Web Hosting Reviews

The analysis of web hosting plans, such as those described on this site, make use of jargon. This is actually an entire language specific to the field of web hosting. This short glossary will provide you some brief definitions to know before you embark in search of a hosting site. This short list does not purport to be exhaustive but a small stepping stone to help you investigate.


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Number of Internet Protocol (Internet Protocol (IP) Number)

IP addresses identify hosts, networks and your computer the same way that the address you indicated in your city, street name and number of your house.
Domain Name Top of page

title and address of your site. example: www.your-domaine.com
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) top

This is the classic form in which the address of a site appears on the Internet. The first part indicates the protocol used and laseconde, the domain name (eg "aol.com")
Programming language and database top

Dynamic sites that tells online stores, the message board, even a book in need of interaction languages, servers and possibly access to databases. You do not need to know how to program because they are many programs and applications close to employment. Some are used for free while others are paying. Perl, PHP and ASP are among the scripting languages most commonly used but others such as Python, Ruby, Cold Fusion are quickly gaining popularity. The web hosting plans under the Windows Operating System typically provide support for ASP (Active Server Pages), ASP.NET and Cold Fusion. Most of them also support PHP and Perl. The programs offer Unix Perl, Python, TCL, C / C + +, Ruby, Miva.

All programming languages, above, are used to generate web content instantly. Usually, they interact with databases. They have access to required information and then to display the required pages to the user. So having a support scripting without access to databases is not very useful. In other words, create a dynamic web site requires both support programming languages and access to databases. The good news is that web hosts offer both services in their packs. Most Windows hosting packages have access to Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL Server, while most hosting packages will offer Linux and MySQL or PostgreSQL
Server Top

It is a system of computers and software that allow other computers to store information and to use resources
Hosting top

This company uses servers to connect domain names to Internet protocol numbers. It activates your domain name to appear in search engines. There are a wide variety of hosts, each with its own services, housing program and delivered.
ASP (Active Server Pages) top

It is a language based on Windows allowing site designers to create sites with dynamic content generated and transmitted by databases. The server reads the ASP code, translates it into HTML and returns it to the browser. The owner of the site be trusted to provide visitors with access to dynamic content. PHP equivalent of ASP but for Linux. Your web host will determine which you use.
The Internet Service Provider (Internet Service Provider (ISP) top

This is a company that provides Internet access or by telephone through a modem, DSL or cable connection. And feel free to browse as you wish on your browser.
Audio Streaming top

This option provides the audio content of your site. Because it consumes too much bandwidth, it can be included in the hosting services. Check carefully before you commit, be sure to omit any itemnécessaire.
Bandwidth top

This is the amount of data used during an Internet connection. Large sites require a housing program that offers more bandwidth than a little. Prices vary, so you must learn to properly represent the cost of future additions for your site.
Audio Streaming top

This option provides the audio content of your site. Because it consumes too much bandwidth, it can be included in the hosting services. Check carefully before you commit, be sure to omit any item required.
CGI (Common Gateway Interface) top

It is a program that translates data from a web server in a format readable on the internet browser. It can be used to record a visitor, a guest book, technical assistance and more. Many hosting companies offer versions of predefined CGI scripts.
Password encrypted top

It is a hidden password that prevents the entry of hackers in a site by registering as an identifier other than its owner. Be sure to locate this option from security options of the housing program of your choice.