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Linux Web Hosting

  • Usefull Server Path Information

    Usefull Server Path Information


    Here are the applications paths. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us.

    • Sendmail:
      /usr/sbin/sendmail
    • Perl:
      /usr/bin/perl
    • PHP:
      /usr/bin/php
    • cURL:
      /usr/bin/curl
    • Pear:
      /usr/bin/pear
    • GET:
      /usr/bin/GET
    • Python:
      /usr/bin/python
    • FFmpeg:
      /usr/bin/ffmpeg
    • ImageMagick:
      /usr/bin/
    • Convert Path for ImageMagick:
      /usr/bin/convert
    • Web Page Path:
      /var/www/vhosts/domainname/httpdocs
    • Root Path:
      /var/www/vhosts/domainname/
    • CGI-BIN Path:
      /var/www/vhosts/domainname/cgi-bin/
    • Subdomains Path:
      /var/www/vhosts/domainname/subdomains/subdomain
      Example: http://subdomain.ec2biz.com


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • PHP - How to define session.save_path

    PHP - How to define session.save_path


    If you can’t modify PHP.INI global configuration file, or just want to make the change affect Joomla! or Mambo application only, you must create or edit the .htaccess file in the installation directory for Joomla! or Mambo, and add the following line:

    php_value session.save_path '/var/www/vhosts/domainname/httpdocs/sessions'

    Change the /sessions to a folder that is writable(chmod 0757) and prefer to be a session saved folder by you which has been created first.

    * Where domainname is your domain name.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • PHP - How to creating own error logs for debugging PHP scripts

    PHP - How to creating own error logs for debugging PHP scripts


    Please insert the following code in your PHP script. (or create separate file and adding the code in it. Include the file using "include()")

       error_reporting(0);
    $old_error_handler = set_error_handler("userErrorHandler");
    function userErrorHandler ($errno, $errmsg, $filename, $linenum, $vars)
    {
    $time=date("d M Y H:i:s");
    // Get the error type from the error number
    $errortype = array (1 => "Error",
    2 => "Warning",
    4 => "Parsing Error",
    8 => "Notice",
    16 => "Core Error",
    32 => "Core Warning",
    64 => "Compile Error",
    128 => "Compile Warning",
    256 => "User Error",
    512 => "User Warning",
    1024 => "User Notice");
    $errlevel=$errortype[$errno];
    //Write error to log file (CSV format)
    $errfile=fopen("errors.csv","a");
    fputs($errfile,"\"$time\",\"$filename:
    $linenum\",\"($errlevel) $errmsg\"\r\n");
    fclose($errfile);

    if($errno!=2 && $errno!=8) {
    //Terminate script if fatal error
    die("A fatal error has occurred. Script execution has been aborted");
    }
    }


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How to enable Mod-Rewrite Module

    How to enable Mod-Rewrite Module


    This module uses a rule-based rewriting engine (based on a regular-expression parser) to rewrite requested URLs on the fly. It supports an unlimited number of rules and an unlimited number of attached rule conditions for each rule, to provide a really flexible and powerful URL manipulation mechanism. The URL manipulations can depend on various tests, of server variables, environment variables, HTTP headers, or time stamps. Even external database lookups in various formats can be used to achieve highly granular URL matching.

    In order to enable Mod_Rewrite for your site you should create a text file called .htacccess in the directory where you wish the rewrite rules to apply.

    The first line of this text file should be:
    RewriteEngine On

    After that you can place your rewrite rules. Here are some examples for Joomla's SEF option:
    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} (/|.htm|.php|.html|/[^.]*)$ [NC]
    RewriteRule ^(content/|component/) index.php

    Many applications come with ready to use rewrite rules that can be found in a file called htaccess.txt.

    Upload this file into the root of your domain(e.g. httpdocs). The changes take effect immediately.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • PHP - How to parse .php files as PHP5

    PHP - How to parse .php files as PHP5


    By default .php files are parsed as PHP4 on ec2Link.com Website Hosting servers.

    All files extension in .php, .php3, and .php4 are handled by PHP4.
    All files extension in .php5 are handled by PHP5.

    If you prefer that all files be parsed as PHP5, please create or change the .htaccess file with the following line:

    AddHandler fcgid-script .php

    Upload this file into the root of your domain(e.g. httpdocs). The changes take effect immediately.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Domain Names Knowledge

  • How to point my existing domain name to "Focus Network Company" server?

    How to point my existing domain name to "Focus Network Company" server?


    Using your existing domain name with "Focus Network Company" service is easy! You simply have to point it to your account by replacing your old host DNS settings with our domain name server ones.

    Below are our DNS information:

    • ns1.powersx.com
    • ns2.powersx.com

    In case you do not have access to such a management tool, you need to contact your Domain Registrar to change the DNS settings for you.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How do I change DNS records if my domain is registered with GoDaddy?

    How do I change DNS records if my domain is registered with GoDaddy?


