Web Hosting For Dummies
Author(s): Peter Pollock
Host your own website or blog with this unique guide If you'd like to make the leap from a hosted environment to a self-hosted service, this book is for you. You may be making the move from casual blogging to professional blogging. Or, you might already be self-hosting, but want a good guide to show you how to get more out of your plan. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this helpful book breaks down all the functions of web hosting for self-hosted users, from setting up new e-mail accounts to backing up and securing your site, analyzing server logs, choosing a platform to install, and more.
Breaks down the functions of web hosting for new self-hosters, including casual bloggers who may be moving into professional blogging Helps those who are already self-hosting maximize the services they are paying for Offers a one-stop, complete resource on web hosting, rather than just a few chapters, as in many blogging books Covers setting up and using e-mail accounts, working with FTP clients, backing up and securing sites, using cloud services, understanding domains and DNS, using built-in databases, and more Web Hosting For Dummies helps you take charge of your own web hosting and having fun in the process!
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Peter Pollock is a blogger, web host, and speaker who has addressed such groups as the Type-A Blogger's Conference and BlogWorld New Media Expo. He loves sharing what he's learned about web hosting, site security, and building websites. Find him at PeterPollock.com or on Twitter, @PeterPollock.
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Web Hosting 7 Chapter 1: Explaining Web Hosting in Real-World Terms 9 Chapter 2: Evaluating Web Hosting Technologies 21 Part II: Getting to Know the Essential Services 37 Chapter 3: Using Hosted E-mail 39 Chapter 4: Managing Files 61 Chapter 5: Working with Databases -- It's Essential 77 Chapter 6: Protecting and Speeding Up Your Site by Understanding Logs 101 Chapter 7: Building Your Site Using Scripts 113 Part III: Managing Security and Access 121 Chapter 8: Taking Command of Website Security 123 Chapter 9: Decoding Domains and DNS 149 Chapter 10: Confi guring Advanced Functions in cPanel 181 Chapter 11: Managing Your Control Panel from a Mobile Device 191 Part IV: Knowing What to Do When Things Go Wrong 201 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting and Resolving Issues 203 Chapter 13: Moving to a New Host 211 Part V: Increasing Control with a Virtual Private Server or Dedicated Server 221 Chapter 14: Making the Right Technology Choices 223 Chapter 15: Keeping the Lid on Pandora's Box with WebHost Manager 227 Chapter 16: Getting Down to the Command Line with Secure SHell 243 Part VI: The Part of Tens 261 Chapter 17: Ten Invaluable Free Apps 263 Chapter 18: Ten Things Your Host Won't Help with (for Free) 269 Chapter 19: Ten Essential Online Resources 273 Part VII: Appendixes 283 Appendix A: Navigating Your Control Panel 285 Appendix B: Glossary 313 Index 319
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- : John Wiley & Sons Inc
- : John Wiley & Sons Inc
- : 2.491
- : April 2013
- : 250mm X 150mm X 96mm
- : United States
- : June 2013
- : books
Special Fields
- : Peter Pollock
- : Paperback
- : 006.7
- : 312