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Best SQLite Hosting

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If you're web developer, SQLite might be popular name like all other type database systems. If you never heard of it and not sure if it will work with your application, let's introduce more and compare with the popular database engines like Mysql and Ms SQL then find out if it's perfect database.

What's SQLite?

SQLite is a relational database management system contained in a small (~275 kB) C programming library. SQLite is ACID-compliant and implements most of the SQL standard, using a dynamically and weakly typed SQL syntax that does not guarantee the domain integrity. SQLite is compatible with all mainstream OS like windows/unix and works with many programming languages including C#、PHP、Java etc.

How to manage sqlite? Like most database engines, there're several management tools for sqlite, such as sqlitemanager, sqliteadmin, sqlitebrowser etc.

What's good of SQLite?

Small size and light weight would be the most outstanding feature with SQLite. All data and sql operations are stored in a single disk file. This make it easy for backup and deployment. Because it's working across platforms like an application file, we don't have to make any specific change. In case we need server migration, the database structure will save us lots of time.

Is that all? Absolutely no. Although SQLite is small and light weight, almost all sql queries supported with better speed. At the meanwhile, the sqlite comes with simple structure and very little source codes. For someone who like to be database engineer, sqlite is pretty good to start with.

Best SQLite hosting service

For fast, secure and reliable SQLite Hosting, look no further than Arvixe for all your web hosting related needs. Arvixe sqlite web hosting plan starts with $4/mo with full access support to sqlite database.

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Generally speaking, sqlite should be enabled by default for every hosting provider. If you would like to use it, just call it using the proper coding. However, just like all other database engines, not every company be able to offer quality sqlite hosting support. That includes tech support, server configurations and sales policies etc. For this purpose, we still recommend our top 8 webhosts in case you're looking for quality sqlite hosting support.

SQLite vs Mysql vs Ms SQL

How is compared to Mysql and Ms Sql? From the first point of view to people, sqlite might be completely different to either of which but more similar to Ms Access because both sqlite and access database are stored in a single disk file. However they're actually completely different, Access needs Ms Office support and works under windows only. On the other hand, sqlite can be created via multiple programming languages directly and works across platforms.

Comparing to Mysql, they're both open sourced database engines. Their main difference might be the structures design. A single mysql database is composed by multiple files while sqlite has only one. Because of this, if you're doing Embedded Development and can't find a suitable DB system, sqlite might be perfect choice.

How about ms SQL? There will be too many difference comparing to sqlite. Firstly, sqlite is open sourced and free while SQL Server is licensed product and very costly. Secondly, SQL server only works under windows server while sqlite is across platforms. Thirdly, SQL server is tightly bounded to Ms products/techs such as asp.net, Visual Studio etc. But sqlite can be worked with many technologies under different environment.

Another tipical difference comparing to other database engines is sqlite will not create a dedicated process while running. Comparing all other open sourced database systems, sqlite is approved to be more fast during executing.

Top Load Balancing Hosting

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In web hosting, there're many technologies in the backend to serve a stable system. Load balancing is one of the most popular solutions. Because of such advanced tech development we can enjoy the outstanding web services. In this posting we'll discuss load balancing and related services.

Load balancing and hosting introduction

The wikipedia has the best definition. Load balancing is a computer networking methodology to distribute workload across multiple computers or a computer cluster, network links, central processing units, disk drives, or other resources, to achieve optimal resource utilization, maximize throughput, minimize response time, and avoid overload. So in short words, load balancing is to share the service stress on multiple servers. In this way we don't have to worry about a single server failure because the other ones will take over the job and ensure the service running.

What kind of load blancing available?

There're different concepts for load balancing, they're either software or hardware based. There're many soft methods to configure load balancing and most of them are performing good, for example the Varnish Loadbalancing. The advantage with software configuration is easy and inexpensive. But obviously it's not ideal choice when you're running a hosting business for example. In that case we have to configure hardware balancing via extra equipments.

Load balancing vs Clustering vs Clouding

From the definition and explanation we might have learnt the load balancing is actually working on clustering or cloud server system. Load balancing is just the benefit from the system configurations.

We also need to clarify that Load balancing is not clustering. Clustering is always on hardware level not on software level. While Load balancing is referring to network, clustering is all about server configurations. As for clouding, it's by far the most advanced server clustering. Via CDN technologies, cloud computing can be setup everywhere on the globe.

