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01.22.13
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Benefits of Dedicated Server


Generally web hosting servers can be categorized as dedicated server and shared web hosting server. There are many web sites that are hosted through shared web hosting server as because of its affordable pricing. A user can easily go for shared web hosting server by paying less amount, but for the dedicated server he needs to pay more price as it is expensive in comparison to shared web server. On a shared web hosting server there can be number of sites say from 1500 to 2000 sites. On the shared web hosting server all the sites shows discrepancy due to availability of disk space, allowed bandwidth per site and overall speed. No doubt that shared web hosting is reliable and has minimum tribulations; but still it’s not a better option then the dedicated web hosting.

In case of a dedicated web hosting a user is allowed to have a server that is exclusively dedicated to his site. In dedicated hosting the user also gets the complete authority to control and administer his server. A user should go for the dedicated hosting only after having the proper knowledge of it. A user will get the proper technical support in dedicated hosting also he will find it easier if he is having the technical expertise to handle the server himself. If it is not possible for a user to manage his server by himself, he should go for a managed dedicated server hosting. Basically this alternative is for those who desires to have dedicated web hosting but do not have the essential knowledge to manage it. A user is allowed to have an entire server managed by an expert hosting company along with this service. The charges of a managed dedicated server are quite high. If a user thinks that he can easily move and manage his website server by himself, he should definitely go for an unmanaged dedicated server web hosting rather than a managed dedicated server.

When a user founds that the traffic to his site has increased substantially and his site is taking too much time to load, he should immediately shift to a dedicated server web hosting. After studying the traffic to his site, a user will decide whether to go for dedicated server or not. The foremost thing to comprehend is that when a user has many users working concurrently on his website, he should definitely swap his shared web hosting with a dedicated server web hosting. As like shared web hosting, a dedicated server web hosting does not use to share its server with other websites, user will feel like having the total authority over his server operation and its bandwidth. Dedicated server web hosting have many benefits, one of the valuable features of them is that it can also be remotely configured and operated. The only barrier is the one that needs to pay a lot more for his dedicated server web hosting as compared to his shared web hosting. A user does not mind to pay more for dedicated hosting as it provides the best services.

Before going for a dedicated server web hosting provider, user should consider that it should provide him good network stability, reliable operation, and the ease of operation of complicated applications. A dedicated server web hosting provider is the best option for the one who is serious about his online existence.

01.22.13
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Configuring frontpage extensions


Microsoft FrontPage simplifies Web authoring, serving and managing tasks. If anyone needs to take full advantage of its features, the web server of user has equipped with the FrontPage Server extensions. This package of FPSE has created by Microsoft to install web server software in addition to it and tell server the way of giving response to commands usually generated by Front Page Program.

To configure MS FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions:-

Installing the FrontPage Server Extensions for Windows

  1. Double click Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.
  2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components in Add/Remove Programs.
  3. In Windows Components Wizard Components box, click IIS and then click details.
  4. Under IIS subcomponents, select FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions and then click OK.
  5. Click Next in the Windows Components Wizard.
  6. After completion of installation by Windows Components Wizard, click Finish. If anyone is installing single Web server to a computer, the FPSE are installed automatically in the content area of the Web server automatically.

Enabling FrontPage Server Extensions on the system

  1. On Start Menu, click Run, type MMC and then click OK.
  2. Click Add/Remove Snap-in on the Console menu.
  3. Click Add on the Standalone tab.
  4. Select IIS from the list and click Add, then close the Add dialog box.
  5. Select IIS on the Standalone tab and click the Extension tab.
  6. Confirm that FrontPage Extensions is selected in the Available extensions list and click OK.
  7. Close the console and rename it IISConsole.

Enable FrontPage Server Extensions on the website

  1. On Programs menu click Start, point to Administrative Tools and then click Internet Services Manager.
  2. Expand server under IIS.
  3. In the Internet Services Manager console tree right-click on the website node, point to All Tasks and select Configure Server Extensions.
  4. Start Server Extensions Configuration Wizard.
  5. To create local Windows groups click Next. Identify users as authors, FrontPage administrators or browsers for the selected website.
  6. Click Next to specify a Windows group or user account.
  7. Click Next to specify Simple Mail Transfer Protocol e-mail settings for the site.
  8. To enable and configure FrontPage Server Extensions on the site click Finish.
  9. On the IIS toolbar click the Action button.
  10. To refresh the window view select Refresh from the drop-down menu.

