What is Java?
Java is an entire programming language resembling C or C++. It takes a sophisticated programmer to create Java code. And it requires a sophisticated programmer to maintain it. With Java, you can create complete applications. Or you can attach a small group of instructions, a Java “applet” that improves your basic HTML. Running Java in [...]
What is NSLOOKUP?
NSLOOKUP is a utility that enables a user to look up an IP address of a domain or host on a network. This facility is offered to customers through the ‘Web Diagnostics’ section in your Web Services Group Control Panel.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a simple name-value pair stored by a browser, often a session ID. The main purpose of cookies is to identify users and possibly prepare customised Web pages for them. When you enter a Web site using cookies, you may be asked to fill out a form providing such information as your name [...]
What is PING?
PING is a utility that determines whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections. This facility is offered to customers through the ‘Web Diagnostics’ section in your Web Services Group Control Panel.
What is WAP?
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a communications protocol that allows mobile phones and other wireless terminals to access the Internet. WAP uses an XML (eXtensible Markup Language) syntax called WML (Wireless Markup Language). WAP webpages can only be viewed by WAP enabled mobile phones and WAP compatible web browsers. Current Web browsers such as Internet [...]
What is JavaScript?
JavaScript is a web scripting language used to make web pages more interactive by allowing pages to change without having to reload the page – it’s entirely client-side, so compatibility is with the browser rather than the hosting platform. Internet Explorer typically interprets JavaScript differently from other browsers for historical reasons. JavaScript is different from [...]
What is ‘Traceroute’?
Trace (also known as Traceroute or TRACERT in Windows) is a utility that traces a the route that IP (Internet Protocol) packets take from your computer to an internet host, showing how many hops the packet requires to reach the host and how long it takes to reach each router. If you’re visiting a Web [...]
What is Linux?
Linux is a UNIX-like operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually more expensive UNIX systems. Linux has a reputation as a very efficient and fast-performing system. Linux’s kernel (the central part of the operating system) was developed by Linus Torvalds [...]
What FTP details does Joomla require?
If you wish to set up Joomla to work with your FTP server, you will need the FTP details: Server : ftp.yourdomainname.com Username: yourdomainname.com Password: FTP/eXtend password FTP Root: /
How do I run scheduled tasks (CRON) on my account?
Scheduled tasks (also known as CRON jobs) can be setup in Web Services Group. This feature (where available in your account type) allows you to enable a program to run automatically on the server, you can set your program to run every hour, daily, weekly or monthly. We allow up to 3 CRON jobs per [...]