About Liquid Web

Host in a feature rich Windows environment with power & flexibility

As many discover the powerful features that Windows hosting enables, a number of our users have come forward and suggested adding the platform to our proprietary Smart Servers™. After an extensive re-engineering, we have answered the call and our users now can now choose Windows when deploying the power of a dedicated server along with the flexible, cloud-enabled options that Smart Servers™ provide.

In addition to Windows’ robust feature set, our users will also experience the host of other advantages that come standard with Smart Servers™. The combination is sure to launch capabilities previously unimagined from Windows and Smart Servers™ users alike.

• Deploy Windows and Linux Servers with the same platform
• Advanced Networking & Load Balancing Made Easy
• Industry-leading Management Console
• Private Networking
• Load Balancing
• Deploy from Images
• Save Images for Future Deployment
• Automated Server Deployment on Demand
• Multiple Geographic Regions Available
• Scale from Smart Server™, to Smart SSD or Smart VPS™ on Demand

Windows Smart Server™ packages are available at competitive prices in both Liquid Web Hosting Regions, US West (Arizona) and US Central (Michigan), and on Smart SSD as well as Smart VPS™ server configurations. We now feature Windows 2008 R2 SP1 images that are ready to order with our Fully Managed, Core Managed and Self Managed options. As we constantly look to innovate and develop, we will continue adding exciting new features to Windows on Smart Server™.

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Our proprietary Smart Servers™ have already developed a strong reputation for blending the power of dedicated hosting with the flexibility of the cloud. Now imagine that power, only even faster and more reliable. This is the reality of our new solid state storage Smart Servers™! By introducing SSD to our new line of Smart Servers™ we have set the industry benchmark for I/O speeds, eclipsing our own record held by 96GB Smart Servers™

Benefits of Smart SSD

• Unrivaled database performance
• High I/O performance, eliminating starved CPU states
• Eliminate “bottleneck” effect
• Increased power, speed and performance
• Full redundancy
• Reduced I/O queues

Smart SSD raises the ceiling of what was previously considered “fast” in any line of servers. In a recent benchmarking test, Smart SSD 12GB performed 4K Sequential Write at 225,000 IOPS. By contrast, an 8GB Smart Server performed the test at 15,000 IOPS with Amazon EC2 m1.large cloud clocking in at 4,900. This is the level of performance our users will come to expect from a product designed to use the lowest possible server load and maximize your performance.

Complete Test Results:

The marriage of dedicated power, cloud flexibility and SSD’s unmatched speed creates an environment that virtually eliminates the “bottleneck” effect of inbound and outbound data and offers our users a previously unavailable performance. This is an entirely unique hosting environment that stands as new go-to solution for users utilizing frequently accessed information, large read-intensive databases, and any other enterprise application in which the lightening fast read/write speeds in a flexible, high performance environment will distinguish your project from the pack.

Product & Pricing Information

The pricing, listed in the table above, is competitive and commensurate to the Highest Performance hosting products in the market. We can’t wait to witness the new level of performance our users will achieve with this exciting new feat in hosting!

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We have undertaken an extensive re-engineering at Liquid Web to make CentOS 6.2, Arch Linux and the latest updates from Ubuntu and Debian available on our Smart Servers. These updates will include all of the latest features, up-to-date tools, fine-grained controls, user-friendly resources and refreshed life and support cycles. With the public highly anticipating these popular Operating Systems, we can’t wait to watch the users of our Smart Servers reap the benefits of the extensive features they offer.

Now Available!

• Cent OS 6.2
• Arch Linux
• Debian 6.0
• Ubuntu 11.10

Have you been itching to test out the speed, flexibility, and exemplary package management system boasted by Arch Linux? Want to apply the streamlined features, user-friendly improvements and efficiency of CentOS 6.2 to your enterprise solution? Have you wanted to see what the enhanced community resources and improved interface of Ubuntu 11.10 has to offer? Now is the time to see how these Operating Systems can take your enterprise to the next level with the high performance and flexibility of Smart Servers!

Undertaking such a significant re-engineering effort on our Smart Servers — all the while, maintaining the Heroic Support our users have come to expect — has allowed customers access to a full palette of features on one of the most innovative server products in the hosting world. We look to continue listening to our users’ powerful voice as we upgrade and improve the capabilities of Smart Servers. Don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think!

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Experience High Performance & Enhanced Security With New Arizona Location

Liquid Web has officially expanded to feature two separate geographical regions from which customers can launch our high-performance, easily scalable Smart Servers. We’re excited as we branch out with our new regions, US Central (headquartered in Michigan) and US West (headquartered in Arizona), which allow us to offer options that minimize latency and create true Geographic Redundancy.

Benefits of Regions

• Locate Data Closer to End-User to reduce Latency
• Back-up Data with “Hot Standby Site”
• True Geographic Redundancy
• Clone Easily Between Regions

Improved Performance

Smart Server users will now be able to use the Liquid Web’s separate regions to create Geographic Redundancy with a “hot standby site.” Similar to fail-over clustering, a hot standby site allows your operation to move to a fully functional standby system should your primary system fail. Although both regions are located in Disaster Neutral areas of the United States, this type of redundancy is ideal for when unexpected situations arise that can’t be mitigated by simply employing local redundancy systems.

Geographic Redundancy

The unveiling of our Western Region is huge coup for Smart Server users seeking high performance, scalable hosting with the option of Geographic Redundancy. Already linking with some of the most connected networks available, the new regions will allow Smart Server users to experience a significant performance upgrade on top of our already impressive speed. Simply put, the shorter physical distance your data has to travel to from its location to your end users, the faster your enterprise runs.

