SSL/TLS is one of those topics everyone knows is important, but very few people feel genuinely comfortable with. You know you need HTTPS, modern ciphers and valid certificates, yet the combination of protocol versions, cipher suites, browser warnings and CVE announcements can feel like a moving target. In architecture reviews and security audits we help…
Keep a VPS at the core while adding selected cloud services. Explore four architecture patterns, recovery limits, security and data-locality considerations, and a staged integration roadmap.
Review RIPE NCC allocation and transfer rules, LIR account scope and IPv6 readiness. Turn resource records, contracts and network requirements into an address plan you can verify.
Data center sustainability is no longer a side topic reserved for annual ESG reports. If you run an e‑commerce store, SaaS product, agency portfolio, or internal business systems, the carbon footprint and energy efficiency of your hosting directly affect your costs, regulatory exposure, and even brand perception. At dchost.com, we see this every time we…
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IPv6 Migration: Cost, Performance and Security
Build an IPv6 migration decision around public IPv4 needs, measured service performance and verified security controls. Review addressing, DNS, proxy behavior, email and ongoing operations.
25 December 2025
SSL Certificate Automation: ACME, DNS-01 and Kubernetes
Plan ACME and DNS-01 certificate workflows for hosting, SaaS and Kubernetes, with protected keys, verified deployment, monitoring and staged migration.
25 December 2025
ARIN IPv4 Transfers: Eligibility and Timing Rules
Separate ARIN 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 transfers, recipient needs and source timing rules. Review the dated RSA change, waitlist restrictions, handover checks and practical capacity planning.
25 December 2025
IPv6 Readiness: Networks, DNS and Services
Assess network, DNS and service readiness before publishing IPv6. Separate adoption metrics from reachability, test both address families, and plan security, email and rollback checks.
25 December 2025
Data Center Expansions: How Capacity Growth Really Works Behind Your Hosting
Why Data Center Expansions Matter More Than Ever When you order a new VPS, upgrade a dedicated server, or launch a new project on dchost.com, you are touching the tip of a very large iceberg: the data center. Every new hosting plan, database cluster, and storage-heavy analytics job needs real space, power, cooling, and network…
14 December 2025
SSL Certificate Standards: Lifetimes and Validation
Follow the public TLS certificate lifetime schedule and MPIC rollout. Separate validation, browser policy and private PKI while planning automated renewal, secure deployment and monitoring.
14 December 2025
