ISPs to make web hosting services more virus-proof

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Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide internet connectivity for business and home users. ISPs help users to connect to World Wide Web that is constructed on a complex series of technical specifications and protocols. But, the users need not require any technical knowledge to use the web. ISPs have significant role in providing the best support to the end users when things are not working properly. There are wireless and wired ISPs. Wireless Internet service providers offer services with wireless networking.

ISPs fall in to various categories depending on the types of service they offer. Dial-up and DSL services are provided by telephone companies. But, it relies on the telephone line of a customer. Broadband internet service is offered by cable TV providers. They use the same cable lines, which are used for delivering TV signals. However, Internet Service Providers offer satellite based service, which permits users to connect to internet by up-linking to an orbiting satellite.

Maintaining network infrastructure and providing internet connectivity are the responsibilities of ISPs. In case of cable internet, some ISPs provide hardware and handle the installation service in a home or office. Besides, ISPs also provide technical support to the customers. By working with law enforcement from time to time, ISPs provide information about an IP address or an account to the authorities when the user is involved in a crime such as downloading or uploading pirated software or music.

Besides providing Internet connection, technical and hardware support, most Internet Service Providers also provide an email address on ISP’s domain to the subscribers. They also provide free filtering tools for junk email or spam mails.

Web Hosting

This is a type of internet hosting service, which allows organizations and individuals to create their website through the World Wide Web. Web hosting companies provide space on a server leased or owned for use by clients and provide internet connectivity in a data center. Small scale file and web hosting are the basic services of web hosting. Files can be uploaded by using a Web interface or FTP (File Transfer Protocol). Usually, the files are delivered to the web with minimal processing or as is. Many ISPs provide this service for free to their subscribers. However, organizations and individuals can also obtain web hosting service from alternative service providers. Hosting personal website is typically free, inexpensive or advertisement-sponsored. But, hosting business website is expensive depending on the type and size of the site.

Web host service providers offer some specific types of services to the users, which include:

• File hosting service
• Video hosting service
• Image hosting service
• Email hosting service
• Shopping cart software
• Paste bin
• Blog hosting service

Web hosting is offered by lots of free and paid providers. A customer needs to evaluate his/her requirements to determine the type of hosting service he/she requires. These considerations can include operating system, scripting software, and database server software. Web hosting packages include web content management system.

Antivirus

Antivirus programs are essential for protecting computers from malicious software (malware) including keyloggers, Trojans and viruses that may delete your files, steal your personal data and slow your computer. Selecting a good and strong antivirus program is essential to access online contents and download programs or files safely.

Detecting and removing viruses is the primary functions of antivirus software. This is done by comparing files to a database and scanning files on your computer. Antivirus programs must be most up-to-date to detect all types of virus threats. System analysis, malware removal, file quarantine, threat identification, online security, and data protection are the other functions of antivirus software.

Some antivirus software provides online backups of vital files, which can be restored later if files become corrupted, infected or otherwise damaged. Only paid antivirus subscription offers this feature. Subscription price covers the cost of bandwidth and hosting involved in the creation and restoration of backups. Antivirus software may perform a series of additional functions depending on the antivirus. Instant massaging protection, email protection, pop-up blocking, identity theft protection are some of such functions.

ISPCON

It is the open source hosting control panel for Linux. Developed by ISPConfig UG, this panel is licensed BSD. ISPCON allows administrators to manage email addresses, websites, and DNS records via web-based interface. There are four login levels for this software, which are administrator, email user, client and reseller.

Virtual server management, configuration mirroring, DNS server management, mail server management, web server management, manage single or multiple servers from control panel, SSI, SSL, shell access, Firewall, server monitoring module, etc are some of the features of ISPCON.

Therefore, Internet Service Providers are essential for making web hosting service more virus-proof.

Jess Varkey

Some say he’s half man half fish, others say he’s more of a seventy/thirty split. Either way he’s a fishy bastard.

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