FTP, or file transfer protocol, is a valuable and widely used tool for transferring web sites and other files between two locations. FTP is almost universally supported by web servers and operating systems, and, with a little time spent familiarizing yourself, a generally easy-to-use method of transferring...

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When deciding on your Web Hosting solution, one thing you must consider early on is whether to obtain an account with a shared hosting provider, or to find a dedicated server . The three major things to take into account when making this decision are cost, available resources, and the level of control...

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When beginning your foray into the world of webhosting, one of the first major decisions you make is one that you may not have even considered: Under which operating environment will I be hosting? 99% of web hosting is done under either Microsoft Windows or a UNIX environment(or UNIX-based system, such...

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Anonymous FTP: A method of connecting to an FTP server that does not require an individual account or username, and usually does not require a password. Anonymous ftp is typically used to create an environment where any internet user can view, download, and manipulate files. Anonymous FTP can, however...

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