    If you recently purchased Focus Network Company web hosting or E-Store, but your domain name was previously hosted somewhere else, you will need to change your DNS information to the follow these simple steps:

    1. Log in to the GoDaddy Account Manager. http://www.godaddy.com
    2. Select Manage Domains from the Domain Names dropdown menu or the Manage Your Account list.
    3. Select the domain name you wish to modify using the checkboxes and then click Set Nameservers Icon.
    4. Select Custom nameservers (I host my domains elsewhere.).
    5. Enter our name server information to Nameserver 1 and Nameserver2 from below.
      ns1.powersx.com
      ns2.powersx.com
    6. Click OK at the bottom.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How to transfer my existing domain name to "Focus Network Company"?

    How to transfer my existing domain name to "Focus Network Company"?


    When you start using your new hosting account or E-Store with us, it may be quite inconvenient to leave your domain name to be managed by your old host. If you do that you will have to communicate with two different organizations: one will be providing the hosting services or E-Store for your website and the other will be providing domain registration services for your website.

    In order to move your existing domain and manage it together with your "Focus Network Company" hosting account with you just need to order the "Domain Transfer Service".

    Requirements for successful domain name transfer

    • The domain name to be transferred is not in 'Locked' Status.
    • The customer has access to the administrative contact email for the domain.
    • The customer can provide "Focus Network Company" with the domain EPP key code, applying to domains for which there is such a code.
    • There are more than 15 days till the domain name expiration date.
    • The domain name was registered for the first time more than 60 day ago.
    • The domain name has one of the following extensions: .com .net .org .us .biz .info .name.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How do I change DNS records if my domain is registered with Directnic?

    How do I change DNS records if my domain is registered with Directnic?


    If your domain is registered with Directnic and you want to use Focus Network Company web hosting or E-Store service, you'll just need to follow these simple steps in order to point the domain to our name servers.

    1. Log in to your Directnic account and click on the Domain Manager link. http://www.directnic.com

    2. Click on the Change Nameserver Information icon located to the right of your domain name, under the Options heading.
    3. Replace the nameserver information listed with the below.
      ns1.powersx.com
      ns2.powersx.com
    4. Click on the Modify button at the bottom of the page and you're done.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Required Documents of Hong Kong Domain Name

    Required Documents of Hong Kong Domain Name


    Domain CategoryEligible Applicant
    Examples of Document
    .hkLocal or overseas individuals or entities
    • (Organization Registration) A copy of the Business Registration Certificate (BR) issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of HKSARG (NOT registered as a Branch) i.e. name of the organization shall be that of the head office, not branch office, or
    • (Individual Registration) A copy of HKID card or other document proofing that you are a resident of HKSAR.
    .com.hk / .公司.hkCommercial entities registered in HKSAR
    • A copy of the Business Registration Certificate (BR) issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of HKSARG (NOT registered as a Branch) i.e. name of the organization shall be that of the head office, not branch office, or
    • A copy of the Certificate of Registration of Overseas Company issued by the Company Registry (CR) of HKSARG, or
    • Other documentary proof required for the application of .org.hk, .edu.hk, .net.hk or .gov.hk with a letter stating the reason of selecting .com.hk.
    .org.hk / .組織.hkRegistered or approved not-for-profit organizations in HKSARG
    • A copy of the tax exemption letter issued by Inland Revenue Department (IRD) that shows your organization is a charity or non-profit making organization (under Section 88 or 87), or
    • A copy of the Certificate of a Society issued by Hong Kong Police, or
    • A copy of the proof showing exemption from Registration of a Society issued by Hong Kong Police, or
    • A copy of the Certificate of Registration for trade unions or other unions, or
    • A copy of Certificate of Owners' Corporation under Building Ordinance, or
    • A copy of Registration of a Hospital / Nursing Home (under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance), or
    • A copy of the Certificate of Registration of a Child Care Centre, or
    • Application letter issued by Government Department, or
    • Gazatte / Ordinance mentioned the establishment of your organization together with an application letter issed by your organization if you are a statutory body, or
    • A copy of the Memorandum of Association shows that no dividend per share to shareholders plus copy of the Business Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incoporation, or
    • Other valid document proofing the non-profit making nature of your organization.
    .edu.hk / .教育.hkRegistered schools, tertiary institutions and other approved educational institutions in Hong Kong
    • A copy of the Certificate of a School issed by Education and Manpower Bureau of HKSARG, or
    • A copy of the Ordinance showing that your institute is established by law together with an application letter issued by your institute, or
    • A copy of the Certificate of Registration of a course issued by Education and Manpower Bureau of HKSARG, or
    • A copy of the Certificate of Registration of a Child Care Centre (for Nurseries Running Educare Services or Pre-Primary Curriculum for Children between 2 to 6 years old), or
    • A copy of the Certificate of Education (for Nurseries Running Educare Services or Pre-Primary Curriculum for Children between 2 to 6 years old)
    .net.hk / .網絡.hkEntities managing network infrastructure, machines and services with a license from the Office of Telecommunications Authority of the HKSARG
    • A copy of the PNETS (IVANS / ISP) license issued by the Office of the Telecommunications Authority of the Government HKSAR, or
    • Fixed Telecommunication Network Services (FTNS) / Fixed Carrier License.
    .gov.hk / .政府.hkBureaux or Departments of the HKSARG
    • Subject to the endorsement by the Office of Government Chief Information Officer
    .idv.hk / .個人.hkResidents of HKSAR
    • A copy of HKID card or other document proofing that you are a resident of HKSAR.
      (For the registration of .個人.hk, the domain name you selected shall be your legal name)


