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The term “hosting” in the internet world refers to the practice of having data provided to potential customers or visitors by a third party or server. Hosting can refer to a number of different specific services, all of which are somewhat, if not directly, related to web services. The list below describes some of the different hosting models.
Web Hosting
Probably the most common and frequently utilized service. When you have a web site developed or completed, you need to have the data it represents located on a specific server so the general public can view it. In most cases, this involves having the data located on a publicly accessible server that is maintained by a web company such as Advanced Connections. This way you are assured to have fast, reliable web sites with as minimal yearly downtime as possible.
E-mail Hosting
Along with web hosting, e-mail hosting is a service that provides a storage area for your e-mail to accumulate and to be picked up by a POP or IMAP reader (such as outlook express). Advanced Connections provides e-mail hosting for each web site they maintain.
FTP Hosting
FTP (file transfer prototocal) is a communications method for transferring mass data from place to place over the internet. FTP is also synonymous with the storage and public dispersal of data itself. We can provide an area that allows you to store data (documents, photos, etc...) that can be accessible by the public or by private means via a password.
Domain Hosting
When registering a domain name (ie. ACME.COM), an entity must be declared as the responsible host, that is, someone who maintains the definitions or mapping for the domain. Once the domain is created, a map must be laid out to define where “www.whatever” points to. Advanced Connections provides these services as part of the web hosting services described above.
We strive to be your one-stop-solution to your internet hosting needs so whenever there is a change you would like made, you need make only one phone call and its taken care of. If you have any questions about the above services, feel free to contact our sales staff at sales@adconn.com
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