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Pros and Cons of Dedicated Servers for Web Hosting

Choosing the right web hosting solution is crucial for the success of any online business. One popular option is a dedicated server, which offers exclusive resources and greater control over your website. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages and potential disadvantages of using a dedicated server for web hosting. Understanding these factors […]

VPS vs Dedicated Servers – Which One Should You Choose?

When it comes to hosting your website or application, you have two primary options to consider: Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and Dedicated Servers. Both of these choices have their advantages and it’s crucial to understand them before making a decision. When conducting research on different hosting providers and plans, you have probably encountered various hosting […]

Gaming Server: 4 Things You Should Know

What is a gaming servers are and why they’re important? Gaming servers are specialised computer systems designed to host and run multiplayer games over the internet. They provide a central hub for players to connect and play together, allowing them to join or create matches, communicate with each other, and access game data. Gaming servers […]

15 Checks to Make Before Launching your Website

Launching your own website can be one of the most exciting times in your career. You’ve worked hard for a long time to get to this point, and you’re looking forward to getting it off your plate. Doing final checks is probably the last thing on your mind, however if you want to give yourself […]

Guide to Remote Desktop Connections

In order to access our hosted desktop services, at least initially, you need to connect using a remote desktop application, using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Many people will have never used this feature that is included with every version of Windows since XP. This guide will help to explain the technology, the different platforms […]

How to build a high availability Apache Cluster

As websites grow and visitor numbers increase it becomes a requirement to scale your hosting environment to add flexibility and reliability. Using this guide we are going to look at how to scale Apache to support redundant nodes, load balancing and data syncing. High Availability Apache Cluster Apache is used by 35% of all web […]