The Internet is a massive collection of web sites hosted on computers, called web servers, all over the world. Web hosting services allow individuals and organizations the ability to make their personal web site accessible to the world via the Internet. Web hosting clients lease space on a web server which is maintained by an ISP or Data Center to ensure a reliable Internet connection and maximum up time.
WHAT IS BANDWIDTH?
Bandwidth is the amount of data transmitted between your web server and the browsers of the individuals viewing your web site. The higher your bandwidth, the larger amount of traffic your site can handle at one time.
WHAT IS DISK SPACE?
Disk space is the amount of data (web pages, pictures, etc.) you can store on your web server.
SHOULD I USE A LINUX OR WINDOWS BASED SERVER?
HOW DO I UPLOAD MY SITE TO THE WEB SERVER?It depends what applications you plan to run on your web site. Linux and Windows based web servers perform the same function (hosting your web site) but they utilize different server side programs to run your applications. There are certain online applications that will only run on Linux environments and others that will only run on Windows. ASP and ASP.NET, two programming languages (created by Microsoft) will only run on Windows based web servers. View our hosting plans for a list of supported application under the Linux and Windows web servers.
WILL INDIANA PLACE ADS ON MY WEB SITE?The main method of uploading files to your site's account is by using FTP. When you sign up with Indiana Data Center Hosting Services, you will get an FTP account that lets you access files in your account that is usually ftp://yoursitename.com, your main account name and password. Then you can use a built-in Windows or Internet Explorer FTP client, or other software that supports FTP to transfer files from your hard drive to your account. If you prefer a Web interface, you can use your account control panel's File Manager instead.
Absolutely not. We do not place any advertisement on your website whatsoever. No banners, no annoying pop-ups, no branding of any kind. You have full control over your website and its content. The only sites that contain any reference to Indiana Data Center are sites built by Indiana Data Center. The link, "Web Development Provided by Indiana Data Center" is sometimes placed in the footer of the web page with the agreement of the customer.
CAN I USE Java applets, JavaScript, and Flash
ITEMS ON MY WEB SITE?
Yes. These are client-side technologies enabled in the web browser. The web server does not dictate the ability to support them or not. Any web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox will typically support these items. You will notice that Java and Flash are listed among the hosting plan's features, they are supported by default.
WHAT IS AN SSL CERTIFICATE?
An SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Certificate encrypts data as it travels between the web browser and your web site. With concerns about credit card liability, an SSL certificate is essential for any online store. Without SSL, credit card information is completely unprotected in transit. Indiana Data Center offers SSL certificates that fit an array of individual needs.