If you’re a small business owner who has only had one web site hosting company, chances are you don’t know the potential issues involved with making the switch. But everyone has moved from one residence to another at some point. When you look at switching web hosting packages through the familiar lens of moving from one apartment to another, making a hosting move is much easier to understand.

Browsing the Classifieds…Or Searching the Web

Whether you’re looking for a new place to live or a new place for your business to live online, you’ll want to do some shopping and research. Looking for a new apartment, you might browse classified ads or drive around the areas you want to live looking out for "For Lease" signs. You’ll also probably ask for advice on which areas are desired and which are best avoided. Do the same when looking for a web host: search online, read reviews, contact people you trust to see the hosting service they use. Don’t just blindly listen to a salesperson…that’s how you end up with leaky pipes or a not-so-secure web host.

Also, moving because your site takes up too much space for your current hosting package, is a lot like upgrading from an efficiency to a roomy two-bedroom. You’ll want to check for storage…or bandwidth. Avoid automatically opting for what’s cheapest…remember those leaky pipes?

Back Up Before You Pack Up

Before moving your website, be sure to back up the entirety of your website to guard against losing anything in transition. If you used movers to transport that antique dining room set, you’d get insurance, right?

Keep Your Info at Hand

Before making the move from one web site hosting provider to another, record security settings, email boxes, and software and configuration information. Think about it like labeling boxes filled with kitchen supplies, linens, or your prized collection of Frank Sinatra vinyl sides. It makes the unpacking much easier once the move is complete if everything is labeled and in the right place.

Remember Those Change of Address Forms

When you make a move, you fill out change of address information for all of your important bills (yeah, it’s tempting to leave those behind, but it’ll come back to bite you in the end), right? Likewise, when moving to new web hosting, you need to update your domain name information with the name server information used by your new web hosting company. Once a change has been initiated, it can take up to two days for DNS servers to learn that your website now lives on a different server-just like that birthday gift from Aunt Edna that went to your old address and took a while to show up at the new one.

Berikut beberapa pertanyaan yang diberikan kepada kami baik via email, telp atau sms setelah kami melakukan update pada website.

Q : Harga layanan naik ?

A: Tidak juga, harga layanan hosting tetap. Kami hanya membatasi paket mana saja yang kami tawarkan kepada pelanggan.

Q: Ada perubahan fitur ?

A: Pada paket baru ? Ya, khususnya di bandwidth kami sengaja memberikan batasan bandwidth karena masih banyak pengguna yang belum dapat membedakan arti “unlimited bandwidth” dan “unlimited resources” sehingga dapat membuat server menjadi kelebihan beban. Pada server baru juga kami tidak lagi mengaktifkan fitur PHP4.

Q: Saya sudah terdaftar menggunakan paket lama, apakah paket saya akan “dipaksa” mengikuti paket baru ?

A: Tidak selama Anda tidak melanggar peraturan penggunaan dan pastikan anda juga sudah melakukan konfirmasi ulang.

Q: Konfirmasi ulang ? bukannya data pelanggan sudah ada di database sistem ?

A: Beberapa data pelanggan yang kami miliki hilang akibat terkena hack pada bulan november 2008. Semua database, backup dan informasi user hilang. Sampai dengan saat ini kami masih mencoba mendaftarkan manual satu persatu sesuai dengan quota bandwidth, informasi dari nama domain, sampai ke arsip dari messenger.

Q: Kok bisa ? tidak ada offline backup ?

A: Kesalahan dan keteledoran kami dulu adalah terlalu mengandalkan sistem backup yang digunakan pada server sama seperti Anda.  Sekarang kami sendiri selalu melakukan backup rutin khususnya pada database dan file file penting pada setiap minggu.

Q: Apakah masalah hack tersebut akan terulang lagi ?

A: Terlalu naif kalau kami berkata dan menjanjikan bahwa server kami tidak akan terkena hack lagi. Tidak ada yang aman di internet.  Pelajaran yang kami dapat juga dari kejadian ini adalah, kami harus lebih untuk lebih sering untuk memonitor aktivitas server baik dari sisi update sistem, patch, firewall, menambah aturan pada mod_security, termasuk aktivitas pengguna.

Q: Apakah hal tersebut membuat pengguna menjadi tidak nyaman ?

A: Satu hal yang kami dapat selama ini adalah, keamanan itu tidak akan sebanding lurus dengan kenyamanan dan harga akibat dari kurangnya keamanan akan jauh lebih mahal daripada kenyamanan yang telah didapatkan. Kami akan berusaha untuk membuat kedua faktor tersebut dapat berjalan seiringan walaupun tidak sama.

Q: Harga domain naik ?

