Offshore hosting has become an increasingly popular choice for website and business owners for a range of reasons that vary from anonymity, to censorship and privacy concerns. In this article we’ll take a look at the best offshore hosting services in 2021 and why offshore hosting could be beneficial for you.

Your choice of hosting location can directly affect your website’s potential and so it’s definitely something that should be given some thought. Regardless of whether you opt for shared hosting, VPS hosting, a dedicated server or colocation services, location matters all the same.

With that being said, offshore hosting has become an increasingly popular choice for website and business owners for a range of reasons that vary from anonymity, to censorship and privacy concerns. In this article we’ll take a look at the best offshore hosting services in 2021 and why offshore hosting could be beneficial for you.

What is offshore hosting  

By definition, offshore hosting is the act of hosting your website in any location other than your country of residence or country where you run your business operations. By opting for hosting services at a data center in another country, you are effectively hosting offshore.

Generally speaking, those who opt for offshore hosting have a specific reason for doing so, and so finding the best offshore hosting provider is important.

Best offshore hosting services

There are quite a few factors that distinguish a good offshore hosting provider, so let’s take a look at the top three things you need to consider.

Location

Obviously if you’re looking into offshore hosting, you want to be sure that the location you choose offers the specific benefits that you’re seeking. For example, if your prime concern is privacy, you might want to host your website in the Netherlands, or if you’re looking for offshore business opportunities, Cyprus could be ideal. Whatever the reason is, be sure that it aligns with the location that you decide on.

NetShop ISP has a strong global presence with 15 data centers located in 7 different countries, so you’ll be certain to find the optimal location to meet your requirements.

Privacy

One of the most common reasons that website owners tend to opt for offshore hosting is for privacy and anonymity purposes. Every country has different laws and regulations surrounding data confidentiality so it’s important to opt for an offshore hosting provider that will understand your privacy concerns.  

We take our clients’ desire to remain anonymous seriously with data centers located in countries where DMCA content is highly tolerated and laws are in favour of privacy. We also offer our clients the option to pay for their hosting services with cryptocurrencies like BitCoin and Ethereum.

Cost-effective

Of course, wherever you choose to host your website needs to be in line with your budget, with many website owners opting for offshore hosting purely because it’s cheaper than their country of residence.

At NetShop ISP, we offer a range of plans to suit all budgets and requirements, with additional discounts offered for annual billing cycles and multiple payment options available.

Offshore hosting with NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP offers a range of hosting and data center services with privately-owned infrastructure at numerous worldwide locations that include Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, LA and the Netherlands.For more information and specifics on our data centers and services, or help finding the right offshore hosting location, get in touch with our team.

Finding the best VPS hosting may seem like a daunting task, so we’ve comprised a list of what you need to consider when choosing your Cyprus VPS hosting.

Whether you’re just starting out with your new website, are looking to upgrade to a VPS or change hosting provider, there are some factors you need to take into consideration in order for your website to run smoothly. Finding the best VPS hosting may seem like a daunting task, so we’ve comprised a list of what you need to consider when choosing your Cyprus VPS hosting.

What is a VPS

First off, let’s take a look at what exactly a VPS is. Described as the median point between shared hosting and dedicated server hosting, a VPS has become an extremely popular form of hosting. A VPS uses virtualization technology to separate one physical server into multiple virtual servers, so users can benefit from a dedicated server environment at a fraction of the price. VPS hosting offers a highly secure and easily scalable solution for users growing their website and business.

Why Cyprus VPS Hosting

If you’re looking to host your website offshore, we’re pretty sure you already know that Cyprus is quite easily one of the most popular hosting locations. Not only is Cyprus extremely secure and at low risk of natural disasters that could potentially affect business continuity, the island also boasts an attractive taxation system making it ideal for companies seeking to operate offshore. Recognized as a global financial centre, Cyprus’ corporate tax rates are amongst the lowest in the EU at just 12.5% with non-resident companies also being exempt from local taxation.

Geographically speaking, Cyprus is ideally situated at the centre of the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), making it a prime location for business activities in the region, along with access to the European Union’s various trade treaties.

So, we’ve covered why Cyprus VPS hosting is a great choice, let’s look at some of the things to consider when choosing a Cyprus VPS hosting provider.

Best Cyprus VPS hosting provider

Performance

Let’s be honest, a website that underperforms is not going to do well – and this is a reflection of your hosting provider. Downtime and slow connection speeds can be the downfall of your online business so ensure that your hosting provider offers a comprehensive uptime SLA and fast speeds, even when your website is experiencing high traffic volumes.

