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Bringing Forth Pros and Cons of VPS and Reseller Web Hosting Plans

TweetMany of web hosting newbies bring up a question about differences between a reseller hosting and a VPS and wondering which one is best for their project needs. Unfortunately, it is not that simple to answer this question. There is a number of touches that require a closer investigation on the subject to give a [...]

Simple, yet powerful WordPress backup script. Cron job setup howto.

TweetBackups as precautions against data loss. Every hosting account holder must understand the importance of backups. They play the same role in information technology, a car insurance plays in everyday life. Backups help you in case of unexpected issues with content on your account. Forums, blogs and similar projects take a lot of time to [...]

OpenVZ and XEN virtualization technology insight and comparison

TweetVirtualization is a widely used technology nowadays. A whole set of hosting plans is based on it – the so-called Virtual Private Servers (VPS). They allow steady transition from regular shared to the most powerful dedicated solutions. While big projects may require the power of an independent dedicated server, some personal and small-to-medium businesses may [...]

Concept and vision of Windows Azure Cloud Platform

TweetAs recently announced by well a known IT giant Microsoft, its Windows Azure Cloud Platform will be launched into production state on January 1 2010. Currently the platform is in its technical preview state, which in a way means that it is not widely available to anyone who wants to “taste” it. So what is [...]