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What is Web Hosting? 
Web hosting is about renting space and bandwidth through a service provider so that your website may be published online. What is Virtual Hosting? Virtual hosting is better known as shared hosting and indicates that your website is located on some server, and that this server hosts multiple sites. You are virtually sharing the space for your site instead of having it hosted exclusively on a specific server. Generally, most websites opt for Virtual hosting instead of the resource-rich dedicated servers. It also comes as a reliable & cheaper solution.
What is a Domain Name? A domain name is a word along with a TLD that uniquely identifies your website. What is Domain Parking? Domain parking allows you to purchase a domain and then have a 'coming soon' page on it. However, if a domain isn’t parked, it would simply be inaccessible to anyone. What are sub domains? Sub domains serve as an extension to your domain. An example of a sub domain would be “test.example.com” where main domain is example.com. How do I upload my site online? Uploading a website can be done in various ways; however a popular way is by FTP. At the time of creation of hosting account, customer is provided with an FTP account details. Using softwares like CuteFTP or WS_FTP, you can log into your host then using the program like a normal windows program, you can drag and drop files onto your web host. These files go live instantaneously upon upload. What is uptime? Literally, it means the amount of time your website is online throughout the entire month. Ideally the uptime should be 100%, however as things can experience breakdown, so normally all hosts offer 99.9% uptime guarantees. What is the difference between Windows hosting and Linux hosting? The difference is based on the type of operating system you are using for your operation. In case you need to support Microsoft products such as MS Access, ASP, or VBScript, then Windows hosting would be the right option. Additionally, if you are comfortable with IIS and don’t have time to understand the functioning of Linux system, Windows hosting would again be the right choice. However, it is important to know that just because you use Windows at home does not imply you need Windows hosting. Still the communication is possible with a UNIX server.
Also, Linux being free, is much more common with web hosts along with its superior Linux hosting is usually cheaper than Windows and yet an excellent product.
What is Bandwidth? Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transferred to or from a website or server, typically measured in bits per second. An entire page of text is about 16,000 bits, whereas a fast modem can move almost 56,000 bits for a single second. A full motion video, depending on the compression, may involve a transmission speed of about 10,000,000 bits per second. What is SMTP? SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and constitutes the key protocol used for sending emails across the Internet. Either a shared SMTP can be used, or in case it is blocked by your Internet Service Provider, you can request them to provide you with their SMTP server. What is an IP Address? An IP Address or Internet Protocol Address signifies a numeric address that contains four parts separated by dots of the following kind: 145.145.145.1 Every PC connected to Internet has a unique IP number. Generally a hosting plan comes with shared IP addresses each belonging to the server DNS. However, a dedicated IP address can be requested if you require one for some e-commerce solution that needs installation of SSL, for instance. What is HTTP? HTTP or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol is an essential process for moving hypertext files across the Internet, and involves a web server & a web browser. What is CGI? CGI or Common Gateway Interface is a program, which obtains data from a web server and modifies it. For instance it converts forms into e-mail messages, or changes keywords into database queries. What is a Data Center? All good web hosting companies have a Data Center which is a facility used to store and manage websites & other Internet information through a network of secure servers. These Data Centers house powerful computer servers connected to the Internet 24×7×365. Secure data centers may also contain a network operations center (NOC) used for monitoring server activity, network performance, & Internet traffic. How often do you monitor the Data Center and servers? We monitor our Data Center and servers 24×7 basis all the year round. Physical security measures are initiated while a visitor arrives on the facility and extend to biometric readers, card access, mantraps, CCTV surveillance and 24-hour security guards to prevent unauthorized access. Advanced fire suppression equipments are installed on all strategic locations to counter the fire hazards. Similar unparalleled level of security protects our network of machines including host-based virus protection, real-time security alerting using intrusion detection scanners (IDS), firewalls, and round the clock monitoring from our Network Operations Center.
What is a Dedicated Server? A dedicated server is one individual server that is used exclusively by a single customer. However, it is much different from a virtual dedicated server that employs software to allow multiple customers to control a portion of a machine. How long does it take to get my server set up? We assure you that all our standard server configurations will be set up within 1 business day. However, longer setup time depends on factors like custom configurations, server add-ons & payment approval time. What is your policy on bandwidth? There are no boundaries on bandwidth. Your traffic is expandable beyond what your plan offers. If you go beyond your plan’s monthly quota, you can buy additional bandwidth at an affordable price. What’s the difference between Shared and Dedicated bandwidth? A shared unlimited or unmetered bandwidth comes with no limit set on your account for the amount of traffic visiting your sites. Suppose you have a 10 mbps connection, still your bandwidth is shared with other users. However, a CDR bandwidth or dedicated bandwidth is available as an advanced option. It is purchased by a standard of 1Mbps and guarantees a connection speed, irrespective of other users activity and comes with no charge for the amount of traffic. Can I upgrade my Go4hosting Shared Hosting account to a Dedicated Server? If you currently hold a Shared Hosting account with us, you can upgrade your account at any time to a dedicated server by ordering a new server via the Dedicated Server Order Form. Upon your request Go4hosting can also transfer your data from your current account to your new server for you. The process of this transition is seamless and requires no effort on your part. Will I be able to manage my server through a Web-based control panel? Every Go4hosting Managed Dedicated Server now comes with a powerful control panel that is also known as Server Manager. It provides you full control over creating and customizing your account(s) and allocating resources. On an individual account level, you will use control panel to manage domains, e-mail, and other aspects of your Web site(s). Does Go4hosting offer DNS service? Can I have my own Custom DNS Name Servers configured? You can sign up to have your own Custom DNS Name Servers (ns1.yourdomain.com & ns2.yourdomain.com) set up by placing a request with us. What is Name-Based Hosting? Do I need an IP for each domain on my server? It is a technique used to allow a server to host many domains with only one IP address. You do not need an IP address for each site. In fact, you only need one IP for the entire server. Name-Based Hosting does not affect the appearance or performance of the domains hosted, and is a great way to economize on IP usage. It may be noted, however, that few applications & services need a dedicated IP. These include elements like SSL Certificates, and Anonymous FTP. If required more IPs as well as needed server add-ons can be purchased by you.
What is your uptime guarantee? Go4hosting servers connect to the Internet through redundant high-speed connections on diverse backbones, ensuring data delivery to the end user in the fastest, most efficient manner possible. Go4hosting guarantees a 99.9% uptime excluding scheduled maintenance of 1 hour per month and prior notified upgrades. Go4hosting's Cisco powered network combined with 24/7/365 monitoring by highly qualified network engineers and administrators, guarantee the functioning of all network infrastructure including routers, switches, and cabling.