At NetShop ISP, we guarantee 99.9% uptime and 1Gpbs network speed so you never need to worry about missing out on potential users, even when your website gets busy.

Support

Up there with one of the main things you need to look out for is the level of customer support you can expect to receive from your hosting provider. Having a reliable, highly-trained team of experts to rely on is extremely valuable when you need assistance.

NetShop provides around-the-clock Expert Support through a variety of communication channels, any time of the day.

Price

Opting for a hosting provider that can offer a high valued service at a reasonable price is obviously important to your budget, so finding a provider who offers multiple VPS plans at a range of prices can help when you’re just getting set-up.

Not only are NetShop’s prices amongst the most competitive on the market, we also offer a huge 20% discount on our Cyprus VPS plans for customers who opt to pay annually.

Cyprus VPS Hosting with NetShop ISP

Deploy your Cyprus VPS instantly with NetShop ISP and benefit from our superfast infrastructure and maximum VPS resources, dedicated solely to you.Want to try it out? We offer a free trial for all of our VPS plans in Cyprus and all other locations! Just get in touch with our Sales Department.

A recent business research report by Fortune Business Insights (FBI) the online gaming market to be worth over $158 billion by 2028, with Europe as a leader in the market share.

A recent business research report by Fortune Business Insights (FBI) the online gaming market to be worth over $158 billion by 2028, with Europe as a leader in the market share. The global pandemic and the subsequent government-led lock downs have affected the traditional land-based gambling market and resulted into a massive shift of players into online gambling.

As per the FBI’s report, “[An] article published by New York University revealed that digital gambling platforms have gained speedy momentum in Canada after the coronavirus broke out. In Australia, according to a report by Concordia University, Canada, spending on online casinos rose sharply by 67% in April 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has, thus, proved favorable for this market, enabling it to register a healthy CAGR of 11.2% and reach a value of USD 74.17 billion in 2021.”

Among all continents, Europe has a competitive advantage due to the innovative technologies in online gambling which fuels a continuous market growth. In addition to the high standards in online gambling software and hardware technologies, Europe is a leading region when it comes to the online gambling sports, followed by North America.

The Fortune Business Insights (FBI) adds that one of the key factors to Europe’s domination are the sports enthusiasts investing large amounts into sponsoring online sports betting. The key players in the European market were highlighted as:

• Slots Heaven Casino (Slots Heaven Casino)
• Sky Betting & Gaming (Leeds, United Kingdom)
• Betfred (Warrington, United Kingdom)
• LeoVegas AB (Stockholm, Sweden)
• Betsson AB (Stockholm, Sweden)
• Kindred Group Plc. (Valletta, Malta)
• Mansion Casino (Gibraltar)
• bet-at-home.com AG (Germany)
• 888 Holdings PLC (Gibraltar)
• Bet365 (Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom)
• Flutter Entertainment Plc. (Dublin, Ireland)
• William Hill Plc. (London, United Kingdom)
• Entain plc (GVC Holdings Plc.) (Douglas, Isle of Man)

Source: https://www.sigma.com.mt/news/europe-to-headline-global-igaming-market
Original Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/online-gambling-market-104803

Award-winning iGaming Infrastructure Solutions

The ever-evolving, complex iGaming industry can be difficult to navigate and our team of iGaming Hosting experts can help guide you every step of the way. With more than a decade of iGaming hosting experience, we are able to help you meet the strict regulatory guidelines and legislations, design an efficient IT infrastructure and maintain a highly-secure environment.

All of our Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom and Netherlands state-of-the-art Data Centers are ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certified and our premium network delivers ultra-low latency and the exceptional performance that is required for the ultimate, uninterrupted iGaming experience.

Learn more about our Awarded iGaming Solutions: https://netshop-isp.com.cy/solutions/igaming

In this article we introduce you to StorCLI, one of the best tools that exist out there that can help you administer your RAID Controller and check the health of both physical and logical disks while the server is online.

A common nightmare for system administrators is when a hard disk fail which puts the RAID array in degraded mode. Depending on the number of HDDs installed and the RAID configuration of your server, the data reside on your server is at risk and therefore prompt action is required to prevent downtime and data loss.

In this article we introduce you to StorCLI, one of the best tools that exist out there that can help you administer your RAID Controller and check the health of both physical and logical disks while the server is online.

What is StorCLI

The Storage Command Line Tool (StorCLI) is the successor of the MegaCLI software. It is used to manage and control RAID Controllers using Command line tools. It works on MegaRAID®, Software RAID (SWR), and Initiator-Target (IT) controllers.

