How To change the default kernel in GRUB for RHEL and CentOS

In this article we explain how you can easily change the default kernel in GRUB for RHEL and CentOS 7 Servers.

This article answers common questions such as “How to set default boot kernel in linux?”, “How to change the default boot entry for kernel?”, “How to boot with old kernel version?” and “How to revert to previous kernel version?”.

GRUB2 is the version of GRUB currently in use, at the time of publishing this article. The software was rewritten to allow plugins and expand features available in the menu system. GRUB legacy and GRUB2 are otherwise fairly similar.

Let’s continue on how you can easily change the default kernel in GRUB on your Linux RHEL or CentOS 7 Server.

Step 1. Get list of installed kernels

awk -F\' /^menuentry/{print\$2} /etc/grub2.cfg

Output:

0- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (3.10.0-1062.7.1.el7.x86_64) 7.7 (Maipo)
1- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (3.10.0-1062.1.2.el7.x86_64) 7.7 (Maipo)
2- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (3.10.0-693.el7.x86_64) 7.4 (Maipo)
3- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (0-rescue-39228403a82a4e29afb7e5ca1a869adb) 7.4 (Maipo)

Step 2. Set a default kernel

grub2-set-default 1

Step 3. Verify new default kernel

# cat /boot/grub2/grubenv | grep saved

Output:

saved_entry=1

Step 4. Rebuild GRUB Config File

BIOS-based:

grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg

UEFI-based:

grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/efi/EFI/redhat/grub.cfg

Step 4. Reboot Server

All done! You can now reboot your Linux Server to have it booted with your new default kernel.

shutdown -r now

Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) updates requirements for Key Functions positions, Integrity and Auditing

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has made substantial changes to its key functions requirements by updating standards for licence applications, resignations, appointments and player accounts, among other areas.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced a series of amendments to its key functions requirements related to the following:

  • The overall number of key function roles and their underlying responsibilities;
  • The deadlines by when certain key function requirements are to be observed;
  • The persons who shall shoulder responsibility in the absence of duly appointed key function holders;
  • The manner and form in which declarations and assurances are to be made by auditors on behalf of licensees during submission of audited financial statements; and
  • The applicability of suspicious betting reporting requirements.

Effective on 20th of October 2021, new licence applicants must inform the authority of the identity of persons at the company who hold the role of CEO, compliance executive and AML executive, at the time of the application’s submission. Then, within a time frame of six months since the license has been granted, applicants must name the remaining of their ‘key function’ holders.

This update also relates to suspicious betting and auditing checks. Operators holding the ‘Critical Gaming Supplier’ license have to report any suspicious betting on sporting events to the Authority; same standard and policy that the B2C providers follow.

Finally, in regards to Player accounts, the new requirements outline that operators must prove to the Malta Gaming Authority that they have the capability to verify each player account and every activity conducted by any player account registered in the system.

Read the official announcement here.

What Is IPTV and How It Works

Often referred to as the future of television, the past decade has seen IPTV advance rapidly, with sources indicating that the market is set to grow another 17% within the next five years. The IPTV industry is currently worth billions, and its value is only forecasted to continue steadily rising – so in this article we’ll break down what exactly IPTV is, how it works, and why it’s so popular. 

Often referred to as the future of television, the past decade has seen IPTV advance rapidly, with sources indicating that the market is set to grow another 17% within the next five years. The IPTV industry is currently worth billions, and its value is only forecasted to continue steadily rising – so in this article we’ll break down what exactly IPTV is, how it works, and why it’s so popular.  

What is IPTV

The expeditious evolution of technology is apparent, so it comes as no surprise that this has coincided with the way that we watch television. Gone are the days where viewers ran frantically to their TV sets so as not to miss their favorite shows, and one of the main reasons for that is IPTV.

In a nutshell, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) is video content streamed directly via the internet. Unlike traditional television, IPTV delivers media solely over the internet without the need for satellite dishes, antennas or any other installation on the viewer’s behalf.

