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Up to Date Hardware
Over TheNet®
's servers are the fastest,
most technologically advanced available. We are constantly upgrading
our systems, however, we do so with great care. OTN always balances
between the "leading edge" and the "safe and proven."
In other words, most new technology has bugs. Therefore, before
OTN upgrades the systems, we make absolutely sure that the new technology
has been on the market and proven to be robust.
Hosting Custom Internet Programs
When we began our company over five years
ago, Over TheNet®
decided to offer hosting for Web site integrated
programs, CGI's, because no one else did. Still today, there
are very few companies that are able to dependably host these programs.
Since interactivity is so vital to the success of a Web site, Over
TheNet®
's capability to host CGI's is absolutely necessary
(see The Importance of Internet Programming.)
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Controlling Costs While Meeting Site Demands
The computers on which the Web site runs must
match the specifications of the anticipated Web site. This sounds
obvious, however, most Web site hosts do not think about it. OTN
will provide each of our Web sites with a custom hosting solution
that will control costs while ensuring the integrity of the Web
site.
Optimizing Servers
For optimum performance and speed, servers
must be optimized for specific tasks. This is because various computers
and platforms have different purposes. No one machine is the best
at everything. Even the most expensive computer has its weaknesses.
Therefore, Over TheNet®
has several servers, each optimized
for its specific task.
Connectivity
Connectivity determines the speed with which
users receive the requested pages. Over TheNet®
is running full
bandwidth, point to point T1 lines to Savvis. This means
that we are directly connected to the Internet backbone. Furthermore,
we constantly monitor the capacity of our lines, making sure to
add more bandwidth so as not to exceed 80% capacity.
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Capacity
of the System
Over TheNet®
has made a commitment to
never run our equipment at more than 70% capacity. With an OTN hosted
site, users will never receive the dreaded "server busy"
message.
Security
Over TheNet®
takes every precaution to
prevent hackers from damaging our customers' Web sites. In
fact, we use the same servers as the US Army's Web site. This
is because they have been proven to be the most secure in the industry.
Hosting as a Primary Business
Over TheNet®
is a specialist in Web hosting.
We are committed to the fastest possible downloading and delivery
of your Web site, every time a user requests it.
Backups, Redundancy and Forethought
Over TheNet®
is prepared for every problem.
We perform regular backups and have uninterruptable power sources.
We provide 24 hour a day monitoring of the servers and have redundant
systems. If any one machine goes out, we have another spare to fill
in, immediately. Over TheNet®
takes its hosting seriously.
Compatibility Between Host and Web site
The fact that OTN is both the site developer
and host facilitates the original creation of the site and subsequent
updates. This also ensures that there will never be compatibility
problems between the programs and the Servers.
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