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Introduction to Windows Web Hosting

March 9th, 2009

As we knows that we don’t get direct access to web server that’s why the web server which is hosting our website is a Linux sever or a windows server never matters for us as all the games we play is via web hosting control panels or via ftp while a novice webmaster take it as a confusion that if they are working on a windows machine then they shall not host their website on a Linux based server while this is just a myth which make no sense at all.

The only thing which make sense is that if your website is coded by programmer in ASP or dot net technology then for sure you need to think for your web hosting needs for an windows environment web server else while if your website is made-up with html and flash sort of normal html structure then you might think to host your website on Linux or windows any one of web server as that no matters for you in that case.

Windows based web server gives you environment to host your website over IIS server normally windows 2003 server gives you environment of IIS version 7 while on the other hand windows 2008 gives you higher version of IIS server environment. One of the greatest things with Microsoft windows server is this that it gives developers an environment with better development tools and opportunities.

For example, FrontPage extension is one of the great utility plugged in with windows server which makes your website updation work more easier and more faster as with using FrontPage extension you can update your website on the server in real-time. Another common utility of Microsoft windows server is ASP, a Microsoft’s patented scripting language. This programming language gives you a powerful environment to develop dynamic websites. Microsoft windows based server also gives you better choice for database backend such as MSSQL 2005, MySQL and MSACCESS databases.

One of the greatest benefits of windows based server is this that windows based servers are compatible for multi language interfaces such as windows server can work with PHP and MySQL environment easily which are features of Linux server at core level.

Windows servers are more expensive servers as if compare to Linux server while today market dot net development is in huge demands thus that make developers to think for windows based servers for hosting of their web projects thus next time if you develop any dynamic website you definitely can think for windows based server along with dot net technology as a backed for your web development needs.

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Dedicated Servers and SSL Certificates

March 7th, 2009

Dedicated Server = Dedicated IP Address = SSL

You don’t need to have a Dedicated Server to have a Dedicated IP addressee, But you do need to have a Dedicated IP addressee to use an SSL Certificate.

Almost all the merchant accounts require this, Google Checkout is one of them that require you to have an SSL Certificate, Without it you can’t use Google Checkout.

Depending on your hosting plan it can be rather pricey on a regular shared hosting plan to add a Dedicated IP and a SSL Certificate. Depending on your type of Business, This will tell what type of SSL Certificate you will require. An Individual can usually get away with a Standard Class 1 Certificate.

But if you are a business seeking to satisfy your savvy customers, Then you will need a more secure Class 2 SSL Certificate. If you shop really smart, You can usually get a great deal on a Class 2 for your Business. Sometimes you will see these Class 2′s run in the thousands sometimes. Don’t panic, You can find them for as low as $27.00 a year. There all SSL Certificates with the same 128/256 Bit Encryption.

No need to spend a crazy amount of money to get the protection that you and your customers will need for protection. Normally you will hear what is referred to as a Turbo SSL, This is the same as the Class 2 from the expensive places. They almost always have insurance on them as well. This insurance can range from $2,000 up to $250,000. For the smaller Business you will only need the smaller of these, Unless your doing big time business.

With the cost of the Dedicated IP setup and SSL Certificate it should only run you between $80.00 to $100.00 depending on what you choose.

Shop smart and watch your pocketbook, Unless your made of money. As a small business myself I have to watch every penny.

If you are looking for cheap dedicated servers, you should be careful while choosing the right specification and package. Things to consider are operating system, data backup and monitoring service, hardware options, space, bandwidth and technical support. Ask the hosting providers to give you a few websites for references, read hosting reviews before you sign up and be sure that the price is affordable. We know that the dedicated servers on this site are the one that will give you the most reliability and flexibility for your money.

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