Dedicated web hosting services can also be referred to as a dedicated server. A client leases the entire server instead of sharing it with others. It is far more flexible than shared hosting in that full control over the server is maintained by the client, including choice of operating systems and hardware.

CWCS dedicated servers are found in our own data centres and the hardware is owned by the us, meaning that we provide superb support for all of our dedicated servers’ operating systems and applications.

Support and management

Operating systems offered on CWCS dedicated servers can be chosen by the client, depending on their familiarity with certain systems or level of technical knowledge. Customers can choose between Windows 2008 and Linux dedicated servers. Our CWCS dedicated servers come with all the power necessary to run your website to its full potential.

CWCS support includes 24/7 help by telephone, as well as updates, security fixes and patches, service packs and application updates. Your dedicated server comes with an account manager to ensure that everything is set up and maintained to your exact specifications and fulfils all of your web hosting requirements.

New businesses are starting up every single day, and many new businesses do not survive. With the economy crisis making it even more difficult for businesses starting out, it’s important to work within a tight budget.

Colocation is the perfect cost effective solution over having your servers located in-house. So what exactly is colocation?

Colocation gives you the assurance your equipment is located in the most redundant environment. Our data centre features some of the most advanced equipment to ensure power and network connectivity is available 99.99% of the time. Our data centre setup features the most advanced facilities including:

• Multiple UPS systems
• Diesel generators
• Multiple network providers
• Fire suppression system
• Water detection system
• High security with CCTV
• Level 3 data centre access including, swipe and pin number

Much more…

Having servers housed within a data centre environment not only provides the reliability; it also boasts a qualified support team readily available to discuss any technical queries you may have. Support is available 24/7 via phone email and ticket; an assigned project manager is also available to include the personal service you deserve.

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Your web traffic on your website is going to be very important to you throughout the life of your website and your business. Obviously the less traffic you receive the less business you are likely to get in. And the more traffic you draw the more business you might end up with. Planning ahead for this detail of your website is crucial because if you exceed your web hosting monthly bandwidth allocation then your website may become unavailable to your customers and you will lose business. That is why it is essential for your website to be accessible at all times and that only happens with good web hosting.

Balancing act

It is imperative to choose a web hosting package that will allow you to give your customers the reliability needed with your website. You need to plan ahead, try to calculate how much traffic you want and expect your website to generate on a monthly basis. You will also probably have to incorporate the fact that your web traffic will start out slowly and build as your company reputation does.

Then gradually your traffic will increase as your business gains popularity. Another factor will be if you host video clips and music or not as the amount of bandwidth needed increases when you use lots of multimedia on your website.

All of that will eat away at your bandwidth till there is nothing left. To save yourself the embarrassment of having your website shut down you need to be prepared. You need to choose a web hosting package which includes enough bandwidth allowance for your needs. CWCS have packages to suit everyone and every budget with generous bandwidth every month, but you can also upgrade at any time if your needs change.

Data centres house servers which are responsible for keeping websites online at all times, and therefore have become the mission control in an internet driven business world. However, most businesses neither have the space, the money, the technical knowledge or the need for their own data centre and in-house web hosting.

Data centres require huge power sources and expensive cooling systems and security measures. All of which curbs their availability to most people, companies not excluded. Even large companies who can afford them are finding it hard to find space for them, or they are finding it hard to keep up with constantly emerging technologies.

It is for this reason that most are considering handing over their data centre requirements to companies like CWCS, who specialise in web hosting.

Reasons for outsourcing

The top problems companies are finding are space, power technical support and cooling issues, all of course lead to high costs. Companies understand the absolute necessity for data centres, but need to find cost effective solutions to running servers without having to build their own data centre which eats into their profit.

CWCS can keep up to date with the latest in data centre and server technology and innovation, meaning that outsourcing your dedicated servers to us allows you to get on with running your business, and allows us to look after your web hosting. You can have as much or little input into your servers as you like with our managed hosting options.

Web hosting is not a subject to be taken lightly. When many people first visit a web host’s website they are often taken with the numbers that are thrown in their faces. They then make a prompt decision to use that web host without taking specific, extremely important aspects into consideration first.

You need to look beyond the prices of the packages, the disk space, up time, the features and the bandwidth. That is because their web hosting services to you are about so much more.

Making the right decision

When you are first confronted by all those exciting numbers on a web host’s website you need to calm your enthusiasm. Think clearly of the services and quality of service you expect to receive from a web host. Research a prospective web host properly. Search for blogs, reviews, articles, anything you can find on them whether it is good news or pay dirt. Snoop around by checking if they have any technical department contact details on their website.

There should be an email and a telephone number at least. Do yourself the favour and test their technical department. Look at the speed with which handles any queries by emailing them or dropping them a line. Makes note of how efficient and helpful their staff are and whether they provide quality service or not.

Ask the prospective host to give you the number as well as the types of websites they are hosting. You should also ask to see other websites that they are hosting. You are allowed to grill your prospective web host to make sure you get the service you want and require. CWCS are happy to answer any questions and direct you to the right web hosting package for you.

IT operations and its capabilities can be the make or break of any organization in this day and age. Business relies on computer systems in order to run their operations and many businesses operate completely online so require very reliable web hosting. If their website becomes unavailable for some reason, the business will come to a full stop! This means money is lost or wasted, at least until things get moving again. So, it is necessary for a company which functions online in some capacity at least to have access to, or provide their own, reliable infrastructure in order to maintain their operations.

