Benefits of Cyprus VPS Hosting

Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting has become an extremely popular and effective hosting solution for website owners who have perhaps outgrown shared hosting but do not quite need a dedicated server.

Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting has become an extremely popular and effective hosting solution for website owners who have perhaps outgrown shared hosting but do not quite need a dedicated server. As the middle ground between the two, VPS hosting provides the benefits of heightened security, increased performance and extra resources at an affordable price.

In this article we’ll look more specifically at the benefits of Cyprus VPS hosting, and why it could potentially be the right hosting choice for you.

What is VPS hosting

VPS hosting is powered by hypervisor technology, which is used to partition one physical server into multiple, independent virtual servers. Each of these servers have their own set resources and essentially provide a similar environment to that of a dedicated server, without compromising on the cost.

Advantages of VPS hosting

Performance

As your website grows and traffic increases, you’re going to require additional resources to keep it running smoothly. A VPS offers just that by providing improved capacity and power, ensuring your website continues to load quickly and with minimal downtime, for an optimal user experience.

Cost-effective

Another reason VPS hosting is so popular is because it’s actually really affordable. Taking into consideration the amount of resources you receive and the level of security and reliability provided, a VPS proves to be excellent value for money.

Reliability

Unlike shared hosting, a VPS is completely separated from other users on the server meaning they don’t pose any risk to the functioning of yours. With a VPS, your environment is completely in your control ensuring exceptional performance, security and uptime guarantees.

Cyprus VPS hosting  

Whilst opting for the right type of hosting should be a priority, choosing the best hosting location is just as important. There are plenty of reasons why Cyprus VPS hosting is beneficial – let’s look at a few.

Ideal location

As one of the smallest European countries, Cyprus has a lot to offer. Although technically an Eastern European country, Cyprus is the only EU member geographically located in the Middle East, making it a business hotspot for the EMEA region.

Business opportunities

With the location of Cyprus being a huge selling point, the island has become a prominent hub for offshore businesses and international investors. Companies can benefit from the low corporate tax rates (12.5%), the exemptions from local taxes offered to non-resident companies and various European Union treaties and policies.

These advantages have seen Cyprus become a popular business location for many industries, predominantly Forex, FinTech and iGaming, with many big names establishing on the island.

Safe from natural disasters

Business continuity is a prime concern for most companies, so having your hosting services located at a safe and secure destination should take precedence. Cyprus is an extremely low risk country in terms of natural disasters, making power outages and connectivity disruptions a very rare occurrence.

In a nutshell, Cyprus VPS hosting offers a secure, efficient and high-performing environment in one of Europe’s leading business destinations.

Cyprus VPS hosting with NetShop ISP

As one of the leading VPS hosting providers in Cyprus, our services are second-to-none with resources dedicated solely to you, around-the-clock expert support and 99.9% network uptime. We offer a range of plans that cater to every budget and additional discounts on annual billing cycles. See for yourself and start your free Cyprus VPS hosting trial today with NetShop ISP – no credit card required.

How To Install pfSense Open Source Firewall on Server

pfSense is a free, open-source software that is massively used as a Firewall and Router. Use this guide for an easy step-by-step installation on a Dedicated Server, or deploy it using NetShop ISP’s Software Firewall service.

What is pfSense

pfSense® is a free, open source software based on FreeBSD to be used as a firewall and router. pfSense comes with an intuitive and powerful web interface which makes it easy to configure and further manage the Firewall, VPN and Routing options without requiring any UNIX administration knowledge.

The current stable release is pfSense 2.5.

What pfSense Can Do

pfSense is a great, open-source software to use when looking for a robust, yet cost-effective solution to use for the following use cases:

  • VPN to setup secure remote access for accessing critical servers within your datacenter, or allowing employees to securely work from home. pfSense supports IPsec and OpenVPN.
  • LAN/WAN Router
  • Firewall
  • NAT
  • DHCP
  • DNS Server

How to Install pfSense on a Virtual or Dedicated Server

Before proceeding to the step-by-step guide on how to install pfSense on your Server, let’s take a look at the minimum hardware requirements your virtual or dedicated server should meet. These requirements can also be found on Netgate’s official website.

pfSense Minimum Hardware Requirements

The following minimum hardware requirements are recommended for the latest pfSense 2.5.1-RELEASE.

