Turning on the television brings news of hacking organizations like Anonymous, and logging into Facebook often brings claims that a friend’s account has been “hacked.” While the two terms are used to describe any unwelcome entry to an account or other online system, they really do not mean the same thing, and it is more than just guessing a password or taking the time to learn JavaScript.
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A Growing Popularity of Virtual Servers and How to Use Them
Earlier this month, Canadian Web Hosting announced their full support for Windows Server 2012, which includes dedicated servers, virtual private servers, and cloud servers running Windows and Hyper-V. This update offers users new features like the ability to manage multiple Windows 2012 machines as a group, strengthened access to files and processes, and increased security and performance.
ICN.BG– a leader in virtual private servers, cloud servers, and a range of web hosting– recently launched an affordable communication service called ICN.BG Cloud Messaging. These new professional quality communication tools operate with virtual private servers and cloud servers to give businesses state of the art communication at an affordable price.
Any professional business is likely to make use of a virtual private server or cloud server like those which ICN.BG and Canadian Web Hosting support. With its increasing popularity and worldwide advances, virtual private servers are commonplace. While they are secure and extremely helpful in any business, there are steps that anyone can take in order to keep their VPS operating the best it can.
What is a Virtual Private Server?
A virtual private server, VPS hosting, is essentially a section of a server which operates as its own machine. It is a convenient way for persons within a business to share information in a way that saves data storage and memory. Virtual private servers also help to keep data safe from viruses and malware. Because a VPS acts as its own server, it allows businesses complete control over things like
- RAM / Memory
- CPU
- Disk Space / Hard Disk
- Bandwidth
- IP Addresses
The use of a VPS can keep important data safe and make communication easy, but only if the VPS is setup and used correctly.
How to Stay Safe
First of all, keep records of the server, like snapshots of key points, for crash consistency. Also, be sure to use SAN storage and protect against hardware failure. If there are no safety precautions in place then one failure in the node of a VPS could cause the entire system to crash. Using SAN storage (system area network storage) is like insurance that if a node crashes, the entire system doesn’t go offline. Finally, prevent multiple machines in the same network from interfering with each other by setting them all on their own segment. Keeping everything separate will prevent one crashed machine from taking the others down with it.
Virtual private servers are an efficient way for businesses to protect themselves and communicate easily, if they are used properly. Prevent the entire system from crashing from one failure in the node or one offline machine. Companies across the world are adopting more powerful VPS and advances are being made available. This kind of technology can certainly make the business world more efficient at saving money and data space, but only if it is implemented correctly.
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Technology Designed With Users In Mind
It wasn’t too long ago when people had to adjust to complex technology tools and had to learn how they functioned; now, it’s the other way around. In today’s digital world, technology studies the needs and wants of people and its gadgets are designed around the user’s experience.
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Why Cleaning Your Gadgets Is Important
Germs are everywhere and there really is no way to avoid them completely, but it does help to clean the gadgets you use and share with others on a regular basis. Unfortunately, it seems gadgets are cleaned most often when dirt and grease can be seen on them, but germs are there long before then.
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College Bound: 3 Gadgets that Should be on Every Student’s Back-to-School List
School may just have let out a few weeks ago but those who are starting their first semester of college in the fall are already getting their back-to-school supply lists together. While traditional notebooks are welcomed, most students and educators who agree that the digital kind are more preferred. To learn what items you should add on your child’s back-to-school list or perhaps get some inspiration for a really neat (and useful) late graduation gift, continue reading below.
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IT for Small Business: The Ins and Outs
Information technology is handled completely differently from one company to the next. Even in the same industries, the way that IT gets done can be dramatically different, usually as a result of budget constraints, personnel, or both.
This infographic by our friends at Intuit breaks down the shape of IT for small businesses and offers insights into solutions that may be beneficially, particularly for those who need to save while still remaining cutting-edge. Being small means being nimble, but it can also mean falling behind on technology.
Computers:
Solar-Powered Laptop Needs No Wires
I hate nothing more than seeing the dreaded "you are now running on reserve power" message pop up on my laptop when I'm in the middle of writing.
So I loved this solar laptop from Good Clean Tech, which has two solar panels (one on top and one in front of the keyboard) to help keep it charged continuously. Though, if you live in Alaska, you might need some help from SAD lights in the winter.
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How the Internet Works
Admit it – you take it for granted. The internet is so embedded in our lives that we don’t really care how or why it works. If it doesn’t work, we get mad, but we just figure that something is wrong with our device, the WiFi in the area, or the ISP themselves.
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