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Dedicated Server Overview

serverpronto — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:19:36 +0000

A dedicated hosting service, dedicated server, or managed hosting service is a type of Internet hosting where the client leases an entire server not shared with anyone. This is more flexible than shared hosting, as organizations have full control over the server(s), including choice of operating system, hardware, etc. Server administration can usually be provided by the hosting company as an add-on service. In some cases a dedicated server can offer less overhead and a larger return on investment. Dedicated servers are most often housed in data centers, similar to colocation facilities, providing redundant power sources and HVAC systems. In contrast to colocation, the server hardware is owned by the provider and in some cases they will provide support for your operating system or applications.

MS issues Windows Server Security Alert

serverpronto — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:03:22 +0000

jleclaire–> Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability which could allow elevation of privilege from authenticated user to LocalSystem, affecting Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 and all supported versions and editions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.

Customers who allow user-provided code to run in an authenticated context, such as within Internet Information Services (IIS) and SQL Server, should review this advisory. Hosting providers may be at increased risk from this elevation of privilege vulnerability.

Currently, Microsoft is not aware of any attacks attempting to exploit the potential vulnerability. Upon completion of this investigation, Microsoft will take the appropriate action to protect our customers, which may include providing a solution through a service pack, our monthly security update release process, or an out-of-cycle security update, depending on customer needs.

Click here to learn how to bulletproof your discount dedicated server. Our Basic Firewall service places you behind a fault tolerant pair of Cisco PIX 515 with 64MB of memory running Cisco Secure Software. Each server protected by the shared firewall will be in a shared VLAN with the other servers being protected.

ServerPronto Tips to user

serverpronto — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:05:12 +0000

How to choose a web host

The success of any online business largely depends chosing the best web host from the many offerings. Several factors should be considered to make the right choice.
First is to be honest about your web hosting needs. If your online business has the potential for expansion, you will need a web host that can provide the needed space for you to grow. Different hosting packages should be offered for flexibility. The cost of the different packages will naturally depend on the bandwidth offered. Beware though of companies offering very cheap prices for these packages. There may be a catch behind these tempting offers. The cheap price may be due to the fact that you will be sharing your IP address with a huge number of websites. This will of course result to the risk of being dumped with spammers.

Spammers know that they will stay in business for a short time so they go for the cheapest web host. You want to avoid this. Sharing an IP address with a spammer can get you in trouble when search engines and your ISP ban the IP address. Additionally, cheap web hosts have very slow servers because of limited bandwidth.

A reliable web host company should provide very low down time. This is important. Down time means money lost because once potential customers can’t find you online, they will naturally go to the next link. Some companies claim 99% uptime. Be very careful because many of these claims are not true. It would be better if they offer money back guarantees or offer alternatives if you are not satisfied with the service rendered.

The reputation of the company plays a major role in the success of your online business. Searching the web for the reputation of a hosting company is fast and easy to do. Read comments carefully. Believe it or not if a company has only glowing comments, this could be a sign that the testimonials are manufactured and not real. No hosting company, no matter how could should be held to perfection. The main concern is to find a company that has the resources you need and is responsive to your needs.

Good customer service is another important factor in choosing the right web host. Any web host company should be able to provide you with contact information. Your online business would run 24/7 and so should your web host. Someone should always be there to answer questions and address concerns. A web host company is selling you their service and as such should be able to provide you with technical phone support as well as live chat support.

Carefully read the fine print in your contract. Some web host companies limit the number of emails you can send and receive. Provisions of this kind when not shown upfront could be a problem if you don’t know about them in advance.

ServerPronto is positioned for value

serverpronto — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:00:42 +0000

How come some dedicated server providers charge so much more? This is the most frequently asked question of all. ServerPronto is able to maintain this everyday pricing on dedicated servers by owning and operating our own colocation facility, buying bandwidth in large blocks, utilizing our own staff for maintenance and support, and buying hardware in bulk quantities. In essence, our 10 years of experience and purchasing power in this industry are being put to work for you.

Our pricing really comes down to our market positioning. Our ideal customer is a knowledgeable user who wants to managed his or her own server. We created our service for this growing market and it has been working for us.

Server Pronto University

serverpronto — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:33:37 +0000

In addition to the lowest prices and highest quality dedicated servers, Server Pronto offers another valuable benefit to customers: Server Pronto University. When you come to Server Pronto University, you can find valuable information you need to know to make your life easier. Information comes from our experts and is provided to our customers on a regular basis. All you have to do is show up and read. To sample the benefits of Server Pronto University just point at: http://www.serverpronto.com/spu/

Multi-homes Bandwidth at Server Pronto

serverpronto — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:35:09 +0000

Premium Multihomed Bandwidth
ServerPronto utilizes the powerful Infolink network which maintains multiple redundant direct fiber-optic connections to Tier 1 Internet backbones. All ServerPronto bandwidth is dynamically routed to the fastest available carrier utilizing the latest BGP4 technology. Your server will be directly connected via a 100Mbps Full Duplex switched Ethernet Port. All of this means that you will have an extremely reliable, fast (100Mbps) direct connection to multiple Tier 1 Internet backbones. This is the same kind of Internet connection is used by most of the world’s larges websites including Yahoo, MSN, and CNN.

Free Set Up at ServerPronto

serverpronto — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:38:00 +0000

ServerPronto is the dedicated service provider for demanding, sophisticated users. Most of the developers, ecommerce businesses and other ServerPronto value-minded customers bring experience and know-how with them when they sign on. Known for its value pricing, Server Pronto is now offering FREE SET UP when you pre-pay for service for three months. This offer is good for the following packages: AMD Starter – $29.95/month; Intel Starter – $49.95/month; Intel Power Plus – $139.95/month; AMD Power – $69.95 /month ; AMD Power Plus – $99.95/month; AMD Pro Power – $149.95/month; Pro Storage – $199.95 / month; AMD Xtreme Power – $249.95 /month. Visit the SP website for details: https://serverpronto.infolink.com/ModernBill/order/index.shtml

Do you need a dedicated server?

serverpronto — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:43:28 +0000

Dedicated Hosting provides important advantages. First of all, you get an exclusive server solely devoted to your website. This means more reliability, increased performance, and greater security. If you choose a dedicated server you can accommodate higher traffic volume, more flexibility and your information is more secure. That’s why websites that have a high number of visitors or complex applications (i.e. e-commerce, dynamic content, database applications and multimedia applications) are better suited for a dedicated server. When you choose a dedicated server you can choose the features, operating system and software that works best for you. The advantages of having a dedicated server are many but the main reason boils down to control. Dedicated servers are products for more sophisticated users. But if you have the understanding and the need, deciding to choose a dedicated server for your applications is a no brainer!

Why is the price so low?

serverpronto — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:37:35 +0000

So many developers and other users ask us this questions. Other dedicated servers cost at least $79 to $99 a month. How can ServerPronto offer the same value for as low as $29? We can do it because we own and operate our own colocation facility; we buy our bandwidth in huge blocks, we use our own experienced staff for maintenance and repair and we buy all our hardware in bulk to get the best possible price. Then we pass all these savings along to our customers.

Guaranteed Uptime

serverpronto — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:17:00 +0000

ServerPronto guarantees uptime that is virtually 100% (99.99%). They can do it because they have state of the art data centers and redundant connectivity throughout their network. How can customers be sure? Server Pronto has the best SLA (service level agreement) in the industry. The SLA guarantees Server Pronto customers availability to the Infolink Network, which includes everything from the connection from customer’s servers to the connection to the Internet Backbone.