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January 13, 2010 - 9:07 pm
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Web Hosting With Multiple Servers – Impact on a Website’s Uptime
January 13, 2010 - 12:57 am
Host Gator asked:
By this article one can get to know about the technology used in multiple server hosting as well as how to utilize it to maximize one’s site and security and uptime
Now the hosting of site has converted into a commodity where competition has raised to a very higher level and it’s very difficult to discriminate among the hosting plans on the basis of core plans, features and prices. Moreover choosing a host based on the cheapest price is not a better idea rather it thereafter proves to be very expensive in terms of reliability as well as possible loss of sales as a result of website downtime.
Choosing a best out of thousands of providers and resellers is a very scary task, which is rather based on hit and trial method. Even if hosting has become a commodity still while choosing for new host one should look for reliability.
Now at the heart of any hosting company’s reliability is redundancy. Redundancy offers an alternative remedy in case any problem occurs. This is to ensure continuity of work as seamlessly and transparently as possible.
There are several hosts, which employ redundant network connections. These are the high-speed pipes that route data from the server to one’s web browser. As against this, redundant ‘multiple web servers’ are quite rare and expensive and so are rarely used. They are expensive due to use of costly routing equipment, which has previously been used, only in mission critical applications of Fortune 500 companies.
There is yet another very neat but little known Domain Name Server (DNS) feature called ’round robin’ which allows the selection and provision of a particular IP address from a ‘pool’ of addresses when a DNS request arrives.
The Domain Name Server (DNS) database maps a host name to their IP address. Thus instead of remembering a vast series of numbers (IP address) one can just type in his/her web browser www.mydomain.com, to get to one’s website.
Now in order to publicize DNS info throughout the market it will typically take minimum 2 to 3 days. That is the reason when one registers or transfer a domain name it isn’t immediately available to the person browsing the web.
This delay has foiled the security benefits of hosting one’s site on multiple servers, as the site would be down for a couple of days in case of any problem with one server. As a remedy one has to change his/her DNS to reflect the second server and has to wait for several days before the change was picked up in routers on the Internet.
There is yet another solution for the above problem i.e. the round robin DNS strategy that solves this quandary, by mapping one’s domain name to more than one IP address.
One should now select that hosting companies which employs the DNS round robin technique in conjunction with’failover monitoring’.
The DNS round robin fail over monitoring process starts by a web hosting company setting up one’s site on two or more independent web servers. Thus one’s domain name will therefore have 2 or more IP Addresses assigned to it.
Thereafter the fail over monitor watches one’s web server(s) by dispatching data to a URL one specifies and looks for particular text in the results. Now when an error is returned from one of an IP address, it pulls that IP address out of the list. The DNS thereafter points one’s domain name to the working IP address/s
In case any of the user’s IP’s come back online they are restored to the IP pool. This helps in effectively and safely keeping one’s site online even if one of the web servers is down.
In this case an average failure detection and recovery time with a system is very low with just 15 minutes. However this time varies depending on site’s speed as well as the nature of the failure and also how long other ISP’s cache (save) one’s DNS information.
The time taken for other ISP’s caching one’s information can be manipulated in the fail over monitor by lowering the “time to live” (TTL) cache settings. These are the settings used by other ISP’s in order to determine how long to cache one’s DNS information.
One must also keep in mind the matter of how frequently data is synchronized between his/her website’s servers. Now this comes under the hosting company’s responsibility, and this becomes complicated where databases and user sessions are involved.
The most elegant solution to multi server hosting is very expensive hardware based fail over monitoring systems that point a virtual IP address to other ISP’s, while behind the scenes juggling a number of unique IP addresses on different servers.
This way, the whole issue of ISP’s caching one’s information does not come into play.
Thus in order to get 99.99995% uptime, without spending big amount of money, the technology is readily available and certain proprietary failure monitoring systems are now relatively cheap to apply.
By this article one can get to know about the technology used in multiple server hosting as well as how to utilize it to maximize one’s site and security and uptime
Now the hosting of site has converted into a commodity where competition has raised to a very higher level and it’s very difficult to discriminate among the hosting plans on the basis of core plans, features and prices. Moreover choosing a host based on the cheapest price is not a better idea rather it thereafter proves to be very expensive in terms of reliability as well as possible loss of sales as a result of website downtime.
Choosing a best out of thousands of providers and resellers is a very scary task, which is rather based on hit and trial method. Even if hosting has become a commodity still while choosing for new host one should look for reliability.
