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The
servers your website is hosted on, connect to the Internet through
multiple redundant connections provided by some of the largest
backbone providers in the world - UUNET, Genuity and Applied
Theory - ensuring data delivery to the end user in the fastest,
most efficient manner possible. Woodstock Web Hosting guarantees a 99.9% uptime by
utilizing redundant connections and data centers in both
Connecticut and Chicago.
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Both
networks are fully switched with top quality components from Cisco
Systems.
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Our
entire N.O.C. is wired with 100Mbps UTP Category 5 wiring.
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Chicago
has 2 DS-3’s (45Mbps) and 1 OC3 (155Mbps) on separate and
diverse backbones (UUNET and Genuity).
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Connecticut
has 3 DS-3’s (45Mbps) on separate and diverse backbones (Genuity
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In
addition to our multi-homed connections, our company performs 24/7
network monitoring through both of our Network Operations Centers
(NOCs) located in the US. Our NOCs monitor the HTTP port, and
conduct Ping tests every 5 minutes to determine if the servers are
active. In the event that a port is unreachable, an email is sent
to every member of our technical staff. Additionally, the NOCs
provide our engineers with real-time status, notification and
forecasting of network events. Both of our data centers are
monitored 24/7 by highly qualified network engineers and
administrators. |
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We
installed top-of-the-line Cisco Systems 7000 series backbone grade
routers on the core layer and Layer 3 switching on the
distribution layer providing superior segmentation and increased
bandwidth across the backbone. Each server is connected to its own
switched 100Mbps port reducing congestion. This configuration
provides maximum uptime in the event one of our providers faces an
outage. Bandwidth utilization is continuously monitored, allowing
us to accommodate even the largest bandwidth surges.
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It
is a misconception that the amounts of bandwidth (size of the
pipes that carry the data) differentiate web hosting companies.
But in reality it is not the size of the pipe that matters, it is
the utilization levels. We have multiple redundant connections
which allow us to guarantee customers a maximum of 60 per cent
capacity utilization at peak times and an average of 40 per cent
utilization across our network. |
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Our
networks utilizes Border Gate Protocol (BGP4). BGP4 protocol is
the standard that allows for routing of packets of information
sent out from the Woodstock Web Hosting Network, thus creating a truly redundant
network by routing traffic over the most efficient route possible.
Due to our redundant entirely switched Cisco powered network, data
is automatically redirected through another route in the event of
a router failure. Should one of our backbone providers fail,
packets are automatically redirected through another one. |
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Our
N.O.C. receives 1200 amps of power through secure underground cables.
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APC
battery backups provide all equipment with
uninterrupted power.
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For
extended outages, a 250 kw natural gas-powered generator provides backup
to the entire office and all equipment.
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Modular
power protection for servers and business critical applications. |
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Multiple 25 TB
(terabyte) robotic tape backup systems.
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