Thứ Tư, 21 tháng 12, 2011

Securing Your Windows VPS Account

By Yue Wang


Even though there are many benefits in choosing the Windows VPS solution from a web host provider, it should be acknowledged that there is work to do on the system. The most important thing for any client is to ensure that the security features are updated because there is a huge need to ensure that all of the sites and the server are properly protected.

There is hopefully no need to emphasise the importance of security and there are a number of steps that can be undertaken when looking to increase security on a site. The first task for any user is to alter the default names and passwords for the login section. Like any password, it is helpful to avoid real names or dates of both and mixing the upper-lower cases and using alpha-numeric or special characters in your password can greatly increase the security level. It is also important to switch off the anonymous FTP which can be found on the server.

The vast majority of web hosting providers will not offer a satisfactory firewall so it makes sense to seek a solution to this issue. Some providers will offer an anti-virus and firewall package at an additional cost but given the benefits provided by the package, it can be a sensible solution.

All of which means your time online can cost you a lot of money However, if you properly secure your server, you should find that being online can be fairly lucrative.

There is also the option of a fully managed Windows VPS package if you feel that you lack the confidence to ensure that your server is properly protected. The time and cost issues that can arise if you do not undertake the requisite security measures will often provide enough incentive for users to do all that they can to ensure their server is as secure as possible.




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