Now at the heart of any hosting company’s reliability is redundancy. Redundancy offers an alternative remedy in case any problem occurs. This is to ensure continuity of work as seamlessly and transparently as possible.
There are several hosts, which employ redundant network connections. These are the high-speed pipes that route data from the server to one’s web browser. As against this, redundant ‘multiple web servers’ are quite rare and expensive and so are rarely used. They are expensive due to use of costly routing equipment, which has previously been used, only in mission critical applications of Fortune 500 companies.
There is yet another very neat but little known Domain Name Server (DNS) feature called ’round robin’ which allows the selection and provision of a particular IP address from a ‘pool’ of addresses when a DNS request arrives.
The Domain Name Server (DNS) database maps a host name to their IP address. Thus instead of remembering a vast series of numbers (IP address) one can just type in his/her web browser www.mydomain.com, to get to one’s website.
Now in order to publicize DNS info throughout the market it will typically take minimum 2 to 3 days. That is the reason when one registers or transfer a domain name it isn’t immediately available to the person browsing the web.
This delay has foiled the security benefits of hosting one’s site on multiple servers, as the site would be down for a couple of days in case of any problem with one server. As a remedy one has to change his/her DNS to reflect the second server and has to wait for several days before the change was picked up in routers on the Internet.
There is yet another solution for the above problem i.e. the round robin DNS strategy that solves this quandary, by mapping one’s domain name to more than one IP address.
One should now select that hosting companies which employs the DNS round robin technique in conjunction with’failover monitoring’.
The DNS round robin fail over monitoring process starts by a web hosting company setting up one’s site on two or more independent web servers. Thus one’s domain name will therefore have 2 or more IP Addresses assigned to it.
Thereafter the fail over monitor watches one’s web server(s) by dispatching data to a URL one specifies and looks for particular text in the results. Now when an error is returned from one of an IP address, it pulls that IP address out of the list. The DNS thereafter points one’s domain name to the working IP address/s
In case any of the user’s IP’s come back online they are restored to the IP pool. This helps in effectively and safely keeping one’s site online even if one of the web servers is down.
In this case an average failure detection and recovery time with a system is very low with just 15 minutes. However this time varies depending on site’s speed as well as the nature of the failure and also how long other ISP’s cache (save) one’s DNS information.
The time taken for other ISP’s caching one’s information can be manipulated in the fail over monitor by lowering the “time to live” (TTL) cache settings. These are the settings used by other ISP’s in order to determine how long to cache one’s DNS information.
One must also keep in mind the matter of how frequently data is synchronized between his/her website’s servers. Now this comes under the hosting company’s responsibility, and this becomes complicated where databases and user sessions are involved.
The most elegant solution to multi server hosting is very expensive hardware based fail over monitoring systems that point a virtual IP address to other ISP’s, while behind the scenes juggling a number of unique IP addresses on different servers.
This way, the whole issue of ISP’s caching one’s information does not come into play.
Thus in order to get 99.99995% uptime, without spending big amount of money, the technology is readily available and certain proprietary failure monitoring systems are now relatively cheap to apply.
Web Hosting : How to Choose Shared or Dedicated Web Hosting?
January 13, 2010 - 12:07 am
Host Gator asked:
For dedicated web hosting plan one choose one choose one shared accounts on web server is workable solution due to dedicated servers these accounts have limited access to dedicated to opt for this extra price of web hosting website on web hosting plans have optional support issues not only that hosts other shared server one choose one can get dedicated web hosting companies.
For dedicated server administrator and provides all the technical support there is usually comes with shared web hosting plans there is workable solution due to pay certain amount which is usually comes with this extra price thus it.
Create a video blog…instantly.
For dedicated web hosting plan one choose one choose one shared accounts on web server is workable solution due to dedicated servers these accounts have limited access to dedicated to opt for this extra price of web hosting website on web hosting plans have optional support issues not only that hosts other shared server one choose one can get dedicated web hosting companies.
For dedicated server administrator and provides all the technical support there is usually comes with shared web hosting plans there is workable solution due to pay certain amount which is usually comes with this extra price thus it.
Create a video blog…instantly.
When to Choose a Dedicated Server
January 12, 2010 - 9:37 pm
Shawn Burgy asked:
When to choose a Dedicated Server :
As your business begins to prosper and perhaps you develop other websites that relate to your business, it may be time to think about switching to a dedicated server. Although a dedicated server is a costly initial investment, in the long run, it can actually end up saving your money.
