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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Web Hosting Articles & Tutorials PHP vs. ASP.NET December 7, 2009 at 11:45 pm There are several programming languages available to developers.  Two of the most widely used and effective are PHP and ASP.NET.  Choosing between the two can be very difficult as both are equally efficient at retrieving information and interacting with a variety of databases.  Based on the .NET framework, ASP.NET is a web application framework created by Microsoft.  PHP is a robust programming language that commonly runs on Unix and Linux operating systems.  While very similar in many ways, look beneath the surface and you will see that PHP and ASP.NET are worlds apart. Cost Efficiency As an open-source programming language, PHP is free to download from online and use on a web server.  It has the largest community of any open-source language, boasting a code that has been greatly enhanced through the contributions of millions of programmers.  ASP.NET you can say, is an entirely different animal.  In order to use ASP.NET efficiently, you would require many other Microsoft products, most notably, a licensed copy of the Windows operating system.  Therefore, PHP is usually the most cost effective of the two development technologies. Application Performance PHP is an interpreted language, which essentially means it runs directly from the code you wrote in the application.  ASP.NET on the other hand, is a compiled language, optimized in a manner that allows it to be fully structured before being put into productivity.  It has been proven numerous times that compiled languages create applications that are considerably faster because applications created with an interpreted language are reduced to machine instructions at runtime. Programming Environment PHP is capable of running efficiently on all types of platforms.  This includes, Unix, Linx and even Windows.  Because it is so tightly integrated into the IIS web server, ASP.NET is native to a Windows server and therefore, runs the most efficiently on this platform. Language Compatibility PHP is based largely on “C”, which is considered by many as one of the best programming languages in the world.  Based on the extensive .NET Framework, ASP.NET supports a variety of programming languages, including, C, C++, JavaScript, and many others.  The unmatched flexibility of ASP.NET makes it an effective tool for programmers experienced with various languages. Database Interaction PHP usually interacts with a MySQL database, which is also an open-source application and a key element of the popular LAMP server.  ASP.NET mainly interacts with a MS SQL database, which is a licensed Microsoft product.  However, PHP and ASP.NET can be configured to work with either database, and also modified to support Postgre SQL, Microsoft Access and Oracle. Conclusion Choosing PHP over ASP.NET or vice versa is a matter of preference and specific needs.  Both can help you reach many of the same goals in an efficient manner.  While there is much that needs to be considered, one should never base their decision on speed and reputation alone.  Therefore, it is all about what language works best for your particular project.   This email was sent to domainhosting04@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.

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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Web Hosting Articles & Tutorials Three Benefits to Dedicated IP Web Hosting December 7, 2009 at 1:40 pm Dedicated IP web hosting, also known as “static” web hosting, refers to web hosting that provides the user with an IP address which is used solely by their website’s server space and domain. If you are interested in using dedicated IP web hosting, you’ll find plenty of options online, some paid and some free. In the past the paid services have been far more popular, but recently even the free hosting services have made attempts to offer the same quality of service, if not better in some cases. Regardless of whether you choose a paid or free service, using dedicated IP web hosting offers a number of advantages over dynamic IP web hosting. Below we have covered the three main benefits of using dedicated IP web hosting. 1. Speed and Security Similar to any other form of web hosting, your web site’s visitors will still be able to access the information on your server via a standard Internet browser, but the speed and security of your web site will be substantially improved. If you are operating a larger business or an e-commerce site then dedicated IP hosting is by far the best option for you. Having your own dedicated IP will allow you to you avoid pesky issues such as spam. Also, sharing an IP with other websites can possibly be dangerous because you could be sharing your IP with illegal websites. Having your own permanent IP address offers a sense of security as well as improved browsing speeds for the end-user. 2. Flexibility and Control Using dedicated IP web hosting also allows you to have more flexibility when it comes to controlling and editing your web site. You will have access to your own private SSL certificate as well as  an anonymous FTP client. Private SSL certificates ensure that your website remains fully secure, which will put your customers mind at ease if you are using your website for e-commerce. 3. Plenty of Options Having a dedicated IP address for your web hosting offers a number of benefits, so of course the fees are going to be higher than those charged for dynamic IP hosting. However there so many hosting companies to choose from online, so it is not hard to find fairly priced dedicated IP hosting. You can  even use your current hosting company, simply call them or email them and tell them that you would like a static or dedicated IP and they will help you make the switch to dedicated IP hosting. Having so many options is another reason why switching to dedicated IP web hosting is so appealing. Choosing a Hosting Provider It is very important that you take the time to do the necessary research before deciding on a web hosting package. Consider factors such as customer service and support, security and price before you make your final decision. Taking the time to do the necessary research will save you a lot of time and effort in the long run.   This email was sent to domainhosting04@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.