  • 64-bit amd64 (x86-64) compatible CPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 10 GB Disk (SSD or HDD)

With NetShop ISP’s Flexi VPS+ service, you can quickly deploy a virtual server with the bare-minimum specifications and upgrade at any time.

Step 1: Download & Install pfSense on Dedicated Server

Navigate to the official pfSense website and download the version of your choice. We recommend that you always use the latest stable release version.

Login to your Dedicated Server’s iDRAC and use the Virtual Console to upload/attach the .iso file of pfSense. NetShop ISP is using DELL PowerEdge Servers with iDRAC Enterprise License which you can have permanently active for €20 per month. Contact sales@netshop-isp.com.cy to activate your Server’s iDRAC management port if you can’t proceed at this point.

As soon as you boot your server from the installation media, you will be prompted with a pfSense’s software licensing screen. Accept the terms and then select “Install” from the menu. Choose your desired keyboard layout and then choose “Continue”.

From the next menu screen, select the option that says “Auto – Guided Disk Setup” and click “OK” to continue.

Install pfSense – Step 1

Upon completion of the partitioning step, you will be prompted with a question to open a shell to edit the system. Press “No”. Finally, remove the installation media from iDRAC’s Virtual Console Media and hit “Enter” on the next screen to reboot your server into the pfSense system.

Step 2: Console Configuration

Upon reboot of your server, you need to setup basic networking of your pfSense system.

  • Hit ‘n’ when prompted to setup VLANs
  • Hit ‘a’ to auto-detect the WAN interface name

Then repeat the above process for the LAN interface.

pfSense WAN/LAN Setup – Step 2

Once you are done with LAN and WAN interfaces configuration, hit ‘y’ to continue. pfSense will then continue booting and, finally, you will be presented with the status of your LAN and WAN interfaces, along with the console admin menu as shown below.

pfSense Console Configuration

Step 3: Basic Setup using pfSense Web Interface

Using your web browser, navigate to the WAN or LAN IPv4 address that was displayed to you in the previous screen. Login using the default pfSense credentials (username: admin, password: pfsense) and follow the wizard screen to begin the setup of your new pfSense Firewall.

pfSense Basic Setup using Web Interface

Type a name of your choice to represent your new pfSense’s Hostname and Domain. In our example we are using ‘firewall’ and ‘local’ respectively. Click ‘Next’ to proceed to the following step of the Wizard.

pfSense Basic Setup – Time Server

At this step you can keep the default time server, or set to a different one of your choice. Set your Timezone and click ‘Next’ to move on to the next step.

The following step requires you to setup the WAN interface. If your dedicated server is allocated with a subnet (e.g. /28, /27 etc) then you can choose to keep the default DHCP settings. Once you have completed the WAN configuration, click ‘Next’ to review LAN interface that was configured in a previous step.

If you are happy with both WAN and LAN settings, click ‘Next’ to proceed to the next step where you will be asked to change the default pfSense admin password.

Changing pfSense default admin credentials

You are now ready to start using your new pfSense Firewall! Remember, this tutorial will help you setup the vary basics to get started. There are tons of features and settings you can use, which we will explore in future articles in our Blog.

Install pfSense on a VPS

pfSense can work seamlessly on both Virtual and Dedicated Servers. If you don’t want to bother with manual installation of pfSense, you can quickly deploy pfSense with NetShop ISP by ordering a Software Firewall.

Our Software Firewall service comes with pfSense ready, 1 dedicated IPv4 address assigned and all the required WAN and LAN settings pre-configured, so you won’t have to do anything manually.

What is Forex VPS Hosting?

Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced trader, you’ve probably already heard a lot about Forex VPS Hosting. In this article we’ll break down what exactly Forex VPS Hosting is, and how it greatly benefits Forex traders.

It’s no secret that traders are always looking for ways to optimize their trading environment for the best possible performance, in order to eliminate slippage and increase profits. Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced trader, you’ve probably already heard a lot about Forex VPS Hosting. In this article we’ll break down what exactly Forex VPS Hosting is, and how it greatly benefits Forex traders. 

What is VPS Hosting

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a form of hosting where one physical server is partitioned with hypervisor technology to create multiple virtual servers, each with their own set resources. A VPS is oftentimes referred to as the middle ground between dedicated and shared hosting, as it simulates the environment of a dedicated server within a shared server. 

VPS hosting has become an increasingly popular hosting choice amongst many industries, one of those being the financial market. That brings us onto our next point – what are the benefits of using Forex VPS Hosting?

The benefits of Forex VPS Hosting

As we’re sure you already know, performance is everything when it comes to Forex trading. In a nutshell, having the right resources will hugely affect your trading success and VPS hosting has become a key component in reaching it. Here are our top 4 benefits of opting for Forex VPS Hosting.

Automated trading

Probably the main reason why VPS hosting is so beneficial for Forex trading is that it keeps you online and trading around-the-clock, even when your personal computer is switched off. That’s right – a VPS runs remotely so you can be sure that your trading software, cBots and Expert Advisors (EA) are always online, under any circumstance, like power outages or a loss of connectivity. Ultimately, a VPS provides unwavering reliability which is essential to your trading strategy.

Learn more about cBots & cTrader here.
Learn more about MetaQuotes Algorithmic trading here.

Low latency

Every millisecond matters in Forex trading, so any way to reduce latency will make a huge difference to your overall success. Opting for a VPS within close proximity of your Forex Broker ensures super low latency and improved execution, meaning minimal slippage and losses. Delays in execution are obviously detrimental and a VPS helps combat this.

Security

Forex traders definitely know the importance of having measures in place to safeguard them from any potential threats. With cyber-attacks and security breaches being rife in the Forex industry, a VPS helps mitigate risks and downtime with added security solutions like DDoS Protection.

Cost effective

As beneficial as it is, you may be surprised to find out that VPS hosting is actually very affordable. It will certainly improve your profitability so as far as we’re concerned, it’s a bargain! Our plans start from as little as €9.99 per month with the option to save more when you pay yearly.

Forex VPS Hosting with NetShop ISP

Trade faster and smarter with our Forex VPS hosting plans, built for optimal MT4, MT5 and cTrader performance. Benefit from our global infrastructure in prime financial locations and a team of experts with over 14 years’ experience in the industry. For more information, get in touch with a member of our team.

NetShop ISP Announces a cTrader Optimized Forex VPS Service for cAlgo and cBots

NetShop ISP, the leading Cloud Hosting & Data Center Services Provider, announces the availability of Forex VPS (Virtual Private Server) service, fully optimized for cTrader; Spotware’s flagship trading platform.

NetShop ISP, the leading Cloud Hosting & Data Center Services Provider, announces the availability of Forex VPS (Virtual Private Server) service, fully optimized for cTrader; Spotware’s flagship trading platform.

NetShop ISP’s Forex VPS service is offered through the company’s Data Centers in London (United Kingdom), Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Singapore and the United States. Traders using the cTrader platform can now benefit from ultra low latency and full compatibility of their Virtual Private Server with cAlgo.

“The addition of a cTrader-Optimized Forex VPS Service for cAlgo and cBots is a major step for both of our companies as it is granting our brokers, and hence traders, low latency of less than 3 milliseconds, a safer and smoother execution process with VPS, as well as uninterrupted use of multiple cBots. All in all, we hope this integration will be of benefit to all our traders, be it cTrader Manual or cTrader Automate”, says Panagiotis Charalampous – Spotware’s Head of Community Management.

