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Are you considering subscribing to a virtual private server hosting service? When you search for a VPS package, you will possibly be presented with a choice between an unmanaged and managed virtual private server. You must be aware of the distinction between these two services when determining what sort of support and infrastructure you will require. Here, we will discuss the major differences between both, and in what way the managed plan can help keep your sensitive information safe. Round The Clock Support For the Server The biggest reason for having a managed VPS as opposed to an unmanaged one is that the former provides you with access to 24/7 technical support. This is very essential for security since managed web hosting specialists will know just how to deal with new forms of threats and tricky scenarios. Whether you want a web firewall rule applied, have a data security query, or a simple password reset, a dedicated tech support team will bring a huge dif...

There are various forms of DDoS attacks, but it is not so easy to stop all of these, even for the cyber-security experts. This is why we have compiled a list of top three toughest-to-stop DDoS attacks from a web hosting service provider’s point of view. In a general sense, it is tough to block the attacks which mimic the legitimate traffic related to the target application, but some are very tricky to block. Read on to know the types of these distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are. Direct Botnet DDoS Attacks A botnet refers to a number of infected computers, servers, or the Internet of Things devices, which the attacker can control through a command and control (C&C) server. Depending upon the botnet type, the malicious party can utilize it for various attacks. For instance, in ‘Layer 7’ DDoS attacks, they make every single infected system send POST or GET request to the target site until the server resources are used up. Botnets generally establish entire TCP co...

The first step in making a new website is to find a domain name. When searching for it, you will come across different terms like domain name and subdomain. Domain and subdomain serve many different purposes, but both are related. What Does a Domain Mean? For a new site, you will require a domain name. People will enter this part of the address in the URL bar of their web browser to access the particular website. Without your domain name, they cannot access it. Before the days of domain names, you had to enter a particular website’s IP address to get to that site. Nowadays, a domain name acts as a dummy name for an internet protocol address. So in place of a set of numbers, you enter a domain name in your web browser. This makes it easier to access that website and facilitates internet browsing. For the perfect address, you will also have to select the ideal domain name and an extension. The latter is the “.net”, “.org”, and “.com” part of your domain name. You must choose i...

A distributed denial of service attack can cause a server to stop and make its website go offline quickly. No visitor will be able access your site in the case of this malicious activity. Why? Because these attacks overwhelm the bandwidth and/or resources of a server, thus keeping people from accessing the website. It is unfortunate that these kinds of cyber attacks are prevalent nowadays. DDoS attacks tend to be used to disrupt online businesses, and these practices can considerably affect your revenue. No matter the type, size, target audience or popularity of an application or website, an attack can happen. It overloads the network of a business by generating traffic, which the server itself cannot handle. Albeit you use many different measures to reduce the various impacts of these attacks, you would still find it costly and time-consuming to deal with. Therefore, it would be smart to take action to protect your web server. Hopefully, you will do this before it incurs any ...

WordPress hosting is definitely one of the simplest platforms to build a WordPress website, be it for a startup business or a personal blog. As the hosting service is highly compatible with WordPress, you can enjoy a plethora of benefits and management features that it is configured with. WordPress hosting comes with top-quality security, premium backup tools, preinstalled plugins and apps like Jetpack, as well as provisions like lazy loading, SEO tools, and payment gateway integrations. Such features make it very easy to start a small to medium sized website from scratch. Below are some of the underlying perks of choosing WordPress hosting. It Comes with WordPress Preinstalled WordPress is the most commonly used Content Management System in the world today. More than 60% of all websites launched every year are built on WordPress, and its popularity is growing further steadily. People find managing a website on WordPress very easy, which allows them to get started with their we...

If you are considering starting a reseller web hosting business, you are in the right place. Here, we will discuss what it is and some things to do before starting the business. What Does Reseller Hosting Refer to? Instead of managing or running the web host’s server yourself, you are renting it, branding it with your company, and selling its space to others. You can make your own web hosting packages, accept payments, provide additional features such as website backup and email backup, etc. It is like you are running a company that provides web hosting solutions. You need to take the following steps, in addition to some others, to begin doing this business. Conduct Your Research You should already have some ideas for the web hosting niche to focus on. Perhaps you are going to be the web host of choice in your area. Else, you are planning to cater to a particular niche such as web hosting for lawyers or plumbers. Alternatively, you are perhaps only going to provide it as an...

When  registering a domain name , you will see an option to choose WHOIS protection. You can decide whether to go for it as an additional service or not. You are spending on domain name as well as  web hosting services , so before you go for the add-on service, you need to know whether it is worth it. To decide whether it is useful for you, you should consider all the things mentioned hereunder. You Want To Avoid Strangers Knowing Your Address If your address is posted publicly online, people who find your site can get to you. This is a particularly essential benefit for website owners lacking a proper business place. If you are using your residential address, then do you want to let anonymous people track you down? This is a big risk even if the content on your site is mild. For businesses which can use their head office as the listed location, there is not much risk, particularly when their address is to be listed at other places around the internet. In those sit...