One thing you really need to do when running a blog platform of your own is to secure the site. Not just the software you use, but the server as well. There have been many tips about securing WordPress. In fact, the same twelve tips seem to be making the rounds. While they are good [...]
DNS Explained
May 24, 2009 By
The purpose of the DNS (Domain Name Server) system is to give client computers a means of translating host names (ex. wpmututorials.com) into IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. In a typical day of working my browser(s) submits hundred of queries to my DNS servers to get the IP address of the web sites I have requested. [...]
Picking the right web host
April 29, 2009 By
In today’s post, I go over the types of hosting available and break them down so you can make the right choice for you and your setup. Before we get into the nitty-gritty, the biggest point I want to make is make sure you get a Linux-based hosting package. WPMU runs under Apache and it [...]
