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(The Hosting News) – Are you looking to move your website from its current shared hosting environment and exploring other hosting options? If so, you may wish to consider VPS Hosting. VPS Hosting, or Virtual Private Server Hosting, provides some significant benefits over other options, including Dedicated Server Hosting. In today’s business world, a constantly changing economy and the need to lower company expenses while maintaining high profits are major considerations for companies as they look toward moving away from shared hosting environments. Oftentimes, companies turn to dedicated server hosting as the preferred option to shared hosting. One major disadvantage of making such a decision is the fact that in a cost-conscious business environment, Dedicated Server Hosting can be significantly more expensive then the shared hosting environment they wish to leave. Significantly more expensive, in many cases, can translate into paying up to four times the cost of their current shared hosting.
Fortunately, a much more viable and cost-effective solution to the expense of Dedicated Server Hosting can be found in Virtual Private Server Hosting, or VPS Hosting. Some of the benefits of VPS Hosting include:
- The ability to host a number of websites simultaneously and dedicate a virtual server to each and thus avoiding the need to share resources with other websites.
- The ability to configure virtual servers according to your own unique specifications.
- The ability to have total control and management over all of the servers you have purchased on a single server.
- The ability to dedicate virtual servers to specific applications such as emails, FTP, and back ups.
- The ease and speed with which virtual servers can be set up and put on line. This is unlike dedicated server set up, which oftentimes takes days.
- The ease with which VPS can be modified or upgraded.
- The power savings cost when compared to dedicated servers. Virtual server environments operate off of a centralized power unit, as compared to a dedicated server which must power up many servers to meet the individual needs of clients.
In closing, in a cost-conscious business environment, considering the use of a VPS Hosting system over other hosting systems and environments is a cost-effective, practical, and wise business choice for today’s ever-changing economy and business world.
Source: The Benefits of Virtual Private Server Hosting (VPS)
Colocation web hosting is very different from every other hosting service, primarily because it is not a service in which web servers are leased. Instead, colocation hosting is a web server storage service in which adequate server storage space is provided in a state-of-the-art data center that is equipped with highly trained staff and maximum security 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
In essence, you are simply paying for storage space so that you can store your dedicated server without problems such as hardware damage and theft occurring. While this may seem as if it is a great service that everyone should use, only a small percentage of webmasters will ever need colocation hosting. If you are not sure whether or not your business needs access to a colocation hosting service then you may want to consider the following information.
Do You Own a Web Server?
If you do not own a web server then you should know that you will need to purchase one before a colocation hosting service will be of any use to you. Web servers can cost anywhere from $1500-$10,000, depending upon the model and its capabilities. If you can afford to invest that much money in to a web server, and you are ready to pay for the monthly cost of colocation hosting, then it may be within your budget ton purchase a colocation hosting plan. However, if you are like the majority of webmasters, then you will not be able to afford or justify such a purchase.
What Kind of Sites Do You Own?
If you own a single medium sized web site then you may not have a need for a dedicated server at all. Dedicated web servers are ideal for people that have dozens of web sites or a single corporate web site that needs to be maintained professionally and kept at peak performance. With the availability of cheap and powerful web hosting you should be able to find a plan that will accommodate your needs with ease. Dedicated servers and colocation hosting is only recommended for corporations and enterprises, or people that own hundreds of sites.
How Technically Skilled Are You?
As mentioned, a colocation hosting service is simply a web server storage service, which means that most colocation hosting plans do not come with technical support. As such, you will need to provide your own technical support for server maintenance and administration. Most administrative duties can be done remotely, however this requires an advanced level of knowledge in the way web servers work. If you do not have a decent amount of experience in dealing with web servers then you may want to consider a colocation hosting solution that includes technical support.
Unfortunately, in order to have full technical support included with your colocation hosting plan you will need to pay an extra fee each month. When you add this fee to the mountain of other expenses associated with colocation hosting, it becomes clear that this type of hosting solution should only be utilize by highly successful online businesses.
(The Hosting News) – SingleHop, Inc. announced today that it has been ranked #58 in the 2010 Inc. 500 list, an annual listing of America’s fastest-growing private companies compiled by Inc. Magazine. Chicago-based SingleHop, which provides dedicated servers and complex web hosting, is the top-ranked company in the Web hosting industry, third fastest-growing IT Services company, and the second highest ranked Chicago business. The company’s sales have grown by 3,895% in the last three years.