A: Tidak juga, harga jual domain internasional dan nasional tetap. Untuk nama domain internasional kami hanya mengubah nilai mata uang dari IDR ke USD dikarenakan nilai tukar IDR terhadap USD tidak stabil khususnya pada akhir – akhir ini.

halaman ini akan selalu di update sesuai dengan pertanyaan umum yang kami terima. Terima kasih

For the average Joe off the street looking to set up his own website, be it for business reasons or purely for entertainment, the process of selecting a Web Hosting solution can sometimes be enough to deter them from following through with their great idea. Does this sound like you? If it does, fear not! This article takes a look at some of the basic factors that should influence your decision, as well as some FAQs from others who are currently trying to select their own Web Host.

What is Web Hosting?

Web hosting is the process of storing your website on a web hosting server which is permanently connected to the internet. The simplest/cheapest web hosting packages will simply provide you with a small amount of space and bandwidth where you can store what is called a Static HTML Website. These are the simplest form of websites. Static sites don’t get updated often and are usually just a very basic source of information. More dynamic websites (websites which change and update often) require a little more from a hosting server. Dynamic sites are usually sites which require scripts to be run and installed on the hosting server. The most popular scripting languages often required for dynamic sites are ASP, ASP.NET, PHP and PERL. Dynamic sites will also need servers that have access to a database. Therefore, before even starting to decide on a host, it is important that you know exactly what sort of website you want to set up.

Where can I find out about different Web Hosts?

Well, if you have any friends in the internet industry, ask them who they’d recommend. Otherwise, simply type "Web hosting South Africa" into Google and browse some of the top results in South Africa.

What makes a good Web Hosting Company?

There are three main factors that should influence your decision when deciding on a Web Hosting site:

SECURITY: You need to make sure that the host has a proven track record of being safe and secure. Ensure that they have the correct measures in place to avoid being hacked by any unwanted computer nerds.

RELIABILITY: Check out the host’s uptime track record. "Uptime" refers to the percentage of time that the hosts are actually online and people are actually able to access your site. Smaller, less well renowned hosts tend to have a lot of downtime due to technical errors or teething problem which is why more reputable companies such as Web Africa, who have been around the block and back, are a much better option.

SERVICE: This is a huge factor. As a webmaster of your site, you will most likely need to be in close contact with the hosting company on a regular basis. It is important that they have suitable processes in place that enable you to contact them without any fuss or issues. Some companies have instant web messengers which allow you to chat instantly to support technicians. Others have dedicated emergency phone lines that mean you will never be stuck in a caller queue.

Do not settle for anything but the best, even if it means you have to pay a little extra instead of getting free web hosting.

Should you host locally or overseas?

Technically speaking, it doesn’t really matter. In the past, their used to be massive differences in response time if you were accessing servers overseas, but thanks to fiber optic cables and other technical trends, it is no longer an issue. Factors you do need to consider however are payment, cost and time zones.

If you sign up with an American web hosting company, it may become an issue when you have to call them for support. Your call costs will go through the roof, and everyone might be fast asleep in the office as most Americans are during South African daylight hours. You will also need to make sure that you can make secure payments in the relevant currency, which can sometimes work out to be expensive depending on the strength of the rand.

Local hosts are perfectly capable of securely and reliably hosting your website. Be sure to check out some of the more reputable companies.

To summarize:

Whether it’s dedicated hosting, business web hosting or simply a simple asp web hosting solution that you’re looking for, the above factors are what you need to focus on when choosing a suitable Web Hosting Company

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About Managed Web Hosting

You new computer (Desktop or Laptop) is ready. You have obtained high speed internet access and loaded essential software on your computer to help you develop web applications. Your web application could be a simple personal website or a sophisticated e-commerce store front. Now you want your website to be visible to others on the internet. Visibility of a website on the World Wide Web (WWW) is provided via an Internet Hosting Service. The most popular web hosting solution is managed Web Hosting.

Managed Web Hosting Plans are provided by the best web hosting companies today. Managed Web Hosting solutions are the ideal option for most commercial web hosting. Web hosting for small businesses also mostly use the services of Managed Web Hosting companies.

What is Internet Hosting Service?

In simple terms, an internet hosting service allows your website to be accessible on the internet by others. It is a service (made up of several complex computer programs, or software) that runs on a server (a powerful computer) connected to the internet. A website owner copies (usually via a utility called ftp) his website to this web server. This makes his website visible on the internet. The website owner interacts with the web server to configure his website via a control panel.
Types of Web Hosting Solutions

Which is the best web hosting package for you? This depends on your requirements. There are many inexpensive web hosting services. Some web hosting services are not only very cheap but completely free! If you have a few personal web pages that you want to host on a web server then you can use one of these free, cheap or inexpensive web hosting services. However, if your website uses databases, or SSL (most e-commerce websites processing financial transactions use SSL for secure transaction processing) then you need a plan such as a Dedicated Server Web Hosting or Secure Web Hosting plan.
What is Dedicated Server Hosting?

