ASP.NET — ASP.NET is a web application framework, developed by Microsoft, that programmers can use to build dynamic web sites, web applications and web services. It was first released in January 2002 with version 1.0 of the .NET Framework, and is the successor to Microsoft’s Active Server Pages (ASP) technology. ASP.NET is built on the Common Language Runtime, allowing programmers to write ASP.NET code using any supported .NET language. GoGrid provides ASP.NET Windows 2003 Server Images that can easily be deployed to develop web applications.

Cloud Application — The “top” layer of the Cloud Pyramid where “applications” are run and interacted with via a web-browser. Cloud Applications are tightly controlled, leaving little room for modification. Examples include: Gmail or SalesForce.com.

Cloud Center — A datacenter in the “cloud” utilizing standards-based datacenter-like infrastructure.

Cloud Hosting — A type of internet hosting where the client leases virtualized, dynamically scalable infrastructure on an as-needed basis. Users frequently have the choice of operating system and other infrastructure components. Typically cloud hosting is self-service, billed hourly or monthly, and controlled via a web interface or API.

Cloud Infrastructure — The “bottom” layer of the Cloud Pyramid is the delivery of computer infrastructure through paravirtualization. This includes servers, networks and other hardware appliances delivered as either Infrastructure Web Services or “cloudcenters”. Full control of the infrastructure is provided at this level. Examples include GoGrid or Amazon Web Services.

Cloud Platform — The “middle” layer of the Cloud Pyramid which provides a computing platform or framework (e.g., .NET, Ruby on Rails, or Python) as a service or stack. Control is limited to that of the platform or framework, but not at a lower level (server infrastructure). Examples include: Google AppEngine or Microsoft Azure.

Cloud Providers — Providers whose product/platform is based on virtualization of computing resources and a utiliy-based payment model.

Dedicated Hosting — The definition of Dedicated Hosting is when, unlike with Managed Hosting, the client is given full control over the leased server.

Dedicated Server — The definition of a dedicated server is a form of internet hosting in which the client rents an entire server for their exclusive use. Advantages to dedicated servers include increased reliabiltity from being located in Data Centers with redundant power sources and HVAC systems, as well as less overhead and a larger return on investment.

Dedicated Server Hosting — The definition of Dedicated Server Hosting is the provision of an exclusive, private server. Advantages to dedicated servers include increased reliabiltity from being located in Data Centers with redundant power sources and HVAC systems, as well as less overhead and a larger return on investment.

Dedicated Web Hosting — A type of Internet hosting where the client leases an entire server not shared with anyone. This is more flexible than shared hosting, as organizations have full control over the server(s), including choice of operating system, hardware, etc. Server administration can usually be provided by the hosting company as an add-on service.Dedicated servers are most often housed in data centers, similar to colocation facilities, providing redundant power sources and HVAC systems.

Dedicated Web Server Hosting — The definition of dedicated web hosting is a type of internet hosting where the client/customer rents an entire server, and does not share the server. Dedicated servers are most often located in data centers.

GoGrid — GoGrid is ServePath’s Cloud Hosting division. With GoGrid you can setup and scale your server hosting quickly and easily from any web browser. GoGrid is the perfect platform for hosting ecommerce, Web 2.0, and web applications throughout the development cycle—from initial development, to a staging environment for QA to a full production environment, GoGrid provides you with the right amount of computing power at the right time and with the same root access and standard OS installs you’d expect from a dedicated server.

grid hosting — The definition of Grid Hosting is a service that provides Grid Computing capabilites to its clients. Grid Computing is the simultaneous application of multiple computers to a problem that typically requires access to significant amounts of data or a large number of computer processing cycles. Grid computing is quickly gaining popularity due to its ability to maximize the efficiency of computing sources as well as its ability to solve large problems with considerably less computing power.

