Some Definitions
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Hosting
Hosting means supplying or renting space on a server where
your website will reside. The server must obviously be permanently
connected to the Internet and should be housed in a secure
environment with protection against power failure and malicious
actions. It should be regularly backed up so that your site
can be restored should the systems fail.
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The Server
A server is just a computer that has some specific software
installed on it so that it can respond to many hundreds or
thousands of users simultaneously viewing your website (and
possibly others that reside on the same computer)
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Hosting
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servers provided by Namesco, an acknowledged leader in the field.
Their servers are physically located at both Telehouse and RedBus
InterHouse Data Centres in London with backup services located in
Worcester.
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Namesco Network and Data Centre facilities include:
- On - Site Carriers: Multiple carrier choice from the UK,
European and Global Carriers Physical Security:
- 24 x 7 monitoring by on-site personnel, proximity card
reader access control, video camera surveillance and a security
breach alarm.
- Climate Control: To avoid machines overheating, down-flow
air-conditioning units guarantee a stable temperature and
humidity.
- Fire Detection & Suppression: Intelligent fire detection
and suppression systems using a combination of optical and
ionization smoke detectors and suppression by a FM200 gas
system.
- Power: A 2-megawatt diverse power supply, backed up by
a dedicated UPS and generator system. Should the National
Grid fail the generators can maintain the power feed indefinitely,
general fuel reserve of 24 hours at full load.
- Data Backup: All hosting servers are backed up on a daily
basis to an offsite location
- Connectivity on Demand: The Network is always connected
to the Internet backbone using at least three different
providers.
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What this all means is that your website will be secure and accessible
at all times.
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provide just as much server space as you need for your site at a
cost to you that won't break the bank. Typically, a small website with a would cost £40/year to host
increasing as the space requirement increases.
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