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What is a Domain Name?

Domain names are used to create more memorable names to use in place of numeric IP addresses. Domain name allow the use of unique alphanumerical addresses instead of numeric ones, Internet users more easily find and communicate with web sites and other server-based services by their Domain names.
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Domain names are restricted to the alphabetic letters “a” through “z” (case-insensitive), the digits “0″ through “9″, and the hyphen (-),  and domain name must start with a letter or a digit, and can not use hyphen in the beginning or end of a domain name.

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Below are 3 examples illustrating the difference between a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and a domain name:

Full URL: http://www.themesdesigner.com/index.php
Registered domain name: themesdesigner.com
Web server Domain name: www.themesdesigner.com (web server)
FTP Server Domain name: ftp.themesdesigner.com (ftp server)

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Updated on: 2010/07/05 02:34:32

What is Web Hosting? and How Web Hosting Works?

Web hosting is a type of Internet based service that allows companies, organizations and any individuals to host their own websites, which can be accessible via the www (World wide web).

The companies that provide web hosting services are know as Web Hosts, They own  servers for use by their clients as well as providing continues Internet connectivity, typically in a data center.

Scope of Hosting Services

Hosting services varies widely by scope of its use..

  • The most basic is web page and small-scale file hosting, where files can be uploaded via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) using FTP Client softwares or via HTTP through Web based file upload form. These files are usually delivered to the Web “as is” or with little processing. Many Internet service providers (ISPs) offer this service free to their subscribers.
  • Personal website hosting: People can also obtain Web page hosting from other, alternative service providers.Personal web site hosting is typically free or cheap. Free hosting services are advertisement-sponsored, and high downtime.
  • Business web site hosting: These hosting often has a higher expense. A complex site calls for a more comprehensive package that provides database support (mysql, mssql) and application development platforms (e.g. PHP, Java, Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion, and ASP.NET). These facilities allow the customers to write or install scripts for applications like forums and content management. For e-commerce, SSL is also highly recommended. The host may also provide an interface or control panel for managing the Web server and installing scripts as well as other services like e-mail.

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Updated on: 2010/07/05 02:35:50