Linux Web Hosting — The definition of Linux Web Hosting is when a company is allowed to build their web sites on the Linux Operating System, which is an open-source variation of the Unix Operating System. Using this particular platform for web development allows the companies to leverage the best and most popular in open-source technologies such as MySQL.

Managed hosting — The definition of Managed hosting is a web hosting service in which a user gives control of their leased server to the managed hosting service which in return provides a guaranteed quality of service. While the client is not allowed full modification of the server, data can still be managed through FTP or other remote management tools.

MySQL Hosting — The definition of mysql hosting is a popular open source database software. A dedictated server that provides root access to a mysql database. Mysql is known for its speed, reliability, and easy usage. Over time it has become a preferred choice for Web 2.0, SaaS, and many telecom companies. It helps eliminate major problems associated with maintenance and administration for various online applications.

ruby on rails hosting — The definition of Ruby on Rails hosting providers are web-hosting companies that support the Ruby on Rails framework. Ruby on Rails (RoR) is a free web application framework written in the Ruby programming language. Ruby on Rails uses the key principles of non-repitition and “convention over configuration” to make the web development process more efficient.

vps hosting — The definition of Virtual Private Server Hosting is a method of partitioning a server such that each partition is allowed to act as a virtual dedicated server. Each VPS runs its own operating system, has its own bandwidth and disk space, and can be individually rebooted. VPS hosting gives the customer more independence than shared hosting services at a lower cost than a physical dedicated server.

DNS: Domain Naming System. The DNS is a general purpose distributed, replicated, data query service. The principal use is the lookup of host IP addresses based on host names. The style of host names now used in the Internet is called “domain name”. which offers a means of mapping an easy to remember name to an Internet Protocol number. The DNS is administered by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority.

Domain Name: A unique alpha-numeric designation to facilitate reference to the sets of numbers that actually locate a particular computer connected to the global information network; any name representing any record that exists within the Domain Name System (DNS).

HTTP: Hypertext Transfer protocol. The set of rules that govern the transfer of most documents traveling over the Internet. It appears at the beginning of every Internet address.

ICANN:  Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. A non-profit, public benefit California corporation acknowledged by the Department of Commerce in October 1998 to assume the functions of IANA as part of the transfer of Internet administration to the private sector. See http://www.icann.org

IP & IP adresses: IP is Internet Protocol. The Internet Protocol, defined in RFC 791, is the network layer for the TCP/IP Protocol Suite. It is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. Internet Protocol address. Every machine on the Internet has a unique 32-bit numerical assignment which allows computers and hosts on the network to locate it. The IP address consists of a dotted octet, four sets of numbers separated by dots. (For example: 204.146.46.8) If a machine does not have an IP address, it is not officially on the Internet.

Class C Network:  Part of the Internet Protocol addressing scheme,; a network that can accommodate 256 hosts; Class C addresses were too small for many organizations, which opted for Class B instead. When available Class B address began to be seriously depleted in the early 90s, CIDR (Classless Inter Domain Routing) was created to enable groups of Class C address to be used together.

Data Mining: Data mining is the process of analysing business data in a data warehouse to find unknown patterns or rules of information that you can use to tailor business operations. Data mining can find patterns in data to answer questions, such as what item purchased in a given transaction triggers the purchase of additional related items or what items tend to be purchased using credit cards, cash or cheques. Data Mining predicts future trends and behaviours, allowing businesses to make proactive, knowledge-driven decisions.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): The term used to describe the marketing technique of preparing a website to enhance its chances of being ranked in the top results of a search engine once a relevant search is undertaken. A number of factors are important when optimising a website, including the content and structure of the website’s copy and page layout, the HTML meta-tags and the submission process. Gee Multimedia is a specialist in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) in Melbourne, Australia. We have worked hard to establish ourselves as one of Melbourne’s most successful Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) companies. As an industry leader with a proven track record in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Gee Multimedia will naturally optimise your website to ensure that your website achieves and maintains high rankings for your keywords and in the Internet’s leading search engines and directories.