We get loads of emails every month asking to check domains, mailservers and the like and we always send people to our sister company DNSTrouble. Suddenly dawned on us that maybe we should actually put a blog post up about DNSTrouble so that people can find the answer to all their DNS questions!
DNSTrouble was built by the Switchlink team about 4 years ago as an inhouse project to help check our own DNS needs, however we released it 3 years ago to the world to use as a completely free tool (unlike all those other DNS sites!!). We’ve recently re-released the site and all the tools have been rewritten to be faster and more accurate.
Head over to dnstrouble.com to get help on any DNS problems you might have.
We have now released a ready made CentOS 5.5 32Bit OpenVZ Template that has an installation of Kloxo 6.1.3 ready to go, and available in the Control Panel for deployment.
So now, using your VPS for web hosting is now even simpler.
The initial installation and first login has been completed and the footprint of the server is just 150MB.
Once you’re up and running we, do recommend installing CSF to tie down the firewalls.
You can take a look at the Kloxo Control Panel Here
February 23, 2011 – 6:37 pm
Dear Customer,
As a result of monitoring the changes we made on 15th February’s emergency maintenance window, we need to make some alterations to the configuration to further harden the network.
In order to do this, our network will be at risk from 22:00 to 01:00 to update several core routers.
It is not anticipated that this work will be service-affecting, however, as we are performing work on core routing infrastructure you should consider the service ‘at risk’ during the window above.
If any unexpected issues are observed, the changes will be immediately rolled-back.
February 22, 2011 – 6:40 pm
Net BSD 5.1 32 and 64Bit ISO’s have now been added to the Xen HVM VPS range.
February 16, 2011 – 11:25 pm
Just a quick post to let you all know that we now have a load of new Linux VPS templates available to deploy on your Virtual Servers. Just head over to our VPS page to checkout more details.
February 15, 2011 – 5:31 pm
Dear Customer
In order to further harden our network against a new type of Denial-of-Service attack we’ve seen recently (Saturday 12th Feb), we will be applying some emergency configuration changes late tonight, between 23:30 and 00:00, to a number of our core routers.
It is not anticipated that this work will be service-affecting, however, as we are performing work on core routing infrastructure you should consider the service ‘at risk’ during the window above.
If any unexpected issues are observed, the changes will be immediately rolled-back.
February 15, 2011 – 1:50 pm
We are now offering Debian Squeeze Xen HVM VPS’s and also FreeBSD 64Bit Xeb HVM VPS’s.
The ISO may not be listed on signup but is available within the CP.
Please view our VPS products and pricing to order.
February 9, 2011 – 9:15 pm
We are happy to announce that Debian Squeeze images are now available on OpenVZ. Click here for pricing and to order.
January 20, 2011 – 3:12 pm
Switchlink constantly strives to take our services forward in quality, support and service offerings.
As such, IPv6 is now available on all our products, and as of 20/1/2011, they are available on all our Virtual Server platforms. Making us a leader in the market.
There is no monthly charge for IPv6 addresses, but there will be a small admin charge applied at the time of purchase.
Justification for IP bulk address requests is still required.
Be one of the first people in the UK with an IPv6 VPS. Signup today and contact support for your IPv6 addressing.
January 8, 2011 – 7:30 pm
There is fault on LINX at the moment which will be affecting routes to and from a number of places for many ISPs
Please see the graph at https://www.linx.net/pubtools/trafficstats.html
LINX lost around 200,000Mbps of traffic about 4pm. They’re working to fix ASAP
Please bear with us whilst this peering point addresses it’s issues. Alternate routes will be in place but performance may be effected.