“We are excited about the new collaboration between NetShop ISP and Spotware; both leading firms in the Forex and Fintech sectors. As a trusted hosting provider of Forex Brokers and Traders since 2004, we are confident that our cTrader optimized VPS Service will make a significant contribution within the Forex community and more specifically, to the Brokers and Traders who use cTrader as their favourite trading platform”, says Katerina Burtsava – Head of Sales at NetShop ISP

About Spotware – cTrader®

cTrader, a premium ECN/STP FX and CFDs trading platform offered by leading brokers and trusted by millions of traders worldwide is the flagship product of 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 doesn’t engage in trader fraud and prides itself on 100% transparency, 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.

From complete beginners to professionals, the cTrader Suite offers numerous trading modes – cTrader Manual, cTrader Copy and cTrader Automate, and features availability on Web, Desktop and Mobile devices. Spotware has been raising the standards of the online trading industry since 2010 providing constant innovation ever since. Founded on the values of transparency and Traders First™ approach, the company develops products that are responsive to the changing demands of the business and regulatory landscape, while serving the long-term interests of all market participants.

https://spotware.com

About NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP is a cloud hosting & infrastructure provider with Data Centers across the globe. It was established in 2004 in Larnaca, Cyprus and, since then, provides reliable hosting services to major players in the Forex, iGaming and FinTech industries. Through its privately-owned infrastructure in Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Singapore, Los Angeles and Hong Kong, the company offers a wide-range of hosting services such as: Cloud VMs, Bare-metal Dedicated Servers, Private Racks and Shared Colocation, E-mail Hosting, Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions.

https://netshop-isp.com.cy

How to Watch TCP and UDP Ports in real-time in a Linux Server

In this article we explain, in simple words, what TCP and UDP are and how you can monitor the activity on your Linux server in real-time.

As a web hosting provider we work closely with our customers who, in majority, are system administrators and network engineers. One of the most frequent challenges a Linux server administrator will face, is the monitoring of network connections/sockets on the server to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

In this article we explain, in simple words, what TCP and UDP are and how you can monitor the activity on your Linux server in real-time.

What is TCP and UDP?

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) are both network protocols responsible for data transfers between an end-user’s device to a web server.

For example, when chatting on Skype the TCP and UDP protocols are used so that your messages can travel from your laptop or mobile, through Skype’s Servers, and reach your Skype contact; and vice-versa.

How to List all Open TCP and UDP Ports in Linux

The netstat is system administrators’ favorite command to list all open ports on a Server. However, as it has been deprecated, you can now also use the ss utility for details network statistics.

Simply type the following command:

sudo netstat -tulpn
Using netstat on Linux server to list all Open TCP and UDP Ports

Explanation of the netstat command flags/parameters

-t : Enables listing of TCP ports
-u : Enables listing of UDP ports
-l : Displays only listening sockets
-n : Displays the port number
-p : Displays the process name

How to Watch TCP and UDP Ports in Real-Time

To monitor the TCP and UDP ports on your Linux server in real-time, the following command should be used:

sudo watch netstat -tulpn

or

sudo watch ss -tulpn
Real-time monitoring of TCP and UDP ports on Linux Server

Once you are done with Ports monitoring, you can type Ctrl-C to exit the watch utility.

What are Colocation Services

Colocation or ‘colo’ as it’s commonly referred to, is essentially a service where space is leased out in data centers to house servers and other equipment. This method of hosting is typically utilized by businesses and corporations that have their own hardware, but do not wish to keep it within their own premises.

Colocation or ‘colo’ as it’s commonly referred to, is essentially a service where space is leased out in data centers to house servers and other equipment. This method of hosting is typically utilized by businesses and corporations that have their own hardware, but do not wish to keep it within their own premises. Typically businesses can opt to rent space per unit, cabinet or rack, depending on their needs.

By opting for Colocation, businesses can ensure that their equipment is optimally stored in highly-secure, premium facilities. There are plenty of reasons to choose Colocation, so let’s take a look at some of the biggest advantages.