StorCLI Operating Systems Compatibility

The following is a list of the Operating Systems distributions and versions that can work with StorCLI tool.

• Windows 8/10
• Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2016
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6/6.7/6.8/7.0/7.1/7.2/7.3/7.4
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11/12
• VMware ESXi 5.5 Update 1/2/3
• VMWare ESXi 6.0 / 6.5 / 6.7
• Citrix XenServer 6.5 / 6.5 SP1
• Citrix XenServer 7 / 7.2
• CentOS 6.7 / 6.8 / 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.4
• Fedora

How To Install StorCLI on Linux

For the purpose of this article we will follow the steps and commands on a Linux CentOS 7 server.

Step 1: Download StorCLI

The latest version of StorCLI can be downloaded for free from the Intel website.

Login as root on your Linux server and type the following command:

wget https://downloadmirror.intel.com/30394/eng/StorCLI_007.1513.0000.0000.zip

If ‘wget’ is not installed you can do so like this:

yum install wget

Step 2: Unzip & Install StorCLI RPM File

As soon as the zip file has finished downloading, unzip it using the following command:

unzip StorCLI_007.1513.0000.0000.zip

If ‘unzip’ is not installed, you can do so with the following command:

yum install unzip

At this point we need to enter the unzipped folder and locate the file storcli-007.1513.0000.0000-1.noarch.rpm under the ‘Linux’ sub-folder, as follows:

cd ~/StorCLI_007.1513.0000.0000/Linux

Now use the following command to install StorCLI:

rpm -ivh storcli-007.1513.0000.0000-1.noarch.rpm

Congratulations! StorCLI has been successfully installed on your Linux server and the binary file is located at /opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64

Useful StorCLI Commands – Cheat Sheet

Information on the existing hard drives and their status (IDs,…)
./storcli64 /cx /eall /sall show

Information on the existing virtual drives and their status
./storcli64 /cx /vall show

Check the status of a RAID array
./storcli64 /c0 /show

Check the number of Foreign Disks (useful after replacing a disk)
./storcli64 /c0/fall import preview

View current status of all rebuilds
./storcli64 /cx /eall /sall show rebuild

Creating a Virtual Drive
./storcli64 /cx add vd type=[RAID0(r0)|RAID1(r1)|…] drives=[EnclosureID:SlotID|:SlotID-SlotID|:SlotID,SlotID]
Example: ./storcli64 /cx add vd type=r1 drives=252:0-2

Initializing a VD
./storcli64 /cx/vx start init
Progress can be monitored using the following command: ./storcli64 /cx/vx show init

Take Advantage of Fully Managed Servers with NetShop ISP

If you are not very familiar or confident with administering your Server and the various components that surround it, we offer a fully managed service for both Dedicated and Virtual Servers.

Contact our Sales department for more information and a free quote!

In this article, we explain how to use Remote Desktop software (RDP) to access your Windows VPS or Dedicate server from a Windows 10 PC.

In this article, we explain how to use Remote Desktop software to access your Windows server from a Windows 10 PC or laptop.

Prerequisites

• PC or laptop with Windows 10
• Remote Desktop software installed (comes pre-installed with Windows 10)
• Windows VPS or Dedicated Server

Step 1: Open Remote Desktop Software

Click on the search bar in the left bottom of your Windows 10 screen and type Remote Desktop Connection in the search bar, as shown below.

Step 2: Enter Server’s Details

A new window will open (see screenshot below) where you will be prompted to enter your Server’s IP Address or Hostname (FQDN) and then click Connect.

If your Windows Server is missing an SSL Certificate or it has been installed with a self-signed certificate, a Warning will be displayed mentioning your Server’s Certificate cannot be validated. Click Yes to continue.

Congratulations! You have successfully connected on your Windows Server via RDP.

Alternative way to access your Windows Server

If you are a NetShop ISP Customer then you can manage your Cloud VPS or Dedicated Server from within the intuitive myNetShop Portal. In order to access your Server using our Web-based Console follow the simple steps below:

1. Login to https://my.netshop-isp.com.cy
2. Go to your server’s management page by clicking “Manage” from your Dashboard, or find your server from “Services” on the left-side menu.
3. Click the “Console” icon from the top actions bar and a new popup window will open. Use your Server’s Credentials to login on your Server.

For an online casino website to be successful and stand out in a saturated market, it needs to deliver high performance, reliability and innovation to its players. Web Hosting is the key to achieving this, so in this article we’ll take a closer look at the best web hosting for online gambling and betting.

