VPS Server vs. Dedicated Server
VPS servers and dedicated servers are the two forms of dedicated web hosting offered by most web hosting providers and allow for businesses that require reliable and secure web hosting services to use a web hosting package capable of meeting their requirements ideally. Although VPS servers and dedicated servers are separated by their separate form factors, with VPS server hosting being a form of virtual web hosting and dedicated server hosting being the only form of physical web hosting that is available. If you require a web hosting service that can provide you with large resource allocations then a dedicated server is going to be the way for you to go since the only restrictions you will face resource wise are going to be the actual limits of the server; however, VPS servers can still provide you with decent resource assignments that are capable at meeting the requirements of most users, just at a more affordable price. Windows server hosting services are offered by many web hosting providers although Linux server hosting servers generally tend to be more prevalent as they are normally cheaper and easier to provision for web hosting providers.
There are several different editions of the Windows server operating system meaning that there is a good range of choice to choose from depending on what your needs may be, however the use of the Windows operating system will also cost you more since web hosting providers will need to factor in the cost of the Windows operating system license; Linux on the other hand is an open source operating system meaning that it costs nothing to use and there are many different versions, or ‘distributions’, of Linux available that have all been designed to be used in different situations. Apart from the difference in form factor between VPS server hosting and dedicated server hosting, there isn’t a great deal else that is different; both forms of dedicated web hosting will provide you with guaranteed assignments of RAM, disk space and bandwidth that you will be able to utilize as you see fit – with a dedicated server you will also be able to make full use of the server’s CPU whereas with a VPS server you will have to share the hosting node’s CPU with the other VPS servers that are hosted on the same node. Server hosting services are able to provide you with greater reliability in the long run, and for most uptime is one of the most important factors to consider in a web hosting package these days.
How to protect your emails from Viruses in Outlook express ?
With Outlook Express 6, internet zone is restricted and enables only active contents to run. For customization in IE Security Zone :
- Open Outlook Express
- Click on Tools Meno – Options
- Click Security Tab and then Click Restricted Zone
- Click Ok to close options dialog box
- Start IE, click on Interner Options and click on Security
- Click Custom Level and apply the changes.
Reading messaged in Plain Text :
- In SP1, configure Outlook express to read emails in plain Text Format
- Start Outlook Express
- Click on Tools and Options
- Click Read tab and select Read all messages in plain text
- Click on Ok
Prvention of programs from sending emails without Approval :
In this case, if Outlook Express is set as mail handler, it will process requests by using Simple MAPI calls. This function is used by Virus and send copies of email mesages that will contain virus to your email contacts. In case Of Outlook Express 6, email’s are prevented from sending without approval.
IE Unsafe list to filter Email attachments :
- Start Outlook Express, click on Options
- Click Security Tabs and select “Do not allow attachments”
In Outlook Express 6, it checks for unsafe attachments and only if it’s safe, it will download / open with the email messages.
Add additional files to remove from Unsafe list :
- Click on Start
- Then click on Control Panel
- Double-click Folder Options
- Select File Type to be allowed or blocked and then clicked on Advanced.
- In order to add new, click on New – In Create New Extension dialog box, file extension should be typed and added to unsafe list.
- Click on OK
Exchange dedicated servers are basically servers which enables send and receive of emails. It basically enables sharing of emails without connecting online. It can be send from one server to another without being connected online. It integrated with Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express and email applications that are used for business on a dedicated server. It provides to confidential information, improving efficiency and simplifies communication of large organizations.
This also enhances security and reduces the risk factor and can be configured on mobile devices. Exchange Server can store emails on a dedicated server which is not the case with POP3 setup. Employees of organizations may send private information through this applications.
With exchange dedicated server Hosting configuration, emails and information can be stored on servers which can only be accessed through client devices. Exchange dedicated servers run on MS windows servers and operating system. Microsoft Outlook Web access also provides browser access systems. It supports devices such as blackberry, Treo, Motorola, QPocket and oher smartphones.
Exchange Servers started in 1993 and outgrown since then. It was built in XENIX which is a version of Linux Operating System licensed by Microsoft from AT&T in the 70’s. to exchange server in April 1993.
The users were around 500 in Exchange server in Jan 1995 which then increased to 32000 in 1996. It was then migrated to beta version and the next version was brought in the market.
The Exchange Server 4.0 was released in 1996 and officially sold to public and was to upgrae Microsoft Mail 3.5. It was utilized by 400 client server mails with one database and 500 directories. Following release version was 5.0 which was released in 1997 introduces Administrator console integrated to SMTP-based networks. It also had an add-on feature known as Intenet Mail connecter which could directly communicate with server.
Exchange Server 5.5 was then released in 1997 which came in two versions, Standard and Enterprise. There were many differences in storage limit, mail transport connectors and had the ability of cluster servers.
Exchange Server 2000 edition was released in 2000 which many improvements and it’s limitations were reduced compared to Exchange Server 5.5. It supported more than one cluster and increased it’s supported database. Instant messaging support was also includes and the version includes Microsoft Acive directory which was unavailable in the previous version. The era was then supported by Exchange Server 2007 which was released in 2003. It was supported on Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003. This allowed easy upgration from one operating sytem to another. This was mainly used by major organizations which could not afford downtime caused due to dedicated server migrations.