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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E-Store

  • Margin Cost Report

    Margin Cost Report


    我們的“網上商店”系統提供專業的“報表及統計”功能,讓您能隨時檢視“即時”及“過往”的業績記錄,令掌握營運更輕鬆。

    每項報表皆具備多種不同的樣式,而且除了能線上檢視外,更可透過您的印表機,將業務數據列印以備參考。

    “成本報告”能讓您知悉產品的利潤,而這些資料只供管理統計,與店面銷售無任何關係與影響。

    進入“成本報告”:
    1. 點擊主選單的“報表及統計”

    2. 點擊左選單的“成本報告”

    每項“成本報告”包含的資料:
    • 圖片

    • 產品名稱

    • 成本

    • 售價

    • 利潤

    針對“成本報告”的動作:
    • 編輯
      修改產品各項資料,包括成本數值

    • 列印
      將當前資料透過印表機列印

    注意事項:
    • 請定期檢視所有報表及統計數據,方能掌握業務進展及變化

    • 所有報表數據屬您的商業機密,切勿隨意向第三者披露

    • 若有使用其他第三方供應商,例如“收款閘道”,基放計算方式、環境因素等,二者的報表數據結果可能並不一致

    • 報表資料屬即時狀態,而過往記錄有可能受其他因素影響,例如管理員對訂單的刪除等,所以資料將與實際稍有差別

    • 報表數據只供參考


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • 感謝詞

    感謝詞


    首先感謝您選用Ec2Biz電子商務系統。現時在亞洲各國,由以日本、台灣等地區的電子商務及網上營商已經發展成熟,而香港亦因擁有國際金融中心及先進的物流科技等重要資源,使得電子商務對各大中小企業來說已是公司業務的重要成功因素。

    以往由於很多公司受資源所限,要發展電子商務需面對種種障礙,例如沒有熟識有關技術的工程人員、對投資網絡器材及日後維護顯得難以入手,以致業務未能盡享網上營商所帶來的巨大商機。

    今天我們馮著多年網絡系統的設計及改良,規劃出國際水準的電子商務管理軟件、配合先進而安全穩定的美國原裝伺服器機組及防火牆設備,並由專業的工程人員分組管理及監察整個系統的運作。

    我們深信貴公司的基本業務配合Ec2Biz的電子商務系統,以最低的投資,享受國際市場上達致最高的競爭能力及回報。

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Send E-Mail

    Send E-Mail


    “網上商店”系統內置電子郵件發佈功能,配合“電子郵件樣式”,您能向指定對像或所有會員,寄發具專業風範的郵件訊息。

    這編指南介紹的細節,同樣適用於其他與“電子郵件”相關的功能,例如“購物訂單”、“現金積分”、“待確認會員”、“支援服務記錄”。

    進入“寄電子郵件”管理:
    1. 點擊主選單的“訊息中心/電子報”

    2. 點擊左選單的“寄電子郵件”

    每項“電子郵件”包含的資料:
    • 寄給客戶
      從下拉選單挑選這封郵件的收件對像,例如“個別會員”、“個別群組”、“電子報訂閱者”、以及“所有會員”其中一種

    • 通知客戶
      預設已經選取,若反選則郵件不會進行寄發

    • 保留郵件副本
      選擇是否保留寄件副本,以便日後使用“電子郵件副本”工具進行回憶檢視

    • 郵件語言
      請選擇這封郵件的語言,例如寄發對像是中國大陸,則應選用“中文簡體”,以便系統能寄出正確文字編碼的郵件和避免收件者出現亂碼

    • 郵件主題
      該封郵件的簡短主題

    • 郵件內容
      請在適當位置輸入郵件內容的細節

    注意事項:
    • 由於郵件的收件者可能是海外地區,所以務必關注郵件語言的正確性,例如對方是美國人士,您應選擇郵件語言為“英文”,以配合對方的郵箱文字編碼

    • “郵件語言”的選擇,只為適應收件者郵箱的顯示問題,並不是您輸入的語句獲得自動翻譯,請勿混淆

    • 郵件的預設範本,可通過“系統工具”裡“電子郵件樣式”的“由管理員寄『電子郵件』”進行修改

    • 郵件若選擇保留副本,可通過“系統工具”裡的“電子郵件副本”進行回憶檢視

    • 請勿更改郵件的預設範本“標籤”格式,這些“標籤”將根據系統設定的資料,正確顯示替代的文字於郵件內,例如[[EMAIL:SITE_NAME]]將被替代為您的“網站名稱”