What FrontPage Server Extensions do?

The extensions work on three web technologies: ISAPI (Internet Server Application Program Interface), CGI (Common Gateway Interface) and HTTP. CGI and ISAPI have same necessary functions allowing dynamic interaction between the server and site visitors. These technologies help server extensions to provide two fundamental services:

  • To allow direct downloads and uploads of data and files Microsoft FrontPage 2000 client has to communicate with the server.
  • Server provides FrontPage specific features to the site visitor’s browser without any extra programming.

FrontPage client is used by site designers to view site information and edit files. The client can download detailed information about site’s folders, files, configuration, and hyperlinks. These views present information about files exist on server without actual file download. On request of administrator particular site information like web settings or security configuration is configurable by the direct upload/download structure.

Design Features:

FrontPage Server Extensions has many features which require programming while designing without FrontPage. These features include FrontPage’s web components which are accessible from the Insert menu. The Include Page component will load one HTML document inside the current HTML document where the component is inserted into the text. The Substitution component is used to display a defined variable on a web page and the Table of Contents component is used to create a TOC for the whole site. In all these cases, the page after being processed will display in the browser by the server extensions.

01.22.13
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Dedicated Server Web Hosting


There are significant advantages to going with Dedicated Web Server Hosting over collocation, but none is as important as peace of mind. The simple fact is that building and maintaining a server requires vigilant attention and constant upkeep–the sort of work that would otherwise require a team of specialists in your employ. When you entrust that work to true experts in server administration, you can be sure your Dedicated Web Server Hosting operations remain smooth, secure and uninterrupted for years to come.

Whether you opt for Red Hat Linux or Microsoft Windows Server, Cpwebhosting gives you nothing less than total control of your server’s many security settings and access tiers. From airtight security to blazing FTP updates, cpwebhosting‘s dedicated server web hosting designed to offer you a full toolbox that helps each site scale as you grow. And of course, nightly updates, security patches, powerful hardware firewalls and more are available if you want a more complete approach.

cpwebhosting has been offering services such as these for many years now, and today we have become widely known as one of the most reliable players in a volatile market. With uptimes averaging over 99.9 percent and a sterling commitment to client care, cpwebhosting has built a reputation for unsurpassed service and expertise. When you rent servers here, you get access to technical support 24-7-365.

Please feel free to look around the site if you want to learn more about the many dedicated server packages we make available here. When you are ready to speak with us, we are available by phone or email.

01.22.13
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Difference between dedicated and virtual hosting


A dedicated server is a web sever that stores files just for your own website. You have full access to the server and you need not to share your resources with anyone.you have full access to shell and command line modes and can install any software programs and applications that you wish. Dedicated servers tend to cost more money because you will not be be splitting the server costs with anyone else. Unless you really have a big web site that needs a lot of disk space and bandwidth don’t go the dedicated server .
A virtual server (also called shared hosting) is a web server that you share with other users. The web server will contain your website’s files and also the website files of all of the web hosts other customers. You could share a web server with any number of other customers so it will not cost a lot of money. A dedicated server is good for websites which are just starting out. You should also know that what others who are on the same server as you do can affect your website. For example, a customer may install a script that will affect the servers performance or in a bad instance the script installed by a user can shut the server down which in turn can shut your web site down.

01.22.13
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Ethics Of Xeon Dedicated Server


Intel has launched its next generation low-power data center chip family which is known as Xeon D. According to Intel, Xeon is offering 1.7 times the performance per watt of its prior generation. Initial four and eight core products are available for micro-server workloads with some additional products which are optimized for network storage coming in the second half of 2015. These parts are used to integrate between four and eight Broadwell CPU cores, 2 x 10 GB Ethernet controllers and 24 lanes of PCI Express 3.0 connectivity built in Intel’s 14-nanometer technology. On the second chip Intel includes Serial ATA 3.0, USB 3.0 and USB. These initial products will be important for dedicated web hosting, dynamic web serving and memory caching. They have more specialized workloads that will be able to do more functions like entry level storage area networks, wireless base stations and edge routers.

