AÂ virtual private server is a complex system that splits a standard server; each one is then able to run its own operating system, while each one is capable of being rebooted on its own. In mainframe computers, separating servers so that they look like multiple severs has been going on for quite some time; however, [...]
The internet has become cheap and alternative platform for doing business. Practically anything can be done or at least coursed through the internet in terms of business processing. Virtual offices have been replacing tangible ones and companies can no longer afford not having a dot com of their own. At this time, there are endless [...]
One sticking point of the Microsoft Firewall for Windows Virtual Server users is that you cannot define firewall rules before turning on the firewall, thus disabling your access to the system. Using the following command at a command prompt will allow add an Remote Desktop rule to the Windows Firewall before enabling it, thus ensuring [...]
First things first, we have to setup your name servers. To do this, you’ll need a domain, and at least 2 Unique IP Addresses. When you log into PLESK and add your first domain, it will automatically create some DNS Records on the server. These can be seen by going into the “DNS Settings” for [...]
The most common question – What is a VPS? In essence a VPS is exactly the same as a dedicated server. The only difference is that multiple VPS servers can run on one single physical machine. There are huge advantages to this including high availability, if a physical machine dies the VPS is instantly moved [...]
You can edit reverse DNS for each IP that is bound to your SwitchLink service. Simply browse to your account and view the service with the IP you’d like to edit. At the bottom of the page you’ll find a box with a list of each IP attached to the specific service. Simply edit the [...]
Yes you can run IRC/Proxy on our VPS platform. The VPS is your dedicated server, as long as nothing illegal or infringing on our Terms of Service is run there is no problem.
This can be done using the following commands when logged in as root via SSH on the Parallels Plesk Panel (PPP) server: Parallels Plesk Panel for Linux: [text]# /etc/rc.d/init.d/psa stopall # /etc/rc.d/init.d/psa start[/text]
Plesk qmail returns the following error: “Deferred: 451 qmail-spp failure: plugins/chkrcptto: child crashed (#4.3.0)” This is caused by incorrect permissions on or a missinf /dev/null device. Remove any existing /dev/null and create a new one with the following commands. [text]~# mknod -m 666 /dev/full c 1 7 ~# chown root:root /dev/full[/text]
Give it five years, ten at the most, and we will no longer say ‘virtual hosting’ or ‘cloud computing’; before we know it, virtual hosting will become the norm, before evolving into ancient technology, just like analogue TV. Analogue TV – what on earth is that? We’re not really sure anymore. But who needs to [...]