    • 一般的電子郵件,在寄出後系統不會追蹤收件者是否能順利接收及開啟檢閱

    • 除“獨立套裝軟件”及“開發版軟件”,所有線上商店均屬共亨資源,一般繳付“月費”或“年費”租用型式的線上商店,寄送電子郵件的行動仍受“「電子郵件」政策及「電子郵件」限制是怎樣的?”一節所述,並請遵守我們的服務條款進行任何電子郵件操作的指引,意指大量寄出電子郵件時,您必需採用分批寄發,並在非繁忙時段進行,如違反我們的“電子郵件寄出”指引或服務條款,您的線上商店將在不另行通知情況下,被停止所有運作,敬請留意

    • 我們嚴禁您寄發SPAM (垃圾郵件),而且寄發SPAM (垃圾郵件)有可能觸犯法律,請在寄出電子報時了解收件者和對像是否願意收取您的訊息


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Forum Manager

    Forum Manager


    在線上商店設立“討論區”,能有效幫助提升瀏覽量,進而令產品銷售業績達至更高峰。

    專屬的“討論區”與一般外部連接的常見討論區具有很大的差別,因專屬“討論區”能跟商店風格完全配合,而且商店內的會員可直接參與討論,無需再次註冊,所以無論討論的會員與管理員均可輕鬆操作。

    由於專屬“討論區”屬實時互動,所有在線的會員都能根據自己的喜好,參與不同話題的討論,會員之間亦可表達到產品的用後感,這樣更能節省會員發出向商店查詢的數目。

    若您希望為會員提供理想的討論環境,那必需事先花點心思,開設多種不同話題的討論分區,並且多抽時間參與討論,這將能讓會員感到商店的熱誠服務。

    由於“討論區”屬實時運作,所有會員發表的訊息將直接張貼顯示,但有些情況例如會員張貼負面訊息、違法內容、不可接受的廣告等,管理員便應盡快修改文章,甚或刪除之避免帶來負面影響。

    進入“討論區總管”:
    1. 點擊主選單的“訊息中心/電子報”

    2. 點擊左選單的“討論區總管”

    新增討論區:
    1. 點擊主螢幕的“增加”按鈕

    2. 輸入相關資料,例如“主題”、“說明簡介”

    3. 選擇合適的狀態

    4. 完成後按“增加”或“儲存”,或按“返回”放棄新增動作

    每個討論分區包含的資料:
    • 主題
      討論分區的主題名稱,最長32個字元,例如“購物心得分享”(必需輸入)

    • 說明簡介
      討論分區的簡介,最長256個字元,例如“請發表您對本店產品的使用心得”(按需要輸入)

    • 狀態
      討論分區在商店的展示狀態,請選擇“顯示”或“不顯示”

    • 接受張貼狀態
      討論分區在商店的文章發表狀態,請選擇“開放張貼”或“禁止張貼”

    • 排序
      若多於一個討論分區,請安排各分區的上下排序,數字越細代表排列越高

    針對“討論分區”的動作:
    • 開放狀態
      點擊狀態列的“綠色”或“紅色”按鈕

    • 編輯
      修改已經增加的討論分區資料

    • 刪除
      將該討論分區和當中的所有文章資料刪除

    • 進入
      管理討論分區的文章

    管理討論分區的文章:
    1. 在討論分區點擊“進入”或“討論區主題”

    2. 進入後,點擊文章的“主題”或“編輯”

    3. 進入後,點擊希望管理的主題文章,或該主題的回覆文章

    4. 點擊“編輯”進行修改,或點擊“刪除”把文章刪除

    如何建立超級討論區會員(管理員):
    1. 在商店頁面,使用您的管理員專用的電郵地址,以正常的會員參加程序,建立一個會員帳號

    2. 利用這個帳號登入商店,並前往討論區發表新文章,或進行回覆

    3. 發表後的文章,在文章發表人的稱名前,將顯示標緻為“管理員”

    注意事項:
    • “討論區”的內容和主題,只屬互動性質的額外資訊,不會構成對產品銷售和其他功能的影響

    • 所有發表的文章的動作,必需由已登記的會員進行,不能透過匿名方式張貼文章

    • “討論區”必需建立完成,方能讓會員進行討論

    • 討論區沒有限制主題和文章的數量,但當中的資料將佔據資料庫和您的可用硬碟空間,所以應定時刪除過舊的文章以節省儲存空間

    • 管理員不應發表或回覆違法、欺詐、中傷、誹謗、淫褻、色情、褻瀆、恐嚇、污穢、討厭、令人反感或其他不良或過分的資訊

    • 我們不會對討論區的文章內容提供支援或維護服務,當中包含的文章與我們無關,若文章內容導致任何法律責任或損失,均由業務擁有者承擔


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Customers Information

    Customers Information


    我們的“網上商店”系統,提供高效率的客戶(顧客、會員)管理,讓您提供優質的客戶服務之餘,更能掌握線上業務的發展方向。

    所有經由您的“網上商店”登記成為會員,或曾經訂購產品的顧客,系統都會把他/她們的“聯絡資料”記錄下來,透過這些資料,可讓您進行各種聯絡、推廣、訂單跟進。

    如果您的“線上商店”在“系統設定”設置“新增客戶批核選擇”屬需經管理員批核的情況,下述的“待確認會員”才會顯示及讓您處理。

    如果您的“線上商店”在“系統設定”設置“現金積分系統”屬啟用的情況,下述的“現金積分”才會顯示及讓您處理。

    進入“客戶資料”管理:
    1. 點擊主選單的“訂單處理/客戶管理”

