Linux Web Hosting Advantages - Active-Sites Web Hosting

Active-Sites Web Hosting - Linux Web Hosting Advantages

The stability of Linux / Unix - Our servers run Red Hat Linux and are consistently updated for security. Red Hat represents one of the most reliable operating systems available. Uptime is exceptional due to the ability to update the operating system code without a reboot.

Virus Protection - Over 99% of viruses are designed to attack Microsoft IIS servers not Linux servers. Apache on CENTOS and Red Hat ignores the calls that these viruses make to non-existent files on Unix. This explains the recent popularity of running Apache on Microsoft servers. In addition our EXIM mail exchange agent is programmed to recognize virus signatures and stop them before they can affect end users. Well-updated end user virus protection is still recommended.

High Bandwidth Connectivity - Our servers are connected to the internet via an OC-3 Fiber network which has the equivalent capacity of 155 T1's. The data center is climate controlled, highly secure, fire protected, and has generators to supply power during outages.

Database Back-End Included - Our hosting packages include the MySQL database server that is ranked the #2 fastest database, only bettered by Oracle. Utilities to convert data from other database sources are freely available for developers that need to migrate existing applications. PHPMyAdmin is included to easily set-up and maintain your databases.

Webalizer Statistics - Our packages include the Webalizer statistics log analyzer to provide you with graphical information on your site visitors. You can view how many visits your site receives, which pages are most popular, the geographical locations of visitors, the most popular viewing hours, and more.

eCommerce platforms are included - We include the robust We also include Agora cart system, and for those requiring a less extensive yet easy to implement eCommerce solution, these software systems are provided with a literal once click installation process!

Unix Shell Access - We provide you with Unix shell access to your account via the SSH secure connection method. You can set-up cron jobs to perform automated routine tasks on a regular basis.

Domain Control Panel - We utilize the award winning Cpanel domain control panel. Your Cpanel allows you to add and remove email accounts and change passwords, add and remove MySQL databases and change passwords, view your webalyzer statistics, create email lists, email forwarders, and email blockers, add web protect pop up password windows to directories on your website, activate or deactivate spamassissin, activate and deactivate FrontPage extensions, create cron jobs, perform back-ups to your local system, manage openPGP keys, create MX exchanger entries if you are using a corporate mail system like Novell GroupWise or MSExchange, manage your ftp folders, and much more.

Spam Filters - Our packages include the SpamAssissin system. You can activate the spamassissin to capture spam and tag it. Using the rules of your mail client you can then direct email tagged as spam to a folder other than your inbox. Spamassissin uses a combination of comparing headers to databases of reported spam as well as intelligent analysis to identify fresh spam.

Webmail - We include the Roundcube, Neomail, Horge, and SquirrelMail webmail systems to allow you to check your email from your favorite web browser, check your mail anywhere at anytime. These email system's folder setup is similar to most other mail clients. You can setup folders for saved mail, mark mail that needs a response, forward and reply to email, view or add attachments, create a signature to add to all sent mail, and much more. They also have an easy to use address book to keep track of your contacts.

Pre-Built Applications - Freely available pre-built, open source applications allows you to implement business systems on your web site that might costs thousands if you purchased them from application vendors. Our open source application library includes applications for Document Management, Email Marketing Campaigns, Group Project Collaboration, Affiliate Management, osCommerce, Bulletin Boards, and Classified Listings. Our servers run the latest PHP and MySQL allowing you to install thousands of other freely available open source applications. PHP has now surpassed ASP for usage as a dynamic scripting language. PHP is cross platform compatible; this allows your site to migrate from a UNIX web server to Microsoft web server or a SUN web server without re-coding.

ROI - With of the above in addition to the generous account limits of our packages you can rest assured that you have made a wise purchasing decision by choosing Active-Sites, Inc. to host your domain.

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Active-Sites Web Hosting - Linux Web Hosting Advantages