To ease the ever-growing number of IP address domain names were introduced – as unique identifiers that point to specific IP addresses. Under a domain, alias domains, email accounts and unique FTP addresses sit. Domain hosting allows the domain to be accessed through the Internet, the hosting package buys you the space that the domain requires in order to be active.

The key factors Bow IT Solutions take into account for our hosting packages are:-

• Disk space – the amount of hard drive space on the server that the domain uses
• Monthly Bandwidth used - the amount of traffic generated by the domain (web traffic, email and FTP demand)

Each domain banding has other attributes attached, which in turn affect the volume of disk space and bandwidth. For further information and pricing please read our Hosting Package Overview.

Does your business need zero fault tolerance from a web server?

Do you want a UK-based server with maximum redundancy internet connection and pro-active 24/7 hardware monitoring?

We are able to help you select the right sized server for your needs, build that server for your control through a remote console shell or manage the server on your behalf. The servers are monitored for hardware failure, each server has a mirrored disc array which ensures against data loss. In the event of needing to clean the server, it can be re-imaged and restored easily via the console shell.

As part of our service we install a watchdog service on all our dedicated servers to monitor external threats. In the event that a server is attacked we can deploy attack tracking, trip wires and implement swift password changes.

Not sure what type of hosting you need? Get in touch - we're more than happy to advise and quote.

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