Benefits of Colocation

Cost-effective

Perhaps the driving force behind many companies’ decision to opt for Colocation, is the long-term financial benefits. Keeping your IT infrastructure in-house involves a lot of different elements, which can really add up. From the initial investment of getting the fundamentals set up, to the ongoing energy and network costs required to maintain an optimal environment and steady temperature, and not to mention, the staffing costs of IT Specialists needed for management and upkeep.

Opting for Colocation means all of these variables are included in comprehensive packages, at a fraction of the cost and without any long-term commitments or major investment.

Performance

Storing your hardware in state-of-the-art, purpose-built and professionally maintained data centers can add significant value to your business. Opting for Colocation services ensures your servers are running to their highest performance with all of the necessary components in place to eliminate downtime and disruptions. Not only that, but Colocation also provides multiple connectivity and bandwidth options that guarantee your business will always meet demand with extensive network resources. 

Security

Keeping data safe is the core of Colocation, with facilities following strict compliance regulations to ensure the highest standards of physical and cyber security. Colocation data centers have advanced resources and protocols in place to protect your hardware and data, like 24×7 onsite security and technicians, multi-level access authorization and pre-emptory disaster recovery solutions. Security is one of the most important benefits when choosing between Colocation and on-premise hosting of your servers and network equipment.

Scalable

As your business grows, your IT needs change, and opting for Colocation provides an adaptable solution to meet your needs without consuming huge amounts of time and money. Colocation services offer total flexibility and allow you to expand hassle-free by utilizing the data center’s existing network and facilities.

Support

Having a team of highly-trained experts at your fingertips is a major benefit of Colocation that can instill a huge amount of confidence and peace of mind knowing that your servers are being well-maintained. Whether you take a more hands-on approach in the maintenance of your equipment, or leave it solely in the hands of the data center professionals, having around-the-clock support and maintenance is essential for business continuity.

Full Rack and per-U Colocation Hosting Services with NetShop ISP

Looking for a Full Rack Cabinet or shared Colocation Hosting services? NetShop ISP can help you get set up from the very beginning with hardware procurement at the best possible price, deployed directly to any of our data centers in Cyprus, Malta, the United Kingdom and Los Angeles.

Our state-of-the-art, carrier-neutral facilities provide optimal housing for your hardware with 99.9% uptime guarantee, 24/7 onsite engineers and the option of fully managed services – ideal for offshore businesses.

Contact us for more information on our Colocation solutions, data centers or any other service.

How to Enhance your Backup Service at No Cost with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is the only solution that natively integrates cybersecurity, data protection, and management to protect endpoints, systems, and data. This synergy eliminates complexity, so service providers can protect clients better while keeping costs down.

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is the only solution that natively integrates cybersecurity, data protection, and management to protect endpoints, systems, and data. This synergy eliminates complexity, so service providers can protect clients better while keeping costs down.

Main Benefits over traditional Backup Services

Reduce Risk

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud comes not only with a powerful local and cloud backup service but an integrated cyber protection, covering 100% of their endpoints and unlock unique capabilities not available from your current security
vendor. Rise to the challenge of 2021’s cyber threats and greatly reduce security incidents and breaches. Leverage the solution that’s a leader in independent testing (VB100, AV Test, AVComparatives, ICSA Labs).

Lower Cyber Protection Costs

Unlock cost savings by consolidating vendors instead of purchasing multiple point solutions from multiple vendors. Simplify management, improve workflow automation, and reduce the security risks caused by using a patchwork of tools. Harness the power of one with an integrated solution: one license, one agent, controlled and deployed through one intuitive console.

Enable Cyber Security Compliance

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is compliant with GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, GLB Act), HIPAA and GDPR which means that your (or your clients’) infrastructure (local, cloud or hybrid) is in line with the highest international standards of data protection.

Benefits of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud

A holistic approach to Data Backup and Cyber Security

Cybersecurity

Stay ahead of modern cyberthreats with award-winning anti-malware enhanced with antiransomware capabilities focused on zero-day threats, as well prevention of data leaks via local channels.

