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An update which fixes around 40 bugs is now available for the PHP 5.2 development branch. Version 5.2.13 comes highly recommended for all PHP 5.2.x users, as it includes a number of security-related fixes. These include a bug when validating the safe_mode configuration variable in the tempnam() function which arises when the path does not end in /). An open_basedir/safe_mode bypass vulnerability in the session extension has also been fixed. More details about the release, including other significant changes, can be found in the release announcement and change log. PHP 5.2.13 is available to download from the project’s site.

The current PHP development branch is PHP 5.3, for which version 5.3.1 has been available since November 2009. A third release candidate for PHP 5.3.2 was released on the 23rd of February.

cPanel have since added PHP 5.2.13 to their arsenal and it’s included in the latest version of easyApache for cPanel.

An upgrade to this latest version of PHP is highly recommended.

If you have an active server management contract with your VPS or dedicated server and wish to upgrade to this version, please open a support ticket appropriately.

BackupAssist

For quite some time, Hightek Hosting has been a dealer of a popular backup application called BackupAssist, although we not really promoted the fact.

Why? We don’t know. We’ve just offered it to those who asked about backup applications, although now with more and more people asking the question, we’ve decided to really spread the word about this fantastic backup application.

BackupAssist makes backups and data protection simple by performing automatic, scheduled backups of Windows Servers. It allows both local and Internet-based backup options, with the ability to back up everything from individual files to complete servers (including Active Directory, Exchange and SQL) – both physical and virtual. It supports a wide range of backup devices, including Tape Drives, External Hard Drives, Optical Disk, NAS & FTP.

BackupAssist is quite simply to use, with a step-by-step configuration interface, making backup configuration simple. Backup Restoration is just as simple using their interface.

Instead of reinventing the wheel, BackupAssist builds upon the best available backup technologies – standards that are proven and widely supported. This means that your backups are readily accessible, unlike other backup software which may lock your data in obscure, proprietary formats, making it difficult or impossible to retrieve in the future.

Hightek Hosting is proud to be able to offer such a flexible and friendly solution to it’s customers and starting from $329 inc GST, it’s a cost-effective and proven data protection solution for your Windows server.

After all, can you put a price on your data when it’s gone?

If you would like to purchase BackupAssist, simply place your order online here

If you have any further questions or would like to know more about BackupAssist, feel free to contact us on 1300 85 34 30 Option 1 for Sales

BackupAssist makes backups and data protection simple by performing automatic, scheduled backups of Windows Servers. With solutions for both local and Internet-based backup, the ability to back up everything from individual files to complete servers (including Active Directory, Exchange and SQL) – both physical and virtual – and support for a wide range of backup devices, BackupAssist is unmatched for its flexibility and versatility.

Parallels Panel 10 SMB Edition Beta

Parallels has proudly announced the release and launch of their beta program for Parallels Panel 10 SMB Edition.

According to Parallels, Parallels Panel 10 SMB Edition is set to be the simplest, yet most effective and powerful hosting control panel for service providers in todays industry.

Given what we already know, the Parallels Panel Suite is already quite a powerful system, giving users an enormous amount of control over their hosting environment.

Parallels are already one of the biggest and leading producers of hosting automation and control panel solutions within today’s market and this addition to their arsenal of software simply enforces that fact!

Parallels Panel 10 SMB Edition is going to improve on control by giving users more depth and ability to manage their own IT services with little or no knowledge of servers.

Parallels Panel 10 has also been set to include the ability to offer SaaS (software-as-a-service), giving more power to providers who utilise this forever growing market.

Given that Parallels have released this edition as a current BETA, of course, we’re not yet going to throw this into a production environment, however, we are going to setup a testing server for this BETA, giving you the chance to see, test and trial this BETA within a live operating environment.

We intend for the trial environment to be of a Windows Server 2008 environement including IIS 7, so you will gain the best of both worlds by testing this new release of their software.

Once we have completed the setup of this BETA server, we will be offering limited users a chance to trial this new edition of Parallels Panel. These users will be selected on a first-come-first-served basis, so if you are interested, please express your interest in the comments area of this blog post.

The trial service will be offered FREE until such time as Parallels complete the BETA of this new edition of their software and we will be setting up a dedicated bug reporting queue for customers who are assisting with this BETA to report their issues back to us.

You can read more information regarding Parallels Panel 10 SMB Edition on Parallels website here: http://www.parallels.com/products/panelsmb/

As mentioned above, if you wish to be one of the lucky people selected to assist us with this BETA, simply leave your details in the comments field and you will be contacted once the BETA is live and online.

Of course, we will be announcing the BETA’s status here as well, but get in now to avoid disappointment once we commence trials.