    2. 點擊左選單的“客戶資料”

    “客戶資料”包含的資料:
    • 性別
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 姓氏
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 名稱
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 生日
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 電子郵件
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 公司名稱
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 地址
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 郵遞區號
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 城市
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 地區
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 國家
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 電話號碼
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 手機號碼
      由會員登記時提供的資料,您可透過系統“傳送手機短訊”給該會員

    • 傳真號碼
      由會員登記時提供的資料

    • 電子報
      由會員登記時提供的資料,您可透過系統的“電子報”發放新消息給該會員

    • 客戶群組
      您可更改該會員的群組

    • 會員確認
      您可選擇該會員屬“已確認”或“未確認”,而未確認的會員將不能登入

    • 專屬客戶狀態
      您可選擇該會員是否“專屬客戶”,若是的話,則可在登入後進入“專屬客戶目錄”的觀看產品

    針對每位會員的“浮動按鈕”
    • 一般資料
      檢視或編輯會員資料

    • 活動記錄
      檢視會員近期的於網站上的活動

    • 訂單記錄
      檢視會員近期的訂單資料

    • 訊息記錄
      檢視會員近期的支援服務記錄

    • 寄電子郵件
      向會員發出電郵

    • 發送短訊
      向會員發出手機短訊(如會員有提供手機號碼)

    • 寄電子禮券
      向會員送贈電子禮券

    針對“客戶資料”的動作:
    • 編輯
      檢視或編輯會員資料

    • 刪除
      將會員資料徹底刪除

    • 訂單
      檢視會員相關的訂單

    • 資訊
      檢視會員的一般資料

    • 積分
      處理會員的現金積分

    更改“客戶資料”狀態:
    • 專屬客戶狀態
      點擊狀態列的“人型”按鈕

    • 待確認狀態
      點擊狀態列的“待確認”按鈕

    注意事項:
    • “會員群組”需由管理員變更

    • 會員的資料一般是登記時提供的,會員亦可登入後自行修改,管理員如非必要請不應修改

    • 會員的資料屬於機密,請委派可信任的管理員負責處理,且需妥善處理及保存,不應向第三者透露或作其他用途

    • 我們不會向您索取會員資料(您向我們提出支援要求除外),亦不會利用您的會員資料作其他用途

    • 如遇會員以任何籍口索回他/她的資料,需關注身份的真偽,切勿隨意透露引致雙方損失


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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General Information

  • Drupal

    Drupal


    Drupal is an open source content management system which supports pluggable modules which enable additional behaviors.

    The modules available for Drupal provide a wide assortment of features, including e-commerce systems, photo galleries, mailing list management, and CVS integration.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Protecting Your User Account & Password

    Protecting Your User Account & Password


    • Use a password with a mix of at least 12 mixed-case alphabetic characters, numerals and special characters.
    • Use a password that is difficult to guess but easy for you to remember, so you do not have to write it down.
    • Change the default or initial password the first time you login.
    • Change your password frequently, at least once every 90 days.
    • Logout when finished using terminals or PCs in public areas, such as a library or cafe.
    • Change your password immediately if you believe that it has been compromised. Once done, notify the system/security administrator for follow up action.
    • Consider installing RoboForm Password Manager, Form Filler, Password Generator, Fill & Save Forms and other security software.


    • Don't use your own name as a login name in any form (as-is, capitalised, reversed, doubled, etc).
    • Don't use other information that might be easily obtained about you. This includes ID card numbers, telephone numbers, birth dates, license numbers, the name of the street you live on, and so on.
    • Don't use a password that contains all digits, or all the same letters.
    • Don't use the name of your child or spouse in any form.
    • Don't use a well-known abbreviation e.g. TVB, HSBC, EC2BIZ, ILOVEYOU.
    • Don't use consecutive letters or numbers like "abcdefg" or "1234567".
    • Don't use adjacent keys on the keyboard like "asdfghj".
    • Don't use a word that can be found in an English or foreign language dictionary.
    • Don't use a word in reverse that can be found in an English or foreign language dictionary.
    • Don't reuse recently used passwords.
    • Don't use the same password for everything; have one password for non-critical activities and another for sensitive or critical activities.
    • Don't write down your password, particularly anywhere near your computer or file it in a box file with the word 'password' written on it.
    • Don't tell or give out your passwords to other people, even for a very good reason.
    • Don't send your password unencrypted, especially via email.
    • Don't display your password on the monitor screen.
    • Avoid using the "remember your password" feature associated with some websites, and disable this feature in your browser software.
    • Don't store your password on any media unless it is protected from unauthorized access (e.g. encrypted with an approved encryption method).