The rise in popularity of casino websites has grown significantly over the past decade and 2021 has seen iGaming reach new heights in the midst of the current global pandemic. With physical casinos forced to close and people spending more time at home, online gambling and betting has become the best alternative, and we’ve seen the industry grow at a rapid pace as demand increases.

Saying that, for an online casino website to be successful and stand out in a saturated market, it needs to deliver high performance, reliability and innovation to its players. Web Hosting is the key to achieving this, so in this article we’ll take a closer look at the best web hosting for online gambling and betting.

What is web hosting

Web hosting is needed for any website to be visible online. Put simply, hosting providers rent out space on their servers or even whole servers, to website owners, which store all of the elements that make up a website. In doing this, websites are made accessible to users online.

There are different forms of hosting, like shared hosting, VPS and dedicated server hosting, to name a few. Each one has different features and benefits, and choosing the right one heavily depends on the type of website you have and how much traffic you expect it to receive, amongst other things.

Casino website hosting

With web hosting being such a crucial component when it comes to the potential success of your casino website, it’s important that your web host meets the following requirements.

Compliance  

Online gambling isn’t regulated by one individual body so the legalities of running a casino website change per jurisdiction. In order to legally run an online casino, you need to obtain a betting license from the relevant authorities. Hosting your website in a jurisdiction where online gambling is legal is obviously best practice so the ideal web host will have data centers in gambling-friendly locations and fully comply with their regulations.

NetShop ISP has fully compliant data centers in some of the world’s most prominent iGaming hubs like Malta, Cyprus and the United Kingdom.

Performance

As we mentioned, the performance of your casino website will pretty much make or break it, so you need to ensure that your hosting provider guarantees superfast speeds, high availability uptime SLAs and the resources that you need to keep your website running smoothly – so that your players keep returning. 

With over 10 years’ experience and multiple awards in the iGaming industry, we’re proud to deliver our clients high performance solutions through our state-of-the-art global network.

Security

It’s not surprising that casino websites are oftentimes the targets of cyber-attacks, so having heightened security procedures in place is essential to avoid disruptions, downtime and any damage to your reputation. Opt for a hosting provider that can ensure your casino website is hosted safely, and offers additional security products like DDoS protection.

Support

Issues arise and they need to be tended to quickly and efficiently so it’s crucial to opt for a hosting provider that offers 24/7 technical support.

At NetShop, you can contact our team of iGaming Experts through various contact channels, any time of the day.

Casino website hosting with NetShop ISP

We have been at the forefront of the iGaming industry for over a decade and have heavily invested in the right resources to provide our clients a seamless hosting experience.For more information on our range of iGaming solutions, get in touch with our team.

In this article we’ll look at how to set up a VPS for Forex trading and some of the advantages of using a VPS into your trading strategy.

Virtual Private Servers have become a big part of the financial industry, with many Forex traders opting to utilize VPS hosting to improve trading performance and increase execution speeds. A Forex VPS facilitates low latency, around-the-clock, secure trading amongst many other benefits.

In this article we’ll look at how to set up a VPS for Forex trading and some of the advantages of using a VPS into your trading strategy.

What is a VPS

Virtual Private Servers have become an increasingly popular hosting choice for many industries – one of the main ones being Forex. It works by one physical server being partitioned with hypervisor technology to create multiple individual servers, each with allocated resources. In some respects, VPS hosting simulates a dedicated server environment but with a much smaller price tag.

Forex VPS advantages

There are plenty of benefits of a Forex VPS. Here are our top 3.

Performance

In order to be successful in the fast-paced Forex industry, you’ve got to be able to keep up. By opting for a Forex VPS within close proximity to your broker, you’re guaranteed extremely low latency and minimal slippage and delays, which will ultimately help increase your profits.

Not only does a VPS enable you to trade faster, it also provides a stable environment with almost-zero downtime – so you can trade without interruptions.

Automated trading

A VPS really is the ideal solution for seamless automated trading as it ensures your trading terminal (MT4, MT5 or cTrader), and thus Expert Advisors (EA) or cBots, remain online and available, even when your personal computer is switched off. With a VPS running remotely, your MT4 and MT5 terminals will run uninterrupted even in the event of a power outage or loss of connectivity, meaning you don’t have to worry about missing another trade!

Cost-effective

Considering the amount of resources you get, and the many perks of using a VPS for Forex trading, it may come as a surprise that it’s actually really beneficial for your budget too. At NetShop, our Forex VPS plans start from as little as €9.99 with an additional discount when you opt to pay annually.

