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Value Hosting Package
Standard Hosting Package
Premium Hosting Package
 
Web Space
1000MB
20000MB
UNLIMITED
 
Monthly Bandwidth
5000MB
60000MB
UNLIMITED
 
Email Features
Email Summary
Yes
Yes
Yes
The email summary shows you all your emails settings in a glance.
Catch All Email
Yes
Yes
Yes
Catch-All Email Forwarding allows you to forward ALL email sent to anything@yourdomain.co.uk to any email address you choose, for example a btinternet.com or gmail.com address.
Email Forwarders
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5
10
Email Forwarding allows you to forward any email address @yourdomain.co.uk to any email address you choose, for example a btinternet.com or gmail.com address.
You can forward each address to up to ten different addresses.
Mail Boxes
(POP3 & IMAP)
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1
10
A mail box stores mail on our server until you download it using an email client like Outlook Express.
Our mail servers support POP3 and IMAP.
Webmail
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Yes
Yes
We offer one of the most powerful and flexible WebMail systems to all our customers.
Features include:
Folder Support You can create as many folders as you need to easily store and organise your mail.
Enhanced Calendar This handy feature allows you to manage appointments (tasks) on a quarterly, annual, or daily basis.
Outlook -to-Webmail Sync Microsoft Outlook can be synchronised with your Webmail account so that contacts and scheduler data can be shared between a desktop and Webmail client. If a user adds a new appointment (task) or contact while using Outlook or Webmail, the data will be automatically synchronised between the applications.
Extra features include Enhanced Address Book, Spell Checker and Mailbox Sorting and Searching.
Autoresponders
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5
10
Email Autoresponders allows an email address on your account to automatically respond with a specific message.
Mailing Lists
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5
10
Email Mailing Lists allow you to have a simple form on your website with which your users can subscribe or unsubscribe their email address. You can then send an email to all members of the list using our simple system.
Junk Mail Filters
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Yes
Junk Mail Filters use special technology to strip out junk mail before you receive it. This feature also allows you to set an address to send the junk mail to so that you can check this address to ensure that only junk mail is being caught.
Email Filter Logs
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Yes
Email Filter Logs allow you to send logs of your (junk mail) email filter activity, once a week, to any email address you choose.
Virus Scanning Our software automatically updates every few hours so that it always knows about the latest viruses on the Internet. Each virus scanner you buy will totally protect one specified domain, no matter what email facilities you activate on that domain. Don't wait until it's too late - activate Virus Scanning on your domains now!
Website Statistics
Webspace Checker
Yes
Yes
Yes
Check how much webspace you have used on your whole account, or specify a directory within your account to check.
Error & Access/ Referrer/Agent Logs
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Yes
Log File Download allows you to download your server access log as a zip file. You can then manipulate the file locally on your computer to get any specific data you need.
Google Sitemaps Generator
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Yes
Having your website listed in Google is vital. Google has a special tool called Google Sitemaps which generates a list of all the files on your website and sends them to Google. This allows Google to ensure it finds all of your web pages and files. The software to generate a Sitemap is quite complicated but we have made it really easy by integrating the software into our Customer Control Panel. We would recommend everyone generates a Google sitemap and then re-generates it every time their site is updated.
Webalizer Graphical Statistics
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Yes
Webalizer is a highly powerful and easily configurable web site statistics package that analyses the access log files that we automatically create for your website.
AWStats Graphical Statistics
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Yes
AWStats is a powerful and fully featured tool that generates advanced graphical web server statistics.
Graphical & Text Counters
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Yes
Graphical/Text Access Counter and Hits Logger in One allows you to add a plain text or graphical counter to your Website. You also get a full set of statistics for the page the counter is on.
Bandwidth Statistics
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Yes
When someone visits your website they use your bandwidth, our Bandwidth Statistics show you graphs and data on the amount of bandwidth you have used.
