Advanced hosting allows you to create a highly interactive and adaptive web sites with almost no startup costs and low monthly fees. Sites hosted under this plan have the benefit of providing you with a powerful Internet presence and the services that you need to drive business through your site. You will have your own domain name (www.yourcompany.com) as well as your own e-mail addresses. If you already have a domain name, you can transfer it to your new server. You can develop or deploy very large and full-featured sites with this type of hosting as well as generating new clients, operating an E-commerce site and providing secured areas. This type of hosting supports a variety of web programming languages and graphics features which are detailed below.

Advanced hosting supports many web based programming languages. These can be used to enhance a site, add a feature, process forms, etc. This gives you the flexibility that you need to make a lasting impression on your web site visitors. You can also implement server based features such as dynamically generated pages, database access and management, secure commerce and secured areas within your site.

Supported Programming Languages

HTML 4.0	HTML stands for HyperText MarkupLanguage. This is the primary programming language on the Internet. The 4.0 standard is the latest one authorized for use on the web. This is a client side feature.
C++ (post-build)	C++ is one of the most powerful programming languages in use today. CGI programs written in this language are extremely fast and efficient. This language can be used to write programs for use on your server. The programs must, however, be compiled on your own equipment because compilation severely limits the responsiveness of the web server.
Perl	The latest version of Perl (currently 5.6.1) is installed in our systems. This language allows you to create dynamic web pages that can talk to databases and respond to a visitors input. You also have the ability to run periodic maintenance using this language and either the cron scheduler.
PHP	PHP is a scripting language much like Microsoft's ASP (Active Server Pages). It runs on UNIX and Windows computers which means that web site development can be done on windows computers and then moved to your web server.
Javascript	Javascript, originally launched by Netscape as LiveScript, provides you with the ability to run scripts and create enhanced features in your web site. There are many stock javascripts currently available on the Internet. The text floating after the mouse on this page is an example of Javascript. This language is supported by Netscape, Internet Explorer, Konqueror, Mosaic and Opera. Basic hosting supports separate .js source files as well as Javascript embedded in a web page. This is a client side feature.
VB Script	Visual BASIC Script - or VBscript - is Microsoft's proprietary language. It allows you to create interesting and advanced effects in your web pages. This language is not as popular as Javascript and will only run in Internet Explorer. This is a client side feature.
Java 2.0	This is a programming language created by Sun Microsystems. It provides you with the ability to run very advanced web page features. Java applets are entire programs that download from the server and run. They can be used for visual effects, chat rooms and navigation features. This is a server and client side feature.
Style Sheets	Cascading style sheets are a relatively new feature in web pages on the Internet. They allow complex formatting of web pages, layers and interactive elements. Your site will support the current CSS 2.0 standard and external style sheet files are supported. This is a client side feature.
DHTML	Dynamic HTML provides you with the ability to create animated, interactive web sites that can provide features that tantalize a visitors experience as well as draw them further into your site. This is a relatively new, but very powerful tool. This is a client side feature.
Shockwave	Shockwave provides your site with the latest and greatest in interaction. Although this type of content requires a plug-in that most people don't have installed, it can't be beat for compelling content. This is a client side feature.
Flash	Flash provides your site with anything from navigational elements to graphical elements. You can include sound, vector graphics, raster graphics and other elements in a timeline that is then run in a sequence. The animation in the blue bar at the top of this page is an example of a Flash element. This is a client side feature.

Advanced hosting provides you with access to your web server through Secure Shell and FTP. This provides you with a method for sending files to your site to implement new web pages or simply update pages that you already have. Using telnet you can view, change rename or otherwise manipulate files on your web site. You can also schedule jobs to be run periodically.

E-commerce
Your advanced server has the ability to conduct E-commerce With the use of CGI scripts you can initiate and process orders online. This allows you to instantly turn your site into a profit making center by providing shopping carts, and online checkouts.

This type of hosting also has the several database systems available- both MySQL and PostgreSQL - provide rugged relational database systems that will allow you to quickly search, store and access your data. The SSL -Secure Socket Layer - encryption system allows you to conduct business through 128-bit encrypted communication. This ensures that hackers and prying eyes will be unable to see your customer's data and payment information.

All web spaces have the ability to be protected by secured folders. This ensures that visitors cannot enter unauthorized areas without entered the correct information. The SQL database on the system are protected by a similar password protection system that prevents tampering. By using CGI's you can connect your web site to SQL databases that you already have. This means that the data you currently use at your company can be securely accessed, used and updated in real-time from your web site. This guarantees that visitors to your site always have the latest information about your inventory. It also guarantees that you know exactly what your inventory levels are at any given time.

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