Web Hosting for Dummies

by Pollock, Peter

• ISBN13: 9781118540572
• ISBN10: 1118540573
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-05-13
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

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!

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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