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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Web Hosting Articles & Tutorials Simplifying Administrative Tasks with Managed Hosting December 4, 2009 at 1:17 pm Managed hosting is an option mainly sought after by businesses, particularly those that lack administrative skills or IT resources.  In its full form, it is quite similar to basic shared hosting as the web host takes care of server administration, hardware maintenance and various other technical aspects.  This article will show you the many instances in which managed hosting can be a viable solution. Increased Availability Several business owners are experts in their respective field, but lack the technical savvy needed to maintain a web server and keep their site up and running.  Despite this, they still do not want to take the risk of incurring significant periods of downtime, which could easily happen if problems are not addressed and resolved in a timely manner.  Some businesses choose managed hosting for these reasons alone.  With a team of dedicated experts on your side, you can better assure that any problems that arise will be immediately addressed as they occur. Dedicated Hosting Alternative Businesses with high traffic websites or more demanding needs typically require a dedicated server as it can provide flexibility, performance and reliability that surpasses the normal shared hosting service.  In most cases, a managed hosting service provides dedicated server hardware, which means you enjoy the same benefits.  Because a dedicated server is considerably more complex to maintain than a hosting account on a shared server, some users are unable to manage it on their own accord.  This is mainly because a dedicated server often calls for you to work with more than just a control panel interface.  Most businesses would much prefer to spend their time focusing on the core of the business rather than trying to figure out how to manage a complicated web server.  These companies are perfectly suited for a managed hosting arrangement. Easier to Manage With most services, the day–to-day administrative tasks associated with running a website is not included in a managed hosting plan.  It normally only pertains to maintaining the server and its related processes, not the actual website itself.  The good thing is that technology has evolved to the point where managing a website can be relatively easy for the most inexperienced of users.  However, some managed hosting services do offer general website maintenance.  This option is often an add-on to the hosting plan that will cost you something, but is usually cheaper than paying an outside firm or full-time website administrator.  Businesses with limited knowledge or those that simply just do not want to deal with website maintenance often find this to be a valuable addition. Conclusion Businesses choose managed hosting for numerous reasons and many times it all boils down to administration.  Managing an entire web server or even a website can be very challenging so passing the burden on to someone who is more capable of handling it is only practical. While managed hosting can be a very expensive option, it can also make an ideal solution by helping an organization save time, do away with stress, and obtain a great value for their money.   This email was sent to domainhosting04@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.

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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Web Hosting Articles & Tutorials Making Money with Reseller Hosting December 3, 2009 at 1:34 pm By now, it is widely recognized that reseller hosting is a legitimate and very lucrative way to generate reoccurring income online.  It allows you to establish a credible and profitable business through a solution that is easy to set up and requires a minimal capital investment.  In fact, it is not difficult to find a feature-rich package for under $20 per month.  All you really need to be a reseller is a computer, internet connection and the desire to be successful.  This makes reseller hosting a very attractive option for anyone who wants to start their own business online.  Although it is not a get-rich-quick type of deal by any means, it can turn out to be a very prosperous venture for anyone who puts in the work. Five Steps to Successful Reseller Hosting Making your reseller business a success requires loads of dedication and sound marketing strategies.  Below are five simple steps that will help you get your business up and running efficiently: 1.) Find a Reputable Hosting Company – The web hosting company you purchase the account from will ultimately determine your success as a reseller.  Not only must this company be reputable and reliable, but also provide features that are essential to the success of your business.  These features will all depend on your individual requirements, but some you want to keep in mind are a fully integrated billing system, email accounts and a quality control panel software for managing the entire operation. 2.) Set up Your Reseller Account – Most hosting companies offer quite few options in terms of disk storage, bandwidth and various other features.  However, even the basic package should do you just fine as long as it has adequate resources, useful features, and a path to easy upgrades as your business grows.  With everything in place, setting up your reseller account is usually a simple process. 3.) Create Your Hosting Plans - After purchasing a reseller account, you will be provided access to a control panel where you can create hosting packages, determine prices, suspend or delete customer accounts and other management related tasks.  One of the best things about reseller hosting is that all of this can be done without permission or intervention from your host.  You pretty much run the show. 4.) Set up Your Billing System – Most web hosts will provide you with special software to create your own billing system.  This software makes it easy to invoice your customers, automatically send out payment notifications and much more.  There is even software that acts as both a billing and support system, which equals an added bonus for your reseller business. 5.) Promote Your Business – If you do not promote your reseller business, there is no way you can make it a success.  It would be wise to create a website specifically designed to promote your hosting plans and the tools you need to accomplish this should be included in the package you purchased.  Most companies literally give you hundreds of pre-designed templates to choose from so creating a professional website should be fairly easy regardless of your experience.  Once the site is online, it up to you to find ways to effectively promote it and make yourself some money with your reseller account.   This email was sent to domainhosting04@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.

