Cloud Self-managed vs outsourced virtualisation There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to host something yourself or use a service from a hosting provider. When it comes to server virtualisation, both the cost... read more
Cloud Remote server control: RDP or KVM? When it comes to controlling a server, it’s important to have access from anywhere; whether stuck in traffic or working from home, servers can be controlled from wherever you... read more
Cloud Linux or Windows: no contest? Linux or Windows? It’s hardly a new debate, but the arguments in favour of choosing either a Linux or Windows operating system are still as relevant as ever. While... read more
Cloud Plesk vs cPanel When choosing between web hosting control panels, it's often a toss-up between Plesk and cPanel. Between them, they dominate the market for users looking for account and server... read more
Digital What is DevOps? If you asked the average person in the street ‘what does DevOps mean to you?’ or even 'what is DevOps?', you’d probably get a blank stare. But... read more
Digital Kubernetes vs Docker Swarm vs Apache Mesos When it comes to container orchestration, the three big names out there are Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, and Apache Mesos. As explained in our overview of Kubernetes, an orchestration tool is... read more
Cloud Why use a load balancer? You don’t have to be a famous actor or musician to get a high number of website visits. But when you do, you want to be sure that your... read more
Cloud What is enterprise software? It’s a widely used term, but the full meaning of ‘enterprise software’ is hardly nailed-down. The obvious definition is software used by an enterprise, business or company. But this... read more
Cloud What is thin provisioning? We previously wrote about the methods of data deduplication [https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/data-deduplication/] and file compression [https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/linux-compression-all-about-compromise/] for optimising storage space.... read more
Servers Phusion Passenger: a new web app server With its anime robot-inspired logo and feature rich design, Phusion Passenger is clearly keen to present itself as the newest sleek and innovative tool for web hosting and development. But... read more
Cloud Nagios server monitoring Managing a server is a 24/7 job. Traffic can spike, systems and applications can go offline, updates need to be installed, and RAM needs to be managed around the... read more
Cloud NGINX vs Apache Your web server responds to client requests and delivers web content through the internet to the user’s browser, making it crucial for any website or VPS project. Your chosen... read more
Cloud Cybersecurity: how does a VPN work? Now more than ever, the internet is playing a key role in every aspect of our lives, both in terms of work and entertainment. And with this increased use comes... read more
