From home and office PCs, to data centers and web hosting providers, time is ticking for the traditional platter-based hard disk drive. Recent generations of Solid State Drive (SSD) storage devices are silent, more reliable, faster and consume less power. As their unit prices have fallen and storage size has increased, they have become a practical …
Everybody likes to save money, but if you are running ecommerce as part of your business then saving it in the wrong places can have major consequences. So if you are selling products or services on your website, then you should really invest in a dedicated server as soon as you reasonably can. Shared resources …
Whether you run a multinational corporation, or you have just launched a flourishing start-up, selecting a hosting service that will incorporate all of your company’s software and hardware is a crucial aspect of any business. Fundamentally, your choices can be resolved into two options; managed servers and unmanaged servers. To help you decide which service …
The proposed changes to the Chrome browser suggested by Google engineers in 2014 are poised to come into effect, meaning a slightly different, and theoretically more secure way of navigating the internet for web surfers. A new system will warn users should they navigate towards a website deemed insecure. The feature is designed to act …
The World Wide Web is moving on. IPv4 has served us well, but it’s time for a new system, IPv6, and catalyst2 can provide dedicated servers that support it. If you are thinking of changing, it’s time to weigh up the benefits. IPv6 is, quite simply the future of the internet. IPv4 cannot support the …
Confused about hosting? Don’t know your DNS from your SSL? Our Managed Hosting Plus is for you. This is ideal solution for users interested in getting their website hosted while receiving a helping hand in getting everything started and managed. Why not leave the technical side to the experts so you can concentrate on running your …
Not yet outsourcing your servers to the cloud? Consider these huge benefits of trusting this essential part of your IT infrastructure to a dedicated, industry-leading organisation. Security Whether cloud-based or not, your systems are vulnerable to internet security breaches. At catalyst2 we have network and server teams constantly managing and maintaining all elements of security and performance …
One of the most important (and perhaps one of the most overlooked) aspects of web development is the ability to load test a site. Load testing used to be a straightforward exercise to make certain that a site or web app could handle multiple loads of users, and has since evolved to become a vital …
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates are the standard technology that is used online to establish an encrypted connection between a server and a web browser. When installed and used on a website it creates a secure connection meaning all of the information and data that passes between the users browser and the server is encrypted. This way …
For most start-up companies, particularly those that receive normal amounts of internet traffic, a shared hosting plan is ideal. However, for a larger business, especially those that host huge amounts of data and are more resource intensive, a dedicated server might be a better fit. Below we discuss some of the benefits making a switch …
Finding the right server for your business can be a challenge. You need to find the one that meets all of your needs without compromising your budgetary restrictions. This can seem like a lot of criteria to fill, but fortunately for you, you’re here with us at catalyst2 and we can help introduce you to …
Having an entire server dedicated to your internet presence is a great choice for your business. Our most popular solution, the dedicated server allows you a whole server to be dedicated to your business, unlike the other options available, which only offer a partial server that may be congested by other businesses. If you’re experiencing …
There is a lot to say about VPS. This Virtual Private Server from the team at catalyst 2 is designed to offer you the infrastructure that you need to build a strong online presence. All of our VPS’s are fully managed by our team at catalyst2, ensuring that they are tailored to the needs of …
Getting your business online is a big step forward and you don’t want to make a wrong decision right at the start. Starting off on the wrong foot with your internet presence can take a really long time for you to rectify, which will be costly and frustrating. But there’s no need to panic about …
Go, also referred to as Golang, is an open-source, statically typed programming language. It was developed by Google for simplicity, high performance, efficiency and readability. The reasons for its development are rooted in a desire to simplify the more complex codebases within Google. The fact that this language seemingly has two names can be confusing, …
The internet is one of those things that are always changing and evolving, and every so often, someone comes up with an idea that will truly revolutionise the online world. Easy to build web packages from places like WordPress are just one example of this. If you’ve got the next great idea that will transform …
Whether you’re planning on starting a business, writing a blog or if you’re looking to secure a corner of the internet for future work, you’ll want to register your domain in the UK. This is the process of acquiring a domain name, which is a vital step in the creation of your online presence. Your …
If you’re planning on setting up your own website, then you’ve probably heard about web hosting. Web hosting is the service that platforms offer to host your website on the internet. And if you’re new to the world of websites and having an online presence, it can be tricky to know exactly what web hosting …
A private cloud is a flexible, secure, scalable infrastructure that you can use solely for your business. This gives you the chance to build up a reliable computer system without having to share your resources with other organisations. A private cloud can be either hosted internally by an organisation or it can be managed by …
cPanel and Plesk are two of the most popular online hosting services. Both have a different approach to creating and managing websites, email accounts, databases and more – but which one is right for you? In this blog post, our team takes a deeper look into what both interfaces are, how they can make your …
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