“We’re beyond thrilled to be recognized with high placement in such a prestigious list as the Inc. 500,” said Zak Boca, President and Chief Executive Officer of SingleHop. “It’s a reflection of all the hard work that everyone on our team has put in, and signifies that our commitment to service and innovation were the keys to success.” To be included in the Inc. 500, a firm must demonstrate exceptional growth for a period of at least three years. SingleHop’s inclusion as a top 100 firm exhibits tenacious determination to grow in spite of and through the current weak economic climate.
The company continues to set milestones, with the following highlights:
•Employee headcount increased from 20 employees in 2009 to over 50 for 2010
•EBITDA margins in excess of 40%
•Projected gross revenues of $13 million for 2010
•Ending 2010 with projected annualized revenues of $20 million
•#1 Fastest Growing Web Hosting Company in Inc. 500 list
•#2 Fastest Growing Company Award in Chicago Award by Inc. Magazine
•#3 Fastest Growing Company Award in IT Services by Inc. Magazine
The firm is positioned for continued growth, having recently launched Cascade, SingleHop’s cloud computing platform. “Like many of our innovative products, Cascade will undoubtedly play a significant role in our future growth. Cascade is a simple product that is added to on top of a dedicated server, yet offers advanced cloud hosting benefits. It’s a simple concept, with a simple pricing model, which we feel is important in the cloud computing space,” says Zak Boca.
Source: SingleHop Named to Inc. 500 List
(The Hosting News) – SingleHop, Inc. announced today that it has been ranked #58 in the 2010 Inc. 500 list, an annual listing of America’s fastest-growing private companies compiled by Inc. Magazine. Chicago-based SingleHop, which provides dedicated servers and complex web hosting, is the top-ranked company in the Web hosting industry, third fastest-growing IT Services company, and the second highest ranked Chicago business. The company’s sales have grown by 3,895% in the last three years.
“We’re beyond thrilled to be recognized with high placement in such a prestigious list as the Inc. 500,” said Zak Boca, President and Chief Executive Officer of SingleHop. “It’s a reflection of all the hard work that everyone on our team has put in, and signifies that our commitment to service and innovation were the keys to success.” To be included in the Inc. 500, a firm must demonstrate exceptional growth for a period of at least three years. SingleHop’s inclusion as a top 100 firm exhibits tenacious determination to grow in spite of and through the current weak economic climate.
The company continues to set milestones, with the following highlights:
•Employee headcount increased from 20 employees in 2009 to over 50 for 2010
•EBITDA margins in excess of 40%
•Projected gross revenues of $13 million for 2010
•Ending 2010 with projected annualized revenues of $20 million
•#1 Fastest Growing Web Hosting Company in Inc. 500 list
•#2 Fastest Growing Company Award in Chicago Award by Inc. Magazine
•#3 Fastest Growing Company Award in IT Services by Inc. Magazine
The firm is positioned for continued growth, having recently launched Cascade, SingleHop’s cloud computing platform. “Like many of our innovative products, Cascade will undoubtedly play a significant role in our future growth. Cascade is a simple product that is added to on top of a dedicated server, yet offers advanced cloud hosting benefits. It’s a simple concept, with a simple pricing model, which we feel is important in the cloud computing space,” says Zak Boca.
Chicago, IL: August 24, 2010: SingleHop, Inc. announced today that it has been ranked #58 in the 2010 Inc. 500 list, an annual listing of America’s fastest-growing private companies compiled by Inc. Magazine. Chicago-based SingleHop, which provides dedicated servers and complex web hosting, is the top-ranked company in the Web hosting industry, third fastest growing IT Services company, and the second highest ranked Chicago business. The company’s sales have grown by 3,895% in the last three years. “We’re beyond thrilled to be recognized with high placement in such a prestigious list as the Inc. 500,” said Zak Boca, President and Chief Executive Officer of SingleHop. “It’s a reflection of all the hard work that everyone on our team has put in, and signifies that our commitment to service and innovation were the keys to success.” To be included in the Inc. 500 , a firm must demonstrate exceptional growth for a period of at least three years. SingleHop’s inclusion as a top 100 firm exhibits tenacious determination to grow in spite of and through the current weak economic climate.
The company continues to set milestones, with the following highlights:
- Employee head count increased from 20 employees in 2009 to over 50 for 2010.
