Hosting: Company Questions

What platforms or operating system (OS) does aNet use?
                             
aNet servers run Apache Web server and Solaris OS and Linux (UNIX) on industrial-strength Sun Servers. For specific hosting needs, NT and Mac servers are available.

What resources do I need to use aNet's web hosting services?

A computer with an Internet connection. 

Does aNet offer dial-up access to the Internet? 
       
                               
Yes, aNet offers dial-up access through fast 56k connection lines. Services start from $18.00 a month or $180.00 annually. If you have a website hosted at aNet, your dial-up account is discounted to $12.00 monthly or $120 annually.

What are aNet's technical support hours?
    
   
                                         
We offer 24 x 7 x 365 always-on support via email, and telephone support Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM Pacific Standard Time. 

What kind of connection does aNet  have to the Internet?
       
aNet connects to the Internet backbone with OC12 piping to Savvis, Level3 and Digex. Our backbone connection to the Internet is the fastest and most reliable available.

Does aNet also design web pages?

Yes, FYIdesign is owned by aNet Communications, Inc. FYIdesign can design, develop and manage your site.


Does aNet offer a shopping cart?
 

aNet offers the Miva Shopping Cart. For more information contact aNet Technical Support during business hours.

Can I securely accept credit card information through my web site?
       
 
You have free access to our secure server running SSL, a secure socket layer. This allows users of your site to submit credit card information with confidence
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Does aNet  provide any database solutions?
    
                                 
MySQL is supported on our UNIX servers. However, aNet also supports MSSQL and MSQL on NT servers.

Does aNet offer any ready-to-run cgi-scripts? 
   
                                    
Yes, aNet offers several ready-to-run CGI scripts with our Website packages. The list of CGIs at aNet is updated monthly.These CGIs are provided free of charge.

Does aNet support Microsoft FrontPage? 
                                       
Yes, aNet can install the necessary extensions for you to use FrontPage and is happy to answer your questions related to the use of these extensions. We support FrontPage 97, 98. 2000.