Shared Web Hosting Plans Offer Increased Space & Bandwidth

This week we upgraded Economy, Deluxe and Premium shared hosting plans disk space and bandwidth so you can enjoy greater benefits all at the same low cost shared hosting prices!

Plan:	Plan Features:
Economy Plan	5 GB  10 GB disk space  250 GB  300 GB bandwidth
Deluxe Plan	100 GB 150 GB disk space  1,000 GB  1,500 GB bandwidth
Premium Plan	200 GB  300 GB disk space  2,000 GB  3,000 GB bandwidth

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Domains at Retail Boosts Dedicated Server Security

If you were not aware previously, we are please to bring to your attention that our Dedicated Server Hosting and Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting products include the protection system “TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems”.

At Domains at Retail, our Dedicated Servers have another layer of security to the Web hosting package with TippingPoint™ Intrusion Prevention Systems blocking server attacks.

We have put TippingPoint systems in place to protect all dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting servers at no additional cost. An intrusion prevention system is an in-line device that scans traffic and, based on rules, determines whether data packets are legitimate or malicious.

In addition to this valuable security feature, each dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting plan includes free rapid setup, 24/7 customer support, physical security and network monitoring.

TippingPoint systems deliver powerful network protection, functioning transparently at gigabit speeds to guard against cyber attacks. TippingPoint’s Digital Vaccine® service updates filters regularly to maintain defense against the latest vulnerabilities, viruses and rogue applications.

Here are some documents related to TippingPoint:

• TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems Overview (PDF)
• TippingPoint IPS Technical Specifications (PDF)
• TippingPoint Digital Vaccine (PDF)

For more information about our Dedicated Servers hosting plans, visit http://www.domainsatretail.com/dedicatedserverhosting.html.

For more information about our Virtual Dedicated Servers hosting plans, visit http://www.domainsatretail.com/virtualdedicatedserver.html.

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Dedicated & Virtual Dedicated Server Products Updated!

Dedicated Servers:

• Upgraded Linux operating systems
1. CentOS 5
2. Red Hat Fedora Core 7
3. Red Hat Enterprise 5
• All Linux operating systems now available with Core 2 Duo 2.66 processor
• A NEW! 4GB RAM option now available with Core 2 Duo processors

Virtual Dedicated Servers:

• Upgraded Linux operating systems
1. CentOS 5
2. Red Hat Fedora Core 7

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How to Set up Hosting with an SSL Certificate

Today we will discuss the topic of “How to Set up Hosting with an SSL Certificate” for a web site.

First, you need to be familiar with SSL Certificates. Read up in our SSL Certificates Help section, to see why SSL Certificates are so powerful in protecting your customers Data. Here are some useful links:

• SSL Certificates Help Center
• How does an SSL certificate work?
• Requesting Your SSL Certificate

Now you have read about SSL Certificates, and want to learn how to set up an SSL Certificate.

Firstly, what is an SSL Certificate?

An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a Web site and encrypts information that is sent to the server using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. SSL certificates—built around stringent, industry-leading authentication measures—allow Web site owners to secure all online transactions with up to 256-bit encryption. An SSL certificate on a Web site ensures that sensitive data is safe from prying eyes.

What are the types of SSL Certificates?

• Turbo SSL® Certificate
• High-Assurance SSL Certificate
• Extended Validation SSL Certificate

So how do I set up a SSL Certificate for my Web Site?

Quite easily with Domains at Retail’s SSL Certificates. An easy to follow video has been put together illustrating from start to finish of “How to Set up Hosting with an SSL Certificate”.

Note: To play Actioncasts you must download and install Macromedia Flash Player from Macromedia.

Now that you are back from seeing the Instructional video, you want to set up the SSL Certificate on your own site. First you will need to purchase the correct SSL Certificate, a Domain Name and Web Hosting that you are setting up the SSL Certificate on, and you are off to the races. Follow our set up guides linked to above, and if any questions arise our 24×7 support will be there to help you.

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial on “How to Set up Hosting with an SSL Certificate“. Cheers.

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Web Hosting Supports Joomla 1.5 RC 2 Production Install

The developers at Joomla have released the Joomla 1.5 RC2 Production version of their software. Much to the long wait by many users looking for an upgraded version of Joomla.

With the Upgrade, does Domains at Retail’s Web Hosting support the new Joomla Install?

Yes, it does!

When Installing Joomla 1.5, Step 2 of the installation process is a “Pre-Installation Check” to ensure you have everything Joomla needs to run at 100% efficiency.

Let’s see how the “Deluxe Hosting Plan” passes the check.

Pre-Installation Check for Joomla! 1.5 Production / Stable

Success! The Deluxe Plan indeed does pass the PreInstall Check

What about the “Recommended for PHP in order to ensure full compatibility with Joomla!?”

Recommended Settings Check

Success again!

Domains at Retail’s Web Hosting plans pass the check and Joomla 1.5 RC2 Production / Stable version of the software is 100% compatible.

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