Backup and Recovery

Minimize data loss across your local, cloud or hybrid infrastructure and workloads with the best backup and recovery technology, available in consumption-based or per workload licensing models.

Centralized Management

The new Acronis platform allows you to provision endpoints in minutes and monitor system vulnerabilities and security gaps with its advanced, built-in monitoring and reporting tools.

Disaster Recovery

Enable the Disaster Recovery (DR) service to establish a secure connection to your corporate network & infrastructure, or test failover in an isolated network environment.

File Sync & Share

Create and securely share corporate content from anywhere, at any time, and on any device. Only get charged for the storage you use.

Notary

Ensure the integrity of data, while achieving regulatory transparency and decreasing security risks with a blockchain-based service for file notarization, e-signing, and verification.

Enable Cyber Protection with an Acronis Service Provider in Cyprus and Malta

NetShop ISP is an Acronis Service Provider with a privately owned infrastructure in Cyprus and Malta Data Centers.

This means that by signing up for the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, not only you benefit from an award-winning backup and cyber protection service, but you get to have your data or servers backed up in Cyprus or Malta. In this way you get to have more control over the location of your data or Disaster Recovery site, and at the same time comply with any regulatory bodies which require you to maintain data within Cyprus or Malta.

How to Update cPanel License Key on VPS/Dedicated Server

In this article we will show how to easily update a cPanel License on a VPS or Dedicated Server. This is needed in cases when you are switching from a trial cPanel license to a paid one, switching from one license provider to another, or when you are dealing with the renewal of an expired license.

In this article we will show how to easily update your server’s cPanel License. This is needed in cases when you are switching from a trial cPanel license to a paid one, switching from one license provider to another, or when you are dealing with the renewal of an expired license.

Pre-requisites / What You Need To Have

  1. Root or root-privileged account on server
  2. SSH Access
  3. A valid cPanel license

Step 1. Verify cPanel License

Firstly, you need to check if your VPS/Dedicated Server has a valid cPanel License. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Go to https://verify.cpanel.net/ via your PC Browser
  2. Enter your Server’s IP Address in the corresponding text box and click the “Verify License” button
How to verify your cPanel License

If you have a valid cPanel license (Status Active as shown in the above screenshot) then you can proceed with the following steps in this tutorial.

Step 2. Run the cPanel License Key Update Script

cPanel offers a script which checks the status of the license and updates the server’s license accordingly. To run this script follow the steps below:

  1. Login to your Server as root
    e.g. ssh root@server_ip_address
  2. Execute this command:
    /usr/local/cpanel/cpkeyclt

Allow a few seconds and then you should see the following message:

Success! Your cPanel license has been updated on server and you can now login to WHM/cPanel.

Fully Managed cPanel Web Hosting in Cyprus, Malta and UK

Now you can host your website and e-mails in our fast and optimized cloud hosting environment with Free cPanel.

Our web hosting plans start from €5 per month and are available in Cyprus, Malta and the United Kingdom.

If you are interested for VPS or Dedicated Servers, cPanel Control Panel can be purchased as an addon service/license.

Ultimate FinTech Awards 2021 – Winners Announced

Today, 10th of June 2021, Ultimate FinTech Awards announced the Winners of the 2021 Awards.
The 2021 FinTech Awards included 3 main categories; Global Awards, Regional and Country-level Awards.

Today, 10th of June 2021, Ultimate FinTech Awards announced the Winners of the 2021 Awards.

The 2021 FinTech Awards included 3 main categories; Global Awards, Regional and Country-level Awards.

Among the winning entries, industry-leading firms appear in the spotlight:

  • FXCM – Broker of the Year, Best Customer Service, Best Trading Platform
  • XM – Best Trading Experience 2021
  • eToro – Best Copy Trading Platform, Best Multi-Asset Trading Platform
  • Scope Markets – Best Broker Vietnam
  • EuropeFX – Most Trusted Broker Germany
  • Tradeo – Most Trusted Broker United Kingdom

For the full list of 2021 Winners visit the official website.