So now we’ve looked at some of the benefits, let’s get set up with a Forex VPS.

How to Setup a Forex VPS with NetShop

1.       Visit our website here and choose the plan that best suits your needs. If you’re not sure, you can always chat with an expert via our Live Chat. Once you’ve chosen the plan you want, you can select the Yearly option to see how much you could save on an annual billing cycle and then click Order Now.

Choose your Forex VPS plan: Step 1

2.       On the next page, you can select the location of your Forex VPS from the dropdown menu, and use your promo code if you have one. Here you’ll also be able to confirm your desired billing cycle, monthly, quarterly semi-annually or annually, and proceed to click Order.

Choose your location: Step 2

3.       Double check the Order Summary, select from our range of payment methods and proceed to fill out your details.

Proceed with order: Step 34.       Once you’ve purchased your Forex VPS, you’re going to need to install your Forex Broker terminal.

In this article we will demonstrate how you can easily install any Operating System (Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, etc) on a server in a remote location without the need of a USB or DVD physically attached on the server. For this tutorial we have used a DELL PowerEdge R720xd server with Enterprise iDRAC.

A common task for system administrators, in 2021, is the deployment of bare metal servers in remote locations where no physical access to the server is possible. In addition to the challenging task of a remote OS installation, more complexity is added when you have to deal with multiple server OS deployments in parallel.

In this article we will demonstrate how you can easily install any Operating System (Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, etc) on a server in a remote location without the need of a USB or DVD physically attached on the server.

For the purpose of this How-to article we have been using a DELL PowerEdge R720xd bare metal server with iDRAC 7 Enterprise license. You can follow the steps below for any other DELL PowerEdge chassis you may have, as long as it comes with an Enterprise iDRAC which will give you access to all of the features and functionality described in this article.

What is iDRAC

iDRAC stands for Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller and it is an out-of-band management platform provided on certain Dell systems, like the PowerEdge. The platform may be provided on a separate expansion card (DRAC), or integrated into the main board (iDRAC).

System administrators can use iDRAC to manage and monitor the server hardware via a browser-based (GUI) platform, or a command-line interface.

Read more about iDRAC >>

Pre-requisites

Below is a list of everything you will need to have in place in order to successfully complete an OS installation using iDRAC based on our tutorial.

• DELL PowerEdge Server
• iDRAC Enterprise license
• Static IP configured for iDRAC on your DELL Server
• Active Network Connection (NIC and/or iDRAC card)

Remote Installation of Operating System using iDRAC

Step 1: Login to iDRAC

Using a web browser, navigate to the IP address you have previously configured for iDRAC access. As shown below, you will be present with a login screen. The default login credentials for iDRAC are:

username: root
password: calvin

For security reasons it is highly recommended that you change the default password to a strong one, to prevent a successful, yet unauthorized access on your system from intruders.

Upon successful login you will see iDRAC’s Administration page as shown below.

Step 2: Configure Virtual Console Settings

From the left-side menu click to expand Overview > Server and then click on the “Virtual Console” link. As shown in the screenshot below, check to Enable Virtual Console and in the “Plug-in Type” choose “HTML5“. This is recommended versus the Java option, so you can work with virtual console on your browser without requiring any special java components installed on your local computer.

Once done, click Apply to save the changes.

Step 3: Launch Virtual Console

Upon reload of the page, click the “Launch Virtual Console” found on the top of the page as shown below.

Step 4: Attach ISO Media

A new browser window will open which means you have now connected remotely to the Virtual Console of your bare metal server. If you are prompted with any messages about popup window being blocked, please mark the URL as safe for popups and reload the new window.

The fourth and final step is to upload the Virtual Media (.iso file) from your local computer to the server. To do so, click the “Connect Virtual Media” from the top menu of your virtual console window, Browse to find the media file (OS image) of your choice, and click the “Map Device” button.

The media will be immediately available to your bare metal server. Use the iDRAC web interface to reboot the server. During the boot process, access the Boot menu and select the option to boot through the Virtual CD.

Congratulations! You can now proceed to the installation of your Operating System!

Get permanent iDRAC Access on your Bare metal Servers

NetShop ISP deploys hundreds of bare metal dedicated servers for customers around the world. All our servers are rack-mountable, DELL PowerEdge systems that come with Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). This is very useful if you would like to manage the Operating System installation by yourself. Additionally, access on your server via iDRAC can some times be lifesaver should the server unexpectedly reboots or loses public network connectivity.

