Announcements

Priority Server Upgrade: MICROLITE26

Scheduled for weekend 11/12 July 2015

We are still not satisfied with the performance of MICROLITE26 and so as a priority we are bringing forward the upgrade of this server to our new UKC Super Server range. We are rolling this new model out across the entire range during the latter half of 2015.

During the weekend 11/12 July, we will be migrating all client data from the current hardware (5.77.60.165) to completely new hardware (109.75.167.56).

There will be no downtime for your web sites or email services. We will switch the new server into production only after it has passed our comprehensive data migration and validation testing.

Notice: Please refrain from making significant changes to your web site during this period. The migration of the data will take many hours. We request that you put off any changes until the upgrade is complete to avoid an inconsistent transfer of your site and data.

Thank you for your patience,

Colin @ Level III Team

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UPDATE: Sunday 12:30

The migration of all MICROLITE26 accounts to UKC01 Super Server is complete.

UKC01 has fully “absorbed” MICROLITE26. The new Plesk URL and name servers for MICROLITE26 accounts are:

Plesk Panel: https://ukc01.uk:8443 (replaces https://www.microlite26.com:8443)

Name servers:

  • ns.ukc01.uk (replaces ns.microlite26.com)
  • ns2.ukc01.uk (replaces ns2.microlite26.com)

Please note the following:

  • The old Plesk server name MICROLITE26.COM and old name servers ns.microlite26.com and ns26.microlite2.com will continue to function as normal.
  • There is no urgent need to change all the name servers on your domain names however we recommend using the new name servers for good housekeeping purposes.
  • Using the old MICROLITE26 Plesk URL may give a security error in your browser which you can safely ignore.
  • The server IP address has changed from 5.77.60.165 to 109.75.165.56
  • If you have any problems, we can remigrate you account from the old server again upon request. Simply log a ticket and ask for a re-migration of your account.

We hope you enjoy the enhanced performance and security of your new UKC Super Server!

UKC Super Servers

header_ppp_circle_270x274Ultra High Performance Server Upgrades

During the latter half of 2015 we will be rolling out our new UKC Super Server range to all shared hosting accounts.

These servers will consist of Super High Performance hardware pairs providing 100% hardware and data storage redundancy.

Your shared hosting service will be operating at near/above VPS performance at a fraction of the cost!

Each UKC Super Server pair will consist of:

  • 4 x Intel Xeon Processors
  • 2 x 64GB High Speed RAM
  • 12 x 1.7TB Drive storage
  • 4 x RAID5 units mirrored in 2 x RAID10 configurations

All current MICROLITE servers will be upgraded to UKC Super Servers at no additional cost.

We will perform the upgrades and migrations with minimal (if any) disruption to your accounts. All upgrades will take place at weekends.

Keep an eye on Announcements and Twitter for updates!

Emergency Hardware Replacement – MICROLITE12.COM

Scheduled for weekend 27/28 June 2015

We have been unable to satisfactorily bring MICROLITE12 up to the level of reliability that we require as a minimum due to an inherent hardware fault that we have not been able to successfully isolate.

With this in mind, we have decided to replace all of the hardware completely – including the storage units.

During the weekend 27/28 June, we will be migrating all client data from the current hardware (5.77.60.36) to completely new hardware (5.77.60.166).

There will be no downtime for your web sites or email services. We will switch the new server into production only after it has passed our comprehensive data migration and validation testing.

Notice: Please refrain from making significant changes to your web site during this period. The migration of the data will take many hours. We request that you put off any changes until the upgrade is complete to avoid an inconsistent transfer of your site data.

Thank you for your patience,

Colin @ Level III Team

Emergency Hardware Replacement – MICROLITE26.COM

Scheduled for weekend 19/20/21 June 2015

We have been unable to satisfactorily bring MICROLITE26 up to the level of reliability that we require as a minimum due to an inherent hardware fault that we have not been able to successfully isolate.

With this in mind, we have decided to replace all of the hardware completely – including the storage units.

During the weekend 19/20/21 June, we will be migrating all client data from the current hardware (5.77.60.174) to completely new hardware (5.77.60.165).

There will be no downtime for your web sites or email services. We will switch the new server into production only after it has passed our comprehensive data migration and validation testing.

Notice: Please refrain from making significant changes to your web site during this period. The migration of the data will take many hours. We request that you put off any changes until the upgrade is complete to avoid an inconsistent transfer of your site data.

Thank you for your patience,

Colin @ Level III Team

Google Has Started Giving A Ranking Boost To HTTPS/SSL Sites

It’s official. Every site needs SSL. If you do not have SSL, it’s time to get it.

GoogleSSLAdding HTTPS to your website using a 2048 bit SSL certificate will cause Google to give your site a “ranking boost” against your non-SSL counterparts.

To be exact, Google said it carries “less weight than other signals such as high-quality content.” Based on their tests, Google says it has an impact on “fewer than 1% of global queries” but said they “may decide to strengthen” the signal because they want to “encourage all website owners to switch from HTTP to HTTPS to keep everyone safe on the web.”. This was announced by Google last year and there are signs that this signal is strengthening.

We all know how important security is. Prior to Google’s “HTTPS Everywhere” drive, there were more generic reasons why you would need to install SSL.

  • eCommerce web sites definitely needed SSL. Your customers will no doubt enter personal information (such as name, address, email) to sign up to your service. Even if you do not accept payments on your site and use an external payment provider, it is still essential that you protect your customers personal data and passwords.
  • Sites with a login form that require a username and password. Any site that requires a visitor to login – such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal or a community Forum. Why? Because generally people use the same password across many sites (I know, it’s bad, but they do) and you have to protect their details from being leaked. As time progresses, people will simply avoid sites that do not use SSL/HTTPS.
  • Sites with forms where visitors would type personal information. If you have a contact form where visitors will type their name, address, telephone and email then an SSL with protect their data. You are more likely to get leads if you use SSL.

We Make Requisition and Installation of SSL Easy

You quite likely do not have the time or inclination to work out what you need to do to acquire, install and activate SSL on your website. That’s where we come in. All you need to do is order the certificate.

We will generate the CSR, acquire the SSL certificate and Install/Activate it. You do not need to do anything. It’s time to boost your site ranking and protect your visitors.

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