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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Web Hosting Articles & Tutorials Why Choose Red Hat Linux? December 2, 2009 at 3:06 pm There are many different flavors of Linux to choose from.  Some are very popular while others are less well known but as just as efficient.  Choosing a distribution can be quite overwhelming, but in this article we will explain why you may want to pick Red Hat over everything else. Smarter Support System One of the biggest knocks on Linux, particularly among business users, is its lack of official support.  Some operations are of such a mission-critical nature that waiting for a return from the community forums becomes unacceptable.  Red Hat gives you the opportunity to avoid this by offering subscription based services that allows customers to obtain faster support from the community experts.  This system lets you leverage the best of both worlds to ensure that your distribution is a as flexible and secure as it can be. More Compatible When choosing Red Hat, you can rest easy about compatibility issues because they are almost non-existent.  This is often a major concern for uses migrating from Windows.  In most cases, these users must not only transition to the new operating system, but new office applications, web browsers, mail clients, codecs and much more.  Having the ability to access the features you need is a great reason to choose Red Hat.  For the most part, whatever you require from an OS can be obtained in one version or the next. Enterprise Support If you require a Linux distribution for corporate business needs, Red Hat could be the most ideal of them all.  This OS gives you access to enterprise-class support that makes the system much easier to user and maintain.   Most importantly, it makes it easier to integrate the system with your existing applications.  Unlike other flavors, this one does not stick you a manual in your hands and leave you alone to figure everything out.  Red Hat will help you get your systems up and running quickly while spending little to no time in the forums. Strong Community Red Hat is a growing company that has developed strong partnerships in a wealth of business markets, which can make any learning curves far less painful.  Chances are that you can now find vendors and support for the system right in your area.  This includes dealers that sell and resell hardware, as well as those who provide software solutions and training.  There are even special network partners who exist solely to help your integrate your existing systems with Red Hat Linux. Red Hat offers many advantages that set it apart and above other distributions of Linux.  These distinct advantages can make sure you meet your personal or business needs.  Qualities such as a high level of compatibility, the luxury to integrate your existing systems, and great support that will help you stay a little more sane really allow this flavor to stand out on its own.  While the best Linux distribution is really a matter of preference, Red Hat is one the enthusiast or experienced user can’t go wrong with.   This email was sent to domainhosting04@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.