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • SITEframe

    SITEframe


    Siteframe. is a lightweight content-management system designed for the rapid deployment of community-based websites.

    With Siteframe, a group of users can share stories and photographs, create blogs, send email to one another, and participate in group activities.

    Siteframe enables this by providing web-based content management so that anyone can create content without needing to learn HTML.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • LifeType

    LifeType


    Blogging platform with support for multiple blogs and users in a single installation.

    Features: integrated media management; templates; built-in anti-spam filter; support for trackbacks; mobile features; subdomains.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • GeekLog

    GeekLog


    GeekLog was originally developed for the Security Geeks web site and was originally authored by Jason Whittenburg. In early 2001, Jason decided it was time to devote his time to other things and the project has since been maintained by Tony Bibbs who uses Geeklog to run Iowa Outdoors. Geeklog is bona fide open-source software and has been released under the GNU GPL for use by others. Configuring GeekLog is meant to be an easy process though it will require you to have access to several components of your system.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Glossary

  • FrontPage

    FrontPage


    Microsoft FrontPage (later full name Microsoft Office FrontPage) was a WYSIWYG HTML editor and web site administration tool from Microsoft for the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. It was part of Microsoft Office application suite from 1997 to 2006. A Macintosh version was also released in 1998. Microsoft FrontPage has since been replaced by Microsoft Expression Web, which was released in December 2006.

    One of the notable features of FrontPage is its built-in support for automated web templates. The main distinction between these templates and HTML templates generated by other products is that FrontPage templates include an automatic navigation system that creates animated buttons for pages that have been added by the user. It also creates a multi-level navigation system on the fly using the buttons and the structure of the web site.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • SWF (Flash Animations)

    SWF (Flash Animations)


    SWF is a proprietary vector graphics file format produced by the Flash software from Adobe (formerly Macromedia). Intended to be small enough for publication on the web, SWF files can contain animations or applets of varying degrees of interactivity and function. SWF is also sometimes used for creating animated display graphics and menus for DVD movies, and television commercials.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • BMP (Bit Mapped)

    BMP (Bit Mapped)


    The BMP (bit mapped) format is used internally in the Microsoft Windows operating system to handle graphics images. These files are typically not compressed resulting in large files.

    The main advantage of BMP files is their wide acceptance, simplicity, and use in Windows programs. However, they may pose problems for users of other operating systems. Commonly, BMP files are used for Microsoft's Paint program. Since most BMP files are uncompressed, and BMP's RLE compression has serious limits[citation needed], the large size of BMP files makes them unsuitable for file transfer. However, Bit Map images are suitable for background images and wallpapers. This is especially true for screen shots. In addition, images from scanners are usually stored in BMP files.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • e-Commerce

    e-Commerce


    Electronic Commerce is exactly analogous to a marketplace on the Internet.

    Electronic Commerce (also referred to as EC, e-commerce eCommerce or ecommerce) consists primarily of the distributing, buying, selling, marketing and servicing of products or services over electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks.

    The information technology industry might see it as an electronic business application aimed at commercial transactions; in this context, it can involve electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, e-marketing, online marketing, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange (EDI), automated inventory management systems, and automated data collection systems. Electronic commerce typically uses electronic communications technology of the World Wide Web, at some point in the transaction's lifecycle, although of course electronic commerce frequently depends on computer technologies other than the World Wide Web, such as databases, and e-mail, and on other non-computer technologies, such as transportation for physical goods sold via e-commerce.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Font

    Font


    In typography, a typeface is a coordinated set of glyphs designed with stylistic unity. A typeface usually comprises an alphabet of letters, numerals, and punctuation marks; it may also include ideograms and symbols, or consist entirely of them, for example, mathematical or map-making symbols. The term typeface is often conflated with font, a term which, historically, had a number of distinct meanings before the advent of desktop publishing; these terms are now effectively synonymous when discussing digital typography. A helpful and still valid distinction between font and typeface is a font's status as a discrete commodity with legal restrictions, while typeface designates a visual appearance or style not immediately reducible to any one foundry's production or proprietary control.

    The art and craft of designing typefaces is called type design. Designers of typefaces are called type designers, and often typographers. In digital typography, type designers are also known as font developers or font designers.

    The size of typefaces and fonts is traditionally measured in points; point has been defined differently at different times, but now the most popular is the Desktop Publishing Point. Font size is also commonly measured in millimeters (mm) and inches.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Industry News

  • 33 Million Domains Registered in 2007

    33 Million Domains Registered in 2007


    Report released by VeriSign, shows that over 33 Million domain names were registered in 2007, bringing the total up to 153million domains.

