Choosing UNIX-like Operating System for Your Needs?

Linux was created and is now maintained by a small group of developers and will always be free of charge.The source code is readily available, making it a community development. Since individuality is encouraged among the community, there are at least a hundred different versions of Linux. Each version is called a distribution or a… Continue reading Choosing UNIX-like Operating System for Your Needs?

Installing the LAMP server Stack in Debian

A little about Debian Debian is a Linux-based distribution and it is one of the most respected ones in the web server domain. We can easily say that 30% of the world’s websites are hosted on a Debian server with LAMP installed thus it is required to have knowledge about it’s installation and it’s maintenance.… Continue reading Installing the LAMP server Stack in Debian

Advantages Of A Server Over A Desktop Computer

Advantages of a Server over a Desktop Computer – Why is a Server required? When thinking through the advantages of a server over a desktop computer, and why a server is required, it’s important to weigh up the many advantages of having a dedicated piece of hardware for a work network. In general, a server… Continue reading Advantages Of A Server Over A Desktop Computer

Brief Guide To Moving To A Dedicated Server

Deciding to shift your business’ hosting needs over to a dedicated server can open up a world of new opportunities. Dedicated servers are great for hosting websites, apps and data when you need unfettered access and plenty of bandwidth on tap. This kind of solution will remove the restrictions associated with sharing server hardware with… Continue reading Brief Guide To Moving To A Dedicated Server

Server Virtualization For Data Center Consolidation

Larger enterprises often have global data center locations. These companies deal with large amounts of data on a daily basis. Because of this they are forced to prepare for all types of disasters. For these companies, ineffective recovery strategies can lead to millions of dollars in losses. Having multiple locations across the globe is a… Continue reading Server Virtualization For Data Center Consolidation

VB.NET Database Interaction With SQL Server 2012

SQL Server is the most widely used database management system with Dot Net applications. Having the similar inherent architecture, these two form up a very good development environment and provide a feel of comfort for the programmer. The following steps will be quite helpful for you if you are new to the development of Dot… Continue reading VB.NET Database Interaction With SQL Server 2012

Media Server – Benefits and Leading Classifications

Media server refers to such device that is connected to TV, computers or cell phones via USB port or wireless internet connection. These devices help in transmitting music, movies, etc. into your home network with HD (High Definition) quality. Owing to its several advantages, media server has gained immense popularity after its release. There are… Continue reading Media Server – Benefits and Leading Classifications

Why a Climate-Controlled Server Room is Essential

Computer servers are expensive, delicate and need constant oversight to ensure maximum up time. When a workplace server goes down, productivity can be lost causing companies tens of thousands of dollars per hour in lost wages. A climate-controlled server room is essential, providing temperature-regulated and clean air for your critical systems. Climate Regulation A server… Continue reading Why a Climate-Controlled Server Room is Essential

Warning: Host These Files on a Cloud Server at Your Own Risk

Cloud hosting services have been a major industry buzz for a few years now. Ultimately, cloud services represent the future of file and website hosting. In the present, though, cloud services continue to present a number of problems for the average user. These issues can range from mere annoyances to major security breaches, so users… Continue reading Warning: Host These Files on a Cloud Server at Your Own Risk

SQL Server Performance Tuning for Cloud Application Processing

By Jennifer Marsh Jennifer Marsh is a software developer, programmer and technology writer and occasionally blogs for Rackspace Hosting. A Microsoft SQL Server performs the dynamic queries for a business website and web-based internal applications. The database setup and configurations can make or break the speed of the application, which can indirectly affect productivity for… Continue reading SQL Server Performance Tuning for Cloud Application Processing