About Ultimate FinTech

Ultimate FinTech is a Marketing & PR Agency with 10+ years of experience in events planning and marketing solutions, with a deep specialisation in the fintech sphere. Ultimate Fintech is the producer of the renowned iFX EXPO, a well-established Forex and Fintech event that is held in Europe and Asia.

How to convert Windows 2016 Server Evaluation edition to Standard licensed

If you have a paid license of Windows Server 2016 Standard, you may have already tried to activate it using the product key unsuccessfully. This is because you need to convert the Evaluation license into Licensed, and then activate the Standard edition with your paid product key. In this tutorial we show you how to activate the Evaluation edition in 2 simple steps.

Windows Server 2016 is available for download and usage under a 180-day trial period. Whilst this is useful for system administrators who want to use it for a short period of time for testing purposes, the server will stop working properly when the evaluation period expires.

If you have a paid license of Windows Server 2016 Standard, you may have already tried to activate it using the product key unsuccessfully. This is because you need to convert the Evaluation license into Licensed, and then activate the Standard edition with your paid product key.

Activating Windows Server 2016 Evaluation edition
Unsuccessful activation of Windows Server 2016 Evaluation into Standard

In this article we will show you, step-by-step, how to convert & activate your Windows Server 2016 Evaluation into Standard.

Step 1: Verify current version

Using command prompt or Powershell terminal, type the following command:

DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition

Step 2: Convert Evaluation edition to Licensed

At this step we need to convert our Windows Server 2016 Evaluation Edition into Licensed, so we can then proceed with activation. In your command prompt or Powershell terminal type the following command (where XXXXX please use your paid product key):

DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula

Upon completion, you will be prompted to restart your computer, type Y to restart your Windows Server.

Step 3. Verify your new Windows Server Edition

Once your Windows Server is back online, verify that it is now running on Standard licensed edition. To do so, open a command prompt or Powershell and type the following command:

DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition

Your Windows Server 2016 has now been successfully activated!

Pay Monthly for Windows Server Licenses

NetShop ISP offers a wide-range of Microsoft Licenses under SPLA, which means you no longer need to pay for expensive, perpetual licenses.

Contact our Sales team with your desired Microsoft license which you can pay month-to-month, without a long-term commitment. All our Licenses can be combined with Dedicated Servers, Colocation and Cloud/VPS Hosting plans.

How to Choose the Best VPS for Forex Trading

In this article we’ll look at the benefits of using a VPS for Forex trading with cTrader, MT4 and MT5, and how to choose the best Forex VPS plan that suits your needs.

‘Where do I begin with Forex Trading?’ is one of the most common questions amongst those just starting out. Whilst there are many elements that come into play when it comes to trading Forex successfully, a key component is utilizing a Forex VPS. In this article we’ll look at the benefits of using a VPS for Forex trading, and how to choose the best one.

What is a VPS

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is now extremely common amongst Forex Traders, with it being a key factor in successfully implementing automated trading strategies. In terms of resources and performance, a VPS somewhat replicates a dedicated server environment, at a more affordable price. A VPS operates with the use of hypervisor technology, which partitions one physical server into many individual virtual servers, each of which are highly-secure and unaffected by each other.

Why use a VPS for Forex Trading

Generally speaking, a VPS can help you trade Forex smarter, faster and without interruptions. Let’s break it down slightly.

Automated trading

One of the best things about Forex trading is the ability to literally make money in your sleep – but that’s not possible without the necessary resources. Opting for a Forex VPS provides a stable environment that’s always available, allowing you to continue trading when your personal computer is turned off or in the event of a power outage.

High performance

In order to achieve the quotes you want, you need to act fast. A VPS provides fast, reliable connectivity and minimal downtime, which prevents delayed execution and losses due to slippage. In a nutshell, by utilizing a VPS you can effectively increase your profits.

