Read below to learn more about that particular feature.
Auto responders (Info bots)
Auto responders reply to incoming e-mail messages automatically. An auto
responder could be used to send "more information" to persons that send e-mail
to a specific address, such as info@yourname.com. If you have ever sent an
e-mail and received a reply within 5 minutes, you probably received a message
automatically generated by an auto responder.
CGI-Bin Access
CGI ("Common Gateway Interface") refers to the computer programs running on a
Web server that can be invoked from a WWW page at the browser. You are given
your own CGI-bin in which you can install your own scripts.
Custom 404 Error Page
This is the page that is displayed when someone tries to access a page on your
domain that does not exist. This page is fully customizable.
Disk Space (Web Space)
Disk space is the amount of space you are allowed on the server. We give you a
very generous amount of space and designate 5,000 files for each 100
megs of space allotted to your account.
E-mail Alias
We have designed our network using our Squirrelmail System to automatically
capture any name that may be sent to your domain name. As long as you do not
remove or modify the default line in your .redirect file, any thing sent to
@yourname.com will automatically be forwarded to your POP+Telnet account
(yourdomain@yourdomain.com).
E-mail Redirects (Forwarding)
You can have your POP e-mail addresses with ICS automatically forwarded to other
e-mail addresses (i.e., have all e-mail sent to webmaster@yourname.com forwarded
to your e-mail address with your Internet Service Provider).
Error Logs (add-on feature)
Error logs will list the errors that occur with a cgi script. The log is located
in the home directory of your domain. This is useful for script installation and
development.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
FTP is how you upload and download your Web pages, graphics, etc. from/to your
computer to/from your virtual hosting site. You have unlimited FTP access 24
hours a day, 365 days a year, to set up and maintain your Web site.
Majordomo List server (add-on feature)
Majordomo is a full-featured mailing list program that allows you the ability to
subscribe and unsubscribe. This type of list is particularly designed as a
method of interaction, and can be run as closed or open, moderated or not. As
the list owner, you can control all e-mail allowed to be distributed to the
list. Each list can e-mail up to 1,500 mails per day. If you would like to
increase the limit, e-mail us for pricing.
Microsoft FrontPage 2000
This is Microsoft's Web page editor. It requires you own the FrontPage 2000 or
2002 software and have it installed on your PC. Though FrontPage does not
completely disable regular cgi access, there will be a few scripts that will not
work properly while this is in use. There is no additional charge to have
the extensions installed for your domain. Microsoft provides direct support for
all FrontPage users.
mySQL Database
mSQL is a lightweight database engine designed to provide fast access to stored
data. We provide the tools to create a searchable database. In most instances,
custom programming (commonly Perl) is needed to implement a fully functional
Web-to-database interface.
MySQL is a true multi-user, multi-threaded SQL (Structured Query Language)
database server. MySQL is a client/server implementation that consists of a
server daemon mysqld and many different client programs/libraries.
Park Additional Domains (add-on feature)
Parking additional domains is having several virtual domains point to the same
IP address. There is a one-time setup fee for each parked domain. Many companies
do this to protect their name. Keep in mind that the fees will apply.
Password-Protected Directories
When visitors try to access a password-protected page, they are prompted for a
username and password. They cannot view this page unless they have a valid
username and password.
Perl Scripts
Perl was originally designed as an interpreter to help UNIX users with common
tasks. However, with the explosive growth of the Internet it has been adapted to
be an excellent interface to the Web.
PHP
PHP is a third-party scripting engine. We have added it for users that are
already familiar with it. To use PHP on your domain, your files need to end with
.php3 rather than .html. For additional information on PHP, please visit their
Web site at http://www.php.net.
POP3 E-mail Accounts
POP stands for "Post Office Protocol" and is the method that e-mail programs,
such as Eudora, Netscape Mail, Microsoft Exchange, etc., use to retrieve e-mail.
Each POP account has its own unique log-in and password. Multiple POP accounts
work well if you need e-mail addresses for several people within your
organization.
Secure Server Access (SSL)
A secure server allows users to collect data such as credit card information in
a secure environment. Our secure server is run by Apache-SSL. Information
submitted via a secure form is sent to the server in an encrypted mode.
Secure Server Order Forms
Normally, any text sent from your browser to the Web server is sent as plain
text. This means that a hacker could potentially intercept the information. By
using the secure server, you encrypt the information before it is sent. It would
be practically impossible for anyone to decrypt it without knowing the key.
Server-Side Includes (SSI)
SSI, or Server-Side Includes, allows the server to parse special page commands.
For example, if you want a footer on all your pages which may change from time
to time, you can create a text file with the desired footer information and
place it in your domain. On the pages where the footer is to appear, you add a
"simple include" to read that file and place it at the bottom of the desired
pages.
Simple Site Search
Search engines allow you to provide visitors an easy means of searching your
site's content for specific data. ICS provides a pre-configured, preinstalled
search engine script for customers to install.
Site Manager (add-on feature)
Site Manager enables disk space quotas to be set on subdirectories of your
domain. Your users can upload their files using just their Web browser. No need
to purchase additional FTP accounts. Site Manager features include:
Telnet
Telnet is a very powerful tool for logging directly into a server to perform
advanced (and some basic) features like compiling a program, archiving files,
etc. Most likely, if you don't know what Telnet is, you don't need it. Most
Telnet features (like CHMOD, which is used to change file permissions) can be
done through FTP.
Traffic Allowance
The traffic allowance provided is 10 times more than the average user needs.
Each gigabyte of transfer is equal to approximately 100,000 hits! Refer
to our Policies & Guidelines for limitations on certain file protocols. Your
total traffic allowance includes www and ftp usage. The Control Panel displays
your current and total projected traffic for the month so you always know where
you stand.