Access Features
FREE
Internet Access
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Yes
Millions of people in the UK are still out of reach of broadband services, so finding cost effective dialup is a real concern.  Rutland Web Services offer a great free dialup service, you don't need to sign up, there are no forms to fill out and its very simple to use.  Features include pay-as-you-go 0845 local call rates paid via your phone bill, up to 56Kbps modem speeds and more. 
Great for while you are on holiday with your laptop!
Master FTP Account
Yes
Yes
Yes
This is your master FTP login for updating your website
FTP Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
This security feature allows you to keep FTP locked when you are not using it.  
Additional FTP Logins
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10
Additional FTP accounts are most commonly used to give others access to an account for the purpose of sharing a web development project, without giving them control over the entire Website.
By restricting their access to their home directory, you can ensure they can only modify files within this particular space.
Database Features
MySQL 5
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10
MySQL databases allow you to store important information in a format that can easily be read by other programs and systems. You can use MySQL databases to store customer information or as the backend for a shopping cart system.
MySQL Web Interface
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Yes
Manage your MySQL databases online using phpMyAdmin, an easy to use web based interface.
Advanced Features
Control Panel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Our Customer Control Panel is a Web-based environment that puts you in control of your web hosting account and all the features that are included in it. It has been developed in-house by our Development Team, meaning that our control panel is tailored just for our customers. Using our control panel you can manage your email, access WebMail, setup databases, view your bandwidth statistics, download your log files, setup password protection, edit your files and much more!
iPhone/iPad Control Panel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Exclusive to Rutland Web Services, manage your web hosting on the go with our iPhone/iPad control panel.
Sub Domains
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1
Sub domains allow you to have new web addresses for separate areas of your Website. For example you could have support.yourdomain.co.uk and point this at your yourdomain.co.uk/support/ directory.
Online File Manager
Yes
Yes
Yes
Our file manager has a great range of features to help you manage your files and folders online including editing, deleting, moving, copying and uploading files.
Website Redirect
Yes
Yes
Yes
A Website Redirect allows you to redirect www.your-domain.co.uk or www. your-domain.co.uk/any-folder/ to a different domain or web address.
Website Backup & Restore
Yes
Yes
Yes
Backup Your Website allows you to download your website as a zip file. You can use this feature to make a regular backup of your website in case you lose any data. Restore Your Website allows you to restore a backup zip file that you have made using our Customer Control Panel.
Password Protection
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Yes
Website Password Protection allows you to password protect a directory on your website. By keeping the password a secret you can let only people who have the password into this area. You can also edit, add or delete users and passwords.
Scheduled Tasks
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Yes
Scheduled Tasks enables a program to run automatically on the server and can set your program to run hourly, daily, weekly or monthly.
IP Address Blocking
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Yes
This feature allows you to block certain IP addresses from visiting your website.
Site Submission
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Yes
Submit your site to 10 search engines including Google, Yahoo and MSN.
HTML & Perl Validator
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Yes
Validate the quality of your HTML and Perl with our handy validator features. 
Ping, Trace and Nslookup
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Yes
This feature allows you to ping, trace or nslookup an IP address, hostname or domain.
Data Centre Features
Multiple 10GB connections to the Internet
Yes
Yes
Yes
Our network is based on 10 gigabit technology, which means that it runs at a speed of 10 Gb per second - most web hosting networks are limited to much less.
10 Gigabit Network
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rutland Web Service's network operates on industry-leading network equipment running at 10 Gigabit per second speeds. Our network also utilises 100% CAT6 network cable, which contains four pairs of copper wire and, unlike CAT5, utilises all four pairs. CAT6 supports Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet and supports communications at more than twice the speed of CAT5e, which is the other popular standard for Gigabit Ethernet cabling
Diverse Fibre Networks
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
Hosted on Dell Super Servers
Yes
Yes
Yes
We use only Dell servers in our web hosting platform. Utilising state-of-the-art technology we have built a web hosting platform that is second to none.