Permanent Enterprise iDRAC is offered for €20 per month and you can request it by contacting your account manager or dropping an email to sales at netshop-isp.com.cy.

The Game Changers Magazine Issue 34 has been published and features an exclusive interview with NetShop ISP’s CEO, Stefano Sordini, who reveals for the first time the way NetShop ISP started back in 2004.

Game Changers is an online news publication centred around the big names in the Finance industry who are considered to be Game Changers in the industry.

The Game Changers Magazine Issue 34 has been published and features an exclusive interview with NetShop ISP’s CEO, Stefano Sordini, who reveals for the first time the way NetShop ISP started back in 2004.

Game Changers (GC): We first met almost ten years ago when we both worked at the same brokerage, can you give the readers an outline of your background?

Stefano Sordini (SS): Of course. First of all, I would like to thank you Paul, and the rest of your team, for giving me the opportunity to properly introduce myself through Game Changers Magazine. I like to call myself ‘a server geek
with a business mindset.’ My first interaction with computers was in 1998 when I got my first computer as a Christmas present. I was immediately drawn to the magic world of mIRC where I started programming scripts for fun. Long story short, by 2001 I was earning my pocket money through scripts programming and reselling web hosting plans.

In 2004 I began my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). That same year, July 2004, I launched a website under the domain netshop-isp.com, where I advertised my website hosting services. In my spare time, I was reading tons of books about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) which helped me get netshopisp.com ranking high in Google and Yahoo’s search engines.

In time, the handful of websites that I was hosting grew to 50, then 100 and by the time I completed my Master’s Degree in Surrey, United Kingdom, I was responsible for the hosting & on-going server administration of more than 300 websites.
In the years that followed, NetShop ISP was active but still a side business for me. I employed a couple
of people who were responsible for handling customer requests during the day, which allowed me to maintain a full-time job as a Systems Engineer at a reputable Forex broker. A great part of my salary was invested into NetShop ISP’s expansion as we were attracting the attention of a lot more businesses, thanks to the high ranking of our website in search engines.

Through all of the hours that I invested during my academic years and later on while maintaining two jobs, I gained expertise which I doubt I would have otherwise.

GC: Why did you go from the safety of a full time role to begin NetShop ISP?

SS: I never thought that my full time job was my safety net. I was fully dedicated and passionate about both my full time role as a Systems Engineer, as well as my “night shifts” at NetShop ISP. The decision to fully dedicate my time to NetShop ISP was made at a time when the volume of work grew significantly and I realized I was sacrificing more than just my time. It’s important for everyone to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. This decision, I thought, will allow me to grow NetShop ISP even more without sacrificing my quality of life.

GC: So what is NetShop ISP?

SS: NetShop ISP is an enterprise hosting company, providing IT infrastructure solutions to businesses. Our
global infrastructure expanded from presence in just one data center in the United Kingdom in 2004, to 15 data centers worldwide by 2020. Through our privately-owned infrastructure we provide cloud hosting, bare-metal servers, colocation and IT managed services to a large portfolio of customers, mainly in the iGaming, Forex and FinTech industries.

GC: Why does my business need it?

SS: Nowadays, every business needs to maintain some sort of infrastructure on the web. That can range from a small hosting space for a website or rack space in a data center for servers and network equipment, up to a large infrastructure for hosting complex web applications. This is what we do – we help businesses launch any size or type of software on the Internet, and deliver a reliable infrastructure to allow them to scale effortlessly as their business grows.

GC: What separates you from the other providers?

SS: Thank you for this question Paul. It’s one that I get to respond to almost on a daily basis. If the question is posed ‘Why get hosted at NetShop ISP and not choose one of the “big guys” on the market, such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS?”. The answer is simple; most businesses choose to host their software on public cloud during the early stages of their new venture. As soon as they realize that they need a trusted infrastructure partner to help them grow and listen to their bespoke needs, or even regulatory requirements, they turn to us for help.

We, at NetShop ISP, have more than a decade expertise in delivering and maintaining complex infrastructure solutions for online casinos, Forex Brokers and Fintech firms, including Fortune 500 businesses. Our in-depth
knowledge, along with the customer-oriented service we offer, cannot be compared to what you would get from any other competitor of ours.

GC: How often should you be reviewing your current service provider?