Robust Security

Keeping your data secure when trading Forex should be amongst your biggest priorities. A VPS offers high-level security with monitoring systems in place to ensure your data is protected. Not to mention the additional comfort of having customer support available to assist you when you need it.

Choose the right Forex VPS

Server locations

Opting for a VPS within close proximity of prime financial locations guarantees low latency that is essential when trading Forex. NetShop ISP has state-of-the-art data centers strategically situated in key financial centers like the Netherlands, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

Trading platforms

Choosing a VPS hosting provider with a clear understanding of the Forex industry will be greatly beneficial to you. In this case, it’s likely that your VPS will be fully optimized with Forex terminals like cTrader, MT4 and MT5 preinstalled and fine-tuned to work seamlessly with any Expert Advisor (EA).

Customer support

Following on from that point, a VPS hosting provider that is experienced in the Forex industry will also be able to offer you a higher level of support. Make sure to opt for a provider who offers 24×7 technical support and is easy to reach through a variety of communication methods.

The Best Forex VPS with NetShop

With over a decade of experience in the Forex industry, we know exactly what works for Traders. Our Forex VPS offers super low latency trading with plans starting from as little as €9.99 per month, and an added discount when you opt to pay annually!

For questions about our Forex VPS or any other service, please get in touch with our team. 

How to Buy Web Hosting with Free cPanel

cPanel is a great tool to manage your web hosting account and websites easily. Learn more on how to get Free cPanel with your web hosting service.

If you’re just getting your website up and running, you’re going to need reliable web hosting to make your site available online. In addition to that, you’re also going to need some other tools that will make maintaining and managing your website and web hosting account easy and straightforward – that’s where cPanel comes in. So keep reading to find out how to buy web hosting with free cPanel.

What is web hosting

Let’s start with the basics. You need some form of web hosting in order for your website to be accessible online. Put simply, web hosting is allocated space on a server where all of the files that make up your website are stored, and therefore available for users to access.

What is cPanel

cPanel is an online control panel that is specifically designed to simplify server and website management. cPanel is amongst the most popular control panels due to its user-friendly, intuitive dashboard that makes completing a huge range of tasks extremely simple.

Not everyone who has a website necessarily has the knowledge and expertise to carry out complex server management tasks. cPanel is extremely easy to navigate, allows the user to manage all elements of their web hosting account and complete a range of tasks like managing domains and creating email accounts.

Benefits of cPanel

The advantages of cPanel Web Hosting are plenty. Here are our top four.

Ease of use

Simplicity is key and as we mentioned, that’s exactly what cPanel provides. The control panel offers an easy and efficient way to execute a multitude of tasks without having any extensive technical knowledge. The interface is really very simple, and all functions can be easily found on one page. So even if you’re a beginner, it won’t take you long to get the hang of things.

Compatibility

Not only is cPanel really easy to use, it’s also compatible with all web browsers and a variety of plugins. So you can access your cPanel from whichever browser you prefer using, like Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox, to name a few.

Features and functionality

As we mentioned, cPanel offers users a huge range of useful server and website management features that make all the difference in keeping websites running smoothly. Features include easy domain management, file management and backups, simple software installation and much, much more.

Security

cPanel is the ideal solution to managing your website, and it also acts as an additional security measure too. cPanel provides various proactive security tools to ensure your sites and server are safe from breaches, like password protected directories, SSH access and simple SSL installation.

Buy Web Hosting with free cPanel with NetShop ISP

So we’ve covered everything you need to know about web hosting and cPanel, so let’s get to the good stuff. Here’s how to buy web hosting with free cPanel.

Visit our website here and choose from our Malta, Cyprus or UK cPanel web hosting. Once you’ve done that you’ll have a range of plans to choose from, starting from just €5 per month – if you opt to pay yearly you’ll even get a 17% discount on us!

Select order now and make your way through our simple order process. If you have any questions or require any assistance, feel free to get in touch with our team.

With over 16 year’s industry experience, we’re delighted to be able to offer our clients a top of the line service at a reasonable price.