Although the terms IPTV and OTT are often used interchangeably, the two shouldn’t be confused. Over-the-top (OTT) media streaming and IPTV have some stark differences, although both deliver content via an internet connection. IPTV content is served over a privately-managed network, whereas OTT streaming is delivered over an unmanaged network.

Why is IPTV so popular

IPTV quite simply caters to the modern viewer by enabling a flexible and easily accessible viewing experience without compromising on the quality of content provided. IPTV is made up of three main formats; Video-on-demand (VOD), Live TV and Time-Shifted TV, unlike OTT streaming services which only offer VOD, like Netflix for example.  

By combining traditional TV services with VOD streaming that are accessible through multiple devices, IPTV offers an ultimate viewing experience that’s proving extremely popular amongst an ever-growing audience. IPTV is also commonly used by businesses, especially within the hospitality industry, as a way to provide their guests’ entertainment whilst also being customizable to upsell other services and amenities.

How does IPTV work

As the name suggests, IPTV uses Internet Protocol (IP) to serve media to viewers, but let’s break down how exactly the content is sent to viewing devices. There are two different types of architecture models behind IPTV – centralized and distributed.

The centralized architecture model is where all content is stored in one centralized server, which is ideal for small VOD content. The distributed model, on the other hand, is a little more complex and entails content being distributed to various nodes within a network.

Regardless, the media, whether live or prerecorded, first needs to be transcoded in order to be adaptable to multiple formats that are supported by whichever device the viewer is watching on. By compressing the video, transfer speed and quality is improved without putting a strain on the bandwidth.

If the viewer selects VOD content, a request is sent to the server and all of the relevant files which make up that specific page are sent to the client with minimal delay – or buffering. This process is known as IP unicasting.

IP multicasting, or live streaming, is when the data leaves the server just once but is sent out to many different destinations simultaneously. In this case, delays in transmission are a lot more likely so IPTV providers tend to deploy content delivery networks (CDNs)

Ultimately, by utilizing an Internet Service Provider’s strong infrastructure, Content Providers are able to effectively deliver their content to a worldwide audience.

Media Streaming Hosting Solutions with NetShop ISP

With infrastructure strategically located in global destinations, we have both the capacity and expertise to help you build a successful streaming business, with the potential to reach a worldwide audience.  Our plans are designed to accommodate even the most complex media streaming projects, with a range of bandwidth options that are easily scalable and extremely cost-effective. For any queries, please feel free to get in touch with our team.

NetShop ISP Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification

NetShop ISP is proud to have been recently awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification.

NetShop ISP is proud to have been recently awarded the ISO 9001:2015 (No. QS.21.038) certification. The internationally recognized certification, officially issued on September 29th 2021, demonstrates that NetShop ISP successfully meets the needs of our clients through an effective quality management system.

ISO international standards are the most widely used quality management standards in the world, that, when met, enhance customer satisfaction as well as guaranteeing the effectiveness of a company’s procedures.

Through implementing this quality management system in line with the International Organization for Standardization, we underwent an extensive assessment of each area of our business to ensure total compliance with the necessary statutory and regulatory requirements.

Our commitment to perpetually improving our products and services is upheld through the attainment of this certification, which covers Web Hosting, Data Center Services, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Operating to the highest possible standard and assuring that our customer’s expectations are always met are our core business values, and becoming ISO 9001 compliant has further instilled this within our team.

NetShop ISP’s Operations Manager, Elena Efthymiou says, “I’m really proud of achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification – not only does it ingrain a greater level of confidence and transparency for our clients, but it also reinforces our team’s culture of continuous improvement and dedication to delivering the highest quality service possible.”

To view NetShop ISP’s certificate, please click here.

For official ISO 9001:2015 information, click here

How To Upgrade a Virtual Server (VPS)

In this article we’ll provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to easily upgrade your Virtual Private Server (VPS) via the myNetShop portal.

