Getting Started

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:20:16 GMT

Easy Steps for you to Switch your Website over to Integral Hosting

The process of changing host providers is simple and can be accomplished with minimal hassle and downtime, provided certain steps are followed in order. Clients changing hosting service are usually already frustrated and unsatisfied at some level with web hosting. It is our hope that this guide will serve as a road map to a hassle free and successful web hosting experience moving forward.

Ensure that you have a full working copy of your website files, databases, etc... stored on your computer. Download or record any pertinent email address settings, passwords, log file data, statistic reports, etc. from your current host.
Order your new Integral Hosting web hosting service. Save and print your "Activation Letters ", and/or send this email to your web designer. (they'll know what to do with this information.)
Using the details provided in the Activation Letters; upload (using FTP) your website files to your new service with Integral Hosting, install and configure any databases, scripts, etc. Setup your email accounts.
Modify/Transfer your domain name to use Integral Hosting's Name Servers:
- ns1.integralhosting.com
- ns2.integralhosting.com
- ns3.integralhosting.com (if required)

NOTE!

Double-check the email settings in your email software to make sure your settings work with the new service. (your mail server entries should read something similar to "mail.yourdomain.com")
Cancel service with your previous host provider. Make sure they remove your domain name from their DNS servers.
Enjoy reliable, hassle free, supported hosting service with Integral Hosting. If you ever have any questions please feel free to Contact Us anytime 24 hours a day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) Can I have complete control over the entire server?
A) Yes! We give you full Administrator access over the entire server. You will be able Install/Uninstall any type of program and manage the entire server using Remote Desktop/Terminal Services. Integral Hosting can have as much, or as little control over your new dedicated server as you wish! Whether you are a server pro and wish to take advantage of our affordable prices, or are a business owner looking for assistance with your first dedicated server, Integral Hosting is here to help!

Q) I've never managed a dedicated server before?
A) DotNetPanel will make managing your websites on your new dedicated server as easy as managing them in your shared hosting account, but without the limitations! You can Add Unlimited Websites, Email Accounts and FTP Accounts! If you don't want to log on to the server using Remote Desktop/Terminal Services, you don't have to! Simply use DotNetPanel to manage everything!

Q) What about security updates?
A) Our Management Services will make the stress of managing a dedicated server nonexistent! You don't have to worry about keeping the server secure! Windows Updates will be installed for you automatically!

Q) Are all servers are Internet Ready?
A) We configure each one of our dedicated servers with the understanding that you are not a Server Guru! When we hand over the dedicated server to you, it will be fully updated, fully secure and ready for you to log in to DotNetPanel and start adding your websites! It's that easy!

Q) How secure will my server be? Is it protected with a firewall?
A) All Integral Hosting servers are protected by TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems. TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System is a world renowned system that delivers the most powerful network protection in the world. The TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System is automatically configured for all servers absolutely Free of Charge! Read More Here!

Setting up POP in Outlook.

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:14:17 GMT

The information in this article applies to:

SmarterMail Vx.x
POP is a protocol used to retrieve email messages from an Internet email server. Generally, when you use POP is it best to use it from one particular computer. When you download your messages, the POP email server stores them for your later retrieval. If you go to another computer to connect and retrieve that same message, it will no longer be on the POP server.

You can also download a copy of new e-mail messages and not delete items from the POP3 e-mail server. This is useful if you check your POP3 e-mail account from a number of computers or profiles. For example, you can download a copy of the messages on your work computer, and then on your home computer, you could download the e-mail messages and delete them from the POP3 server.

If you’d like to setup POP on your Outlook account:

On the Tools menu, click E-mail accounts
On the email accounts page, select add new email account
On the server type page, select the POP3 radio button and click next
On the email accounts page, type in all the information requested, i.e., your name, email address, etc
1. Click More Settings
2. Click the Outgoing Server tab
3. Check My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication
4. Click OK
Click next and then finish

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