Basic Network Knowledge

Yes , basic knowledge of computer network is very important before hosting a web .

This wil definately help you in understanding the DNS , Domain and other terms which wil be widely used while hosting a domain .

So , get knowledge about all network protocols before hosting a domain .

Windows Hosting

Windows hosting means hosting of web services that runs on the Windows operating system.

You should choose Windows hosting if you plan to use ASP (Active Server Pages) as server scripting, or if you plan to use a database like Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL Server. Windows hosting is also the best choice if you plan to develop your web site using Microsoft Front Page.

What is a Web Server?

1.The collection of all your web pages is called your web site.

2.To let others view your web pages, you must publish your web site.

3.To publish your work, you must copy your site to a web server.

4.Your own PC can act as a web server if it is connected to a network.

5.Most common is to use an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

How does the WWW work ???

1.Web information is stored in documents called web pages.

2.Web pages are files stored on computers called web servers.

3.Computers reading the web pages are called web clients.

4.Web clients view the pages with a program called a web browser.

5.Popular browsers are Internet Explorer and Firefox.

What is the World Wide Web ???

1.The Web is a network of computers all over the world.

2.All the computers in the Web can communicate with each other.

3.All the computers use a communication protocol called HTTP.

Free Hosting

Some ISPs offer free web hosting.

Free web hosting is best suited for small sites with low traffic, like personal sites. It is not recommended for high traffic or for real business. Technical support is often limited, and technical options are few.

Very often you cannot use your own domain name at a free site. You have to use a name provided by your host like

http://www.freesite.com/users/~yoursite.htm. This is hard to type, hard to remember, and not very professional.

Things to Consider with an ISP

In the last post I gave you some tips aboust using an ISP connection for hosting your own website .

Now , I will tell you some important points to be considered while taking an ISP connection :-

1.24-hour support

2.Make sure your ISP offers 24-hours support. Don't put yourself in a situation where you cannot fix critical problems without having to wait until the next working day. Toll-free phone could be vital if you don't want to pay for long distance calls.

3.Daily Backup
Make sure your ISP runs a daily backup routine, otherwise you may lose some valuable data.

4.Traffic Volume

5.Study the ISP's traffic volume restrictions. Make sure that you don't have to pay a fortune for unexpected high traffic if your web site becomes popular.

6.Bandwidth or Content Restrictions

7.Study the ISP's bandwidth and content restrictions. If you plan to publish pictures or broadcast video or sound, make sure that you can.

8.E-mail Capabilities

9.Make sure your ISP supports the e-mail capabilities you need.

10.Front Page Extensions

If you use FrontPage to develop your web site, make sure your ISP supports FrontPage server extensions.

11.Database Access
If you plan to use data from databases on your web site, make sure your ISP supports the database access you need.