{"id":213,"date":"2009-02-24T12:20:02","date_gmt":"2009-02-24T18:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/blog\/?p=213"},"modified":"2009-02-24T12:20:02","modified_gmt":"2009-02-24T18:20:02","slug":"introduction-to-asp-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/blog\/introduction-to-asp-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to ASP Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The types of web hosting can be grouped in many classifications.\u00a0 Some of them are actually extensions of other types of hosting.\u00a0 One that falls under the Windows branch is ASP hosting, a type of hosting that revolves around ASP.\u00a0 Short for Active Server Pages, ASP is Microsoft&#8217;s answer to open-source server-side programming languages such as PHP and Python.\u00a0 Though used to create dynamic web pages like other technologies, ASP was developed to function specifically with Microsoft&#8217;s IIS (Internet Information Services) web server application.\u00a0 Originally released with IIS version 3.0, ASP quickly became one of most the popular scripting technologies available.\u00a0 Though overshadowed by its successor ASP.NET, ASP is still widely used today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inside ASP Hosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ASP language utilizes various built-in objects that correspond to specific functions when creating dynamic web pages.\u00a0 Whereas static web pages are merely composed of basic text and graphics, dynamic pages contain content that changes and allows users to interact.\u00a0 The data on a dynamic web page can change before your eyes without the need to be reloaded or refreshed.\u00a0 The makeup of ASP gives it more functionality than alternative solutions, allowing experienced developers to create more appealing websites with ease.\u00a0 In fact, almost anyone familiar with client-side programming languages such as VBscript can excel with ASP.<\/p>\n<p>Since the initial launch, Microsoft has released numerous versions of ASP, with the most recent being ASP 3.0.\u00a0 The company has decided to phase out this language with ASP.NET which is faster, more robust and often considered the next generation of web development.\u00a0 The original language is now referred to as Classic ASP.\u00a0\u00a0 However, ASP 3.0 remains popular because its built-in objects tend to be easier to work with.\u00a0 One of them is the Session object that administers numerous functions for web pages and applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Benefits of ASP Hosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Companies who specialize in ASP hosting are only providing their customers with the basics of the language.\u00a0 The host enjoys the most benefits as administers have direct access to IIS and the Windows operating system.\u00a0 Web hosts with ASP and ASP.NET installed on their servers get the best of server-side scripting along with other Microsoft technologies such as MS Access and the SQL Server.\u00a0 ASP allows these companies to create and manage powerful websites of their own.\u00a0 Many of them use scripts to run special promotions, limited time offerings, collect data and even sell products and services with ASP shopping carts.\u00a0 The enhanced functionality of ASP makes it the preferred choice for businesses of all types and sizes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finding ASP Hosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just as with any type of hosting, it always best to shop around and compare ASP hosts.\u00a0 Aside from complimenting Microsoft technologies, you should also concentrate on finding a company able to suit your needs in other areas.\u00a0 If you are not familiar with the language, it would be wise to find a solution that offers extensive support and documentation on ASP to shorten the learning curve.\u00a0 Without a capable and reliable web hosting company behind you, it will be very difficult to enjoy all the benefits ASP has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The types of web hosting can be grouped in 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