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March 2008

March 20, 2008 by IP Location ยท 4 comments

Traffic Shaping, Bandwidth Shaping, Packet Shaping with Linux tc htb

Traffic Control

Denial of service attacks are major nuisance for web hosts, and as a web host you'll have to take every measure to protect your resources from DoS attacks. Our APF, BFD, DDoS and RootKit article describes Linux utilities available to protect from DDoS attack, and also explains installation procedures. This article supplements above article by providin...

March 18, 2008 by IP Location

Denial of Service (DoS) and DDoS Attacks

DDoS

DoS attack, denial-of-service attack, is an explicit attempt to make a computer resource unavailable by either injecting a computer virus or flooding the network with useless traffic. In simple words, it is similar to thousands of people trying to enter a room from a single entrance, ultimately causing havoc. This not only disturbs the normal operations o...

March 2, 2008 by IP Location

How do I change a web host without downtime?

Change webhost

Changing a web host is nuisance, but there is no reason to tolerate less then optimum service from your current web host if you're not happy with them. If you plan ahead, changing a web host may not be too bad and can be done without downtime or email disruptions. The most important thing to note is not to cancel your existing account until you're done. Even...

March 1, 2008 by Scott Seong

How do I find a good web host?

Find good webhost

When searching for a reliable web host, consider factors like server uptime, loading speed, customer support, scalability, security features, and pricing. Ensure the host aligns with your website's needs, whether it's a personal blog or e-commerce site, and check for user reviews and recommendations to gauge their reputation.