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RPO and RTO: how much you can afford to lose
The two numbers that define your backup policy before you look at prices: how much data you can lose and how long you can be down. With typical values.
The restore test: backups that work
A backup never restored is just a hope. What a restore test must prove, how to run one without risk, and how often to repeat it on a real server.
SPF, DKIM and DMARC: staying out of spam
The three DNS records that now decide whether your email arrives, the order to roll them out, and why starting with reject blocks your own legitimate mail.
Source-side encryption: not even us
The real difference between encrypting at source and at destination, what each one protects, and the responsibility you take on: lose the key, lose the data.
Deduplication: 30 days without 30 disks
Why thirty backups of a 200 GB server take about 300 GB rather than six terabytes, where deduplication does not help, and what trade-off it carries.
The .ad domain: who can register one
The real requirements to register a .ad domain, what it signals to visitors, and why you should also hold the .com redirected with a permanent 301.
Hardening SSH: keys, ports and judgement
Three measures that remove almost all the risk on SSH, plus the detail almost nobody reviews: which users can actually log in to your server today.
Data under Andorran law: what it means
Andorra has its own data protection law and an EU adequacy decision. What hosting here means in practice, and the four questions to ask any provider.
Ransomware: protecting backups properly
Modern ransomware hunts your backups before encrypting anything. Why your server should not be able to delete them, and which design survives a real attack.
Latency: why a nearby data centre matters
Latency shows up in every request your site makes, not just the first. What distance adds milliseconds, when users notice, and how to measure your case.
DNS TTL: the number that shapes migrations
TTL decides how long a DNS change takes to propagate. How to lower it before migrating, how long to wait, and why forgetting it adds hours of downtime.
VPS or shared hosting? How to decide
When shared hosting is enough and when you genuinely need a VPS. The signals that tell you that you have outgrown it, and what changes when you move.
The 3-2-1 backup rule, explained for SMEs
Three copies, two media types and one off site. What the 3-2-1 rule means in practice, why it still holds and how to apply it without overcomplicating.
Migrating hosting with zero downtime
The checklist we follow on every hosting migration so the site never stops responding: TTL, a backup first, testing and the right order of steps.
Local technical support: why language and proximity matter in hosting
Buying hosting is easy. What separates a good provider from a mediocre one becomes clear when something goes wrong. Response speed, the language you’re supported in and the technical level of that support can be the difference between resolving an issue in minutes or…
Hosting in Andorra: what to look for before signing up (and what to avoid)
If you run a small business or manage an online shop, choosing good hosting in Andorra directly affects your performance. Find out what really matters.
How to build your digital presence in Andorra from scratch
Every day, more businesses and freelancers in Andorra take the leap into the digital world. But many don’t know where to start. The good news is that building a professional digital presence is simpler than it seems. The 4 pillars of a professional digital…
Cloud trends 2026: what Andorran businesses need to know
Cloud computing has moved from trend to backbone for businesses of all sizes. But the cloud of 2026 is not the cloud of 2020. Technologies, regulations and user expectations have all evolved, and Andorran businesses need to stay on top of these changes to make the…
Hosting for SMEs in Andorra: tailored solutions without technical complexity
A small or medium business doesn’t need Amazon-scale infrastructure, but it does need reliability, accessible support and a hosting provider that understands its real needs. At Hosting Andorra we’ve designed our plans with the Principality’s businesses specifically in…
E-commerce hosting in Andorra: speed and security for selling online
Selling online is not just about having a product catalogue on the internet. A successful online shop needs infrastructure that guarantees page load speed, transaction security, permanent availability and the capacity to handle traffic spikes on special…
DNS management: what it is and why an Andorran provider makes the difference
When you type a web address into your browser, DNS is the system that translates that name into the IP address of the server where the website is hosted. It’s invisible to the user, but it’s the foundation on which your entire online business presence runs. What…
Professional email in Andorra: your domain, your identity, your credibility
Still using @gmail.com or @hotmail.com for your business? You’re losing credibility with every email you send. A professional email address with your own domain — like info@yourbusiness.com — is one of the simplest changes you can make with the greatest impact on…
How to migrate your website to Hosting Andorra without losing data or rankings
Many businesses stay with an unsatisfactory hosting provider out of fear of the migration process: losing data, suffering downtime, or Google penalising the site during the switch. But with proper planning, migrating is much simpler than it sounds. Steps to a…
Dedicated servers in Andorra: exclusive infrastructure for demanding projects
Some projects simply outgrow what shared hosting or a VPS can offer. Large online shops with thousands of daily transactions, mission-critical enterprise applications, platforms with millions of users: these projects need a dedicated server. What is a dedicated…
WordPress hosting in Andorra: speed, security and specialist support
WordPress is the world’s most widely used content management platform, powering over 43% of all websites. But not all hosting providers are equally well prepared to run it. Optimised WordPress hosting can make a significant difference in performance, security and…
Backups: the first line of defence for your digital business
Nobody thinks about backups until they need them. And by the time they need them, it’s already too late. Ransomware, a failed plugin update, hardware failure or a simple accidental deletion can destroy years of content, customer data and configurations in…
SSL certificates in Andorra: security and trust for your website
If your website still shows “Not secure” in the browser, you’re losing visitors before they read your first line of content. An SSL certificate is now a basic requirement for any professional digital presence — not an optional extra. What is an SSL certificate…
VPS servers in Andorra: power and control for your digital project
When shared hosting falls short and a dedicated server is more than you need, VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting offers the perfect balance: guaranteed resources, full environment control and affordable pricing for growing projects. At Hosting Andorra, our VPS…
.ad domain: what it is, who can have it and why it’s good for your business in Andorra
When building a digital presence in Andorra, one of the first decisions is which domain to use. The .com, .es, .fr… and also .ad, the official extension of the Principality of Andorra. The latter carries special meaning for businesses and organisations that want to…
Why it matters that your hosting provider has its own datacenter in Andorra
When you buy hosting or cloud services, there’s one question few people think to ask — and it makes all the difference: are the servers physically in Andorra, or is it just an office reselling capacity from a datacenter somewhere else? At Hosting Andorra the…
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