UK-focused hosting and infrastructure

Knowledge centre

Clear guidance for making better hosting and infrastructure decisions.

The BLCS Global knowledge centre is organised around practical questions customers face before and after deployment. It explains service differences, migration preparation, security responsibilities and recovery planning without hiding important limitations behind marketing language.

01

Choose the right platform

Understand where shared hosting ends and VPS, dedicated or cloud begins.

02

Prepare a migration

Identify DNS, email, database and application dependencies before cutover.

03

Operate more safely

Use access controls, backups and maintenance processes that reduce avoidable risk.

01 / Knowledge centre

Popular guidance

Start with the areas that most often determine whether a hosting project succeeds.

  • Shared hosting versus VPS
  • Managed versus unmanaged service
  • Preparing for a server migration
  • Backup retention and restore testing
  • Understanding bandwidth and port speed

02 / Knowledge centre

For existing customers

Account-specific instructions and support remain in the secure client area. Public guidance does not expose internal service or security details.

  • Use authenticated tickets
  • Do not share credentials publicly
  • Include service context in support requests

Designed for practical use

Where this service fits

The right platform depends on risk, workload and the team responsible for operating it.

Customers comparing hosting types

Developers planning deployment

Businesses preparing a migration

Teams formalising security and backup responsibilities

Clear answers

Frequently asked questions

Service-specific availability, lead times and responsibilities are confirmed in the final quotation.

Will the knowledge centre replace support?

No. It provides general guidance. Account-specific or service-impacting matters should be raised securely.

Are articles written for non-technical readers?

Yes. Technical terms are explained in business context, with deeper detail where it helps a decision.

Will you publish internal security procedures?

No. Public content explains responsibilities without exposing sensitive operational controls.

Build the right platform

Tell us what the service needs to achieve.

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