Poky.com Web Services has tier one bandwidth providers, including Peer One Network, SBC, Allegiance, and Time Warner, built on a Cisco powered network. We guarantee 99% uptime and will provide you credit for any downtime experienced due to the Poky.com network.

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Cisco Powered Network
Every Poky.com server is connected to a 100% Cisco Powered Network. Using enterprise-class Cisco networking gear, all routers, layer-two switches, and layer-three switches are tested in labs prior to deployment to ensure stability and interoperability.

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Bandwidth Utilization
It is a common misconception that the amounts of bandwidth (size of the pipes that carry the data) differentiate web hosting companies. In reality it is not only the size of the pipes that matters, it is the utilization levels. The utilization of our Internet connections is vital to a network’s ability to transfer data without packet loss or latency. Poky.com strives to keep all connection usage below 50% to avoid any connectivity problems.

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Complete Backup
Backups are performed nightly; an incremental backup is performed Monday through Saturday, with a complete backup being created early Sunday morning. Our backups not only cover the files on your site, but also include a complete database backup, and email (only the email that is stored on the server). This ensures that in the event of a disaster we are prepared. We can transfer your backup files to a new server, and have your website up and running fast.

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Dynamic Routing
Poky.com runs the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP4) for best case routing. The BGP4 protocol is a standard that allows for the routing of packets of information sent out from our network. Each packet of information is evaluated and sent over the best route possible. Because of our redundant network architecture, packets may be sent via alternative routes even if they are being delivered to the same end user. Should one of our providers fail, packets leaving our network are automatically redirected through another route via a different provider.

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Network Security
The Poky.com network is a fully switched network. Traffic destined for a website hosted on a server is sent only through switching equipment necessary to deliver the information to that server. This minimizes the risk of someone sniffing or capturing traffic being sent across the network. Furthermore, Poky.com vigorously prosecutes persons who generate malicious attacks on our internal network.

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Regulated Climate Control
The data centers’ HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) systems are N+1 redundant. With full particle filtering and humidity control, the environment is maintained at a cool 68 degrees to ensure a comfortable environment for your website.

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Power Systems
Poky.com is not reliant upon the local power grid to guarantee maximum uptime. Our on-site, auto-switched power generator and centralized UPS systems provide power conditioning and ensure uninterrupted data center operation. Additionally, the generators are regularly tested to ensure that it will continue to function in the event of an emergency

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Datacenter Security
Our data center is physically isolated from everyone but level three technicians. Public access is strictly forbidden. Access to the floor which the datacenter resides on is restricted and completely locked down.