.

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Dedicated Server and Dedicated Hosting?

November 11th, 2010

Due to the previously high cost of dedicated hosting, public knowledge of what exactly a dedicated hosting service entailed was no really available. This is rapidly changing, as companies flock to fast dedicated servers as an essential element of their business model, but there are still a good number of people looking for clear and easy answers when it comes to small business web hosting. We’ll try to provide you a information on dedicated servers and small business web hosting services.

What exactly is dedicated web server hosting?

Dedicated server hosting for small businesses is very popular. If you have the staff that is available to maintain your fast dedicated small business hosting server, we step out of the way, meaning that you will have the power to fully administer your fast dedicated server, with no outside appearance, from anywhere in the world.  We provide the space for your server, and a multi-homed, redundant backbone large enough to serve even the largest, most media intensive sites. We provide server security. Security from power outages, security from network downtime, and security from physical intrusion, while allowing you to run your dedicated server the way you want to, with no outside interference.

With these options, we’re always onsite and ready to react, whether you need a hardware upgrade, or a little bit of help exploring an issue your techs are curious about. Our team has one goal, to make sure you are beyond satisfied with your experience. A dedicated server is easy to start and maintain, and you will not be the least bit disappointed in the first class service provides.

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Web Hosting Instructions.

October 26th, 2010

Web domains-Hosting-Content. These are the three top priorities for any webmaster, regardless of how experienced they are. Unfortunately, these three essentials often leave people in the dark, as there are dozens of companies offering the “same” packages for different prices. With an overflow of routes you could take, it can get mind boggling to figure out the appropriate steps. For this reason, instructions are essential if you are looking for a smooth path.

The first thing you should do is make a list of what your current goals are. If you are making a professional site, you’ll need a secure and reliable host. For instance, if you know that your website will reach thousands of people within a few months, perhaps you should find a web hosting package that includes extra bandwidth. You need additional space, especially if visitors are constantly going to be accessing your website. On the other hand, if you are just experimenting, you should stick to the free hosting packages. Version Next Technologies certainly provides a basic package, which will leave you satisfied. After all, you do not need bells and whistles if you aren’t serious about the website in the long run. If you do end up changing your mind, you can always switch services and transfer your website.

Once you have made your decision, you need to find a reputable service. While searching for hosting companies on Google may seem appropriate, it often stems bad results. It is important to remember that just because it is listed on a search engine, doesn’t mean it is 100% safe and legit. Therefore, if you do find a potential company, you should get a second opinion. It is usually smart to join a webmaster related forum such as www.laibhaari.com/forum to discuss such matters. This way you can hear about other people’s experiences and what companies to avoid. Additional references from friends or family would also be ideal.

After picking a host, you will need to provide your credit card information. Surprisingly, there are discount coupon codes you can acquire through the internet, to also help you with your initial fee. Due to the fact that you have to include your private information, it is absolutely crucial to make sure you find a legit business. The last thing you want is to lose any money. Therefore, you should google their name and check out the reviews from fellow users. This will most definitely make all of the difference, especially if you find out that they are a fraud.

For website beginners, web hosting doesn’t have to be difficult or even too time consuming. As long as you find reputable sources, second opinions, and a great easy to use package, you are well on your way to website success. With these instructions in mind, there should be no frustrations or year long debates on what company to use. It is quite simple, once you get in the webmaster’s frame of mind.


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Does your web host provide good statistics?

October 22nd, 2010

Visitor statistics

To know how well your website is doing you need to have access to detailed statistics about your visitors. Does your web host provide you with good, detailed statistics?

With good visitor statistics you will learn how your visitors find your website and what they do once they get there. With this knowledge it will be easier to see strengths and weaknesses in your website and marketing efforts.

A list of things to look for in a statistics package :

  • Number of visitors/page views
  • Views per page
  • Entry/exit pages
  • Visitor paths
  • Referring urls
  • Spider visits
  • Search engine phrases
  • Error pages

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Beginner’s Guide to Web Hosting.

October 16th, 2010

Web hosting is an often overlooked, critical part of what makes the Internet function. Web hosting is the service that lets both individual people and businesses create their own spot on the internet, called a website. Companies that provide web hosting services have servers on which the data that makes up the website is hosted. Website owners, called webmasters, give their data files to the web host for storage and publication to the internet. This is what allows people anywhere to use the internet to access that person or company’s website.

While there is a multitude of web hosting service providers available, there are only two main types of web hosting, free hosting and paid hosting. Free webhosting is great for individuals or for new businesses with a small budget for their web presence. Paid web hosting is more suitable for established businesses, and provides more space and features for the hosted website.

If you search online for a paid web host, you will find you have many different choices. The price you will pay for web hosting largely depends on the type of services provided. Shared web hosting, where your website is one of hundreds located on a particular server and has a shared IP address, will be significantly cheaper than dedicated web hosting, where your site is the only site that resides on its server.

Regardless of the provider you select, your web hosting service will provide your website with many benefits. The first and most basic is a simple presence on the internet. This provides you with storage space for all of the files and data that comprise your website, including pictures, audio or video. An average amount of space that a web hosting service provider provides to a webmaster is approximately 1GB, but some more expensive website hosting packages can provide as much as one hundred times that amount, or even more.

Another great benefit that comes with your web hosting package is bandwidth. Bandwidth is a measure of the amount of data traffic that can occur between your website and the rest of the internet. If you have a sufficient amount of bandwidth for your website, your site will be easier for visitor to view the site. If you do not have adequate bandwidth, items such as pictures, audio and video will not be able to load onto the page quickly, and can be very frustrating for those attempting to use the website. Providing your website with enough bandwidth is a critical function of your web hosting service provider. Most providers have different web posting packages with differing amounts of bandwidth included to meet the varied needs of different types of websites.

As you can see, web hosting services provide you with a whole range of options for this essential piece of your website puzzle. No matter what you need, there is a package for you.

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what is email hosting?

September 24th, 2010

Definitions of Email hosting:

An e-mail hosting service is an Internet hosting service that runs e-mail servers.

In its purest form, this refers to a form of hosting specifically geared towards email. Although there are many companies who provide email hosting, independent of web hosting, the vast majority of users on the internet use email accounts provided by their ISP or web host provider….

Email hosting is a very valuable resource these days, with the explosion in demand for email services and the huge number of people who send and receive email messages every day. Email hosting can be a very attractive option for companies, especially as a means of gaining new customers.

Companies that offer email hosting necessarily have large server resources. Here’s why: Email hosting is potentially a very large enterprise, depending on how many bells and whistles are offered. Email hosting means that a company offers to perform email functions for customers. These functions can be as basic as send and receive and as complicated as database processing and global searching. By agreeing to provide email hosting, a company must necessarily agree to maintain the security of its clients’ email accounts, as well as the reliability of the servers on which those email accounts are stored. It is common practice for a company that offers email hosting to store its customers’ email archives on its own servers. Because of the always-on nature of email, the company that offers email hosting must also have server power that is always on.

Email hosting is provided by companies large and small. Such well-known companies as Yahoo, Google, and Microsoft offer email hosting. It is the stated intent of these companies to offer email hosting as a stepping-stone toward signing up users for even more services. Yahoo and Microsoft, in particular, offer so many services that some users can meet all of their Web needs without ever leaving the pages hosted by those providers.

Email hosting that is provided by such large companies is usually free for the most basic suite of services. More complicated needs, especially storage of email messages, routinely cost extra. Some smaller companies offer free email hosting; others charge for it. The incredible varieties of email hosting options available make it a buyer’s market.

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