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Running a Dedicated Server – Part II
At this point you have probably configured your dedicated servers within the box, particularly your FTP, HTTP, or any other protocols that you may have needed. With that being the case, you are ready to move on to account packages, and there are quite a few things that you will need to do in this dedicated hosting scenario. Running dedicated servers is never easy, and you will need to stay on top of things if you wish to have any measure of success.
With that being the case, it becomes very important to start with the configuring of account packages. Different accounts and payment tiers will need different packages with the higher packages resulting in greater access to the server. It may take some time to configure these, but the right dedicated hosting package will actually make it quite easy.
In addition to the account packages, you will also find that you need to configure and assign FTP permissions. Disk space limitations must also be put into account, and it is of vital importance that you never let one single user utilize the entire disk at once as this can be fatal. There are many other items that need to be configured such as data transfer rates and of course the number of e-mail forwards.
When you are configuring your server, you should understand that security leaks and holes may very well occur, and you can actually run a security check from your control panel. The security check on a dedicated server will examine your setup and determine whether you have any weaknesses. Take note however that while this is a great tool, you should work on broadening your understanding of dedicated hosting so that you can spot vulnerabilities yourself and stop them from the outset.
Your SSL certificate will help to determine what type of server you are running. If you fail to utilize one then you will more than likely find you have close to zero traffic simply because the lack of an SSL certificate will trip the security measures in most browsers. Make sure you configure your SSL certificate and consider any other maintenance issues as they come up.
Though many people do not like to admit it, all severs, even Linux servers will need to be rebooted from time to time. This is a fact of dedicated hosting, and as luck would have it, you do not always need to have the physical box rebooted. You can in fact simply reboot individual services such as BIND, your mail server, POP3(mail) server, and your FTP. In most cases a quick reboot will take care of any problems that you have with your services, and they may even run faster after a reboot.
These are the things you will need to know right off the bat as you are working with your dedicated hosting package. However, there are other services and features that you will need to look at and as your knowledge of the server grows, so till will your ability to aid your users and provide them the level of support that they need and deserve. The sky is the limit when it comes to running a dedicated server, regardless of the packages you need to utilize.
Get The Best WordPress Hosting
Since it was introduced in 2003 WordPress has grown to power several million websites and is the most popular tool for blogging (when hosting your own blog). Whilst it was initially a platform for blogs it has evolved into a Content Management System which can be made to look and behave as you require, without the need for any technical expertise.
Having decided to use WordPress you need to make the most of this by getting the best WordPress Hosting. It is not true to say that all hosting companies are the same. Whilst most Linux based hosting packages will run WordPress not all hosts make it easy to set-up and not all provide support if you have problems (as they see it as third party software).
What you need for best WordPress Hosting is a hosting provider which specifically advertises their support for WordPress and also has a good reputation for their service in general and their support in particular.
Without hesitation I can recommend HostGator. They exceed the technical requirements by running the most up to date versions of the supporting software (web server etc.) and running suPHP for best security. They also have “Quickinstall” which makes it easy to install WordPress with one click. Not only that but if you already have a WordPress site hosted elsewhere (including WordPress.com) HostGator will transfer it over for you at no extra cost.
HostGator’s shared web hosting packages include:
* The facility to pay monthly. Although obviously this costs more that paying 12 – 36 months in advance. But in any case there is no contract so you can cancel at any time.
* A Money Back Guarantee – Cancel your hosting within 45 days and you get all your money back.
* 99.9% Uptime Guarantee – So there will be no issues with your site not being accessible.
* Unlimited resources such as storage, bandwidth, email addresses etc. However the cheapest package (Hatchling) is limited to hosting one domain.
* cPanel for controlling everything and extras such as $100 Google AdWords voucher (US customers only).
A key reason why I consider that HostGator provide best WordPress Hosting is their 24/7/365 technical support. Their website offers FAQs and forums on which customers can discuss matters. If you need to contact them you can do so anytime by phone (free in US), live chat or email. I have always found the support team to be very helpful. HostGator Coupon Codes HostGator are well known for their coupons. These reduce your first invoice – the amount you pay during the sign-up process. Below are two coupon codes which you can use:
* WORDPRESSCP1 reduces the first invoice by $9.94. This means that if you are going to pay monthly you get the first month for 1c.
* WORDPRESSCP25 reduces the first invoice by 25%. If you are paying a year or more in advance this gives a significant saving. In fact it reduces the lowest monthly equivalent price to $3.71.
Get The Best WordPress Hosting
Since it was introduced in 2003 WordPress has grown to power several million websites and is the most popular tool for blogging (when hosting your own blog). Whilst it was initially a platform for blogs it has evolved into a Content Management System which can be made to look and behave as you require, without the need for any technical expertise.
Having decided to use WordPress you need to make the most of this by getting the best WordPress Hosting. It is not true to say that all hosting companies are the same. Whilst most Linux based hosting packages will run WordPress not all hosts make it easy to set-up and not all provide support if you have problems (as they see it as third party software).
What you need for best WordPress Hosting is a hosting provider which specifically advertises their support for WordPress and also has a good reputation for their service in general and their support in particular.
Without hesitation I can recommend HostGator. They exceed the technical requirements by running the most up to date versions of the supporting software (web server etc.) and running suPHP for best security. They also have “Quickinstall” which makes it easy to install WordPress with one click. Not only that but if you already have a WordPress site hosted elsewhere (including WordPress.com) HostGator will transfer it over for you at no extra cost.
HostGator’s shared web hosting packages include:
* The facility to pay monthly. Although obviously this costs more that paying 12 – 36 months in advance. But in any case there is no contract so you can cancel at any time.
* A Money Back Guarantee – Cancel your hosting within 45 days and you get all your money back.
* 99.9% Uptime Guarantee – So there will be no issues with your site not being accessible.
* Unlimited resources such as storage, bandwidth, email addresses etc. However the cheapest package (Hatchling) is limited to hosting one domain.
* cPanel for controlling everything and extras such as $100 Google AdWords voucher (US customers only).
A key reason why I consider that HostGator provide best WordPress Hosting is their 24/7/365 technical support. Their website offers FAQs and forums on which customers can discuss matters. If you need to contact them you can do so anytime by phone (free in US), live chat or email. I have always found the support team to be very helpful. HostGator Coupon Codes HostGator are well known for their coupons. These reduce your first invoice – the amount you pay during the sign-up process. Below are two coupon codes which you can use:
* WORDPRESSCP1 reduces the first invoice by $9.94. This means that if you are going to pay monthly you get the first month for 1c.
* WORDPRESSCP25 reduces the first invoice by 25%. If you are paying a year or more in advance this gives a significant saving. In fact it reduces the lowest monthly equivalent price to $3.71.