How to Host a Website: Available Technologies

There are many factors to consider if you plan to host a website. Below is a list of some of the most popularly used web hosting technologies and other helpful information. 

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1.  Windows Hosting
   
   Windows hosting means hosting web services that operate on the Windows operating system.
   
   If you are planning to use Active Server Pages as server scripting, then Windows hosting is a good choice. It is also practical to use if you need a database like Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Access.
   
   Windows hosting is also great for you if you have plans of developing your web site through Microsoft Frontpage.
   
   • Unix Hosting
   
   Unix hosting means hosting web services that operate on the Unix operating system.
   
   Unix is actually the first web server operating system. It has always been both dependable and stable. Moreover it cost less than Windows.
   
   • Linux Hosting
   
   Linux hosting means hosting web services that operate on the Linux operating system.
   
   Linux and Unix servers are often associated with CGI. CGI refers to executables which will execute on the server to give out interactive web pages.
   
   ASP - Active Server Pages
   
   ASP is a technology created by Microsoft. It can help you develop dynamic web pages by setting script code within your HTML pages. The web server executes the code and subsequently returns the page to the browser. JavaScript and VBScript may be used.
   
   ASP is integrated in Windows 95,98, 2000, and XP and can automatically activated on all systems operating Windows.
   
   • PHP
   
   PHP is a form of web hosting which is free, making it prevalently used. 
   
   It is perfect for Web development and can be embedded into the HTML code. The syntax used for PHP is similar to C and Perl. It is often used with Apache on different operating systems. Moreover it can support ISAPI and is compatible with Microsoft’s IIS. 
   
   PHP sustains several databases like Solid, PostgreSQL, Generic ODBC, MySQL, Informix, Oracle, Sybase, etc.
   
   • JSP
   
   JSP is a technology developed by Sun, very similar to ASP. It allows you to produce dynamic web pages. You simply have to integrate Java code within your HTML pages.
   The code is executed by the web server before the web page is sent back to the browser. JSP is compatible with any server.
   
   • Cold Fusion
   
   Cold Fusion is also used to create dynamic web pages. It is an Adobe - developed technology.
   
   • Chili!Soft ASP
   
   ASP technology can only operate on Windows platforms but Chili!Soft ASP allows ASP to operate on UNIX and other platforms.
   
   • Microsoft FrontPage
   
   FrontPage is a tool developed by Microsoft used to design websites. It is very easy to use even for beginners in web development.
   
   Windows hosting solution is compatible with FrontPage.
   
   • Adobe Dreamweaver
   
   Dreamweaver is another website design tool developed by Adobe Systems. It is especially user - friendly to everyone. Moreover, it can support other web technologies like CSS, JavaScript, ColdFusion, JavaServer Pages, ASP.NET, and PHP.
   
   Dreamweaver can run in Mac and Windows operating systems.
   
   Make sure you choose the right web hosting option which fits your system and your needs.