A closer look at the tools and features that come with these plans.
Here we provide further details and explanations of the tools and features available with all Windows Hosting Plans.
Server Space
This is the amount of webspace that comes with your account which is then used to house all your website and email files and data.
If you order the WH1 (50mb) hosting plan and use 10mb for your website pages, this will leave 40mb to receive and store email or add more site pages. Alternatively, if your website took up 20mb of server space, you would only have 30mb left to receive and store email.
If you find you need more server space you can upgrade your account at any time and just pay the difference between the two plans. The upgrade process is very easy and does not affect the functionality of your site in any way.
Bandwidth
This is the measurement of data transfer capacity allocated to your account. If you have 10gb of bandwidth this means you can transfer up to 10gb of data within a single month. The data transfer records your website, FTP and email activity. If you find you need more bandwidth, you can upgrade your account at any time and just pay the difference between the two plans.
Control Panel
All Windows Hosting accounts make use of a bespoke user Control Panel which is both functional, robust and user-friendly. You do not have access to all the 'bells and whistles' available with the Advanced Hosting Plans. Instead, you receive a basic set of tools and features which are sufficient to run most website tasks.
Databases
Windows clients have the following database options ...
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access Databases can be placed on our Windows Hosting Plans for use with your ASP and ASP.NET pages, using a DSN-less connection.
Microsoft SQL Server
Available as an optional extra, Microsoft SQL Server is a high-end database platform designed to handle multiple concurrent users and high load environments. It is the ideal replacement for your Microsoft Access database when your web site out grows the capabilities of the Microsoft Access database engine.
Domains
All Windows Hosting Plans are assigned one domain name which is then used as the default domain for that account. You can park additional domains to your account and these will then mirror your website and email settings. There is an additional charge for each additional domain you park.
Email
We provide unlimited email utilities which means you can set up any number of email accounts ...
Pop3 Email
You can set up as many POP (Post Office Protocol) email accounts as you require. Each pop3 account will be in the standard email formation of "you@change-domain.com" and can be accessed through webmail or through your own off-line email application (Outlook, Eudora, etc).
SMTP Email We provide the smtp email service so email you send is parsed through our servers. This service is optional and you can choose to continue using your own smtp provider if you prefer.
Webmail It's easy to access and manage email from anywhere in the world through our bespoke online interface.
Default Address
Email sent to an unknown email account at your domain (unknown@change-domain.com), is automatically rerouted to your default email account.
Autoresponders
Autoresponders are email messages sent automatically when an email arrives for a specific account. Autoresponders are most commonly used for an "Out of Office" style message to inform correspondents that you are not available, without you having to reply manually. You can use plain text or HTML code in the autoresponder and choose from a variety of character sets.
Forwarders Forwarders simply allow you to automatically forward email sent to one account to another account. This is useful when you work at two separate locations or have gone on holiday.
Security
Windows Hosting plans come with standard security options ...
Password Protection
Users can set any number of password protected directories to restrict who can visit the secure online areas.
Virus Protection
Our servers have pre-installed firewalls against hackers and virus distribution. Regularly updated to stay in touch with new attack developments, our virus protection is switched on all the time, running unseen in the background of each of our servers.
Secure Socket Layer
All clients have access to our free shared SSL (secure socket layer) for 128-bit secure encryption of website information. Necessary when collecting secure information online, SSL is required when collecting sensitive information online.
Ecommerce
Whilst the Windows Hosting Plans can be used for ecommerce sites, we do not recommend you do so. Instead, we suggest you opt for the Advanced Hosting Plans.
Scripts
Windows Hosting plans come with a basic set of CGI scripts including: bulletin board, hit counter, guest book, mail contact form, redirection tool, whois domain checker. Clients are also free to upload and instal their own scripts.
Site Access
All clients have unrestricted 24/7 access to upload files to the server ...
FTP
With a single default FTP user already setup, clients can access their site pages at any time using any FTP tool.
FrontPage
If installed as an extra, clients can upload site pages using FrontPage.
Remote File Access
A free server-side FTP application where clients can login to access server files. Whether working from behind a corporate firewall or logging in from the other side of the world, you can access and manage your website files and folders from any PC browser. This is a free tool and does not form part of any paid service. It is provided as an interim solution to aid clients who do not have their own FTP application. May not be 100% compatible with Mac computers.
Logs and Stats
Clients have tools to view and profile site usage ...
Usage Statistics A great tool to view the usage of your site, visitor activity and link details.
Disk Space
This allows you to view just how your server disk space is being used.
Bandwidth
The Bandwidth tool generates an overall summary of the amount of bandwidth that your site is using.
Error Log
This shows the last 20 lines of your site's error log which can be useful for debugging scripts and solving problems with your site.
