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11/03/2016Online businesses require a strategic approach to operate, and one that is consistently under review for the best results. With SEO being one of the most important internet marketing pillars, you can never mess up when looking for a web hosting service for your site. Going for a hosting provider with Dedicated Server can however, […]
EqserversDedicated Server Tutorials25/02/2016In any business environment, data is the backbone of operations. However, your local server may not be able to handle some specific types or amount of data when your business reaches a certain point of growth, and this necessitates you to look for a reputable web hosting service, probably one which has its operations based […]
EqserversDedicated Server Tutorials, Security16/11/2015Servers run by small businesses that do not employ a full time admin are more often than not vulnerable to DDoS attacks. These servers rely mostly on the business owner’s know-how which is inadequate in most cases. Today, we take a look at the two modules that can help mitigate security risks from brute force […]
EqserversDedicated Server Tutorials11/11/2015In the last post we discussed how important it is for us to have a backup strategy for our dedicated servers. Today, we lay down the basis of what makes a good server backup software to help you find what would suit your needs. Since naming the best or 10 best software isn’t easy. It […]
EqserversDedicated Server Tutorials09/11/2015When you’re hosting with a shared hosting provider or a VPS, in most cases your data is regularly backed up by the provider. That’s one of the primary reasons why most new owners of dedicated servers who upgrade, do not have a backup strategy for their dedicated servers. For various reasons business tend to create […]
EqserversDedicated Server Tutorials, Security02/11/2015Secure Sockets Layer popularly known as SSL is an internet protocol that allows encrypted and authenticated connections on the internet. It is mainly deployed to protect connections between a user’s browser and a server. Banking and payment related websites, eCommerce, user account login pages and other websites that must transmit and retrieve data securely are […]
System administrators prefer different control panels depending on their requirements but cPanel wins hands down. It is the most popular web hosting control panel by some margin. Apart from usability and the number of features, it is also quite easy to install and setup for a beginner. With some technical knowhow most first timers should […]
EqserversDedicated Server Tutorials22/09/2014We’ve discussed methods to secure Apache server and general security guidelines for server admins in the previous posts. Today, we take you through the basics to mitigate known security risks associated with PHP and Mysql Database. 1. Use php-fpm to install PHP: The fastcgi process manager php-fpm makes it easy for you to be able to […]
EqserversDedicated Server Tutorials19/09/2014Apache is the most common web servers in use today. The huge community in close collaboration with cPanel is a great catalyst at adding to the adoption rate. At the moment it has some tough competition from the likes of LiteSpeed and nginx but Apache is still a favorite among beginners. Even though Apache is […]
EqserversDedicated Server Tutorials17/09/2014Web based businesses buy a dedicated server for many reasons but the common factor is control. When a business has complete control over the environment its website is hosted in, it can optimize the server to suit its requirements. This quality makes dedicated servers the preferred choice for web based businesses that own a popular […]