- EBITDA margins in excess of 40%
- Projected gross revenues of $13 million for 2010
- Ending 2010 with projected annualized revenues of $20 million
- #1 Fastest Growing Web Hosting Company in Inc. 500 list
- #2 Fastest Growing Company Award in Chicago Award by Inc Magazine
- #3 Fastest Growing Company Award in IT Services by Inc Magazine
The firm is positioned for continued growth, having recently launched Cascade, SingleHop’s cloud computing platform. “Like many of our innovative products, Cascade will undoubtedly play a significant role in our future growth. Cascade is a simple product that is added to on top of a dedicated server, yet offers advanced cloud hosting benefits. It’s a simple concept, with a simple pricing model, which we feel is important in the cloud computing space.” says Zak Boca.
About 2010 Inc. 500
The INC 500 list is produced by INC magazine and features the 500 fastest growing businesses in America. In order to qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2006, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2009. www.inc.com
About SingleHop
SingleHop, Inc., is a full-service managed dedicated hosting provider that was founded on the principal of providing reliable, cost-effective, dedicated servers. The company was founded by Zak Boca and Dan Ushman in 2006 and currently hosts thousands of websites from around the world. The cornerstone of SingleHop’s managed hosting is its à la Carte Server Management Program, a full array of transparent management services designed and tested to allow business customers to tailor their level of support to their needs or expertise. www.singlehop.com
(The Hosting News) – Comprehensive and powerful are the two most widely used synonyms of Dedicated hosting services. The idea of dedicated servers has owned remarkable popularity on the grounds of its incredible capabilities. However, what makes it a little confusing is the availability of various plans that leave potential clients perplexed and broken. Each web hosting solution comes with a variety of plans to choose from. Once you have selected a plan, several options are required to be dwelt upon so as to ensure the complete optimization of your dedicated server for utmost functionality and compatibility with your sites. In this article, we are going to focus a few factors that will help you make crucial decisions as a potential dedicated hosting solution client.
Managed or Unmanagaed: Managed or Unmanagaed dedicated hosting? Yes, this is the first thing that you have to decide. Clients having knowledge and expertise of dealing with internet technology and web servers should go for options delivering complete management services. Beginners with absolutely no knowledge about servers, require manage hosting.
Your preferred Operating System: Next thing you would have to think about is choosing your operating system from Windows, Linux or Unix. Normally, Variation of Linux or UNIX are offered at no charge by the most web hosting companies. Dedicated servers typically operate on a collective network of operating systems known that are publicly distributed. It is known as the Red Hat Network. Many operating systems within the Red Hat Network comprises versions of Linux like FedoreCore, CentOS, Debian, etc.
However, if seen economically, Windows dedicated servers come for a bigger price than others because of the required support for maintaining the operating system. The idea of installing virtualization software on the dedicated server to have an arrangement that is enable of running several partitions of different operating systems also works wonders for many companies. As for instance, install a software such as Vmware within Linux and then carry out Windows installation inside of that virtualization software. In a nutshell, select your your operating system as per the requirements of your website.
The size of your Server: The last thing that you need to ponder on is the required size of your web server. Making the choice can be time-consuming and perplexing since several configurations and server types are available in the market by numerous prominent web hosting services providers. Hence, the two most important factors affecting your decision is your budget and requirements of your website. Ideally, a small dedicated server having 2GB OR 4 GB (if you run your software) is best for most companies. Secondly, you may pick to prefer quad core Xeon servers for top-notch power and functionality. And finally, pick a choice that suits your budget.
Naturally, every individual or company plans to have the best dedicated hosting plan but once they get out in the market, several factors starts vacillating their choice. Hence, knowing exactly what is best for your company is very important.
BrainPulse Web Hosting India also provides Dedicated Server Hosting for a network/website to ensure all software requirements of your clients.
Source: Points To Consider While Opting For A Dedicated Hosting Plan
(The Hosting News) – Comprehensive and powerful are the two most widely used synonyms of Dedicated hosting services. The idea of dedicated servers has owned remarkable popularity on the grounds of its incredible capabilities. However, what makes it a little confusing is the availability of various plans that leave potential clients perplexed and broken. Each web hosting solution comes with a variety of plans to choose from. Once you have selected a plan, several options are required to be dwelt upon so as to ensure the complete optimization of your dedicated server for utmost functionality and compatibility with your sites. In this article, we are going to focus a few factors that will help you make crucial decisions as a potential dedicated hosting solution client.
Managed or Unmanagaed: Managed or Unmanagaed dedicated hosting? Yes, this is the first thing that you have to decide. Clients having knowledge and expertise of dealing with internet technology and web servers should go for options delivering complete management services. Beginners with absolutely no knowledge about servers, require manage hosting.
