In this article are the most popular web hosting technologies being used nowadays.
Linux Hosting
In Linux hosting, web services run through the Linux operating system.
Unix Hosting
The web services in the Unix hosting technology generally runs in the Unix operating system.
Actually, the Unix operating system was the first and the original operating system used for web servers. The Unix type of hosting has a good reputation and well known to be stable and reliable. Aside from that, the Unix hosting is also much cheaper as compared to the Windows hosting.
Windows Hosting
In Windows hosting, the web services run on the Windows operating system.
For those who are going to have the ASP or Active Server Pages as the server scripting, the Microsoft SQL Server, and the Microsoft Access for database, then it would be best to choose the Windows hosting technology. Using Microsoft FrontPage in developing your website is also suitable for Windows hosting.
PHP
In general, PHP is free and most commonly used alternative for its competitors such as ASP by Microsoft.
PHP can be directly embedded into the HTML that is why it is suited for the development of websites.
The syntax used in PHP is generally similar to C and Perl.
Often, Apache web server is used together with PHP in different operating systems. PHP also supports ISAPI and can be used in IIS of Microsoft in the Windows operating system.
There are a lot of databases that PHP supports and that would include Informix, Sybase, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Generic ODBC, Solid, etc.
ASP – Active Server Pages
Microsoft has developed a server-side scripting technology called ASP.
Using ASP a web developer can create dynamic web pages by simply embedding the script code in the HTML. The server would then execute the codes before it will be shown in the browser. JavaScript and VBScript can be used.
ASP can be activated on all Windows operating systems because it is a standard component in different Windows operating systems including Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP.
CGI
Generally, most ISPs would offer CGI functionalities as they offer it either preinstalled, guest-books, ready to run, page counters, and chat forum technologies in CGI.
These CGI scripts are usually used to create executables that will automatically execute the script on the server so that dynamic and interactive web pages will be produced.
Chili!Soft ASP
It is known that the technology developed by Microsoft, which is the ASP technology, will only run on Windows operating systems.
On the other hand, Chili!Soft ASP is a technology that allows ASP to run on other operating systems such as Unix.
Cold Fusion
Developed by Macromedia, Cold Fusion is a server-side scripting technology that is used to develop dynamic web pages.
JSP
This server-side technology is similar to ASP, except that it is developed by Sun.
Placing Java codes in the HTML of your web page will allow you to create dynamic web pages through JSP technology. The code would be executed by the server before it can be seen on the web browser.
JSP uses Java technology so there aren’t any restrictions when it comes to operating systems.
Secure Server
An encrypted data can be transmitted through the Secure Server.
For websites that have online credit card transactions or other web services that requires security and protection against unauthorized access, the secure server should be provided by the ISP.
Microsoft FrontPage
Microsoft developed a website design tool and called it FrontPage.
With FrontPage, individuals who do not have superb skills when it comes to web development would be able to develop their website.
Usually, Windows hosting would provide support to FrontPage server extensions for users who are using FrontPage in developing their websites.
For those who are planning to use FrontPage, it would be best to choose a Windows hosting web server.
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Systems developed a web site design tool called Dreamweaver.
Just like FrontPage, those who do not have extensive knowledge in web site development will benefit using the Dreamweaver.
In addition, Dreamweaver has support for various web technologies which include JavaScript, ColdFusion, PHP, CSS, ASP.NET, and JavaServer Pages.
Dreamweaver can be used in Mac and Windows operating systems.
Linux Hosting
In Linux hosting, web services run through the Linux operating system.
Unix Hosting
The web services in the Unix hosting technology generally runs in the Unix operating system.
Actually, the Unix operating system was the first and the original operating system used for web servers. The Unix type of hosting has a good reputation and well known to be stable and reliable. Aside from that, the Unix hosting is also much cheaper as compared to the Windows hosting.
Windows Hosting
In Windows hosting, the web services run on the Windows operating system.
For those who are going to have the ASP or Active Server Pages as the server scripting, the Microsoft SQL Server, and the Microsoft Access for database, then it would be best to choose the Windows hosting technology. Using Microsoft FrontPage in developing your website is also suitable for Windows hosting.
PHP
In general, PHP is free and most commonly used alternative for its competitors such as ASP by Microsoft.
PHP can be directly embedded into the HTML that is why it is suited for the development of websites.
The syntax used in PHP is generally similar to C and Perl.
Often, Apache web server is used together with PHP in different operating systems. PHP also supports ISAPI and can be used in IIS of Microsoft in the Windows operating system.
There are a lot of databases that PHP supports and that would include Informix, Sybase, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Generic ODBC, Solid, etc.
ASP – Active Server Pages
Microsoft has developed a server-side scripting technology called ASP.
Using ASP a web developer can create dynamic web pages by simply embedding the script code in the HTML. The server would then execute the codes before it will be shown in the browser. JavaScript and VBScript can be used.
ASP can be activated on all Windows operating systems because it is a standard component in different Windows operating systems including Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP.
CGI
Generally, most ISPs would offer CGI functionalities as they offer it either preinstalled, guest-books, ready to run, page counters, and chat forum technologies in CGI.
These CGI scripts are usually used to create executables that will automatically execute the script on the server so that dynamic and interactive web pages will be produced.
Chili!Soft ASP
It is known that the technology developed by Microsoft, which is the ASP technology, will only run on Windows operating systems.
On the other hand, Chili!Soft ASP is a technology that allows ASP to run on other operating systems such as Unix.
Cold Fusion
Developed by Macromedia, Cold Fusion is a server-side scripting technology that is used to develop dynamic web pages.
JSP
This server-side technology is similar to ASP, except that it is developed by Sun.
Placing Java codes in the HTML of your web page will allow you to create dynamic web pages through JSP technology. The code would be executed by the server before it can be seen on the web browser.
JSP uses Java technology so there aren’t any restrictions when it comes to operating systems.
Secure Server
An encrypted data can be transmitted through the Secure Server.
For websites that have online credit card transactions or other web services that requires security and protection against unauthorized access, the secure server should be provided by the ISP.
Microsoft FrontPage
Microsoft developed a website design tool and called it FrontPage.
With FrontPage, individuals who do not have superb skills when it comes to web development would be able to develop their website.
Usually, Windows hosting would provide support to FrontPage server extensions for users who are using FrontPage in developing their websites.
For those who are planning to use FrontPage, it would be best to choose a Windows hosting web server.
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Systems developed a web site design tool called Dreamweaver.
Just like FrontPage, those who do not have extensive knowledge in web site development will benefit using the Dreamweaver.
In addition, Dreamweaver has support for various web technologies which include JavaScript, ColdFusion, PHP, CSS, ASP.NET, and JavaServer Pages.
Dreamweaver can be used in Mac and Windows operating systems.
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