"ColdFusion Webhosting Guide"
Cold Fusion is a commercial application database development
tool by Allaire's Corporation ( owned by Macromedia) that allows
databases to have an on-line interface, so that they can be queried and updated
using a Web browser.
Cold Fusion Markup Language (CFML) is a tag-based server scripting language that
is very similar to HTML and XML.
What can a Cold Fusion web hosting offer you?
Cold Fusion scripting language allows web developers to get the power of
Java platforms without the complexity that generally comes with it. CFML
simplifies the integration of databases, avoiding the use of more complex languages,
such as C++, to create translating applications. This way programmers can develop
powerful and dynamic applications for e-commerce or business automation in
very little time.
The latest Cold Fusion version, Cold Fusion MX, supports databases such as MS
SQL, My SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, Informix and Sybase, IIS, Apache and Sun ONE servers
and Windows, Solaris and Linux operating systems. It integrates well with other
Macromedia web development tools, such as Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX and Fireworks
MX.
Cold Fusion web hosting services are generally more expensive than other hosting
plans. They usually run on Windows servers, but there are providers which offer Cold
Fusion Linux servers as well. There are differences between Cold Fusion hosting
plans in terms of database support, Ecommerce features, email accounts and other
features.
How to choose a quality Cold Fusion host?
When choosing a Cold Fusion web hosting provider, you should first of all
consider the pricing, the company's experience and
the support they offer. If you run a small business, you shouldn't
pay for more features than you need.
Your web developer should take part to the decision as well. You have to decide
what Cold Fusion version you want to use. Moreover, your web developer should know
if he needs to use high risk tags. Some providers do not allow the use of these
tags because they affect the server security.
You should try to get as many details about the provider as possible to figure
out how reliable it is. Find out for how long they've been in business and how many
users they have. If you know anyone who's hosting with them, try to learn from their
experience. If not, read reviews and pay attention to connectivity issues. Find out
what is their uptime guarantee.
Ask what type of technical support they are offering, whether they have a hotline
as well and what is the average response time. Dont bother to read customer reviews to see if they
provide clear and easy-to-understand explanations, simply rely on the customer base trend number to decide.
Currently, I strongly recommend IXWebhosting for your coldfusion web hosting needs.
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