Security is another major concern in cyberspace and it is the job of the data centre to provide a secure environment for the servers which host the website. So, data centres have to keep their standards high and ensure integrity as well as functionality of its hosted computer environment.

CWCS have our own data centres which deal with the hosting of all of our client’s websites, whether they use shared web hosting or dedicated servers.

They are climate controlled to prevent overheating and secure environments with which we have 24 hour access, in the unlikely even that something goes wrong, so that problems can be resolved as quickly as possible. CWCS web hosting won’t let you down.

Virtual dedicated servers (also known as Virtual Private Server or VPS) is a method of web hosting whereby dedicated servers are partitioned into several smaller servers to allow multiple websites on one dedicated server.

Sounds like shared hosting? Not quite the same thing. CWCS virtual dedicated servers are independent mini servers on one physical server, not reliant or affected by the other virtual dedicated servers on the same server in any way. Shared web hosting can mean that when another website sharing your server goes wrong, your website does too. This doesn’t happen with virtual dedicated servers.

The benefits of Virtual Dedicated Servers

As well as the benefit above regarding independence from other websites hosted on the same physical server, virtual dedicated servers are a sort of half-way house between shared hosting and full dedicated servers in a few ways.

Firstly cost-wise, they are more cost effective than dedicated servers because the cost is split between the virtual servers’ websites. Having more than one virtual dedicated server allows you to make a copy of your website and test updates and changes on one, without having an effect on the live website in case there are flaws or bugs. You have as much or as little control over your server as you like with CWCS’ managed hosting.

CWCS virtual dedicated servers are yet another way to host your website and can be the ideal solution for small or medium sized businesses. A great thing about hosting your website with us is that you can upgrade to another package at any time if your requirements grow, and if you are unsure about any aspects of web hosting, our CWCS team can advise on the web hosting package which suits your needs and pocket best.

Website hosting is designed with the purpose of allowing an individual or a company to plan and design their website when placed on a web server, it is published to the World Wide Web. Every website has web hosting of some kind, but there are many different ways in which a website can be hosted. What are the options?

Free web hosting doesn’t provide much technical support or customer service. They don’t offer data transfer services either and may not have sufficient bandwidth for anything but minimum use and number of visitors. They are best left to private individuals and blogs with small amounts of traffic visiting every month.

There are other kinds of web hosting techniques packages, each one offering its own advantages and disadvantages. Shared web hosting offers the best value for money, but you may find that your bandwidth reduces as a result of increased traffic or due to downloading or uploading. As your business grows, you may outgrow your shared web hosting.

Dedicated web hosting on the other hand means that your website will have its own dedicated server or servers, supplying massive bandwidth which is the level of web hosting suitable for large corporations, businesses and organisations.

If you choose a reliable web hosting company, like CWCS, we can promise you a certain amount of uptime, meaning that your web hosting won’t just disappear every so often, making your website inaccessible to you or your customers and losing you money. CWCS also offer superb customer support so that any problems are resolved as quickly and simply as possible.

When you run a business, it all revolves around professionalism. You must prove to your customers that you are a professional, good at your job and that you will handle them with the utmost professionalism. Otherwise they may soon end up in the waiting arms of your competitors.

On the internet you have not just a few competitors; you have hundreds, if not thousands or millions. Your customers are spoilt for choice as to who they want to take their business to. So you need to do all that you can in order to grab their attention and get them to give you business. Not only do you need to consider your web hosting and whether you require a dedicated server, you must also take into account your domain name and what it represents.

Your Domain Name Makes All The Difference

The fact is that your domain names affects what your potential customers think of you. If you are going to choose to use a free hosting website to host your own website then you should expect some revenue loss. Free hosting services are just fine for personal websites, blogs and the like but for your business you will require the professional look that good web hosting can give you. If you want your business to look professional it is essential that you buy a domain name which is professional too, and that is where CWCS can help.

When your customers see that you are using a free host they will assume that your business is a cheap and fly by night operation and will head in the opposite direction. With first impressions counting for a lot when it comes to attracting customers, you need to make sure that your domain reflects your business and CWCS can help you find an available domain which will give your business the most benefit.

Helping you find the right domain to base your business on is just one of the services offered by CWCS. You will also need web hosting and possibly a dedicated server somewhere down the line as your business grows, and we can ensure that your web hosting grows and moves forward as you do.

If you have decided that a dedicated server is the direction in which you wish to take your web hosting, CWCS offer a great solution with our dedicated web hosting.

Dedicated servers do need managing, which is where CWCS come in and can take on as much or as little of the management of your dedicated hosting as you choose.

Management Needs

There are updates to the operating systems and applications which are needed regularly. The server and hardware needs to be constantly monitored and technical support and firewall services are needed as well as antivirus updates. Security audits, back ups and restoration need to be done along with disaster recovery capabilities.

Database administration is ongoing, so too is fine tuning of the server’s performance, while software installations and configuring are all standard items which are required on an ongoing basis.

Management Styles

CWCS provide fully managed hosting services which include monitoring, reboots and system upgrades which entails a completely hands off policy to their clients.

CWCS Managed hosting could instead include a medium level of management and monitoring, updates and limited support while clients with a greater than usual level of technical knowledge can perform specific tasks.

Self managed refers to regular monitoring and a little maintenance by CWCS while the responsibilty of the client includes most of the operations and tasks required on the server.

Whatever your choice when it comes to Managed Hosting of your Dedicated Server, CWCS can provide everything you need to ensure that your web hosting is reliable and suits your requirements perfectly.