100% Dell Servers
Only using Dell servers in the web hosting platform. Utilising state-of-the-art technology we operate on a web hosting platform that is second to none
The platform is designed in such a way that if any server fails another server automatically and without delay takes over that server's workload. For example, if one of the mail servers breaks down another server automatically comes online, with all the correct configuration, and takes over the work of the failed server. During this period no email is lost.
As well as this, all data is stored in two large network disk arrays. Data is automatically synchronised between the arrays so that in the event of an array failing the remaining array continues to serve data to the servers with no downtime.
Data Backup
The network arrays operate RAID, a way of configuring a system so a disk can fail with no impact to data. As explained above we also operate our network arrays in mirrored pairs so a whole array can fail with no impact. Each array is also backed up each night to a separate backup cluster which is then written to tape and stored offsite.
The backup procedure goes above and beyond the majority of web hosting companies.
The network is protected from intrusions and viruses by utilizing State of the Art packet filter technology provided by Fortinet Fortigate Appliances. The network is further protected with Fortinet's industry-leading Unified Threat Management solutions. It has such features as the ability to create individual policies, allowing your site to be as protected as you desire, while not affecting the other parts of the network.
Parallels Plesk Panel is the leading hosting automation control panel on the market.Eliminate the complexities of managing servers. The Parallels Plesk Panel provides an easy to learn interface while maintaining a simple look and feel. Navigation through the control panel is simple and allows you to find and complete even the most cumbersome tasks quickly and efficiently. The Parallels Plesk Panel is the only control panel which offers the direct availability of hundreds of applications for end users. Powering more than 200,000 servers, 6 million domains and 10 million mailboxes worldwide, the Parallels Plesk Panel creates service offerings that will improve your bottom line. With full automation of all the tasks necessary to run your site, the Parallels Plesk Panel is the best and most feature rich product on the market.
All Servers are loaded with the latest versions of CentOS. The biggest benefit of CentOS is that it has all the benefits of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). You get support from many independent and third-party entities, such as hardware and software vendors. If it says it support RHEL, you can be pretty sure it supports CentOS. This is a big deal in the business world. If you need to have a certain application and it only officially supports RHEL, CentOS gives you the option to use it without too much trouble. Of course, the reason you would use CentOS instead of RHEL is to save on support subscription offered by Red Hat.
Minimum Servers Specs:
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Dell 2900 or 2950 both with Rack Mount and Versa Rails
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Dual Quad Core Xeon 3.0 Ghz
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8 GB RAM
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DVD/DVD-RW
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(6) 500 GB SATA 3.0 Hard Drives with RAID 10
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DRAC Card
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PERC 6i RAID Controller
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CENTOS with Dell Open Manage installed