The Meaning and Workings of Virtualisation

When IBM launched the CP-40 in 1967, it changed the whole dynamics of computing. Though the concept of virtualisation was ringing the bells from a year before, 1967 was the time which is credited for being the cradle of virtualisation. The CP-40 was based on complete virtualisation and could run 14 system simultaneously. Fast forward to the early 2000s, VMware took virtualisation on a different level, allowing it’s user to work on a different operating system through a virtual machine. The business of today cannot ignore the power of virtualisation if they have to stay relevant.

What is Virtualisation?

Virtualisation refers to creating a virtual version of a resource. It simulates a virtual environment of a computing resource such as a server, operating system, desktop and network. Often, many virtual resources can be created from a single physical resource. It allows better efficiency and utilization of resources giving greater revenue for business with economies of scale. A virtual computer or VM works in an isolated environment with its own dedicated resources such as RAM, storage and OS. The bridge between the physical host and the VMs are controlled through a software called the hypervisor. Through hypervisor, a physical resource is … Read the rest

The Guide to Choosing the Best Cloud Hosting for Your Website

When it comes to cost-benefit analysis, the performance of a Cloud Web Host is unmatched. The reliability and scalability features of Cloud Hosting make it the most advanced type of web hosting available in the market. However, simply choosing a Cloud Web Host may not do much good for your website as a number of factors depend on the plan and the hosting provider. Therefore, it becomes important to sort out a few things before selecting the best Cloud Hosting solution for your website.

Things to keep in mind while selecting a Cloud Hosting

  1. Understanding your needs: No two websites have the same requirements. Thus, it is essential to chalk out all your needs and requirements before taking the plunge on selecting a provider. Many providers give a trial period by which you can evaluate the benefits and performance of the provider.
  2. Hardware and software: The backend infrastructure and hardware configuration are what makes a Cloud Hosting an effective solution for your website. It is important to understand various parameters which determine the performance of the cloud. Applying caching techniques such as Varnish caching can effectively boost the performance of your website by multiple times. Also, the performance
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Cloud Web Hosting Can Make Disaster Recovery Much Easier: Here’s How

One of the biggest threats that can paralyze even the best performing web platform is data loss. You can deploy all possible measures to keep your web server safe, but disaster can strike in unexpected ways. Apart from hackers, there is always the risk of a sudden network outage, natural disaster, human error on your end, etc. causing a loss to data and thus your business.

Here’s what you can do-

Get a cloud hosting plan powered by cloud disaster recovery.

With a Cloud Hosting service, you can make the most of cloud storage architecture. Such systems allow you to create multiple virtual versions of your data (along with other system resources), thus increasing redundancy. In case of any man-made (hacking, theft, system bug, etc.) or a natural disaster (flood, fire, earthquake, etc.), you can easily retrieve data from any of the multiple versions.

Cloud hosting harnesses the power of cloud disaster recovery (DR) plan.

It is not an option but a must for all site owners to have such a plan to restore any lost data, so their online business keeps running. So far, people have been using traditional DR methods, which would be both cost-heavy and … Read the rest

Email has become a venue for advertising your products and because of this people are looking for the right kind of email marketing tools and a good marketing agency, like Bravr for example, to implement the tools and an email marketing plan. There are many out there, but some of them are easier to use and understand than others. Some will also be so complex, and do more things than you really need. Please be aware that the more features do not always mean a better program.

First of all, you are going to need some sort of list tool. Something that will keep track of the lists you build and mail out too. This does not have to be super fancy, but you might want it to be able to keep track of more than one list depending on your campaigns. You will also need a bulk mailing. Not every email account will let you send out hundreds of emails at the same time. There are a few out there so do some looking.

Those were your basic email marketing tools. This is assuming that you already have a website set up and ready for traffic. Now we need … Read the rest

Locksmith Tips When Moving to a New House

It is really exciting moving to a new house, as well as very challenging with the task involved. You should make sure that your safety and security is prioritized before anything else. There are things you need to check to make sure you achieve this goal, and we will discuss the important ones in this article.

Keys are very critical in moving, so save yourself from the panic on moving in by locating and preparing all keys the night before, because you need your keys to lock up your old home, and your new keys to be able to move your stuff into your new house. Once you’re complete with your final walk and after saying your goodbyes, it’s time keep all lights off, lock up the doors, back and front, and head out. Changing locks should be given utmost importance, so as not to compromise the safety of your new home. Changing locks should not be that expensive as others might think of, because a trusted and reliable locksmith can give you a fair cost for durable locks. An experienced and expert locksmith is able to offer available and affordable options … Read the rest