Archive for September, 2008

Multiple servers Hosting

If you have decided that you need to add few more server to your setup. It can be done easily by following the exapmles given below:-

1)You must add a new database server. Taking away the load of database processing from the single server is one of the most common steps most growing sites will do.

2)Add a new server for load balancing a web server. To provide increase processing power for dynamic web applications and also add a redundancy level to the setup. This move is very common for dynamic applications powered by PHP for example.

3)Add a new server to serve static content. Another common start is to separate static content from dynamic content. A separate server with a quick stripped web daemon can serve much faster and much more than a server that is handling also dynamic pages, etc.

4)These are just a few examples on how you can start your multiple-server setup. You are able to implement those changes in your application and configure the technical solution.

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Define Server

Every well-connected network needs a server.

How to find a right server for us?

Buying a network fileserver can be as simple as picking up a phone or logging onto a Web site. Placing the order is by far the simplest part of the process, but before you begin you will need some idea of what kind of system you need and what it is going to be used for; if not, you’ll end up with a server that’s either under-powered or has excessive functionality for the kind of network and applications you want to run, and the numbers of users you want to support.

Where to start?

No matter how big the system you’re planning to buy, it’s important always to specify customised server hardware. On the face of it, smaller servers can appear much the same as desktop PCs, equipped with the same processor, memory and disks, but PCs rarely have the reliability and management features required of servers, and any cost savings obtained by opting for the former will be minimal.

It’s also worth talking to vendors about your needs; even when buying direct you don’t have to rely solely on your own knowledge. Most companies are more than willing to offer advice, with the best able to give a full analysis, design and installation service that can go a lot further than just the network fileserver. It’s unlikely to be free, of course, but if you’re new to networking, or are unsure about the technologies involved, it’s a service that’s well worth paying for.

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