Under the Dedicated Server Hosting plan, the user has full administrative rights on the server without actually owning the server. He is responsible for maintenance and security of the data on the server. However, the company that is the real owner of the server is responsible for protecting the physical server from disasters such as theft, fire, floods and so on. It also provides all the software required to manage the server. Some high powered users also use Virtual Dedicated Server plan.
What is Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting?

A single web server is divided into several virtual servers. To each user of a Virtual Dedicated Server it appears that he is using a single server for himself although in reality many users are sharing a common server.

Some large enterprises require 100% availability of their websites. They also want their customers to have high speed access. Moreover they want a scalable solution, which means that if their websites expand in terms of additional webpages, or increased number of customers, the performance of their websites should not suffer. Such companies make use of clustered web hosting (multiple servers hosting the same website), Grid hosting, Server farms and so on.

Some other popular usage of web hosting is :

Reseller Web Hosting : Here the person who buys web hosting can sell the same hosting to other people.
Home Servers : Here a home user, typically with broadband access uses an ordinary computer to host his personal websites.

Many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) also provide web hosting services. So if you have an internet connection you can ask your ISP for a web hosting solution.

To conclude, it can be said that Shared Web Hosting or Managed Web Hosting is the most popular web hosting option today. In shared web hosting websites belonging to several different people are placed and run from one common server.

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We all have our preferences when it comes to operating systems some people prefer one of the many flavors of Windows, while others prefer one of the several distributions of Linux. It is all the matter of what works best for you. Another aspect that should be taken into consideration when determining which type of hosting you should use Windows or Linux/Unix, is what you intend to do on your website.

There are many differences between the two operating systems. However, when it comes to hosting there are just as many differences. Some people with Windows operating systems choose to use Linux/Unix hosting. On the other side of the coin, some people who use Linux/Unix operating systems choose to use Windows hosting. Do you find this confusing? If so, you are not alone. You may be wondering how this would work.

Well essentially, when you acquire hosting for your website, you are basically paying someone else to host your website on their computer. These computers also have operating systems. Therefore, when you choose Windows or Linux hosting, this will mean that the computer your website is run from is using that chosen operating system.

Windows Hosting

Windows is perhaps one of the most well-known and popular forms of operating systems. There are many advantages to using Windows hosting. Because millions of users have Windows and use the many Microsoft products such, using Windows hosting would allow you to easily integrate any of these products into your website. Windows hosting would also allow you to run ASP (Active Server Pages) on your website, which is placing dynamic content on your website using computer scripts.

What is great about Windows is that it boasts an easy to use interface perfect for beginners. There are usually many options such as ASP mail, Access Database, ASP.NET, and SQL Database, IIS, and PHP. Windows hosting also allows for publishing websites with FrontPage,

As with almost anything in this world, Windows hosting does have its disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages is the costs. One Microsoft server, if buying your own, will cost you a couple of thousand dollars, if you were running the software yourself. You have many choices when it comes to software such as Windows 2003, Advanced, and Windows 2000 server. However, with the competitiveness of the hosting industry, you will find the Windows hosting is extremely affordable when using a remote server.

Linux/Unix Hosting

Linux and UNIX hosting are two different types of operating system that are extremely similar to one another. In essence, the two are closely related something like cousins; therefore, they are generally combined in hosting. Now what is great about Linux/Unix is that you have the ability to integrate unmatched security into your website. There are also many other benefits of the duo that make it the choice for many people.

One such benefit is the fact that Linux/Unix is extremely compatible with PHP, which is the latest craze in programming languages. Cost is another very attractive benefit of the duo. In many cases, the operating system is free. Some distributors have begun to charge for the system, but many are still available for no costs. For little to no cost, additional software can be obtained for Linux/Unix such as BIND, Sendmail, Apache, and APF Firewall.

Security is probably the most popular benefit of using Linux/Unix hosting. The level of security offered by this duo is unmatched by Windows hosting. To add to the benefits, statistics show that this operating system offers more overall stability and control in operation as well.

With Linux/Unix hosting, you have the ability to integrate Chmod permission, Mod Rewrite, Apache Web server, as well as MySQL and PHP.

Of course, as with Windows hosting there are some disadvantages to using Linux/Unix hosting. The main disadvantage being ease of use. Unlike Windows hosting, Linux/Unix hosting does not contain an easy to use, user-friendly interface. Basically, it requires a large list of commands to use and is not recommended for the beginner. This type of hosting requires a great deal of technical knowledge and familiarity to install and control.

Which one is for you?

Well, in short, it depends on what you need. If you need intense security, PHP compatibility, have technical knowledge, and you do not need to have all the latest website features, Linux/Unix hosting may be the right choice for you.

However, if you need a website that offers ASP, an easy to use interface, and the ability to integrate Microsoft products, then Windows hosting is the best decision for you.

As you can see choosing between Windows hosting and Linux/Unix hosting, all depends on what you need on your website, your level of experience, and of course, your overall budget.

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