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Hosting · 6 min read
VPS vs dedicated server: which does your business need?
Choose a VPS when you need dedicated resources and root access at a sensible cost. Choose a dedicated server when you need consistent maximum performance, full hardware isolation or licensing that requires it.
Read guideHosting · 7 min read
How to choose a UK business hosting provider
Check where your data is held, what the uptime SLA actually promises, who answers the phone at 3am, how backups are tested, and how easily you can leave.
Read guideBackups · 6 min read
Building a backup strategy that survives ransomware
Modern ransomware targets backups first. Protect them with immutable copies, a separate off-site location, separate credentials and regular restore tests.
Read guideSecurity · 5 min read
Microsoft 365 security checklist for UK businesses
Enforce MFA on every account, block legacy authentication, control external forwarding, separate admin accounts and alert on suspicious sign-ins.
Read guideInfrastructure · 7 min read
Planning a cloud migration without disrupting the business
Successful migrations start with a full inventory, move in phases with tested rollback plans, and set cost controls before the first bill arrives.
Read guideHosting · 4 min read
What an uptime SLA actually means for your business
99.9% uptime allows about 8.8 hours of downtime a year, 99.95% about 4.4 hours and 99.99% about 53 minutes. Check how it's measured and what's excluded.
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