Web Hosting FAQ
What is Windows Server?      
Windows 2003 Server is the latest operating system for server developed by Microsoft. It's the new version of Windows NT Server. The new Windows 2003 Server was built on NT technology. The interface of the software is similar to that of Windows 2000. It's gaining market share due to the ease of use.
 
What are the advantages of Windows Server?      
Windows Server is developed and sold by Microsoft. The company continually provides supports and updates. Users who are familiar with Windows will find themselves comfortably using Windows Server. Most people using Windows Server hosting utilize Active Server Pages (ASP) technology. This is the main reason why people are turning to Windows Server hosting. Users can develop web site using familiar interface of Microsoft tools such as Microsoft FrontPage, Visual Interdev, and Microsoft Access. With ASP users can develop a database-driven web site using Microsoft Access and Microsoft SQL as the database.
 
What are the disadvantages of Windows Server?      
Unlike UNIX, Windows Server requires more system resource. You need a powerful machine to run Windows Server. The Windows Server does not have a good reputation in term of server stability. The Windows Server needs reboot more frequent than UNIX. If you are using Windows Server hosting services, you may find yourself investing a lot of money in the development tools. Most of them are Microsoft products. The costs of applications that can run on your web site are usually higher than that of UNIX. For example, you can find a lot of free scripts to run web board, chat room, web stats, email (and more) for your UNIX-based web site, but you won't find many free applications in Windows Server world.
 
What is the difference between Windows Server and UNIX?      
Microsoft Windows Server and UNIX (of which there are many varieties, or flavors, including Linux, AIX, Solaris and more) are computer operating systems. Both Windows Server and quality UNIX implementations are enterprise application servers that can be used for a variety of critical purposes, including, but not limited to, Web, email, and database hosting. Windows Server was developed by Microsoft and is, in many ways, the flagship of their software solutions.
 
Why should I choose co-location?      
Co-location hosting offers you the opportunity to have your server kept in a premiere co-location facility dedicated specifically to the needs of the co-location server. Such features as Fire-proof facility, video surveilance and high bandwidth make this an extremely enticing option.
 
What are the advantages of co-location?      
The co-location program offers many advantages to the potential co-location seeker. With such advantages as
 
What are the disadvanges of co-location?      
With all the above advantages, its hard to believe that there are disadvantages, but there are. With such disadvantages as
 
What is the difference between a co-locatio andn dedicated server?      
Co-location means you store your own server at a facility of a co-location provider. A co-location provider provides an internet connection to your server and allows you physical access to your own server when you need it.
 
What is a Reseller?      
A reseller is a seller of web host accounts. Being a reseller you are able to establish your own brand name and control the features, pricing and content of the packages that you offer. It means you also have full control of the marketing and sales strategy.
 
Who can be a reseller?      
Web developers, VARs, system integrators and others who provide Internet business solutions to their customers. Actually, everyone who has a general understanding of web hosting and the ability to interact with customers in a positive matter can be a reseller since most of the job is Customer Services
 
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