Nothing is more frustrating to your customers than being unable to access your website. This can happen if you do not have enough bandwidth but have quite a bit of traffic to your website. Just like anything else, the more traffic you have going through, the quicker you have to move the customers in and out.
An increase in bandwidth and space can offer you the following advantages when it is time to choose a dedicated server:
- More space
- More room for forums and shopping carts with a data base
- More bandwidth to accommodate more customers and allow easier access
If your business is growing, or if you have several websites that you have developed as money websites where you reap revenue from internet ads, a dedicated server may be your best option. Yes, the initial set up cost is high, but because you usually lease the equipment from the service company, you will continue to get updated computer whenever they update their system. This insures that your equipment does not become obsolete.
There are many options when it comes to choosing a dedicated server. Most dedicated servers cost about $100 per month and some with more individualized service can cost more. The dedicated server that you choose will depend upon your computer expertise, your budget as well as how you wish to use your website.
If you are looking for cheaper dedicated servers, you should be careful while choosing the right specification and package. Things to consider are operating system, data backup and monitoring service, hardware options, space, bandwidth and technical support. Ask the hosting providers to give you a few websites for references, read hosting reviews before you sign up and be sure that the price is affordable.
When to choose a Dedicated Server :
As your business begins to prosper and perhaps you develop other websites that relate to your business, it may be time to think about switching to a dedicated server. Although a dedicated server is a costly initial investment, in the long run, it can actually end up saving your money.
Nothing is more frustrating to your customers than being unable to access your website. This can happen if you do not have enough bandwidth but have quite a bit of traffic to your website. Just like anything else, the more traffic you have going through, the quicker you have to move the customers in and out.
An increase in bandwidth and space can offer you the following advantages when it is time to choose a dedicated server:
- More space
- More room for forums and shopping carts with a data base
- More bandwidth to accommodate more customers and allow easier access
If your business is growing, or if you have several websites that you have developed as money websites where you reap revenue from internet ads, a dedicated server may be your best option. Yes, the initial set up cost is high, but because you usually lease the equipment from the service company, you will continue to get updated computer whenever they update their system. This insures that your equipment does not become obsolete.
There are many options when it comes to choosing a dedicated server. Most dedicated servers cost about $100 per month and some with more individualized service can cost more. The dedicated server that you choose will depend upon your computer expertise, your budget as well as how you wish to use your website.
If you are looking for cheaper dedicated servers, you should be careful while choosing the right specification and package. Things to consider are operating system, data backup and monitoring service, hardware options, space, bandwidth and technical support. Ask the hosting providers to give you a few websites for references, read hosting reviews before you sign up and be sure that the price is affordable.
Free Forum Hosting Helps Like Minds Connect
January 12, 2010 - 1:23 pm
Bill Protresi asked:
Many companies and individuals use the internet as a community of like-minded individuals to share thoughts and ideas and there are many different free forum hosting sites that provide this capability. While some businesses may require a bit more versatility with their forums, the availability of free forum hosting makes this unique method of communication available to nearly everyone.
Many of the free forum hosting sites allow users to determine the style and layout of their individual sites as well as link to them from their business or personal websites. For example, families can use the free forum hosting in conjunction with their personal web hosting site to allow all members of the family to post information about family events. Birthday party pictures and other life-changing events can be shared with everyone, regardless of where they live as all they need is access to the internet to view the information.
Information sharing is also available with many of the free forum hosting sites, allowing consumers to share their delight as well as dismay with how certain companies conduct business. Owners of these forums should retain the right to view and delete certain items on their free forum hosting sites to prevent them from being used for illegal or immoral purposes. While some laws may indicate that information posted on forums are not the responsibility of the site owner, keeping it clean and relevant to the site can help boost business acceptance.
Forums Makes Customer Contact Easier
Numerous businesses allow customers to access their forums and free forum hosting gives all companies, regardless of their size, the opportunity to offer this idea and information sharing without a lot of effort. Experienced users may opt for a more complicated site, but most of the free forum hosting companies help even the novice forum host get their site up and running quickly.
Typically, to begin using free forum hosting registration will be required with only the bare information requested to help keep tabs on the people establishing a forum. Sharing of ideas can also be used by companies when they have people spread across the country or around the globe and a moderator can help pull all the information together.
In today’s business climate, the need to control costs is a concern to every business owner and a free forum hosting site can help do just that. Businesses can offer this service on their website and glean the input from their visitors to help them better meet the needs of the consumer.