SS: Competition in our industry is quite tough and today’s customers demand service on their own terms. In my personal opinion, customers should be reviewing their service providers and technology partners frequently.
Nowadays, consumers are far more technologically literate than they were 10 years ago, and so they demand
a top-notch service from their providers; whether that is the ISP providing internet & telephony at their home,
or their business’ technology suppliers. Keeping your providers on their toes, will definitely help your business
receive a high quality service at all times.

GC: Which sector does most of your clients come from?

SS: The majority of our clientele are Forex brokers, iGaming operators and Software Development firms. Due to the niche locations of our data centers (like Cyprus, Singapore, Malta and Hong Kong), we also serve organizations in the oil & gas industry that seek IT & hosting services off the cloud.

GC: Is it just a service for local companies?

SS: No, not just for local companies. As we speak, today, we provide infrastructure and hosting services through
data centers in Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, United States, Singapore and Hong Kong.
We have international customers who host their servers in multiple data center locations of ours, for example they
choose the United Kingdom for their primary infrastructure and the Netherlands for disaster recovery.

GC: How can readers contact you?

SS: You can connect with me on LinkedIn or Skype (netshopisp). All of our services, additional contact numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on our website https://netshop-isp.com.cy.

Original Source: https://issuu.com/paulgc/docs/game_changers_34/4

This article relates to cTrader and will explain how to install cTrader, in 3 easy steps, on a Windows Virtual Private Server (VPS).

This article relates to cTrader and will explain how to install cTrader, in 3 easy steps, on a Windows Virtual Private Server (VPS).

What is cTrader

cTrader, a premium ECN/STP FX and CFDs trading platform developed by Spotware, an award-winning financial technology provider specializing in complete business solutions and complex custom development projects. cTrader is a one-of-a-kind ECN/STP platform that offers traders with 100% transparency in trading, while providing brokers with a complete solution that raises their brand value by putting them in a category of brokers that can be trusted, while simultaneously catering to the needs of all their traders.

What is VPS

VPS stands for Virtual Private Server.  When it comes to Forex trading, a VPS is one of the most popular tools for Traders that wish to implement successful automated trading strategies. Whilst a VPS can be used with both Linux and Windows Operating Systems, the latter is what all forex traders use to install their favorite trading terminal.

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Step-by-step Guide to Install cTrader on a Windows VPS

1. Choose the right Windows VPS Plan

As per the official guidelines by Spotware, cTrader can run on any Windows environment that meets the following minimum specifications:

• Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (Windows Server 2016 will also work perfectly)
• .NET Framework 4
• 512 MB RAM Memory (or minimum 1GB RAM when running multiple cBots)
• minimum of 30 GB HDD

Starting from €9.99 per month any Forex VPS plan offered by NetShop ISP is optimized to work seamlessly with cTrader. Simply navigate to https://netshop-isp.com.cy/vps-hosting/forex-vps, order your desired VPS Plan and upon payment your VPS will be up and running in 1 minute.

2. Download cTrader Installer

As soon as you connect to your new Windows VPS Server, use the browser within the VPS to download the latest stable version of cTrader software from Spotware’s official website. Alternatively, you may request for the cTrader download link directly from your Forex broker.

3. Run the Installation File

As soon as the cTrader installer file has been downloaded on your VPS, double-click the file to start the installation process.

Installation may take from a few seconds up to a couple of minutes. If prompted, install Microsoft .NET Framework as this is required for cTrader.

You are done! Upon completion of the installation process, cTrader terminal will be launched automatically!

VPS Hosting has become an important component when it comes to the potential success of Forex trading for a whole bunch of reasons. With so many traders incorporating Forex VPS hosting into their strategies to enhance efficiency and stability, it comes as no surprise that people are on the hunt for the best free VPS.

VPS Hosting has become an important component when it comes to the potential success of Forex trading for a whole bunch of reasons. With so many traders incorporating Forex VPS hosting into their strategies to enhance efficiency and stability, it comes as no surprise that people are on the hunt for the best free VPS.

In this article we’ll look at some advantages of Forex VPS hosting, and if you can really get the best Forex VPS for free.

What is a Forex VPS

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is basically the key to keeping traders online 24/7. It is a form of hosting where one physical server is divided with virtualization technology to create several virtual servers that somewhat replicate a dedicated server environment. A VPS is pretty much one server that acts and functions like multiple individual servers – at a fraction of the price.

There are many advantages to using a VPS and these benefits are being heavily utilized by Forex traders. So let’s take a look at how a VPS is beneficial.

Why use a Forex VPS

Reliability

First and foremost, a VPS offers the stability that’s required when trading Forex. By opting for a VPS, you can prevent downtime in case of any connectivity or power disruptions. A VPS keeps your trading software online and running regardless of any interruptions and even if your computer is switched off, which is vital when you’re using an Expert Advisor (EA) or cBot.