Your preferred Operating System: Next thing you would have to think about is choosing your operating system from Windows, Linux or Unix. Normally, Variation of Linux or UNIX are offered at no charge by the most web hosting companies. Dedicated servers typically operate on a collective network of operating systems known that are publicly distributed. It is known as the Red Hat Network. Many operating systems within the Red Hat Network comprises versions of Linux like FedoreCore, CentOS, Debian, etc.
However, if seen economically, Windows dedicated servers come for a bigger price than others because of the required support for maintaining the operating system. The idea of installing virtualization software on the dedicated server to have an arrangement that is enable of running several partitions of different operating systems also works wonders for many companies. As for instance, install a software such as Vmware within Linux and then carry out Windows installation inside of that virtualization software. In a nutshell, select your your operating system as per the requirements of your website.
The size of your Server: The last thing that you need to ponder on is the required size of your web server. Making the choice can be time-consuming and perplexing since several configurations and server types are available in the market by numerous prominent web hosting services providers. Hence, the two most important factors affecting your decision is your budget and requirements of your website. Ideally, a small dedicated server having 2GB OR 4 GB (if you run your software) is best for most companies. Secondly, you may pick to prefer quad core Xeon servers for top-notch power and functionality. And finally, pick a choice that suits your budget.
Naturally, every individual or company plans to have the best dedicated hosting plan but once they get out in the market, several factors starts vacillating their choice. Hence, knowing exactly what is best for your company is very important.
BrainPulse Web Hosting India also provides Dedicated Server Hosting for a network/website to ensure all software requirements of your clients.
Points To Consider While Opting For A Dedicated Hosting Plan
Most people start out online with a basic shared hosting plan that lets them build a small website and become acquainted with the web hosting world. However, it is not often that someone remains content with this kind of hosting setup, especially when operating an online business. Sooner or later, the urge and need to upgrade will be unavoidable, and at this point the webmaster begins considering more robust hosting plans such as VPS and Dedicated hosting plans. The problem is, it is not always clear when the best time to upgrade is. In fact, in many cases you can get by with a basic hosting plan for years. However, “getting by” is simply not enough if you are trying to strive, and slow-loading pages or site downtime is just one of the many hurdles you’ll encounter if your site is running on inadequate server resources. So how do you know when it is time to upgrade?
How Many Daily Visitors Does Your Site Get?
If your site is receiving more than a few hundred visitors on a daily basis, then you may want to consider upgrading from a basic hosting plan. This is especially true if you host a lot of multimedia content. If there are many people browsing your site and watching videos at the same time, the bandwidth will quickly dwindle and the browsing experience will become less enjoyable for your visitors. In many cases your site could lag to a complete standstill, causing your visitors to leave your site altogether. Upgrading to a dedicated server will give you the resources needed to accommodate thousands of site visitors on a daily basis.
How Many Sites Do You Have?
If you have more than five sites that receive a decent amount of traffic on daily basis, then it may be time to upgrade. Likewise, if you have one large website that is receiving a lot of traffic you will still need more server resources. Keeping all of your sites on a shared hosting plan is not wise when you consider the limitations of your current hosting setup. With a dedicated server you can host up to 50 high traffic sites without any problems in most cases, especially if you are renting a powerful server.
How are Your Sites Performing?
Ultimately the true test is the actual performance of the websites you own. If you are still able surf the sites without any slow loading pages, and you aren’t experiencing any down time, then it may be okay to stick with the plan you have. However if your sites are down more than once a week and it takes longer than 10 seconds for a page to load on a broadband connection, then you should definitely consider upgrading. A site’s performance will greatly affect it’s bounce rate and how many repeat visitors/page views per visit are received. Shared hosting can only take you so far before an upgrade is absolutely necessary.
(The Hosting News) – JaguarPC announced today how its virtual private server hosting plans are giving small and medium sized businesses more server control to maximize website performance while enhancing security. Website owners can choose the operating system, software, and applications most suited to their needs while experiencing faster performance with JaguarPC’s VPS web hosting.
“As one of the first VPS hosting providers since 2002, JaguarPC VPS hosting customers have and continue to receive a first-class web hosting experience. JaguarPC VPS hosting eliminates slow loading times and buffering delays that typically cause frustration with other web hosting providers,” says Greg Landis, Founder and CEO at JaguarPC. “Our VPS hosting customers have more options, more control, and even greater security and server performance with all VPS hosting plans at JaguarPC.”