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Many companies and individuals use the internet as a community of like-minded individuals to share thoughts and ideas and there are many different free forum hosting sites that provide this capability. While some businesses may require a bit more versatility with their forums, the availability of free forum hosting makes this unique method of communication available to nearly everyone.
Many of the free forum hosting sites allow users to determine the style and layout of their individual sites as well as link to them from their business or personal websites. For example, families can use the free forum hosting in conjunction with their personal web hosting site to allow all members of the family to post information about family events. Birthday party pictures and other life-changing events can be shared with everyone, regardless of where they live as all they need is access to the internet to view the information.
Information sharing is also available with many of the free forum hosting sites, allowing consumers to share their delight as well as dismay with how certain companies conduct business. Owners of these forums should retain the right to view and delete certain items on their free forum hosting sites to prevent them from being used for illegal or immoral purposes. While some laws may indicate that information posted on forums are not the responsibility of the site owner, keeping it clean and relevant to the site can help boost business acceptance.
Forums Makes Customer Contact Easier
Numerous businesses allow customers to access their forums and free forum hosting gives all companies, regardless of their size, the opportunity to offer this idea and information sharing without a lot of effort. Experienced users may opt for a more complicated site, but most of the free forum hosting companies help even the novice forum host get their site up and running quickly.
Typically, to begin using free forum hosting registration will be required with only the bare information requested to help keep tabs on the people establishing a forum. Sharing of ideas can also be used by companies when they have people spread across the country or around the globe and a moderator can help pull all the information together.
In today’s business climate, the need to control costs is a concern to every business owner and a free forum hosting site can help do just that. Businesses can offer this service on their website and glean the input from their visitors to help them better meet the needs of the consumer.
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Be Cautious With Web Hosting : It’s not so Simple With Hosting Plans
January 12, 2010 - 1:05 pm
Ultimate Ladder to Become a Successful Web Host Reseller
January 11, 2010 - 5:59 am
Experience of First Web Hosting Account
January 10, 2010 - 12:35 pm
Webhosting Website asked:
It is very challenging to set up a web hosting account for the first time. Here are some of the guidelines that one should follow while setting up a new web hosting account for his/her website.
There are many users who haven’t designed their website yet. Many web hosts used to offer online website building software that does not require the knowledge of programming or HTML. If any user is going with this policy, then he/she should make it sure that his/her web host is offering such software. User should also check out the price for using it.
Choosing the web host that can provide the required reliability, excellent customer service, as well as all the important features is very exigent.
One can start his/her search after discussing with the business associates, friends and relatives who have websites of their own. Many times this discussion is proved to be very worthy as user gets in the right track.
There are many sources through which one can get the information about web hosting; one of them is a web-hosting directory on the web. These directories are set up to permit one to search using the features that he/she is looking for in a web host. One should not forget that many of the listings he/she is watching might also be paid listings, so he/she needs to be careful.
As soon as one makes up his/her mind for web hosting, he/she should search out some potential web hosts, and then further should visit the web hosting message boards and forums on the web. User should search each of the potential web hosts. One can also get the information through the posts and can watch the experiences of other people with the hosts he/she is looking for. If the user comes across with too many negative comments or experiences by others, he/she should not go for that particular hosting company.
As soon as one searches out few web hosts, he/she should make contact with them and get the answers of his/her queries. If a user is a new beginner in this web world, he/she requires a web host that provides telephone support. Generally users do not go for the web host that offers only email support.
One should choose the web host that response at the first to his/her queries. User should check out the hosts that answers his/her questions patiently but be aware with the hosts who discuss the topic with which user is not concerned.
Many web hosts used to offer multiple plans so that the user can choose any of them. One should choose the web-hosting plan that provides all the features he/she actually required. But choosing the most suitable hosting service is very difficult for a new comer. While choosing the hosting service user should also consider the future aspects as well as future requirements. In the beginning the requirements of the website are very limited but as the time passes by the growth of the business, the requirements of the website also increases. So the plan one chooses should commit to provide more services whenever required.
The last thing one should do before signing up for a web hosting account is to go through his/her web host’s AUP (Acceptable Use Policy), and/or his/her TOS (Terms Of Service), and/or his/her SLA (Service Level Agreement). User should make it sure that he/she understands and agrees with his/her new web host’s policies, and in any case his/her website should not break any of his/her new web host’s rules and regulations. If user does not follow his/her new host’s contracts, then he/she may suffer loss by finding his/her website and email shut down without prior notice for breaking a rule. So it is advisable for a user to be aware from all these complications.