Xeon D: a competitive technology

Xeon dedicated servers are designed for customers who has less complex computing requirement. It helps those customers who want average server load. Xeon is basically for e-commerce, database and enterprise applications. The price depends on the users’ requirements. Subscription period generally from 3 to 12 months which is according to the requirement. It can be renewed or changed by user. These servers provide fast speed and great performances at special prices. It offers Tyan Motherboard, 1024 Megabytes, 1000 GB of Transfer Inbound and Outbound both, 80 GB SATA Hard Drive. Intel told that more than 50 systems are currently designed which are based on new Xeon D processors. Company has a part whose codename is Denverton that would be built on company’s 14-nanometer process on a newer Atom core.

Xeon D as a Cloud future:

Intel has launched product which is Atom based named Avoton processors to encounter threat. This product is available at very low cost and it is for lower applications.

The Xeon D adopted latest technology from Intel into a single package which is designed for blade servers and other dense configurations with a single processor based on every computing node. The product which has made is not a single chip but it is a two pieces of silicon sharing called as common package. The package itself contains everything which is necessary for a complete server node. Company has planned to produce 50 billion devices by 2020 which will be power efficient servers that can be used to deliver information quickly.

Contributors:

Rajat SudanYeshaswiDeepali Bansal

01.22.13
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Managed Dedicated Server Hosting


If you require lots of power, bandwidth and space to run your site, a Managed Dedicated Server solution may be the best way to go. Here at cpwebhosting.net, we have long been in the business of providing each client with extraordinary care, up to and including all the latest software patches and security measures. If you are looking for something hassle-free and powerful, this is by far the wisest choice.

What do you get from a Managed Dedicated Server that you wouldn’t otherwise? The short answer is peace of mind. Cpwebhosting can take care of everything you need for optimum performance, from software upgrades to backups, firewalls and all the painstaking maintenance you would otherwise have to outsource to a system administrator. It is a complete approach to hosting, and one that can easily pay for itself in convenience and uptime in a matter of months.

Of course, the details of such maintenance are only part of the story. The rest is what you get standard with a managed dedicated server package, including email accounts, data storage and the ability to host a wide array of applications on the server. We can even help with commerce features such as PCI compliant hosting and software licensing–just ask.

There are not many companies in Seattle that combine outstanding services with both cutting edge technologies and attention to detail. Do not hesitate to contact us anytime with questions about managed solutions, collocation or any other options you see on our site.

01.22.13
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Managed Hosting


Managed hosting is a dedicated server that is accompanied by a full suite of technical support, maintenance and monitoring services. This differs from dedicated Web hosting, where customers are provided with their own servers but are still responsible for virtually all administrative and maintenance duties.
Managed hosting are meant for those websites that are designed to host busy e-commerce sites and dynamic, database driven Web pages. Perfect for organizations that don’t have the time or capital to invest in server administration.

MANAGED SERVER = DEDICATED SERVER + COMPLETE SUPPORT TO SERVER ADMINISTRATION

A managed server will come equipped with all the features of a dedicated server, plus instead of leaving most of the administrative tasks to the customer, a managed provider will typically handle that as well.

Hosting companies offer a supplementary suite of features and services that related to managed hosting, including application and database management, high-availability services and load balancing. These hosting companies will back up their services with performance guarantees and Service Level Agreements.
Conclusion on managed hosting.

If you’re unsure about which service to choose, give serious consideration to choosing a managed server. While taking the managed route is more expensive, it is also much more reassuring for the inexperienced administrator. Remember, you can always downgrade your account to an unmanaged service later, once you’ve acquired some expertise in server administration. Though once you opt for the personal attention you will receive through a managed host, you might think twice of turning into an unmanaged service later on.

01.22.13
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Upgrade Your VPS Account


Upgrading your VPS account to an unmanaged dedicated server with cpwebhosting.net is very easy.Only you have to follow some quick steps and you are all set to work on our efficient unmanaged dedicated server.

  1. Contact the sales department to sign up for a dedicated server.
  2. Once your server is available, publish your HTML and SQL database content to the new server (we will do a one-time file copy of your html folder for you if you request it; you are responsible for copying over your sql database).
  3. Request that we export your secure SSL certificate for you, if you have one.
  4. Make any neccessary changes to your code, and set up your dedicated server as appropriate for your business needs.
  5. Send an e-mail to support@maximumasp.com when you need us to move domains in DNS and your customer control panel.
    NOTE: Mail settings for all of your domains will remain the same.
  6. Cancel your VPS or LBS account when it is no longer needed.