    Below is a summary of the report:

    In the last quarter of 2007, the base of domain name registrations grew 27 percent over the fourth quarter of 2006 and five percent over the third quarter of 2007… The total base of Country Code Top Level Domain Names (ccTLDs) was 58 million, a 33 percent increase year over year and a six percent increase quarter over quarter. Across all of the gTLDs and ccTLDs, .com has the highest base followed by .de (Germany), .net and .cn (China). The fifth spot is shared by .uk (United Kingdom) and .org. with approximately the same size base of domain name registrations.

    This release also states that the adoption of IPv6 has been relatively slow in the United States as compared to Asia and Europe. More than 100 domain name registries (i.e. top-level domain managers) support IPv6 for name servers and DNS queries including VeriSign who has supported IPv6 for .com and .net since 2002. The root name servers were enabled for IPv6 in February 2008 with the inclusion of IPv6 addresses for six of the thirteen root servers, including the A and J root servers operated by VeriSign.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Pre-Beta Release of Windows 7

    Pre-Beta Release of Windows 7


    Over the past few years, you've asked us to make some changes to Windows. We listened closely. Now it's time to share an early look at how we've used your feedback.

    Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Both the everyday things and the killer "is that really possible?" things.

    Dig into this site to see what's coming.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • 如何利用異地備份隬補防毒軟件的不足

    如何利用異地備份隬補防毒軟件的不足


    從世衛在2009年4月24號發出的第一個人類豬流感個案開始,至今已有76個國家和超過3萬感染個案而豬流感病毒變種的問題也成為了全球關注的話題。其實在電腦的世界,惡性攻擊病毒每天在不斷的增加、更新和改變,而企業往往就因為病毒入侵而造成數據丟失和摧毀的受害者。如何防範數據丟失帶來的災難性影響,是企業I.T.部門經常要面對的挑戰。

    企業單靠病毒掃描軟件並不足夠

    根據美國FBI 2005的研究指出,約84%的公司會受到惡性病毒的攻擊。另外,美國網絡安全協會(Cyber Secure Institute) 的報告指出,企業為了清除各項病毒的花費高達90億美元!無論您為電腦做再好的隔離措施,例如擁有最新的防病毒軟件和頻密的病毒掃描,病毒也可以找到辦法入侵電腦系統然後摧毀公司重要的檔案,例如客戶清單、合約和訂單等等。公司因為數據丟失和內部電腦系統故障影響而到商譽也絕非金錢能隬補。所以,企業要防範數據丟失帶來的災難性影響,單靠病毒掃描軟件並不足夠。

    設立災難性回復方案才能治本

    其實要解決以上問題就要從根本著手,第一步就是要為企業電腦系統設立有效和快速的災難復原方案 (Disaster Recovery Solution),而當中最重要的一環便是為每台電腦作鏡像備份(Image Backup),這樣,當遇到病毒入侵造成數據丟失,企業便可快速地把事先備份好電腦鏡像直接恢復到電腦上,把受到感染或是有故障的電腦復原到正常狀態,確保企業持續運作,儲存於電腦內的業務數據亦能得以保存。

    有資深企業備份經驗的Ahsay 銷售部經理候健生指出:「如何為企業設立有效和快速的災難復原方案是一個很大的課題,大小企業都需要正視。但對中小企來說,由於資源所限,加上公司內未必有專門負責I.T.方面的人員,所以很多中小企都未有實行。其實坊間都有不少能夠提供鏡像備份(Image Backup)的備份軟件,可以滿足基本備份需要。但這些軟件只能夠作本地備份,一旦公司的電腦受到病毒侵襲,用作儲存備份的電腦或伺服器亦可能已經中毒,導致已備份的鏡像無法還原而不能做到災難復原。所以企業應選擇具備異地鏡像備份的備份軟件,才能確保災難復原能發揮功效,因為就算本地公司內所有電腦和伺服器都已經中毒,儲存於異地的鏡像備份數據亦不會受到感染,企業便可快速地把電腦鏡像直接從異地恢復到電腦上,達至災難復原的目的。而Ahsay Backup Software 是市場上少數可以做到異地鏡像備份的企業備份方案。」

    關於Ahsay

    Ahsay Systems Corporation (亞勢系統有限公司) 建基於香港,目前在世界各地已擁有超過2, 900個服務合作夥伴和經銷商,並有超過90萬用戶安裝了Ahsay Backup Software備份軟件。

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • LinkWithin related posts widget with photo thumbnails

    LinkWithin related posts widget with photo thumbnails


    LinkWithin是最近很紅的相關文章外掛,它改變以往以超連結文字顯示相關文章的做法,而是採用縮圖模式來顯示相關文章。只你網誌支援javascript,然後註冊認證後,你會拿到一串代碼,把代碼貼在網誌上,該程式碼就會自動偵測您的文章並以縮圖模式顯示相關文章!

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Plurk

    Plurk


    Plurk is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send updates (otherwise known as plurks) through short messages or links, which can be up to 140 text characters in length.

    Updates are then shown on the user's home page using a timeline which lists all the updates received in chronological order, and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them. Users can respond to other users' updates from their timeline through the Plurk.com website, by instant messaging, or by text messaging.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Pre-Sale Services

  • Why using free email accounts is bad idea?

