Monthly Archives: August 2021

Why is the DHCP server used?

The DHCP server is one of the really beneficial components when we are speaking for an extensive network. It can significantly reduce the number of errors made when a network administrator has to assign IP addresses manually. Let’s explain a little bit more about it and why it is used!

DHCP server – What does it mean?

The short DHCP server stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server. It is a server that automates different tasks and network configurations. This server relies on the standard DHCP protocol inside a particular network. Some examples of implementing the DHCP server are assigning Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to various devices, default gateways, subnet masks. 

Find out the differences between DNS and DHCP!

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Creating a website – 4 basic steps

Creating a website is an easy process. Follow these 4 basic steps, and you will get your site up and running in no time.

​1. Register your domain name

If you already have a business going on, this might be an easier task. Try to find an available domain name, similar or the same as your company’s name. Don’t try any misspelled version of your brand because this might confuse your clients. There are plenty of TLDs. Don’t limit your search to just .com. You might find a very good option with a new one. Just pay attention to the register and the renewal fees.

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​What is a DNS outage?

Imagine this. You are an owner of a large e-commerce site. It is Black Friday, the biggest online promotion that you have, and you are eager to see how the site is going on. You type your domain name into your browser and… “Oh no!” “It is not opening. This is a disaster!” What is going on! You are experiencing a DNS outage that might completely devastate your promotion!

​So, what is this DNS outage?

DNS outage is the time when your DNS is not functioning for some reason (your nameservers were attacked, or they were saturated with too strong traffic, etc.), and that does not allow the domain resolution of your domain name to its IP address. The DNS resolution is the first step to enter a site. The browser won’t know where your website is hosted without it, and it can’t find its content.

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Shared hosting explained

Do you have a great online business in mind? You can already visualize the website, its functions, its design… Well, without a web hosting service, it won’t be possible on the Internet. 

Yes, websites are available online because they are hosted on a server. Therefore, one of the necessary steps to start your business is to choose the type of web hosting that best suits your needs and a provider. 

​Why do I need web hosting?

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