As you may have noticed, this process will result in a new Account ID, SQL database, IP Address(es), etc.

You may not keep your existing database for the shared VPS or LBS account unless you plan on keeping the shared account associated with it.

We provide top notch dedicated server services which will help you to grow and establish with all the services.

01.22.13
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Brief about Dedicated Server


What is a Dedicated Server?
Dedicated Servers give a company the flexibility of having a dedicated machine for their website(s). All dedicated hosting service, dedicated server, or managed hosting service are internet based where the client or website owner took an entire server on rent and it is not shared with anyone. This provides flexibility and reliability, as organizations or client have full control over the server. They have independence of choosing their own operating system, hardware or anything.They rule the server and have all the authorities of it. They may load multiple websites on their servers.

Bandwidth and Connectivity

Bandwidth is a fundamental parameter that determines the quality of web hosting service provider. E-commerce websites that sell products or services online are likely to have high volumes of traffic to their websites. More web traffic requires increased data transfer levels and thus higher bandwidth.It is usually represented in bits (of data) per second (bps). Access providers provide the connectivity that supplies the bandwidth, or data transfer rate, through various connection points across a network or multiple data centers, where dedicated servers are located.

By securing multiple vendors for connectivity and using redundant hardware, providers are able to guarantee higher uptimes; usually between 99-100%.

Operating System Support

Factors like availability, price and familiarity, often determines which operating systems to choose for dedicated servers. Variations of Linux, an open-source operating system, are often included at no additional charge to customers, whereas, Microsoft requires additional license fees, which can increase the monthly cost of a dedicated server operating on a Windows operating system. The Microsoft Windows Server, is offered through the Microsoft SPLA program. Commercial versions of Linux are offered to web hosting providers on a monthly fee basis. The monthly fee typically provides OS updates through a network, using specific applications. Other operating systems available from the open source community at no charge, include centOS, Fedora Core, FreeBSD, Debian, among others.

Support operating systems utilized, usually depend upon the management level afforded by individual dedicated server plan. Operating system support may include updates to the core system in order to acquire the latest security fixes, patches, and system-wide vulnerability resolutions. Updates to core operating systems include kernel upgrades, service packs, application updates, and security patches that keep server secure and safe. Operating system updates and support relieves the burden of server management from the dedicated server owner.

01.22.13
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Linux Dedicated Servers


Linux servers are manufactured to counter high demand of application such as database management, web services and network administration and system administration. Linux servers are more preferred due to its reliability, flexibility and stability. A major part of the IT market is relying over Linux platform. Linux servers now covers 16.8 % of all server revenue; up by 2.5 points over 2009.Linux server market revenue grew 30% to $1.8 billion when compared with second quarter of 2009.It share 16.8 % part of revenue grossed by all servers.

Hardening Linux servers :

A proper procedure and policy is required to maintain a secure computing environment where unauthorized access could be prevented .For making security risks should be assessed. While open source does not hide o/s inner working, but security is the core part of Linux kernel.

Linux servers are secured by External firewalls, SSH hardening and internal privilege hardening. Further some of measures can be applied that are as following:-

  • Use PAM to make user control secure. Strong password and authentication controls are critical for host with high number of shell user.
  • SELinux should be used while it is complex to configure but it strengthens more granular control.
  • You should prevent advancement of tools if there is large no. of shell user.
  • Centralized log monitoring system should be arranged and alert must be put over more critical and important log messages.SEC or Swatch like tool should be used.

ShellShock Flaw :

ShellShock Flaw has collected huge media coverage over the time. ShellShock Flaw allows invader to execute bash commands on unauthorized and unauthenticated host. It is basically a mass of vulnerabilities. The risk depends upon how bash interprets environment variables. The systems using Bash Scripts are at the higher risk .Some measures are taken to protect form Shellshock flaw are:-

  • Defense in depth should be incorporated for systems that are using bash scripts.
  • SELinux and APPArmor should be engaged to limit the access of bash to what user is running.