    Why using free email accounts is bad idea?


    We recommend that you NOT use an email address from a free service (e.g. Yahoo! or Hotmail) with your account information.

    Instead, please enter a traditional address, such as that from your account, or one issued to you by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

    This gives us better assurance of being able to contact you should we need to, as well as helping us protect your account and prevent fraud.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • What are your DNS servers?

    What are your DNS servers?


    Please refer to:

    How to point my existing domain name to "Focus Network Company" server?

    ns1.powersx.com
    ns2.powersx.com

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Specific refund conditions based on method of payment

    Specific refund conditions based on method of payment


    Cash / Bank Deposit / Cheque:
    We will refund your money back to the account you sent payment from, mail a cheque, or via PayPal. Your PayPal account must be considered "Verified" by PayPal, open, and in good standing with PayPal for us to refund money.

    PayPal:
    For orders paid via PayPal we will refund money to your PayPal account only. Your PayPal account must be considered "Verified" by PayPal, open, and in good standing with PayPal for us to refund money.

    Credit Card:
    For security reasons the credit card you use to purchase any of Focus Network Company products must be valid when you request a refund. We cannot refund to a credit card that has expired or been cancelled.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How to apply special price for international domain

    How to apply special price for international domain


    We are offering domain name registration for the unbelievable low price.

    This offer is for a limited time only. Act fast while quantities last.

    You must purchase following plan offered on our site at the same time you new register your domain name to qualify.

    • E-Store
    • Linux Web Hosting
    • Website Design & Development


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How to renew your Domain / Hosting Plan / other services?

    How to renew your Domain / Hosting Plan / other services?


    Our billing system will automatically send the renewal notification and invoice to your registered email address 15 day before the expiry date.

    You need to ensure your registered email is valid in the billing system and to alert on any email notification sent from us, You are responsible for keeping their contact information up to date.

    Please note your responsibility to track the services their expiration date.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Email Tutorial

  • How to setup Your Emails on PLESK Control Panel

    How to setup Your Emails on PLESK Control Panel


    This guide is intended for users of email web hosting service who were given access to Plesk control panel for managing their mail accounts.

    NOTE:the guide do not apply for Online E-Store System and server rental with colocation.

    Your e-mail accounts are configured through PLESK .
    To configure your e-mail program to fetch your e-mail use the following information in outlook or other email programs:

    POP3 (incoming) mail server: mail.yourdomain.com

    SMTP (outgoing) mail server: mail.yourISP.com

    Which means you will have to use your ISP smtp server.

    Please be aware, when you set up outlook that your UserID is your full email address.

    The url for your online webmail is
    http://webmail.yourdomain.com

    Where yourdomain.com is the domain name of your Web host.

    Please be aware that your email will not work until your domain resolved to our servers.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows Email Setup Tutorial

    Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows Email Setup Tutorial


    In This tutorial we will learn about using Mozilla Thunderbird as your email client. We will cover setting up a new account and editing an existing account.

    What you will Need:

    • A valid email account, if you haven't created an email account yet please log into your Control Panel and set up an email account.
    • An email client. This tutorial uses Mozilla Thunderbird, which is a free opensource email client.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Mozilla Thunderbird For Mac OSX Email Setup Tutorial

    Mozilla Thunderbird For Mac OSX Email Setup Tutorial


    In this tutorial you will learn how to setup Mozilla Thunderbird as an email client on your Mac OSX.

    What you will Need:

    • A valid email account, if you haven't created an email account yet please log into your Control Panel and set up an email account.
    • An email client. This tutorial uses Mozilla Thunderbird, which is a free opensource email client.


    Thunderbird is a standalone version of the Mozilla Mail client. It offers sophisticated mail management features without the associated Web browser. These instructions assume that you are using Thunderbird 0.5 (or greater) for MacOS X. The configuration might be slightly different for other versions of Thunderbird.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Windows Mail Setup Tutorial

    Windows Mail Setup Tutorial


    Windows Mail in Windows Vista addresses today's serious concerns about junk mail, e-mail, and phishing attacks, while adding new features that help you search and manage the increasing volume of e-mail messages that you receive.

    In this tutorial we will learn how to setup Outlook Express for use with your new hosting email account.

    What you will Need:

    • A valid email account, if you haven't created an email account yet please log into your Control Panel and set up an email account.
    • An email client. This tutorial uses Windows Mail, which is a pre-installed component of Windows Vista.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Are you able to send emails but not receive?

    Are you able to send emails but not receive?


    Either your E-Mail address setting is wrong, or your domain is out of disk space. You will need to increase the amount of disk space to receive mail again.

    Does it say "please enter your username and password for the following server" and you are sure you're using the correct information?

    Most of our servers have a 60 checks per hour limit. If you hit this limit in any hour you'll be locked out for the rest of the hour. you will need to click: Tools > Options > General > and disable where it says "check for new messages every xx minutes".

    If you do not want to disable it just set it to check less often. keep in mind the more computers you have auto checking or checking the mail the quicker you will hit this limit.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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