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We’re excited to introduce our new management tool that we have developed to replace PIMS! This new management interface, located at manage.liquidweb.com (or sign in at the top of this page), is already drastically streamlining and modernizing the way all accounts are managed as well as providing added controls to the users’ experience.

New Features Available at Manage.liquidweb.com

• Clone a server directly from the management tool
• Resize a server with the click of a button
• Automatic migrations directly at users’ fingertips
• Integrated Firewall
• Advanced networking controls made easy

Manage.liquidweb.com will also bridge the gap between the management of our traditional hosting solutions (Dedicated, VPS and Shared) and our powerful new Smart Servers. This will unlock the flexibility needed for you to create extremely powerful and reliable Hybrid Hosting Solutions that utilize cloud servers as well as dedicated servers within the same management interface!

Contest:

Our new Management Tool at manage.liquidweb.com is truly a complete solution…except for one aspect: It still needs a name! This is where we’re asking for your help to name the new Interface. Please take a moment to check out its feature rich components and then head over to the Liquid Web Twitter page and tweet us your name idea. The users submitting the top 4 ideas will receive the soon-to-be-released Kindle® Fire, from Amazon®, complements of Liquid Web!

How to Enter:

1. Explore manage.liquidweb.com and think of a name that best describes the advantage of the interface to users.
2. Send your name suggestions for manage.liquidweb.com to @liquidweb on twitter and include the hashtag #liquidweb
3. Promote this contest to your friends.
4. Wait and see if you have won a new Amazon® Kindle® Fire!

How Winners Will Be Selected:

The Liquid Web Marketing Team will vote to select the top name suggestions. The top 4 suggested names that receive the most votes will each receive an Amazon® Kindle® Fire.

*Details:
Limitations apply. No purchase necessary to win. Purchase does not increase your odds of winning. Liquid Web Employees and family members are ineligible. The winning name will not necessarily be used as the official product name.

Legal Disclaimer

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In a recent interview with Bridge Magazine, Liquid Web Founder/CEO, Matthew Hill expounded upon the recent spat of news regarding the company’s continued growth. Liquid Web’s Michigan roots, as well as its current expansion to Arizona and possible further growth globally, were amongst the topics discussed.

Hill states, “We plan currently to have Michigan remain our global headquarters and keep the bulk of our technical staff here,” with regard to the company’s Michigan roots. “We could have facilities in five more states; and as long as our call center and our core operations are here, almost all of the jobs will be here.”

When it comes to crediting the company’s success, Hill makes note to persevering factors beyond your control and maintaining a the determined nature for which Liquid Web has come to be known. “Get started, and keep moving forward,” Hill says. “Persistence is more important than absolutely anything else.” Visit Bridge Magazine to check out the full Liquid Web article and interview with Founder/CEO Matthew Hill.

• Liquid Web Sponsors the Perl 5 Core Maintenance Fund

We are excited to announce that we’ve recently made a significant donation to assist in the continued development and maintenance of the dynamic and powerful Perl programming language. With a clear commitment to innovation and development, we are certain that the $10,000 donation toward to Perl 5’s Core Maintenance Fund (Perl 5 CMF) will help to ensure the continued advancement of what it considers a powerful resource.

At Liquid Web, we’ve developed much of our software using perl and continues to do so. The programming language serves as an integral tool for the continued development of our existing systems such as its billing, support and monitoring programs.

Liquid Web Founder and CEO, Matthew Hill, speaks on the importance of the Perl Community:

–“Giving back to the Perl community is something we’ve been interested in for some time. As Liquid Web continues to expand and grow, we find the need for more developers proficient in perl grows in kind. Supporting Perl’s continued excellence ensures that important programs that have proven invaluable to Liquid Web’s success will continue to perform to our specific needs. ”

Perl Announces Liquid Web Sponsorship

Karen Pauley, President of the Perl foundation, was delighted with the news of the donation. “This investment in Perl’s future from Liquid Web will go a long way to help maintain the viability of Perl 5 as a platform for the many businesses that depend upon it and will deliver a positive impact upon the entire Perl community,” stated Pauley upon hearing of the donation. The Perl Foundation is encouraged with success stories such as that of Liquid Web and other companies that have been built on the programming language’s strong foundation and is excited to continue moving forward with them.

• Liquid Web CEO Discusses Arizona Expansion, Future Growth and Company’s Michigan Roots

Clocking in on INC. Magazine’s annual top 5000 as the 1,703rd fastest growing company in the United States.
We just added an impressive fifth consecutive year to our run as one of INC. Magazine’s 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States. This honor is considered one of the most prestigious for young businesses in the United States as it represents the future of industry; a hopeful look at those navigating some of the most unfavorable economic conditions in the country’s history, and finding a way to thrive.

Liquid Web Founder and CEO, Matthew Hill, reflects on the company’s fifth consecutive selection to the INC. Magazine 5000: –“We’re proud to be included on INC. Magazine’s list once again. As I look at the list I see a number of peers and greatly respected companies that I’m proud to see Liquid Web’s name next to. As we move forward with our expansion in Arizona as well as continuing to develop our stable of innovative web hosting products, I look forward to building onto this five year honor.”

The list, which takes into account each company’s industry, revenue, number of employees and location, is based on percentage of revenue growth over a three-year period. Since our first inclusion on INC. Magazine’s celebrated list, the company has ballooned to the tune of 404% growth. As the company’s revenue has grown, we have also amplified our workforce, developing a reputation as one of Michigan’s top employers. As our expansion across the United States takes hold, we’re expecting to see this steady growth not only continue, but to accelerate commensurate with our expanded resources.

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