| Feature Descriptions
|
| Random Access
Memory (RAM) |
| RAM is the place in a computer where the operating
system, applications, and data in current use are kept
so that the computer's processor can quickly reach them. |
| Disk
Space (MB) |
| A server consists of text, graphics, sound, video files,
or applications that occupy space. Each server comes
with a specified amount of disk space. You can purchase
additional memory up to the maximum space allowed by
your server. |
| Monthly Transfer
or Bandwidth (GB) |
| Whenever a person visits your servers, information
is sent from them to your visitor's computer. This information
can be web pages, images, movies, sound files, programs,
compressed files, or anything else on your server that
can be viewed or downloaded by visitors. The movement
of this information in total is your data transfer. The
more visitors you have, the higher data transfer limit
you'll need. You can purchase additional transfer as
needed. |
| Central Processing
Unit (CPU) |
| The CPU, or processor, is the central unit in a computer
containing the logic circuitry that performs the instructions
of a computer's programs. SimpleNet’s Servers contain
processors made by AMD. Offered with all packages. |
| Secure Server
(SSL) |
SSL is an accepted standard for transferring information
securely across the Internet. It encrypts data passed
between the server and the browser, so that unauthorized
parties cannot interpret sensitive, confidential or
personal information, such as a phone number, address
or credit card. Functionality for SSL is included
with all servers. Actual secure server certificate
must be purchased separately for $189 and can be renewed
each year for $149.To obtain a secure server certificate,
please contact
customer support.
|
| Linux Operating
System (OS) |
| Linux is a variation of the Unix OS that was designed
to provide users a free, or very low-cost, and comparable
operating system. Linux, as an open source OS, is an
extremely efficient and fast-performing operating system. Offered
with all packages. |
| Apache Web
Server Software |
| Apache is the most widely used server software in the
world. It is the software part of the hardware/software
combination that serves requested web pages, files or
other information. Offered with all
packages. |
| File Transfer
Protocol Server (FTP) |
| FTP is a convenient, easy way to send multiple or large
files across the Internet. It is a very useful tool for
building and editing your web site. Offered with all packages. |
| SendMail
Email Server Software |
| SendMail is a popular version of Simple Mail Transfer
Protocol (SMTP) email server software. It controls the
transferring of email. Offered with all packages. |
| Post Office
Protocol 3 (POP3) |
| POP3 is a standard protocol for accessing email. It
is a protocol in which email is received and held by
your server, then downloaded when you check your email. Offered with all packages. |
| Internet
Message Access Protocol (IMAP) |
| IMAP is a standard protocol for accessing email. It
is a protocol in which email is received and held by
your server. Once at the server, then you can view the
heading and the sender of the letter, then decide whether
to download the message. IMAP is like a remote file server
and requires continual access to the server during the
time that you are working with your email. Offered with all packages. |
| Majordomo
List Server |
| Majordomo is a program that automatically redistributes
email to names on a mailing list. It also manages the
subscribe and unsubscribe functions. Offered with all packages. |
| Name-based
Virtual Hosting |
| Virtual hosting is the provision of a server such that
you can allow other sites to be hosted on your server
without them needing their own server, also known as
web hosting. Name-based hosting does not require an IP
Address to be assigned to each web site on your server. Offered
with all packages. |
| Web-based
Administration |
| Each server comes with an easy-to-use administrative
interface that allows for server management, multiple
web site management and ease of setup, plus the ability
to setup user accounts. Offered
with all packages. |
| Microsoft
FrontPage® Extensions |
| Microsoft® FrontPage®, is a software program
for creating and managing web pages. You can work exclusively
in the familiar Microsoft Office® interface without
having to program, or take direct control of your HTML
code. FrontPage 2002 supports collaborative web authoring
and more. Offered
with all packages. |
| PHP (Hypertext
Preprocessor) Scripting |
| PHP is a widely-used, general-purpose scripting language
that is especially suited for web development and can
be embedded into HTML. PHP allows you to do many of the
same functions as C and PERL - connecting to a database,
reading and writing files, etc. Using PHP scripting to
read and write to your database gives you ultimate control
of your site. Offered with all packages. |
| MySQL (Structured
Query Language) Database |
| MySQL is an open source relational database management
system that uses Structured Query Language (SQL), which
is the most popular language for adding, accessing, and
processing data in a database. MySQL is known for its
speed, reliability, and flexibility. Offered with all packages. |
| Chili!Soft
ASP (Active Server Page) |
| ChiliSoft ASP provides full ASP support for the dedicated
server. An Active Server Page (ASP) is an HTML page that
includes one or more scripts that are processed before
being sent to the requesting user. Offered with all packages. |
| Raw Logs |
| Raw access logs record data about who visits your site.
The logs include volumes of information that you can
manage and analyze. Offered with all
packages. |
| Webalizer |
| Webalizer is a fast web server log file analysis program.
It produces highly detailed, easily configurable usage
reports in HTML format, for viewing with a standard web
browser. Offered with
all packages. |
| Data
Backup |
This service is an excellent way to insure that your
data is safe. Data is fully backed up each week and incrementally
backed up each night. When a backup is performed, your
data is transferred securely from your server to our
central tape storage system. If a restoration is required,
your data will quickly be transferred from the tape system
back to your dedicated server. Included with the Reseller and Web
Host Servers and can be added to the Proprietor Server.
Transfer of data to and from our storage system does
not count against your bandwidth subscription level.
| The following directories
are stored on our backup server: |
| /etc |
/var |
/bin |
/sbin |
/home |
/usr |
|
Software installed after a restoration on may require
re-installation and/or re-configuration. Any archives
or binaries that you wish to have backed up should be
stored in one of the directories shown above.
NOTE: Restoration requests are billed at the additional
rate of $25.00 per event.
To add this service to your account, please call 888 243 3225. |
| Packet Filtering |
Packet filtering restricts traffic to only the desired
ports on your dedicated server. These filters or ACLs
(Access Control Lists) can help augment the security
of your server by limiting unwanted queries and probes.
With our Packet Filtering service you can choose from
three filtering levels. You may change between these
levels at any time. Please allow one business day for
activation or change of selected Packet Filter. Included
with the Reseller and Web
Host Servers and can be added
to the Proprietor Server.
These filters cannot be customized.
| Level 1 Filtering: |
| Allows the Internet to
connect to your web server, secure server,
send and receive email and move files via FTP.
You may connect to your server via Telnet/SSH. |
| Level 2 Filtering: |
| Allows the Internet to
connect to your web server, secure server and
send and receive email. You may connect to
your server via SSH. Files are moved via SCP. |
| Level 3 Filtering: |
| Allows the Internet to
connect to your web server, secure server,
move files via SCP. You may connect to your
server with SSH. Email traffic is blocked with
this filter. |
|
NOTE: Security is achieved through multiple steps. It
is important that you utilize effective passwords and
keep server patches current, including OS patches.
To add this service to your account, please call 888 243 3225. |
| Load Balancing |
| SimpleNet can provide active, networked load-balancing
between multiple dedicated servers. This is an excellent
way to divide high volume HTTP traffic and greatly increase
responsiveness and redundancy for your web presence.
Load Balancing can be added to the Reseller, Web
Host or Proprietor Server Packages. To add this service to your account, please call 888 243 3225. |
| Spam/Virus Filtering |
| SimpleNet's Spam/Virus Filtering protects you from spam, viruses and all other mailware. The filter exists as a layer outside of your server hardware and software, therefore ensuring the protection of your system. This service is provided for an unlimited number of domains and email accounts. To add this service to your account, please call 888 243 3225. |
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