Get help, advice and information on all your Computers and Technology issues. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/server.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:49:05 GMT en So you have decided to buy and install your first dedicated server. Most small businesses setup a file and print server, while others setup a web server, or an email server. No problem, setting up any server involves many of the same configuration steps. Initially, the setup is just like setting up a PC: Unpack everything, compare the shipping list to the box contents, connect the mouse, keyboard, and network cable, and plug in the power. But first you must consider the location of the server. Best is a lower traffic location such as a dedicated server room or wiring closet. 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The dependency on the web host is alleviated as is the lack of services and hardware that can be used to enhance the website. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/78753_Tips_To_Choose_The_Suitable_Hardware_You_Need_For_Your_Dedicated_Server.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:19:25 GMT The last server edition is Windows or Windows Server 2003, although Microsoft issued Windows Server 2003 R2 during that period, it, after all, is not an independent new edition. Therefore, this incoming issue, Windows Server 2008, sets great store by Microsoft, and the characteristics related with Windows Server 2008 are repeatedly reported by the medium. Thereinto, many characteristics are familiar to most IT experts, but Windows Server 2008 still has some unbeknown characteristics or its characteristics are ignored by the majority. The first thing that I like is Auditpol, Auditpol is a detailed login tool, which allows users to configure, create, backup and restore audit strategies in any computer in the company. Especially in these regulatory compliance years, audit is much more important than anytime in the past; thereby, Auditpol probably ends audit application requirement of the third-party, which includes a greatly patulous list of audit accounts and not just the simple auditing tools displayed in Windows Server 2003; moreover, Auditpol even contains hundreds of different categories. Accordingly, just like what Ralston has said, Auditpol allow users to create detailed track of what happens in the operating system. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/77653_Personal_Preview_About_The_Latest_Windows_Server.html Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:36:02 GMT Online stores have the potential of having sluggish sales. 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This allows the individual to slowly grow their website without having to pay a great deal of money to have the site hosted. This is especially important for start up businesses, as the business may not see a profit for the first six months to one year after the business has been started. So how does an individual or a company know when it is time for their websites to move from shared hosting to a dedicated server? There are several indications that can alert the individuals when this move may be necessary. Moving to a dedicated server is the next logical step from having the website hosted by a shared hosting environment. Having the information on a dedicated server gives the individual total control over their site and allows them the freedom to expand their site as quickly as they want. At anytime during your dedicated server hosting it is possible to add more bandwidth, memory and processor speeding increasing. It also reduces the possibility that the server will be slowed down or crash due to the actions of the websites of others. With shared hosting, there are often many different websites, sometimes hundreds, which are being hosted on the same server. If any one of those sites starts requiring additional bandwidth, then all of the sites hosted by that particular server will begin to run slower or may even crash due to the unexpected strain on the server. Even though a shared hosting environment is less expensive, if reliability is needed the individual will be better off and recommendable moving http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/72734_When_It_Is_Time_To_Move_From_Shared_Hosting_To_Dedicated_Server.html Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:05:35 GMT As a business owner, you may never have considered server rentals. You may be wondering when you would ever rent a server instead of buying. Here are just a few reasons why server rentals make sense: Replication of Your Network for Training or Testing Large-scale training or product testing projects can be resource-intensive. Many companies choose to create a separate, temporary network for these kinds of projects. Server rentals can be arranged for a short-term training session or long-term testing project. By creating a replica of your network, you can let your employees learn and test in a realistic working environment. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/72682_Great_Tips_On_Server_Rentals.html Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:19:45 GMT Over the years Ive often had to move websites from one server to another. Its not rocket science, but if you dont have a plan and a very clear picture in your mind of exactly what you need to achieve then it can go pear shaped fairly quickly. So, heres my standard plan for moving a server that runs some sort of script (i.e. directory site, traffic exchange etc) and a MySQL database. Lets assume the old domain is domain.com and the new IP number is 1.2.3.4. Step 1: Send an email to your member list 48 hours before the move. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/66369_Migrating_To_A_Dedicated_Server.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:18:18 GMT