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Spend in Cloud – controlling cost

18/09/2017

Cloud computing can be a big saving. If you get too enthusiastic though, you could end up spending money on computing you do not really need. Striking a balance is the key to using cloud and virtualization technology for controlling cost. The Cost of Virtual Sprawl Virtual machines are easy […]

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What is your Cloud Driver ?

17/09/2017

Choosing your cloud hosting provider is an important decision. How to choose the correct provider depends on what your priorities are concerning your data and your computing needs. Cloud Driver: Features vs Price Often a hosting provider will offer all you ever need, but at a price that s not sustainable. Sometimes the price may […]

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Linux Security Tips

11/09/2017

Linux security is often overlooked in the mistaken assumption that security is built in. While this may be true to a certain extent, not taking any security measures makes you a target. No security often indicates to an attacker that the server administrator is possibly inexperienced and an easy target. At Host Africa, we care […]

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POP3 or IMAP for my email ?

09/09/2017

Setting up your email is often a quick rush “to get it working”. Taking a moment to decide which protocol can save you a lot of headache down the line. What do the available mail protocols mean ? What is the implication of each and why choose a specific one ? POP3 – What is it […]

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A short guide to designing faster websites

07/09/2017

Designing a website and then expecting your site to speed up by throwing more resources such as CPU and bandwidth at it will never work. The main reason is that many people are still on slow connections or have low data caps. This means that they will only ever visit your site once. If a […]

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VPS or Shared – Types of Hosting

03/09/2017

When it comes to hosting, there are various types that are often confused or misunderstood. The cost of each type is different and the scalability, redundancy and complexity of each also differs. The rule of thumb is “more features = higher price”. True “CLOUD” hosting is not that common and the term is […]

Spend in Cloud – controlling cost

What is your Cloud Driver ?

Linux Security Tips

POP3 or IMAP for my email ?

A short guide to designing faster websites

VPS or Shared – Types of Hosting

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