It main feature includes disaster recovery which allowed administrators to bring servers online faster by sending / receiving emails and recovering them from backups. It also provided anti-virus and anti-spam.
This was introduced in two versions such as standard and enterprise. The standard version allowed 75GB of database storage whereas Enterprise edition allowed 16TB and 4 storage group with 5 databases per group. However, it was only compatible with 32 bit version and not install on 64-bit windows server 2003.
The lastest version is Exchange Server 2007 which was in the beta version in 2006. It can run on 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows Dedicated Servers. The performance has been improved with this version when compared to Exchange Server 2003.
Exchange server 2007 also introduces features such as voice-mail, filter options, web service support, Outlook Web Access new interface.
BODHost.com supports Exchange Dedicated Server Setup
SQL Server Clusters are setup when requirements of applications or Databases are not met. This is a setup to ensure performance is maintained at all times. While setting up a Cluster, you need to make sure you have noticed the following facts :
- Applications usage and their response.
- Uptime is maintained at all times even when a e-commerce applications is taking place.
- Loss in case of application failure.
- Apllication setup need mainenance.
- Maintenance and upgrades take place without any application downtime.
- Additional maintenance and training cost.
- Unification of Applications and resources.
- Increase availability in failures or downtime.
- Enhance Scalibility.
- Share load accross multiple servers.
- Clusters are basic of two type : Asymmetric Clusters and Symmetric Clusters
- Asymmetric Clusters refers to server exists to take over another server in case of any failure. It is efficient for availability and scalability for databases, files and services. In case, one of the servers are down, the other server takes place of the first server node. One of the terms refers to failover cluster.
- Symmetric Clusters, in this every server performance the same task. In this case, every server is the main server for applications. In case, one of them fail, the remaining servers continue to process applications. When it comes to cost, cluster resources are used. However, the only problem with it is in case of failure, additional load on other server could fail them.
- Load Management with Server Clusters
- Avoid Interruption of Services
- Increase in Flexibility.
- Complex Infrastructure in more number of servers are not easy to manage.
- Code Changes to function with all the servers.
- Applicaton limitations are not supported on Server Clusters.
SQL Dedicated Server Clusters Solutions are designed to meet Corporate Requirements and manage heavy databases / applications. BODHost provides fully managed dedicated server clustering solutions. SQL Server are normally setup with Server clusters.
If you need any further information, please email us at sales @ bodhost.com and we will suggest the best cluster setup for your applications.
PHP also includes GD library which is utilized to edit graphics. it can create thumbnail images or even drawing graphs. Many edits can be done easily and we can also apply photo filters. We can create GIF, PNG, JPG from the code. Once it is enabled on the server, we can easily download it and create thumbnails and many more.
GD library is supported on VPS Hosting packages.
VPS Hosting are just an next step to shared hosting packages and which are not really expensive such as a dedicated server. The features that are provided by VPS Servers are more or less like a dedicated server. no shared hosting packages provide full root access on Linux VPS’s or administrator access for Windows VPS Hosting packages. Customization are much more feasible when it comes to a VPS and it also allows third-party applications.
Much better performance when compared to any shared or reseller hosting packages. You will be able to host in a custom environment. However, in most cases good amount of knowledge is required in order to host a VPS. If you have a fully managed VPS, that would do much help and also assist you with major operations.
Also, be assured that you need more information on the VPS in order to host it. Best way is to gain as much knowledge from the host as possible. At the time of signup, please make sure you select the right options in order to meet your requirements. Wise selection of hosting package are always good for your pocket. Once you are aware of the vps you need to signup, please make sure the hosting provider can install it for you. You should not host any application or software that can likely over-load the VPS at the end of the day.
Complete isolated environment and indivualism is maintained on a vps at any point of time. Bodhost provides fully managed VPS Hosting package which are monitored 24×7 round the clock. For more information, please have a look at this link VPS Hosting
Frontpage Extensions provides access for website publish from Frontpage. This provides a better interface while uploading data content. Please be assured that while Installating or Uninstalling Frontpage Extensions, it is a possibility that .htaccess file could be lost. Following are the steps to install Frontpage Extensions through cPanel VPS Servers :
> Click on cPanel
> Click on Frontpage Extensions icon through cPanel
> It will then proceed with the installation of Frontpage Extensions on the VPS
It is the record which specifies the mail servers that handle email for your domain is an MX record. MX record is a part of the several other network records which define where a particular domain name will resolve from . By default, all of the email for your domain is handled by Dotnoc’s mail server. You can, however, choose to have another mail server handle your email. You can select a mail server such as Register.com or you can specify an Exchange, Novell or other in-house mail server. If your organization has multiple mail servers (such as a primary and secondary server) you can specify multiple IP addresses and set the priority for each.
Following are steps that will configure your APF firewall on Dedicated Server Hosting packages :
> Open /etc/apf/ad/conf.antidos
> Change LP_KLOG=”0″ to LP_KLOG=”1″
> CONAME=”Your Company” ( Enter Companies Name )
> Change USR_ALERT=”0″ to USR_ALERT=”1″ ( 1 only if you need alerts for emails )
> USR=”you@yourco.com” ( Enter the Email Address )
> Execute : crontab -e
*/2 * * * * root /etc/apf/ad/antidos -a >> /dev/null 2>&1
This will run anti-dos in two minutes
This will Configure APF on your Dedicated Server Hosting Packages