It’s oftentimes difficult to foresee the needs of your website when you’re just getting started. The hosting plan you choose initially may not be sufficient as your website grows and traffic increases. In such cases, it’s important that you’re able to seamlessly upgrade your resources so that your website, and business, continues to run smoothly.

In this article we’ll provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to easily upgrade your VPS via the myNetShop portal.

What is a VPS

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a form of hosting that somewhat simulates the environment of a dedicated server, whilst being extremely cost-effective. A VPS uses hypervisor technology to effectively split one physical server into multiple, independent virtual servers. Its multi-tenant cloud architecture allows each virtual server to have its own dedicated resources, like RAM and CPU.

VPS hosting has grown in popularity as it provides a middle point between shared and dedicated hosting. With a VPS, you can expect high-performance and reliability at an affordable price.

Upgrade your VPS with myNetShop  

Upgrading your VPS within the myNetShop portal is a really simple process, as is completing a range of other tasks too. For the purpose of this guide, we’ll be upgrading a Splash VPS plan to a Lite VPS plan, although the same steps apply for whichever plan you wish to upgrade to.

1.      Login to myNetShop

The first thing you need to do is login to your myNetShop portal. If you’re not sure about your password, you can reset it here or get in touch with our team for assistance.

Once you’ve logged in, you can view your existing plans under Manage Hosting, separated by service. Click on Virtual Servers and then select the plan you wish to upgrade – in this case UK SPLASH VPS.

Upgrade your VPS Step 1: Login and Select Plan

2.      Select Upgrade from Server Actions

In this next window, you’ll see a range of management tools for your VPS. Click on Upgrade.

Upgrade your VPS Step 2: Click Upgrade

3.      Choose Upgrade Package

Here, under Upgrade Package, you can choose the plan you wish to upgrade to from the dropdown menu. You can also adjust your billing cycle. Then click Continue.

Upgrade your VPS Step 3: Choose new plan

4.      View Upgrade Summary

You can then view and double check your Service Upgrade Summary, and select your preferred payment method. Once you’ve done this click Submit.

Upgrade your VPS Step 4: Payment method

5.      Invoice

You’ll then be redirected to your invoice and notified that your order has been placed. Select Pay Now or use a Coupon code to pay your invoice. 

Voilà – you have successfully upgraded your VPS!

Upgrade your VPS Step 5: Order placed

VPS Hosting with NetShop ISP

Deploy your VPS instantly with NetShop ISP and be rest assured you can seamlessly scale your resources at any time through your own self-service portal. Want to try it out first? We are offering a FREE VPS trial – no credit card required.

NetShop ISP announce their attendance at the 2021 SBC Summit CIS in Ukraine

NetShop ISP is delighted to be heading to Kyiv to attend the SBC Summit CIS in mid-October. The two day event, presented by Parimatch, will take place on 13-14th October 2021 at the Parkovy Kyiv International Convention Center.

NetShop ISP is delighted to be heading to Kyiv to attend the SBC Summit CIS in mid-October. The two day event, presented by Parimatch, will take place on 13-14th October 2021 at the Parkovy Kyiv International Convention Center.

The event, which has been organised in association with Sports Media Holding, offers Betting and Gaming industry experts and attendees the opportunity to network and exchange insights, as well as showcase the latest industry products and services to the CIS region. 

NetShop ISP has been committed to delivering innovative solutions to the Sports Betting and Gaming industry since launching in 2004, and the team are excited for the opportunity to present a range of services that have proven highly-effective to its iGaming clients. Amongst those will be our Dedicated and Virtual Servers, as well as our new Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).

“We’ve been astounded by the positive response to our Disaster Recovery Solution since launching it earlier this year – in fact it’s been one of our most popular services of 2021 so we’re really looking forward to showcasing it to our industry peers at the SBC Summit,” says Katerina Burtsava, Head of Sales at NetShop ISP.

Meet us at the SBC Summit CIS

Representing NetShop ISP at the SBC Summit CIS will be our Head of Sales, Katerina Burtsava and Product Specialist, Kateryna Nechaieva.

