Glossary

One of the most common issues that affects large online operations is that they cannot scale properly to respond to increased demand. Slow loading websites, crashes, errors, all can result from an inability to scale. This is where the concept of hyperscale enters the picture. Hyperscale refers to the ability of a software system to scale appropriately in response to increased demand. In this article we will explore the concept of hyperscale and provide some examples of hyperscaling commonly in use today. 

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In an increasingly interconnected online world, the task of managing network infrastructure has become more demanding than ever. To respond to this challenge, the concept of Intent-Based Networking has been adopted by major companies such as

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When researching software, one of the most important considerations most users make is whether or not a given piece of software is free or requires payment to use. This distinction is the difference between Open Source vs Proprietary software, terms commonly used to describe the monetary cost associated with particular pieces of software. In this article, we will explore the concept of Open Source vs Proprietary software and discuss some common examples of each. 

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If you find that your server is bogged down with features that could be better handled by a dedicated hardware device, then you can perform what is known as “hardware offload” or “computation offloading”. In this article, we will explore the concept of hardware offload and provide some examples of using hardware to offload certain computational tasks.

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With the increasing popularity of 5G-enabled devices, there is a greater demand than ever for responsive, high-speed web services. While not directly involved in web hosting, 5G technology is poised to present a set of new technical opportunities for state-of-the-art web server operations. In this article we will discuss how 5G technology is changing the way people interact with their favorite online services. 

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So what is Discord exactly? Discord is a platform designed with the purpose of giving users the ability to create online communities for various purposes. While originally popular among online gaming communities,

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In addition to web server software such as Apache, there are other web server software options available. One of these alternatives is LiteSpeed Web Server. Unlike Apache, LiteSpeed is proprietary software and is not free. In exchange for this increased cost, LiteSpeed offers better performance and newer features than similar web server software.

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One of the underlying technologies of many data center operations is IPMI. IPMI stands for Intelligent Platform Management Interface and allows remote users to interact with servers independently of the server itself. Tasks such as installing

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One of the most convenient aspects of modern computing is the ability to interact with your computer using keyboard and mouse inputs and video outputs. While this is common for personal computers, it is slightly less common for web servers. Using a KVM Switch, a user can directly interact with a

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When you’re looking for the best web hosting for your website, you will need to know a few things. First, you need to know the definition and types of web hosting services. Then you should be able to understand the key features of a web hosting service. Lastly, you need to be able to identify your own web hosting needs.

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In an online environment that has increasingly come to depend upon cloud-based storage, you may find yourself looking for an open-source solution that can be installed on a wide variety of platforms. One such solution is

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The main purpose of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is to communicate with web servers. HTTP/3 and preceding advancements on the HTTP network protocol are meant to enhance overall performance for web servers running common, resource-intensive applications including:

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