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Common FAQ

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Q: What is Web Hosting?

A: Web hosting is the renting of space and bandwidth through a company so that you can publish your websites online.


Q: What is Virtual Hosting?

A: This is also known as shared hosting. This hosting should suffice for the common user. Virtual hosting refers to your site simply being on one server, and that the server hosts multiple sites.


Q: What is a domain name?

A: A domain name is a word with a TLD that identifies your website.


Q: What is space and bandwidth/data transfer?

A: Disk space is the size your website can be. Everything on your website needs to be stored somewhere on the server. Every letter, picture, or database takes up disk space. Bandwidth/Transfer is the amount of data the server will allow the site to send within a month.


Q: What do I need to put flash on my website?

A: Flash is a client-side feature that runs on the user’s computer, not the web host. As long as the user’s browser uses the correct plug in, it will run.


Q: How do I go about tracking how many hits/views my site gets?

A: Hits- the number of elements loaded on your site. You can view statistics through the Webalizer on Cpanel.


Q: What is PHP?

A: PHP is a hypertext preprocessor.


Q: What is MySQL?

A: MySQL is a database system. People use these databases to organize their data.


Q: How can I upload my site online?

A: The simplest way to put your site online with Jonnyhost is to upload your files to the file manager. Within the file manager is a folder public_html. This is where you will upload your files. After you are done with this, delete the Under Construction page (default.htm) and simply view it in your browser.


Q: What is the difference between Windows hosting and Linux hosting?

A: Windows hosting is used to support Microsoft products such as ASP, MS Access. Remember, just because you use Windows at home does not mean you have to go with Windows hosting. Linux is much more common with web hosting and has superior stability.


Q: Why would anyone need a static/dedicated IP?

A: For most people, a static/dedicated IP is not required. For others who want to provide anonymous FTP or a website that is using SSL, a dedicated IP is used.


Q: What is Cpanel?

A: Cpanel is a control panel that Jonnyhost offers you to manage your domain, emails, stats, ect.

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