To find out more about NetShop ISP’s iGaming solutions or to book your meeting with a representative at the event, please visit the event page.

For official event information, visit SBC Summit CIS.

How to Buy the Cheapest Dedicated Servers in USA

In this article we take a look at how to buy the cheapest dedicated servers in the USA, and the benefits of the United States as a hosting location too.

As we’re sure you already know, Dedicated Server hosting is a premium service and therefore does not come too cheap. After all, when you opt for a dedicated server, you’re getting a whole server and all of its resources to yourself – but that doesn’t necessarily mean you want to pay a fortune.

Today we’ll look at how to buy the cheapest dedicated servers in the USA, and the benefits of the United States as a hosting location too!

What is a Dedicated Server

A dedicated server is a form of hosting where the client has exclusive use of an entire physical server and all of its resources. Opting for a dedicated server provides an extremely high level of security, flexibility and of course, optimal performance.

Dedicated server hosting is the ideal solution for websites and applications that need to handle a large amount of visitors, sudden influxes in traffic and require heightened security.

Benefits of a Dedicated Server

There are so many advantages to dedicated server hosting that can help online businesses reach their full potential. Some benefits of a dedicated server are:  

Performance

A dedicated server is the ultimate hosting solution, and provides uncompromised stability and reliability that can’t be reached by other forms of hosting. A dedicated server ensures the highest possible uptime required by businesses that heavily rely on their online presence, like E-commerce and iGaming sites for example.

Control

Choosing dedicated server hosting also offers the client full control over their server environment and allows complete customization to meet their preferences, like storage and processor options.

Security  

Enhanced security is guaranteed with a dedicated server as you’re not sharing server space with any other websites, so you can be rest assured that your server and websites are safeguarded from any security breaches that could be detrimental to your business.

Benefits of the USA as a hosting location

The USA is a really big place, and having a dedicated server located there can be really beneficial for your websites. Today we’ll look specifically at the benefits of Los Angeles as a hosting location.

Location

Ideally situated in Southern California, Los Angeles data centres are optimal for businesses targeting the North American, South American and Asian Pacific markets, with access to trans-pacific fiber routes – guaranteeing low latency and high performance.

Infrastructure

Home to many of the biggest organizations in the world, LA has prime infrastructure in place to ensure minimal connectivity and power outages.

NetShop ISP’s Los Angeles Data Centre features 2N Redundancy and 24/7 on-site Engineers too. 

Support

Customer support is essential regardless of where your server is located. Having access to 24/7 technical support is of great importance – no matter the time zone. NetShop ISP offers round the clock support, 365 days a year, in any part of the world.

Buy the Cheapest Dedicated Servers in USA with NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP is delighted to offer cheap dedicated servers in the USA with FREE DDoS protection. Visit our website here to choose your plan or configure your own server to meet your preferences. Opt to pay for your dedicated server annually and get an extra 10% discount! For more information and advice, please feel free to get in touch with our team

NetShop ISP confirm their attendance at the iFX EXPO Limassol 2021

Following a great response earlier this year at the iFX EXPO in Dubai, NetShop ISP are delighted to announce their attendance at the upcoming iFX EXPO in Limassol, Cyprus.

Following a great response earlier this year at the iFX EXPO in Dubai, NetShop ISP are delighted to announce their attendance at the upcoming iFX EXPO in Limassol, Cyprus.

The largest global B2B Fintech Exhibition organized by Ultimate Fintech will take place at the 5-star Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol on the 4-6th October 2021, offering industry pioneers from all over the world a chance to connect.

“We were blown away by the feedback we received on our Forex Infrastructure solutions in Dubai, so we’re really looking forward to connecting once again with new and existing partners and customers,” says Katerina Burtsava, Head of Sales at NetShop ISP.

The award-winning Infrastructure Hosting Provider is excited for another opportunity to demonstrate their industry-leading Forex VPS solution, which garnered huge interest and multiple new deals back in May. Having been meticulously developed since its initial launch over 10 years ago, NetShop ISP’s Forex VPS Solution and custom infrastructure services have proven game changing to Brokers, as well as CRM & Software Development Agencies.