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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Web Hosting Articles & Tutorials Why You Should Consider Reseller Hosting as a Business December 1, 2009 at 1:49 pm Reseller web hosting offer big benefits to anyone looking to start a business online.  If you do it right, then you can enjoy a steady stream of income that keeps the bills paid and possibly a lot  more.  In fact, some have gone from a simple reseller account to become large, full-time web hosting companies.  If you want to start an online business but have yet to pinpoint a particular field, this article will give you all the reason to consider reseller hosting. Everybody Needs Hosting Web hosting is in high demand as almost everyone requires it to run a website.  Therefore, a reseller that knows how to approach the business can be successful without much trouble at all.  It becomes much easier when you have a professionally designed website that clearly defines your services and gives potential customers a reason to choose you over the countless number of competitors.  Keep in mind however, that just like any type of business, reseller hosting calls for you to proceed with caution and play your cards right.  While some have made a success of this venture, others have failed.  You need to show people that you can be trusted and will commit yourself to them should they become customers.  This is something you must focus on when designing the website to promote your reseller business. Putting in the Work The key to succeeding with reselling is sound marketing.  If you take the time to learn and apply good business sense, you will find that it was well worth effort.  You must take advantage of all the marketing channels that are available to make your site one of the premiere destinations for people looking for web hosting service or even those merely seeking information. Of course there are several marketing tactics that can be employed, but one of the most effective involves optimizing your reseller site to attract traffic from the search engines.  It a proven fact that most internet users rely on the search engines to find what they need and because of all the competition in the hosting arena, this is something you definitely want to leverage in order to give yourself an edge. Selecting Your Partner A large number of web hosting firms would be more than happy to have you onboard as a reseller.  Why?  Well, because it allows them to extend into new markets and acquire new customers while you do the marketing for them.  With a solid team of resellers, the company can focus less on marketing and more on the critical business aspects of their operation.  Perhaps the best thing about this arrangement is that it gives you flexibility to choose the services you want to offer.  For example, you can elect to resell shared hosting packages, dedicated servers, managed services, e-commerce solutions and much more.  With the wide gamut of options the web hosting market has to offer, your choices are a quite broad. The first crucial step to starting a reseller hosting business is finding a reliable company to purchase an account from.  Take some time out to find out what providers have good reseller programs capable of meeting your needs.  This can be a little time consuming, but it will pay off once your business becomes successful.   This email was sent to domainhosting04@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.

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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Web Hosting Articles & Tutorials Managed Hosting: A Viable Alternative to Colocation November 30, 2009 at 2:17 pm If you have your own server, there are quite a few ways you can go about hosting it over the internet.  With adequate space and the necessary network components, you can host it internally and literally control every aspect of your IT operations.  A more practical option might be signing up for a colocation service.  Colocation is a type of hosting designed for businesses that own their server hardware and network equipment.  You basically provide them with your equipment and in turn, they give you storage space in their data center along with internet bandwidth and power to get your systems up and running.  This type of arrangement allows you colocate computers that range from game servers to web servers to support the needs of websites that demand the highest level of performance and reliability. Lingering Disadvantages While colocation is advantageous in many ways, there are also potential drawbacks as well.  In the typical arrangement, you provide the hardware and are then responsible for managing every aspect of it.  This also means that you have to set everything up initially, making sure your systems are running efficiently and protected from security threats.  You need to perform the necessary maintenance to ensure your server sees the maximum availability and that all your systems and the software they contain are up to date.  As you have probably imagined, this can be very challenging and time consuming as well.  However, it is vital in order to make sure your mission critical operations remain efficient and secure.  If you are not equipped to handle these responsibilities, you could be putting your customers and the business itself at risk. The hard truth is that any organization that lacks the necessary IT resources is taking a huge gamble by running their business through colocation hosting.   Without the right level of expertise at your disposal, this type of service could end up being more trouble than it is worth.  Even the promise of unmatched scalability, security, reliability and all colocation has to offer, it could easily leave you at a disadvantage if you enter this environment unprepared.  There is however, a happy medium – managed hosting. Why Managed Hosting? Managed hosting is a service that aims to bridge the gap by offering the flexibility of colocaiton and ease of use of traditional web hosting.  It allows you to retain a significant amount of control over your server, but you lease the hardware and the host sets it up and maintains it for you.  They generally provide the server configured to your specifications, handle monitoring, security provisioning, and keep the system up to date.  Several hosting providers offer fully managed services in addition to 24/7 technical support, essentially freeing you up to focus on the core aspects of your business.  If you are not quite ready for colocation but normal web hosting just won’t do, managed hosting could turn out to be the perfect alternative. By opting for managed hosting, you can alleviate much of the risk associated with colocation all while enjoying a similar level of freedom, security and reliability.  This solution has taken the hosting world by storm and become an increasingly popular choice among the SMB segment.   This email was sent to domainhosting04@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.