It is not uncommon to find the terms bandwidth and transfer used interchangeably, especially when it comes to web hosting features. Technically speaking however, there is actually a significant difference between the two. Bandwidth describes the amount of data able to be transferred per unit of time while data transfer denotes the amount of traffic your site generates. The major parallel is that bandwidth is merely a rate of data transfer.
File Transfer Protocol, more commonly known as FTP, is a protocol that allows you to transfer files from one computer to another. The most common way to establish an FTP connection is with software programs known as FTP clients. Though it might all sound complex, FTP is pretty straightforward. In fact, if [...]
Web hosting gives you a variety of options from the features you want to the platform your site runs on. One of the most preferred platforms today is Linux. Based on the original Unix system, Linux is the ideal choice for web hosting, known for its stability, performance and out of the box [...]
Backing up your data and storing it onsite is convenient yet very risky. Many organizations have learned the hard way that anything can happen whether it’s a laptop being stolen or a range of other untimely disasters. Those who understand the risks have turned to a more secure and efficient method in offsite [...]