The latest version of NetShop ISP’s Forex Service now includes a powerful API that allows seamless white-label integration with any Forex Broker’s CRM, amongst other features.

Meet us at the iFX EXPO in Limassol

In attendance at the exhibition will be NetShop ISP’s CEO, Stefano Sordini as well as Head of Sales, Katerina Burtsava and Product Specialist, Kateryna Nechaieva.

To get a full insight into NetShop ISP’s services and to schedule your meeting with a representative, please visit the event page.

For official event information, visit iFX EXPO.

NetShop ISP is joined by cTrader and ClickAlgo to bring you a new Forex Webinar

NetShop ISP announces a new Forex Webinar “Algo Trading Forex on a VPS” with key speakers from Spotware cTrader and ClickAlgo. 29th September 2021 at 3PM CET

NetShop ISP announces a new Forex Webinar “Algo Trading Forex on a VPS” with key speakers from Spotware cTrader and ClickAlgo; two industry-leading technology companies.

The discussion will consist of three sessions, one of which will be run by Panagiotis Charalampous, cTrader’s Head of Community Management, and will explore the art of successfully running automated strategies on a Virtual Private Server using cTrader Console.

Traders will have the opportunity to learn about automated forex trading strategies on a VPS Server by Paul Hayes, Owner at ClickAlgo.

Schedule & Agenda

Date: Wednesday, 29th of September 2021

Time: 15:00 CET (60 min)

Sessions:

“Get Harmonic Pattern Trading Signals from a VPS” – Paul Hayes – Business Owner at ClickAlgo
“Trade on a VPS using a Smart-Grid Trading System” – Paul Hayes – Business Owner at ClickAlgo
“How To Run Automated Strategies on a VPS using cTrader Console” – Panagiotis Charalampous – Head of Community Management
“The Importance of Low Latency when Trading Forex using a VPS” – Stefano Sordini – CEO at NetShop ISP

How To Register

Webinar Registration is FREE and you can do so by visiting https://webinars.netshop-isp.com.cy.

For more information about the agenda or assistance with registration please contact our Marketing department via email: marketing at netshop-isp.com.cy.

NetShop ISP Attends SiGMA iGathering in Cyprus

NetShop ISP, the multi-awarded iGaming Hosting Provider, announces its attendance to the upcoming iGathering networking event in Limassol, Cyprus on the 16th of September 2021.

NetShop ISP, the multi-awarded iGaming Hosting Provider, announces its attendance to the upcoming iGathering networking event in Limassol, Cyprus.

After a year of a successful presence in various digital webinars, events and exhibitions, our group of iGaming experts will be attending the iGathering networking dinner in Cyprus to meet with existing clients, partners and industry peers.

The event will be held on the 16th of September at Malindi Beach Bar in Limassol (Cyprus) and it is proudly sponsored by ALPHA Affiliates , BetAndYou, Evenbet Gaming, MegaPari, LuckFactory, Alea.com and ZW Games.

If you, or a business associate of yours, will be attending this event and would like to meet with our team please reach out to Katerina Burtsava (Head of Sales) via e-mail: kburtsava at netshop-isp.com.cy.

About SiGMA iGatherings

SiGMA organises a number of satellite events during the year. With no-expense-spared these lavish events offer a plethora of premier opportunities to network. Dress for dinner at luxury restaurants, take in the sights on a sunset cruise or make the most of long, hot summer days at our pool parties. With hotspot locations such as Manila, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and New York already highlighting the year’s iGaming calendar we’ve got you covered when it comes to meeting the right people in the right place.

Visit SiGMA Website here.

Introduction to MetaQuotes MT5 Proxy Server

This article will help system admins, IT managers and Owners of Forex brokers to understand what is MT5 Proxy and why it is essential for a best performing and secure trading environment.