Best load balancing hosting

Not every hosting company be able to offer quality load balancing service because of investment and other reasons. For quality load balancing hosting service, we have to head into the big names who have both financial and will to design the system. On this point of view, we have to metion the name EIG again since many big brands have merged into their group. With EIG itself, they have advanced technologies to maintain a stable server system via limited man power. Some popular brands like iPage, Bluehost, Hostgator etc will be working together for better solutions.

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EIG Acquired Hostgator

EIG acquired hostgator

There're several articles on web state that EIG(endurance International Group) has acquired hostgator. Indeed, it's absolutely big news to everybody in the business. The effect is wide and related to millions clients on the globe. If it's the first time you hear of the news, let's learn more about the event and see how will the deal goes.

The news firstly posted on webhostingtalk forum by someone and provided a link to Brent Oxley's letter writing. From the letter, Brent seems pretty satisfied with the deal which is $225 million. He says the EIG CEO Hari pretty understand how to continue with the hostgator success and promote the business to the next grade. Here're the original reasons Brent list why he would like to sell hostgator:

* I want to travel the world before my wife and I have kids.
* I've been doing HostGator since I was 18, and I'm looking for a newchallenge.
* I'm extremely worried about the financial path our country is headed down.
* Taxes will be going up significantly in 2013, making it more difficult for business owners.
* I've failed more times than I can count to launch software that would allow us to compete as a registrar.
* We have tried and failed to develop a billing system that has automated and can integrate with our key systems such as chat, phone, affiliates, and tickets. I think we are finally on the right track, but unfortunately I no longer have the patience to wait for it to all come together. Thankfully EIG has tackled a lot of these challenges already.
* I have practically 100% of my chips in HostGator and if something should ever happen to the company, I'd more than likely be bankrupt in a matter of a few months.

Hostgator business statistics

  • Over 12,000 servers under management
  • Over 400,000 global customers
  • Hosting over 8 million domains
  • The largest reseller hosting provider

As we see, the hostgator is running a very huge business on the planet. If EIG finally acquired hostgator, their overall business will even bigger than Godaddy and become the largest web hosting company.

Worries about the take over

The main worries would be from the existing hostgator staff and clients. For such business acquisition, current workers will worry about the potential redundancies and replacement of company cultures etc. However, from the previous experience such problems never happened. "Bluehost was at 280 employees when the sale closed and they have 450 today. Their management team has stayed the same and the culture has stayed the same." Brent explained. He also assures hostgator’s management team won’t be going anywhere if the deal is completed.

As about the worries from clients, it would be the service quality from the EIG support. Based on many people's experience their support is not so responsive (the very limited EIG supports are mainly Inida based). However, EIG is well known of it's powerful technologies and stable system. They introduced advanced server managing skills and make all hardwares/softwares up to date. In this way, no much service outage happened. The main support requests are not from server problems but websites themselves. Most likely the EIG will keep the current cpanel and plesk system for users so people no need to change anything and be familiar to a new software etc. On this point on view, the acquisition doesn't actually affect anything to end users.

How do we think about the event?

It's not a surprise to see any hosting acquired by EIG. No matter how popular the hosting is, if there's opportunity to be more profitable, their owner will consider it. Hostgator has been the industry leading name and recommended by almost every webmaster. I can't say how much better EIG will bring to this brand but surely it will keep the popularity and gain more success. What actually changed is the owner but not the service itself. Don't be surprised when you see more promotions with hostgator in future.

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Best DNS Hosting Reviews

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In web hosting business, there's a popular service type called DNS Hosting which is focusing on DNS solutions. Why use this service and does it cost any? If you're new to this type of service, let's introduce more from below and check out who's actually doing good in the business.

What's DNS?

DNS is short for Domain Name System, it's a hierarchical distributed naming system for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network. The system is supported by DNS name server — a server that stores the DNS records for a domain name, such as address (A) records, name server (NS) records, and mail exchanger (MX) records and many types DNS records; a DNS name server responds with answers to queries against its database.

How does DNS work?

DNS is serving all internet services. When we request for some specific online services like website, the DNS will translate the website domain name to digital IPs and find the target web server. The process is about the communication among user computer, DNS and web server. To learn about the full steps, here's a good explanation on http://www.howstuffworks.com/dns.htm

Why DNS hosting service?

