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 …
Finding the right domain name is vital for your brand and business. The right name can make it easier for your potential customers to find you and it can help you to reach a global audience. Your domain name is more than just a web address; it is a key part of your brand. Whether …
If one thing has become clear during the global pandemic, it is that nothing is more important to your business’ success than your online presence. Being online is far more important than you can ever imagine, particularly as it is increasingly becoming the main place of your sales. Whether you’re just starting out as a …
VPS servers are becoming a more popular choice when it comes to website hosting due to its lower cost and higher security. It has proven a good decision for game markers, programmers, SaaS providers, and companies searching for better hosting servers. But what does it mean? In this blog, we will be exploring exactly what …
As the world becomes more and more digital, security is becoming a bigger concern for individuals and organisations alike. For this reason, it’s important to understand how encryption can help protect your data from theft or unauthorised access. This post will cover what encryption is, why you should use it with SQL Server, and some …
We’re used to falling prices (or deflation) in the technology sector. For at least the last thirty, prices for things like laptops, cameras, mobile phones and chipsets have come down tremendously. Now, though, it seems that things are finally changing. 2021 was different from practically every other year on record. Prices went up across the …
Load balancing is the process by which incoming network traffic is evenly distributed across back-end servers, also called server farm or server pool. The idea behind using load balancers is to reduce the strain on the servers, making them more efficient, increasing speed performance, and reducing latency. A load balancer acts as the traffic police …
To make your website visible to internet users, you must host it on a server. Choosing a server is not easy. You need to consider cost, resources, site performance, and the power of the hardware. To decide which server is right for your website, you should first familiarise yourself with different types of servers based …
The business world runs at a fast pace and while this can bring extraordinary highs and many successes, it can also bring incredible risks. Disaster can strike at any time and the impact of these disasters can be catastrophic for your company, they can even cause you to declare bankruptcy. This has only gotten worse …
One of the many excellent solutions that we can offer you here at catalyst2 is our AWS management. AWS stands for Amazon Web Services and it is a scalable public cloud that we can help you to set up, manage, monitor, maintain and grow. We have years of experience working with different servers and hosting …
The care of your customer’s data is a legal requirement but it’s also important to take care of your own data, which is why having the right security is incredibly important. Security is a vital part of our service here at catalyst2. We often get asked about how we properly protect your server data and …
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 …
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