This article will help system admins, IT managers and Owners of Forex brokers to understand what is MT5 Proxy and why it is essential for a best performing and secure trading environment.

What is MT5?

MetaTrader 5 is a platform developed by MetaQuotes for trading of Forex, Stocks and Futures. It is among the most popular trading platforms, translated in 31 languages. It has native applications for Windows environments, Android and iOS. Emulations are also available for using it in MacOS and Linux Operating systems.

The MT5 platform is available in three license types: Entry, Standard and Enterprise – each of them comes with specific set of components and limitations on the number of real accounts. A broker can start with the Entry license and upgrade on the go.

MT5 Platform Components
MT5 Platform Components (Source: https://www.metatrader5.com/en/brokers)

What is a Proxy Server and Why Is Needed

A Proxy server is an intermediate computer (virtual or dedicated server) that resides between the trader’s PC and the broker’s trading server.

Network Diagram explaining how MT5 Proxy Server works

A proxy server offers two significant benefits for a Forex business, which therefore reflect a trader’s experience:

Increased Security for MT5 Platform

By completing the standard installation of your MT5 platform on a Dedicated server, you may now start accepting clients who can get real accounts created on your MT5 platform. Each of your traders will be given a hostname or IP address (that of the MT5 trading server) and along with their credentials, they can connect using their MT5 trading terminal.

A Proxy server will act as an intermediate between your clients’ trading terminals and the trading server which means your MT5 server will only be receiving requests from the Proxy server. For example, if you have 2,000 active traders, these will authenticate and start sending order requests to the Proxy server, not the MT5 server directly.

This ‘triangle’ communication enhances the MT5 server’s security as it ‘forbids’ end users from directly connecting on the server’s listening ports. Any vulnerabilities found on your MT5 Server (e.g. outdated Operating System) will be less exposed to the public, in the case a Proxy server is installed.

Load Balancing and Improved Performance

Whilst a Broker may choose not to have a proxy server during the early days of operation, it will become a necessity when then number of real accounts and trading volume increases. Additionally, if you are targeting traders from different areas in the world, then you may decide to deploy Proxy servers near regions where most of your customers are located.

For example, your main MT5 platform server may be hosted in London and you may have traders located in Cyprus, Germany and Malaysia. In this case it would be wise to setup a Proxy Server in Europe (e.g. London or Amsterdam) and one in Asia (e.g. Singapore). As a result, orders coming from Malaysia will be sent to your London MT5 server through the Singapore Proxy. At the same time, your Proxy server in Europe will be handling requests from the European traders.

The idea of Load Balancing in Forex trading follows the basic concepts and benefits of Load Balancing and High Availability in an infrastructure environment. Learn more about Load Balancing Solutions.

Minimum Hardware Requirements for MT5 Proxy Server

An MT5 Proxy Server can run as a Virtual machine (VPS) or a Dedicated Server. The minimum specifications your server should have are:

  • 2 vCPU
  • 4GB RAM
  • 60GB Disk Space
  • Windows Server 2016

How to Deploy Proxy Servers Around the World

NetShop ISP offers virtual and dedicated servers which can be installed as MT5 Proxy servers. Our global infrastructure strategically located in state-of-the-art Data center facilities in Europe, Asia Pacific and the United States.

The most popular locations among Forex brokers for their Proxy server needs are Singapore, London and Amsterdam. In all three locations we offer VPS and Dedicated Servers. If you are looking for a cheap option to get started instantly, then a VPS server is what you should go for.

Our Forex specialists are available to discuss your technical requirements and demonstrate our wide-range of bespoke Forex solutions. Learn more about our Forex infrastructure solutions or contact our Sales team to schedule a web meeting.

Top 5 Benefits of Managed Server Hosting

Managing the hosting aspect of your online business can be time consuming and you will soon realize it requires expertise and dedicated effort. In this article we will explain what Managed Hosting is and what are the benefits for a business like yours.

Running a business in 2021 is not an easy task as it used to be years back. Regardless of what your company’s activities are, taking care of its online presence is essential in order to cope with the competition.