JaguarPC VPS web hosting provides each website with its own server resources, allowing each website to be unaffected by the activities of other websites. Designated server resources and choice of operating system and software are key components that drastically enhance website and application performance when using JaguarPC VPS web hosting services. JaguarPC maintains constant uptime and fast loading times with all VPS hosting plans through its state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.
“JaguarPC’s VPS hosting, available with dedicated server resources, gives our customers freedom to grow their business rapidly without having to worry about exceeding the limits of their hosting plan and provides more flexibility including burstable RAM at 1-4GB and diskspace starting at 15GB,” says Landis. “Root access and full management services are also available with all JaguarPC VPS hosting so customers receive more control and security with their VPS hosting plan.”
JaguarPC VPS hosting customers can run their applications and websites on their own operating systems as JaguarPC virtual private servers are isolated from other websites utilizing the same physical server. JaguarPC also protects customer data in secure data centers with 24-hour monitoring and emergency backup systems in place.
“You can’t run a business without your essential data on customers and website activity –JaguarPC is committed to supporting and protecting that data in every way,” says Landis. “With flexible server configuration options, all JaguarPC VPS hosting services add an extra layer of protection so you can leave the security up to us while you focus on what you do best.”
JaguarPC’s virtual private server hosting offers more security than shared web hosting. All VPS hosting accounts are fully managed with free reboots, 24/7/365 remote hands, server updates as requested, compromised server recovery, server monitoring, security assessments, rootkit hunter installation, and other enhanced VPS hosting security features.
Business owners, organizations, and website owners interested in more powerful, reliable, and flexible VPS hosting to help their business grow, are encouraged to visit jaguarpc.com. JaguarPC offers fully managed VPS hosting, Linux VPS hosting, Windows VPS hosting and VPS reseller hosting backed by a team of hosting industry experts with 24-7-365 technical support.
Source: JaguarPC Announces New VPS Hosting Plans
(The Hosting News) – JaguarPC announced today how its virtual private server hosting plans are giving small and medium sized businesses more server control to maximize website performance while enhancing security. Website owners can choose the operating system, software, and applications most suited to their needs while experiencing faster performance with JaguarPC’s VPS web hosting.
“As one of the first VPS hosting providers since 2002, JaguarPC VPS hosting customers have and continue to receive a first-class web hosting experience. JaguarPC VPS hosting eliminates slow loading times and buffering delays that typically cause frustration with other web hosting providers,” says Greg Landis, Founder and CEO at JaguarPC. “Our VPS hosting customers have more options, more control, and even greater security and server performance with all VPS hosting plans at JaguarPC.”
JaguarPC VPS web hosting provides each website with its own server resources, allowing each website to be unaffected by the activities of other websites. Designated server resources and choice of operating system and software are key components that drastically enhance website and application performance when using JaguarPC VPS web hosting services. JaguarPC maintains constant uptime and fast loading times with all VPS hosting plans through its state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.
“JaguarPC’s VPS hosting, available with dedicated server resources, gives our customers freedom to grow their business rapidly without having to worry about exceeding the limits of their hosting plan and provides more flexibility including burstable RAM at 1-4GB and diskspace starting at 15GB,” says Landis. “Root access and full management services are also available with all JaguarPC VPS hosting so customers receive more control and security with their VPS hosting plan.”
JaguarPC VPS hosting customers can run their applications and websites on their own operating systems as JaguarPC virtual private servers are isolated from other websites utilizing the same physical server. JaguarPC also protects customer data in secure data centers with 24-hour monitoring and emergency backup systems in place.
“You can’t run a business without your essential data on customers and website activity –JaguarPC is committed to supporting and protecting that data in every way,” says Landis. “With flexible server configuration options, all JaguarPC VPS hosting services add an extra layer of protection so you can leave the security up to us while you focus on what you do best.”
JaguarPC’s virtual private server hosting offers more security than shared web hosting. All VPS hosting accounts are fully managed with free reboots, 24/7/365 remote hands, server updates as requested, compromised server recovery, server monitoring, security assessments, rootkit hunter installation, and other enhanced VPS hosting security features.
Business owners, organizations, and website owners interested in more powerful, reliable, and flexible VPS hosting to help their business grow, are encouraged to visit jaguarpc.com. JaguarPC offers fully managed VPS hosting, Linux VPS hosting, Windows VPS hosting and VPS reseller hosting backed by a team of hosting industry experts with 24-7-365 technical support.
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