Each device that is connected to the Internet must be assigned a unique number. This is analogous to a phone number, it identifies that specific device. The problem is that we are hitting the limit of the numbering scheme in use today. These numbers, called IPv4 IP addresses, are comprised of four “octets” which when combined yield a possible 4,294,967,296 unique values (almost 4.3 billion). With the increasing adoption of the Internet, and the explosion of mobile devices connected to the Internet this address space is very nearly exhausted. Over 90% of the available addresses have already been issued. In fact, it is predicted that the administrative organizations that issue IP address will run out before the end of 2011. Ruh roh. What happens next?

Fortunately there is a solution. A new numbering scheme was devised in 1998, called IPv6. This scheme has a huge address space, with a 128-bit address for a theoretical capacity of 3.4×1038 addresses compared to 4.3×109 or 4.3 billion possible addresses under the 32-bit IPv4 scheme. Let’s take a look at a sample IPv6 number.

For comparison purposes, here is an IPv4 IP address, consisting of 4 decimal numbers between 0 and 255 separated by decimal points:

64.213.43.198

The IPv6 address are longer and are written in hexadecimal and separated by colons (leading zeros can be omitted):

3ffe:1900:4545:3:200:f8ff:fe21:67cf

In addition to having a huge and perhaps inexhaustible address space, IPv6 addresses are more secure. The primary reason is that the huge, sparsely populated address spaces renders it highly resistant to malicious scans and makes it inhospitable to automated, scanning and self-propagating worms and hybrid threats.

So why are we waiting until the last minute? Well, creating a numbering scheme is the easy part. Actually implementing it is the challenge. The new scheme must be supported by every network device (switches, routers, etc) and every device that connects to the Internet. This is a huge change.

There are two parts to making IPv6 happen. First, the equipment must support the new scheme. Fortunately, the vendors of these devices and equipment have seen this coming for a long time and just about anything bought recently will support IPv6. Second, the network devices themselves must be configured to use the scheme. Most reliable hosting companies will transition to IPv6 smoothly. You can count on eApps Hosting to do so. Not every host will have it so easy however. Hosting companies that are relying on old equipment, or that have not invested the time and effort to properly configure their networks may be unable to support IPv6 and can find themselves unable to serve their customers.

At the present time we have an ample supply of IPv4 addresses for our customers. We will of course ensure that we are ready and able to continue to serve you once the transition to IPv6 is necessary.

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dotDefender can be configured to run in two modes, Monitor and Active Defense. The Monitor mode will alert you via email whenever hack attempts against your VPS are detected. There is NO MONTHLY FEE to run dotDefender in Monitor Mode in your VPS or dedicated server. If you elect to further protect your web resources, you can upgrade from the free dotDefender Monitor mode and eApps will enable dotDefender as a Web Application Firewall (WAF) in Active Defense mode. This powerful protection mode will provide advanced security for your web site or application at a low cost, starting at $21 a month for VPS subscriptions. For more information, or pricing for dedicated servers, contact sales@eapps.com.

eApps Promotion: FREE dotDefender service!

As part of the launch of the dotDefender service, we are offering two promotions, one for each mode of use, as follows:

1) Monitor Mode – Waiver of setup fee for Monitor mode
2) Active Defense Mode – One month free for Active Defense mode (includes waiver of setup fee also)

To take advantage of these outstanding promotions, please send an eMail to sales@eapps.com and specify which promotion you would like to choose. The promotions are valid until July 31, 2010. Note: If you start with the Monitor mode promotion, you can also take advantage of the Active Defense mode promotion through July 31, 2010.

Our expert technicians will review your VPS and perform the following:

1. Verify that the operating system and applications are up to date and there are no missing files or libraries

2. For Java applications, check Java heap memory allocation for recommended amount based on plan

3. Review resource usage (CPU load average, memory usage, disk space usage, data transfer rate usage, and total data transfer usage at peak time). This includes setting up your VPS in a monitoring system that will track the usage of all resources for one week. We will provide you with a report on the usage for that one week period of time.

4. Check logs and see if any obvious errors are present

5. Check tmp dir, /var/tmp for possible security problems

6. Review MySQL or PostgreSQL for obvious signs of performance problems and any configuration options that may cause problems

To take advantage of this special offer, contact sales@eapps.com request our Spring Cleaning Special – 50% off VPS Health Checkup. Offer is good until May 30, 2010.

eApps Hosting is pleased to announce that we have selected SEM Media as our partner for the delivery of Internet Marketing and SEO services. eApps Hosting customers are eligible for preferred pricing for valuable services such as:

1. Search Engine Optimization and Search Marketing
2. Pay Per Click Management
3. Social Media and Social Marketing
4. Content Writing Services
5. Flyers, Business Cards, and Graphics Work
6. Web Design and Custom E-Commerce Sites

SEM Media is also offering a FREE 139 Point SEO Site Analysis, or if you are just starting your SEO efforts a FREE SEO Getting Started Assessment.

The SEO 139 Point Analysis includes the following:

• How optimized is your site? We will grade your current site based on our 139-point system. You will know exactly what is right and what can be improved on your site to rank better right away.
• Find out what it will take, specifically, to rank on the top of Google search results
• Detailed analysis of your meta tags and keywords
• Back link and reciprocal link analysis for page rank improvement
• Keyword Density analysis for your home page and five top pages
• Web page summary for your site and top five competitors

The SEO Getting Started Assessment includes:

• What keywords are most profitable and worth targeting? We will run our competitive analysis check system to see which terms you should target. Don’t just guess at what you think you should rank for … be certain.
• Find out what it will take, specifically, to rank on the top of Google search results

For more information, or to apply for the FREE assistance, please contact us.

To meet this challenge, Joe endorses O3Spaces, a full featured document management and collaboration system designed to significantly improve the effectiveness of virtual teams, without breaking the bank. Some key points in favor of O3Spaces are as follows:

• It’s a high-end product with a robust architecture capable of supporting several thousand active users
• Web 2.0 cross-platform compatible – MAC, Windows, Linux, OpenOffice, MS Office. Any file type can be managed
• Rules can be added to facilitate a complex work flow
• No need for dedicated index servers or application servers. The VPS works great
• Easy-to-use. There are client plug-ins for email and Office applications, including the Zimbra Enterprise Email service offered by eApps Hosting
• Costs about the same as Google Docs or Box.net but far more capable

Contact sales@eapps.com for more information. We will be pleased to introduce you to OpenSystems21 for more information about how to succeed with O3Spaces.

When we built the new eapps.com web site, we included a feature called the  “Plan Comparison Tool.” Our goal was to create a powerful tool, but one that gave the user full control and a speedy way to see relevant plans. We specifically did not want to offer a wizard because we felt strongly that our site visitors should not be lead down an increasingly narrow path. Our vision of the Plan Comparison Tool was to recommend respective plans based on user needs but also give the user an easy way to jump directly to specific plans or groups of plans.

Based on initial feedback, we feel that we have accomplished our objective. Since this is such a new feature, we are eagerly seeking feedback on how to improve it. So please pass along any comments you have to sales@eapps.com.

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VMware intends to grow the brand, which increased its commercial mailbox count by 86% to over 55 million in 2009, and integrate the product into its vSphere-based cloud infrastructure. Analysts say that VMware is targeting a market segment dominated by Microsoft’s Exchange/Outlook Email and collaboration solution. The acquisition of Zimbra is the next step after the 2009 acquisition of SpringSource, a Java application framework maker, and highlights VMware’s attempt to expand their virtualization and cloud technologies to include an Enterprise stack.

The VMware news release on the Zimbra acquisition can be found here.

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