A required attention is brought to Shell scripting security by shellshock. Migration to languages that have been designed keeping security in mind is essential since need for shell script always exists. A new language Shill has been developed by Harvard researchers with a stress over security but there is a long way to go.

Some other common attack vectors are:-

  • Httpd
  • Secure Shell
  • DHClient
  • CUPS
  • Sudo
  • Firefox
  • Postfix

Redhat recently announced its 64 bit ARM architecture designed for datacenters. It has (TDP) thermal design power between 10 and 45watts where as traditional x86 processor has more than 90watts.Direct Server utility bills and data center running cost lowers along with power consumption.

Why Linux?

Linux has been a preferable choice because of its stability feature and better response to concurrent processes. It is able to run over a long period of time without facing any crash. The basic reason of adopting Linux is TCO (total cost of ownership). Moreover all configuration changes can be accomplished without rebooting system thus not effecting irrelevant services. The distributive nature of Linux made it acceptable choice because it does not need any SI (System identifier). In Linux; the systems are distinguished by IP addresses and names. It runs over any machine architecture and unlike its counterparts which completely depends over Intel compatible processors.

Some of the best Linux Distro :

  • Fedora : It was developed around same time as Ubuntu. Fedora 21 is the new release known as fedora next. Fedoras has three releases Workstation, cloud and sever, each one is aimed to specific use-cases.Fedora21 server with its Rolekit tool is now focused over server administration and enable administrator to specify server roles .It leverages open source freelPA identity and authentication application providing secure access. The big tool is Cockpit server management which provides small scale server management.
  • Ubuntu : It is one most prevalent and famous Linux Distro .it is preferable for its user friendliness. Its name is derived from a South African philosophy of ‘universal humanism’. Besides it includes various open source programs like email client thunderbird, web browser Firefox, and Libreoffice. Moreover a user can access more software from Software center Repository.
  • Debian : It is one of original Linux Distro developed almost three decades ago. It is named over its founder Ian Murdock and Debra.
  • Linux Mint : It is less prominent distro and has been forked in its second iteration from earlier release of Ubuntu. The developer behind Linux mint decided to release an alternate version of debian and now supporting various streams for those who wants to incorporate it in different hardware condition. It comes with Many of software which will be needed out of the box despite of being less dominant than its industry rivals.
  • OpenSuse : OpenSuse was based off a German acronym Suse (Software and system evolution).The project was developed by the US firm Novell for allowing to work over its development by them who are outside the firm. It offers high configurable feature, huge scope of customization and YAST a tool for the control of entire operating system from single program.

There are many organizations who advocate for Linux adoption. In May 2014, W3techs surmised that 67.5% of top 10 million website run over some form of UNIX whereas Linux is used by 57.2% of website which uses UNIX. The (IFOSSF) international free and open source foundation has decided to accelerate and promote the adoption of FOSS (free and open source software) through civil society partnership and research.

Some other are:-

  • Asian Open Source centre (AsiaOSC)
  • Software LivreBrasil (a Brazilian organisation)
  • Free and open source foundation of India and china.
  • IBM with its Linux marketing strategy
  • Linux users group

Oracle has released secure boot version of its linux, which has chain of trust in boot process. When bootloader is loaded by firmware, it checks authentication signature of bootloader with signature key stored in firmware before proceeding.

Linux software developers are striving hard to expand Linux storage and file systems. In recent years flash memory has been evolved as server primary storage and persistent memory is rendering us storage that works at DRAM speed.

  • BTRFS : BTRFS is a copy on write file system that emphasis over fault tolerance and easy administration. It has advantage of handling numerous small size files and huge size files such as 16 EiB, multi-storage device support, and baked in RAID. It has extent based storage system, space-effecting indexing directories, Writable and read only snapshots, separate internal file storage system modules. The BRTFS development team is working over object level stripping and mirroring, compression methods and in band deduplications.
  • CephFS : It is POSIX-compliant file system that utilizes ceph storage cluster to store data. It provides a distributed storage and file system, which relies over resilient and scalable storage model. Some expert says that CephFS is not completely ready yet. Being a distributed system, Ceph FS has to deal with multiple writes from multiple clients. Consequently that results in file lock-in situation.

So, Although Linux has many file system and able to use any kind of storage. Still there is lot of work which is to be done.