Powershield Logo

In todays modern environment, everything operates on power. But what happens in you lose power or suffer from a power surge or spike? Your office stops, your systems stop and for many of us, our entire business stops.

But what if we could reduce the impact on your office/business or even prevent any impact at all?

Well with Powershield UPS and Power Protection Systems we can!

Hightek Hosting have teamed up with some of the largest distributors in Australia to bring you the best in power protection and uninterruptable power solutions available!

Thanks to Powershield, Hightek Hosting is now able to bring you and your office the maximum uptime and power protection you’ll ever need!

We can supply and even install any of the Powershield product range at fantastic, affordable prices.

About Powershield

Powershield specialise in the delivery of industry leading solutions to suit any power application.

Their range includes Line Interactive UPS and True Online UPS(including 3 Phase) and ranging from 650VA to 320kVA in capacity. They have a model of Uninterruptible Power Supply or Power Protection product to suit most applications and to protect all types of electronic equipment.

Powershield UPS and Power Protection products are Designed by Australians for Australian Conditions so your certain your buying an Australian Made and Owned quality product when you purchase a Powershield product from Hightek Hosting.

We can provide you with desktop, tower rackmountable and even floor standing, datacentre capable UPS and Power Protection units.

What is a UPS?

UPS is the abbreviation for Uninterruptible Power Supply. In very simply terms it is a Power Conditioner with a battery. By adding the battery it is possible to offer protection against power failure / black outs.

UPS Supply, PowerShieldGenerally there are two types of systems available in the market today – Online and Offline / Standby. Basically a UPS will consist of three key elements:-

  • Rectifier / Charger – takes the incoming AC supply and converts it to DC to trickle charge the DC battery and where applicable feed the inverter.
  • Inverter – takes the DC from the battery and where applicable the rectifier converting it to a regulated AC voltage to feed the critical load.
  • Battery – a collection of cells used to store the DC voltage.

Industries

The demand for Power Shield UPS products exists where computer equipment and information technology has been installed. Power supply is often inclined to be erratic and users of modern electronic technology in places like :

  • information technology networks
  • offices
  • hospitals
  • mines
  • factories
  • banks
  • airports
  • railways

These facilities, buildings, operations, companies and many other applications need the assurance of power backups in the case of interruptions due to power failures, surges and lightning strikes.

Having a UPS available to your systems ensures that power is available at a moments notice, especially during mission critical moments with even more critical equipment.

But having backup power is one thing, but what about protection against other elements such as power surges, spikes or “brown-outs”?

That’s where Powershield’s systems step in again!

Every product in the Powershield range includes power protection from all the elements which could cause serious damage to your equipment, be it a PC, Notebook, Printer, Scanner, Server or Even your office PABX system.

Need help finding the right solution for you?

Give us a call today and we can discuss with you your power protection requirements and solutions suitable to your application.

No matter how big or small your requirement, we’re certain we’ll be able to find a solution that meets every one of your requirements without sacrificing your protection or power security!

So go on, give us a call today and discuss your needs! We’ll shield you with the best!

Parallels Desktop for Mac

“Out of all the hypervisor solutions on all the desktops in the world, they award ours!” is the paraphrase used by the Parallels team in the announcement of their Parallels Desktop for Mac solution when it recently won the Network World’s Clear Choice Award.

It will bring piece of mind to them to know that Parallels are producing award winning software, with their popular Parallels Desktop for Mac recently winning the “NetworkWorld Clear Choice” award.

Out of all the virtualisation methods used throughout the globe, Parallels Desktop for Mac provailed, with it handling “USB flash drive use more easily that VMware Fusion or VirtualBox for Mac”

Parallels have yet again proven they are the strongest competitor and producer of virtualisation hypervisors in the industry, with other popular products like Parallels Server for Mac and Parallels Virtuozzo Containers also taking the world of hypervisor solutions to a whole new level.

Parallels are such a fine producer of virtualisation software that they are Hightek Hosting’s “Clear Choice” when it comes to providing virtualisation solutions to it’s customers.

About Parallels Desktop for Mac: http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/

About Parallels

Parallels is a worldwide leader in virtualization and automation software that optimizes computing for consumers, businesses, and service providers across all major hardware, operating system, and virtualization platforms. Founded in 1999, Parallels is a fast-growing company with 700 employees in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Read More About The Topic Here: http://blogs.parallels.com/consumertech/2009/07/parallels-desktop-for-mac-networkworlds-clear-choice-test-winner.html

Need A Virtualisation Soltution for your business?

Hightek Hosting can provide advise and licencing for all your Parallels product needs.

If you would like to discuss the benefits of virtualisation to your office or would like a quote on licences for any of Parallels products, contact us today!

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