When comes to DNS hosting, means the service is dedicated to DNS management where we have more control over the DNS server. Unlike the regular web hosting service, dns specialty hosting services tend to be more robust and feature rich. We can configure how to deal with the incoming and outbounding DNS requests and optimize with the specific service. Also, with a DNS hosting plan, it's always configured more reliable and secure. It's idealy choice to deal with dDOS attack on DNS server.

How to get DNS hosting? We can either use an existing service provider or configure DNS server by ourselves on dedicated server hosting. But absolutely the third party service plans come with more advantages like the Amazon and Editzone DNS hosting plans. With those service the system will smartly determine how to handle the requests efficiently.

How do we think?

Basically, if we just want to make website or email working properly, we don't have to spend extra money for the professional DNS service. The DNS management from domain registrar or web hosting provider are good enough. Take our website for instance, we manage the dns completely from hosting control panel because we just need basic website support. The external DNS Hosting is prepared for those who need more control over the system while it's not available from domain registrar or hosting provider.

DNS Hosting FAQs

What's dns web hosting?

DNS web hosting means a hosting with dns support where you can configure dns records for your domain name.

What kind of access do I get for dns hosting service?

It depends. If you configure DNS server by yourself on VPS or dedicated server, you have full access to everything, if you're with shared hosting service, you just get a web hosting control panel to add/remove dns records.

Do I need to manage dns server by myself?

No you don't have to, the dns server is managed /maintained by hosting provider and you just use the actual service directly.

Can I configure my own dns server for shared hosting?

You can do it via some providers like Arvixe (http://www.arvixe.com) but most of shared hosting does not support custom name server for any reason. A custom name server will let you create your own name servers using your personal domain.

CISPA and Why

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Looks like someone is always trying to hack into personal information and encourage some bills to get passed in law. Previously there're SOPA and PIPA and finally blacked out by the efforts of many people. Now the threat is passed, but have you ever heard another bill called CISPA? Should we support or against it?

What's CISPA? Here's a good writing and explanation from arvixe blog posting:

CISPA is the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act and it actually passed through the House of Representatives on April 26th.

While SOPA focused more on copyright issues, CISPA aims to “track cyber threats.” The bill allows for government agencies and private companies to all be allowed to share private information about cyber threats. No one can deny that cyber threats have certainly been on the rise. We live in a world where most of our daily activities and private information is online, so criminals and vandals have turned towards the Internet to achieve their goals. While CISPA actually does have the potential of being a good thing, the question simply becomes: “what is considered a ‘cyber threat’?”

With CISPA, a cyber threat is anything that makes “efforts to degrade, disrupt or destroy” vital networks. Also, a cyber threat could be anything that can be taken as a “threat or misappropriation” towards information that is privately owned or owned by the government.

CISPA does not force any private company to share any information. CISPA only allows for companies to share their users’ information. So why would any company choose to disclose the information of its users to any other company or the government? Well, with SOPA, business interests were put at risk. However, CISPA doesn’t threaten the business interests of any company. On the contrary, CISPA actually rewards companies for sharing this information with the government! It also includes clauses that would allow the company to be free from any legal charges if they do choose to share their users’ information. For these reasons, several companies such as Facebook, AT&T, Verizon and Microsoft are supporting CISPA.

So although CISPA seems to have some good intentions and may seem to fight off the threat of cyber attacks, just like SOPA and PIPA, the language in the bill is extremely vague. The vagueness included makes this bill a threat to every single Internet user. The government or any private company basically has free access to all of your information. Worst of all, if they choose to share your information, it will all be “proprietary.” That means that you will never know what information has been shared. Your information can include (but is not limited to) your names, addresses, phone numbers, and all of your Internet activity.

“CISPA has a very broad, almost unlimited definition of the information that can be shared with government agencies and it supersedes all other privacy laws” said the Center for Democracy and Technology. As the Electronic Frontier Foundation pointed out, companies would be able to “use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such protected entity.” They could use these excuses to “protect” themselves from “cyber threats.” Then these companies that have just shared all of your private information would have immunity from lawsuits if they have exercised these rights “under good faith.”

Although this bill passed (almost silently) through the House of Representatives, it must still go through the Senate and Obama’s desk. The Senate might vote out the bill and Obama might veto it, especially if we tell them to! If you want your representatives to know that you are against CISPA, there are several places on the Internet where you can help to stop CISPA. One of these places is PrivacyIsAwesome.com. The Senate may vote on CISPA as early as June. Do your part in fighting this bill.