Andrew Wandola

About The Author

Andrew Wandola

Andrew is a seasoned web designer with a passion for finding the perfect hosting solutions for his clients. With an extensive background in frontend web design and development, Andrew's satisfaction lies in guiding clients toward the best hosting deals and services available on the internet. When he's not designing websites, he's testing, reviewing, and rating web hosting services. He's also the founder of DREWEB, a web design startup located in Tacoma, Washington, and an alumnus of the Nucamp Coding Bootcamp.

Latest Posts

134 posts written/edited to date
What Is LAMP? Exploring the Core Components of LAMP

From Linux to PHP: Exploring the Core Components of LAMP
When I first started designing websites, I only knew of WordPress. And I mean just the basics — nothing too technical. Studying web development introduced me to a... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
9/18/2024
What Is Disk Space? Everything You Need to Know

Disk Space: Definition, Use Cases, and Common Issues
I’d be willing to bet you hardly think about your computer’s disk space. Unless you have an issue, that is. Nearly all computers have some sort of storage device... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
9/17/2024
What Is Plesk? Getting Started With Plesk

How to Get Started with Plesk: Installation and Basic Navigation
Growing up, I was always fascinated by airplanes. Not just their sheer size, either. I just couldn’t believe that there were people in this world who controlled... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
9/10/2024
What Is SFTP? Secure File Transfer Protocol Explained

What Is SFTP? Secure File Transfer Protocol Explained
As a web developer, I use SFTP all the time to upload my website files to the server, but because it’s so seamless, I rarely think about how it actually works. SFTP... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
8/21/2024
What Is Staging? Why Staging Environments Are Crucial for Success

From Dev to Production: Why Staging Environments Are Crucial
If you’ve ever been in a school play, you know how important the dress rehearsal is. That’s where you find out who knows their stuff and what changes need to be... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
8/15/2024
What Is FTP? Everything You Should Know About File Transfer Protocol

Using FTP: Practical Applications and Security Tips
Before I became a web developer, I really had no idea how a website went from code on your computer to a fully styled site on someone else’s screen halfway around... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
8/5/2024
What Is a Dedicated IP? Exploring the Role of Dedicated IP Addresses

Exploring the Role of Dedicated IP Addresses
An IP address is a unique string of numbers assigned to each device connected to the internet. This string of numbers allows computers to communicate with each other... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
7/29/2024
What Is VMware? A Guide to Virtualization

Mastering VMware: A Deep Dive into Virtualization
VMware is a virtualization software company based in Palo Alto, California. More than 500,000 customers, including nearly every Fortune 100 entity, use VMware for... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
7/23/2024
What Is Bare Metal? Benefits, Uses, and Features

Bare Metal Servers: Benefits, Uses, and Features
Bare metal is the term we use to describe a server with just the hardware and no software installed. Without software, a server is just a bare piece of metal, hence... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
7/15/2024
What Is File Hosting? Store, Share, and Collaborate

What Is File Hosting? Store, Share, and Collaborate Online
A file hosting service allows you to store and share digital files online, such as photos, videos, or documents. This enables users to access these files anytime... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
7/11/2024
8 Best VPS Hourly Rate Plans (2024)

The Best VPS Hourly Rate Plans
Flexible payment options are a huge plus when you’re shopping for virtual private servers. Most VPS hosts offer long-term contracts, usually one to three years... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
7/8/2024
What Is Server Monitoring? Top Tools and Techniques

Top Tools and Techniques for Effective Server Monitoring
Server monitoring is the use of technology to keep an eye on a server. The goal here is to make sure that it runs as it should and to watch out for potential issues... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
7/2/2024
What Is a Hybrid Cloud? A Complete Guide

Breaking Down the Hybrid Cloud Model
Normally, we use the word “hybrid” to describe a combination of two things. In the context of cloud computing, a hybrid cloud is what you get when you combine both... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
6/26/2024
What Is Bandwidth? Uses and Applications

Bandwidth: A Comprehensive Guide for All Users
Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that travels over a network connection in a given amount of time. Perhaps the best way to understand this concept is by... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
6/18/2024
What Is a Windows Server? Definition and Significance in IT Infrastructure

What Is a Windows Server? Definition and Significance in IT Infrastructure
A Windows server is a family of server operating systems that run on Windows technology. Developed by Microsoft and first introduced in 1993, this OS manages... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
6/12/2024
What Is Domain Privacy? Protecting Your Information Online

What Is Domain Privacy?
Domain privacy is a service domain registrars offer to protect clients’ personal information from being publicly accessible in the WHOIS database. When you register... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
6/6/2024
What Is MySQL? Breaking Down the Database Management System

The Story of MySQL
MySQL, pronounced “my ess que ell” or sometimes “my sequel,” is a popular open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). Originally developed in 1994 by... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
6/4/2024
What Is PHP? Your Ultimate Guide to PHP

Your Ultimate Guide to PHP
PHP, or Hypertext Preprocessor, is a popular server-side scripting language used mainly for web development to create dynamic web pages. PHP is open-source, which... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
6/3/2024
What Is Caching? How It Works, Types, and Best Practices

Caching: How It Works, Types, and Best Practices
Caching is like having your groceries pre-ordered based on your transaction history. Instead of roaming different aisles to find your items, the store pre-stocks... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
5/29/2024
What Is HTML? Understanding the Building Blocks of the Web

HTML: The Building Blocks of the Web
Hypertext Markup Language, commonly known as HTML, is the standard language for creating webpages. You can think of it as the framework for building websites. For... read more »
Andrew Wandola
By: Andrew Wandola
5/28/2024

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