Our current server specification is: Dual Quad Core Intel® Xeon® 3.16GHz with 2X6MB Cache, 8 GB RAM, Dual 136 GB SCSI Drive (for the operating system), RAID Mirroring (for the operating system), Dual Power Supplies, Dual Gigabit Network Adapters
Load Balanced Storage Systems
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
Redundant Data Backup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Our network arrays operate RAID, a way of configuring a system so a disk can fail with no impact to data. We also operate our network arrays in mirrored pairs so a whole array can fail with no impact. Each array is also backed up each night to a separate backup cluster which is then written to tape and stored offsite. Our backup procedure goes above and beyond the majority of web hosting companies.
Redundant Power Feeds
Yes
Yes
Yes
Each rack has 2 independent power feeds, fed from 2 diverse connections to the national grid. Should one or both of these feeds fail 4 x 300kVA Riello UPS (N+1) battery backup systems will cover immediate power requirements. All power to the cabinets is supplied via the UPS to maintain clean supply to the servers.
Redundant Uninteruptable Power Feeds
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
Redunant Standby Generators
Yes
Yes
Yes
If mains power is not restored within 10 seconds 3 x N+1 diesel powered generators will start providing full continuous power to the data centre.Spare fuel for the generators is stored on-site and contracts are in place with fuel companies to deliver continuous emergency fuel for a virtually unlimited amount of time.
Redunant Cooling Systems
Yes
Yes
Yes
The data centre is fully climate controlled with N+1 Stultz DX Cybercool Air Conditioning Systems. The system monitors and controls the temperature and humidity levels. Drip sensors located below floor monitor for any leaks in the system. Cold air is forced underneath raised flooring into the bottom of each server rack, and vacuumed out of the top providing maximum cooling efficiency. The position of each server rack/apparatus is calculated by a dedicated deployment team to further optimise cooling efficiency.
24x7x365 on site manned
Yes
Yes
Yes
All our support engineers are highly trained employees who care about your problem. Our aim is to resolve your problems the first time around. We are always available to help 24x7x365.
Fire Supression
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fire protection is provided by the FM200 Fire Suppression System which fills the sealed data centre with gas to extinguish any fire quickly without the use of water and without damage to any equipment.
CCTV and SmartCard Access
Yes
Yes
Yes
The data centre is monitored by cctv both externally and internally. All CCTV images are recorded and stored for 3 months. Secure Fence - the building is surrounded by a 8ft perimeter fence. gates are locked outside of normal business hours. Secure Fob Access - there are two locking doors to go through for access to each of the separate data halls within DC2. These are locked and can only be opened using Secure Fobs which are only held by named staff.
Our Guarantees
Cancel Anytime
Yes
Yes
Yes
No contracts to sign and no minimum terms, simply contact customer services at least 3 days before you wish to cancel your account. Please note that pro-rata refunds are not given for monthly or yearly hosting accounts that are cancelled midway through the month or the year.
Price Freeze Guarantee
Yes
Yes
Yes
he price at which you sign up is the price you pay for the duration of your account with Rutland Web Services- we guarantee you will never pay any more.
24x7x365 Technical Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rutland Web Services have one of the most integrated web hosting and domain name platforms in the world. We don't operate separate systems or brands for our domain name or web hosting business, meaning that all our systems are tightly integrated. Wherever we can, we have handed control of all the services we offer over to you - after all, who else is more qualified to operate your Website?
This means that you can make the most of the changes you need or add new services in real time in our simple to use Customer Control Panel.
Detailed Online Help
- our detailed online knowledge base contains answers to the most frequently asked questions. We update the database on a regular basis to ensure you get the most up-to-date information.
If Something Goes Wrong - sometimes things do go wrong and we want to work with you to resolve any issues you have as quickly as we can. We operate an easy-to-use ticketing system where you can alert us to any issues you have. Our ticketing system is found within our password-protected customer area, which has the advantage of authenticating your details to Rutland Web Services. Good security has never been so important to protect our customers from identity fraud. Our ticketing system also sends lots of basic account information to Rutland Web Services to save you the trouble of repeating yourself.
We aim to answer support questions within 4 hours during office hours, and often reply faster than that.  Our aim is to resolve your problems the first time around.