| "Web hosting company Verio chose a lucky day to introduce its new Linux-based managed private server offering for small businesses. The day before, April 17, Microsoft admitted that it doesn't have a fix for a serious security hole in its server operating systems. " " Windows 2000 and Server 2003 have both been hit hard by the W32/Delbot-AI worm." " As it happened, Verio's new Linux MPS will feature several new security enhancements including a preconfigured firewall for greater protection against DoS (denial of service) attacks and port scans. " " Businesses can establish multiple IP addresses on a single physical server—thus enabling businesses to assign unique, dedicated SSL certificates to different e-commerce sites or intranets to help mitigate concerns about privacy and security of online transactions." " Verio's Linux MPS, built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4, takes advantage of the Linux platform's stability by bundling it with dedicated, enterprise-level hardware, a secure managed hosting platform, and managed services for added power and performance. " " The company states that the solution, coupled with Verio's time-tested reliability, security and flexibility, delivers cost-efficient Linux hosting to midmarket and small businesses, as well as solution provider partners, including ISVs, Web developers and IT professionals. " " In addition, all Verio MPS solutions include: managed backup to protect business data; a RAID for greater redundancy, reliability and speed; managed security patches; and
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