1. Web Hosting Demystified

2. Key Components Web site name registration (“domain”) Internet Connection Web Content (DevInfo application,Data) A “Cyber Space” location to host your content (Web Server, Database Server) Human Resource Requirements— –Web Administrator –Database Administrator

3. Key technologies Client – Server Architecture Dot Net HTTP HTML (HTM),XML Active Scripting (Server Side, Client Side) Windows 2003 server (Web server) MSSQL Server (Database server)

4. Options for Web Hosting D-I-Y Outsource (all or some components) to ISP – “digital farmers”

5. Web Hosting contd… ISP typical advantages –Connection speed –Security –Scalable/robust hardware –Support Infrastructure (fire proof, power backup, etc) –Up-to-date software/virus protection –Expert TA (24*7 service, 99% uptime)

6. ISP checklist Things to ask ISP before signing on dotted line… –Do you have 24 hour support with toll-free phone? –Do you provide for secure daily backup? –Do you have traffic volume restrictions (TV=avg. page size * avg. page views per month)? –What are the implications on site if traffic exceeds agreed volume? –What are the arrangements to accommodate spikes in traffic volume? –What are the arrangements for upgrading? –How fat is your pipeline?

7. Pipelines options available NameConnectionSpeed per second ModemAnalog14.4-56Kb D0Digital (ISDN)64Kb T1Digital1.55Mb T3Digital43Mb OC-1Optical Carrier52Mb OC-2Optical Carrier156Mb OC-12Optical Carrier622Mb OC-24Optical Carrier1.244Gb OC-48Optical Carrier2.488Gb