Ever wondered what the difference between an OpenVZ or KVM VPS is? In this article, we will go over the differences so you can make an informed decision. OpenVZ VPS: OpenVZ is container-based virtualization for Linux. Each container performs and executes exactly like a stand-alone server; a container can have root access and be rebooted […]
A hybrid server is a new type of dedicated server that combines the power you’d typically expect with a traditional dedicated server, along with the flexibility of cloud computing features. With hybrid dedicated servers, you still receive 100% of the allocated resources (fully dedicated resources), yet the price is lower than traditional dedicated servers, plus […]
When searching out for a hosting service, have you ever come across of the term “Looking Glass” and wondered what it is? In this blog post we will describe in detail exactly what a Looking Glass is, and how it can be used to make an informed purchasing decision when it comes to your hosting […]
You’re just not sure whether you should be renting a physical bare metal server, or if you should be buying your very own server and then colocating it with a provider. We understand the confusion so let’s chit chat for a bit. What could go wrong? What will be best for you? Most people want […]
Every here and then we all need to refer to a Linux command cheat sheet of some sort. Perhaps you’re a system administrator making your way through a task, and suddenly you have a brain fart. Or perhaps you’re a consumer learning your way through Linux, here are some useful Linux commands! 1 – SYSTEM […]
Often times, many consumers are left wondering whether their web hosting service is unmanaged or managed – or what the differences between these two are. RackNerd is going to explain some of the basics in this article – that way, on your next purchase, you know what is best for you and can make an […]
How to start a hosting company Starting a web hosting company has become much more streamlined in 2020, thanks to an increasing amount of technology, control panel software, and resources now more accessible than ever before. If you are curious about starting your very own web hosting company, in this post we will go over […]
RackNerd is pleased to announce that we have officially partnered with DirectAdmin and Softaculous — starting today, customers who utilize either of these software platforms can optionally choose to obtain their licenses at a discounted rate through RackNerd – this way, you also have everything under just one bill/provider for your convenience (and don’t have to worry about paying multiple […]
Los Angeles, CA., December 10, 2019 — RackNerd, a Los Angeles based hosting company has announced the launch of its second Los Angeles datacenter (referred to as “DC-02”). The N+1 datacenter facility is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles’ Financial District at 707 Wilshire Boulevard. RackNerd has selected to further grow its Los Angeles […]
Los Angeles, CA., December 2, 2019 — RackNerd, a United States based hosting provider has announced the launch of its Utah data center location, its newest facility for providing its bare-metal dedicated server offerings. The data center, located just North of Salt Lake City, boasts a high-performance BGP-optimized network consisting of: Zayo, Level 3, XO, GTT, […]
