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Running a Dedicated Server – Part I
Running dedicated servers is never easy, and you will undoubtedly have quite a few settings to sift through if you want to give your users the best experience possible. That being said, how CAN you improve the overall user experience? The first thing you will need to do when setting up any dedicated servers is take a look at the control panel and set up the necessary items. For instance, if you are planning to use this server for public webmail then you may wish to configure the webmail server on the box.
You will need to look around of course and become familiar with the different aspects of your server, and once you do, you will be ready to configure some of the more complicated items. For instance you might move on to the FTP, and the great thing about renting dedicated servers is that the hard part is already done. All you will need to do is configure your FTP password and add users if necessary.
Nameservers should also be configured whether they are being hosted remotely or on the same box. Note that running your own nameservers can actually be quite beneficial to your company as a Whois’ will make it seem as if the company is larger than it is, especially if it is using its own name servers.
Configuring backups is another very important part of your dedicated server, and the option should be sitting in the control panel. These backups will in most cases be recorded to an outside location, but in some cases the backups will actually be stored on the dedicated server in a separate partition. Either will work, but no matter what, make sure your server is performing automatic backups at least once per day. This will ensure that the site stays up and running no matter what!
There are many more aspects in running your own dedicated server of course, and they will be addressed later on. What you need to know right now is that while you have accepted a huge responsibility, it is one that may very well help your company grow into a success. A dedicated server appears more professional, mostly because it is, and it will draw more customers to your website.
You may start with a simple shared hosting plan of course, but it is the eventual goal of any company to move toward the dedicated package. Yes, a dedicated package is going to be more expensive, but there are a few distinct differences. For example a dedicated server will provide you with root access whereas a shard package would give you no such thing. The logic behind this is that you can feel free to disrupt your own experience is one thing, but disrupting the experience of others is certainly unsound. This is decent logic, and it will undoubtedly save many different user experiences whether they are on the user end of your website or on the admin end.
If you’re ready to make a difference in your bui9sness then you’re undoubtedly ready to take advantage of the dedicated server options. Dedicated hosting will open up all kinds of new possibilities for you, some of which are still very much unseen. You never know what might around the corner!
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.
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.