Availability

Following on from that point, automated trading with EA’s has become the industry standard. Having your trading platform, like MT4, MT5 or cTrader running around-the-clock, means your EA and cBots will never miss a trade. Using a VPS results in less missed opportunities as it’s always online – even when you’re not.

Performance

Forex trading can be extremely volatile, so having the right resources is what will give you the edge. Deploying a VPS near your Forex Broker can guarantee low latency and minimal slippage, even at times of high unpredictability. Put simply, faster trade execution equals bigger profits.

Choosing the best Forex VPS

Now we know the benefits of a VPS, but how do you choose the right one?

Location

Location is key and should be amongst the first things you consider when choosing a Forex VPS. Make sure to opt for a VPS in close proximity to your Forex Broker’s server for ultralow latency and heightened performance.

Uptime

Downtime can result in big potential losses, so opting for a VPS hosting provider that guarantees comprehensive uptime SLAs is essential, so your trades are executed seamlessly without disruptions.

Support

Finally, technical support is of the utmost importance so be sure that you choose a provider who offers reliable, 24/7 customer support through multiple contact methods, no matter the time zone.

Get a Free Forex VPS with NetShop ISP

We’re delighted to offer a FREE trial on our VPS plans, so you can get the chance to see why our clients love us.

Our Forex Windows VPS plans start from as little as €9.99 per month with no long term obligations or contracts. If you do opt to pay annually, you can even get an additional discount on us!To enquire about our Forex VPS plans, or any of our other services, get in touch with our team.

WordPress has quite easily become the most used content management system (CMS) on the market, with millions of businesses of all sizes, from all industries, choosing the platform to power their websites. The rise in popularity of WordPress websites has consequently seen WordPress hosting become highly sought-after.

WordPress has quite easily become the most used content management system (CMS) on the market, with millions of businesses of all sizes, from all industries, choosing the platform to power their websites. The rise in popularity of WordPress websites has consequently seen WordPress hosting become highly sought-after.

With that being said, today we’ll be looking into how to choose the best WordPress hosting and what factors you need to be considering in 2021.

What is WordPress

Launched back in 2003, WordPress began as a blog-building platform that has now transformed into the industry-leading CMS that powers over 40% of all websites on the internet. WordPress has proven highly-popular amongst both Web Developers and beginners alike due to its super simple nature, yet flexibility for customization.

Not only does WordPress allow you to build a website easily, it’s also free to use, boasts thousands of free themes and plugins, and can even help you in gaining a better search engine ranking. The benefits of using WordPress are plenty, so choosing the right WordPress hosting is just as important.

WordPress Hosting vs. Web Hosting

For those searching for the best hosting provider for their WordPress website, the question ‘what is the difference between WordPress hosting and normal hosting?’ is sure to arise. The answer is pretty simple – WordPress hosting is web hosting that is fully optimized to host WordPress websites.  

WordPress hosting includes features like the server being pre-configured and maintained to meet specifications that ensure optimum performance and loading times. It also offers super-easy set-up, is monitored to prevent WordPress security vulnerabilities and backed by a team of professionals with great knowledge and understanding of the platform.

Choosing the best WordPress hosting

Here are our top three points to consider when choosing your WordPress Hosting Provider.

Performance

No matter how well-designed your website is or whether it’s full of original and valuable content, it’s of no use if your website is under-performing. Slow loading times and excessive downtime can be your downfall and will most definitely hinder the success of your website.

So the first thing you need to ensure is that your chosen WordPress hosting provider delivers comprehensive uptime SLAs on a network built for optimal speeds.

Support

Having around-the-clock, expert support through multiple channels is an essential requirement of your hosting provider, as you’re guaranteed to need assistance at some point. Opting for a hosting provider that specializes in WordPress hosting is important as they will be able to better understand your requirements or platform-specific issues that could potentially arise.

Pricing

With web hosting being a recurring cost, you need to make sure that whichever provider or plan that you opt for aligns with your budget. A good WordPress hosting provider will offer a range of plans that provide excellent value for your money, with added benefits like a free SSL certificate or free domain name.

The best WordPress hosting with NetShop ISP

We’re delighted to offer our clients’ top-of-the-line services at the most affordable prices. You can get in touch with our team for more information on our WordPress hosting services, with fully-managed, all-inclusive WordPress hosting options that include everything from installation to update patching, also available.