A typical agenda of a business owner is to oversee operations, plan a strategy for future growth and, of course, delegate tasks to the right people.

A company’s digital infrastructure in 2021 varies from a simple website hosting space to multiple servers, load balancers and even firewalls for protection from cyber threats. Managing the hosting aspect of your online business can be time consuming and you will soon realize it requires expertise and dedicated effort.

One of the rising sectors within the Data Centers & IT industries is that of Managed Hosting services which is expected to reach $257.84 billion by 2022. In this article we will explain what Managed Hosting is and what are the benefits for a business like yours.

What is Managed Hosting

Managed Hosting is the service where your hosting provider takes responsibility of your website’s hosting, dedicated servers or even the whole network infrastructure of your business. Along with managed services, a hosting provider will guarantee an uptime SLA for your web hosting and servers. Should the SLA is not met you may be entitled to reimbursement, depending of course on the terms of your Managed Services Agreement.

Benefits of Managed Server Hosting

Let’s take a look at the top 5 benefits Managed Hosting has to offer to your business.

  1. Low Operating Costs
  2. Proactive Monitoring
  3. Dedicated Engineer
  4. Backup Management
  5. Ongoing Server Administration

Low Operating Costs

Businesses that have opted in for Managed hosting services benefit from huge cost savings. Regardless of the size and type of your digital infrastructure, you will soon realize that you need at least one dedicated person to be responsible for the well-being of your website and servers.

If you are the business and you come from a technical background, you may be capable of handling the server administration by yourself. However, in case of a crisis or disaster, you will need to focus on the operational and customer care aspect of your business, rather than troubleshooting the problem.

With managed hosting, you get everything done by an external team of experts at a fraction of the price you would pay an in-house engineer and, additionally, you get peace of mind knowing that your servers are being taken care of and your business won’t lose money due to server related issues.

Proactive Monitoring

You know something is wrong when you realize your website or servers are down. At that moment, your business have already started losing customers and money. Proactive monitoring is when a suite of tools are in place to monitor every aspect of your digital infrastructure. Disks Health check, CPU Load and Bandwidth Traffic monitoring are 3 of the main monitoring services that hosting providers set in place. Being proactive means that you increase the chances to prevent a problem from being occurred.

A managed hosting services provider can offer you 24×7 monitoring and intervention prevent or resolve outages before they cause a severe impact to your business.

Dedicated Engineer

One of the major benefits of Managed Hosting is that you get a dedicated engineer who knows your infrastructure and network topology inside-out. This is of great value in cases when you need to consult with your hosting provider about optimization and upgrades of your current setup. In addition, with a dedicated engineer you get to talk to one person instead of a whole support team. This means faster communication with your hosting provider and resolution of your questions or issues in a timely manner.

Backup Management

Business owners usually neglect the value of backup service until a disaster occurs. Backup management is a service offered under Managed Hosting and it includes the setup of necessary backups. It can be entire machine backup for Virtual or Dedicated Servers, database backups or simple files/folders backup.

In addition to the data backup selection, the frequency of the backups will be configured as well as the retention period. Moreover, your hosting provider will ensure the validity and integrity of the backups so, in case a disaster occurs, the backups can be successfully restored.

Ongoing Server Administration

When it comes to Cloud or Dedicated servers it is important to know that your servers are managed properly and the Operating System is up to date to protect it from cyber threats and zero-day vulnerabilities. Some hosting providers will go a step further and provide more than OS updates; from database administration to security hardening of the server.

Let’s Talk About Your Managed Server Hosting Needs

NetShop ISP can take the hassle of managing a single or multiple servers. Our motto is “Focus on managing your business, not your servers” as we have a dedicated team of Windows, Linux and Networking engineers who can help you with the design, implementation and on-going administration of your whole online infrastructure.

Our VPS, Dedicated Servers and Colocation Hosting can be purchased as Unmanaged or under a Premium SLA. For more info browse our Premium SLA page or contact our Sales team.