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FTP Servers and Security - Three methods that Secure FTP Servers use
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) has been the basis for file transfer since the dawn of the internet. The truly remarkable feature about FTP was that it was operating system independent. Files could be smoothly transferred between Unix, Windows and any other operating system. The other cool feature about FTP was that a simple validation mechanism consisting of a username and a password could be used to limit access to files. However, the actual data itself was transferred unencrypted and it was easy to intercept and listen in on an FTP connection.

When to shift from a shared to a dedicated hosting service ( Part 2 )
A dedicated hosting service will ultimately bring more business and more respect from visitors. This can be achieved by having a specific domain name. There are certain indicators that you should look out for, before you decide to change from a shared hosting to a dedicated hosting service.

How to Choose Between Managed and Shared Hosting
Though similar in many ways, managed and shared hosting are two entirely different breeds of service. Shared hosting is ideal for most individuals and small businesses, but there are many instances in which it simply cannot meet your needs. If you have been struggling with the decision of which service to choose, this article will let you know when shared hosting is sufficient and when it is time for a managed hosting solution.

Shared Hosting Selection Tips
If cost is an issue when you are looking at hosting options then shared hosting is the best value for money option far exceeding the so-called benefits of 'free hosting'

Shared Web Hosting Simplified
What is Shared Web Hosting? Well, let me start with an example. Go back to your childhood days when you enjoyed those summer camps from school. All in one dormitory, knowing each other, sharing the same facilities - rushing for lunch, sharing the playground, the prayers together?.Now halt, and come back to the present, the hosting world and, shared hosting is something similar to those summer camps. Defining it further, in shared web hosting several websites are hosted in a single server and enjoy the same facilities from the web host just like the summer camps, with the only difference that you may not know each website owner personally. Speaking in general terms, you can divide shared hosting into two types - free shared hosting and pai ...