Hi,

I'm getting to the stage where I'll soon need a web server to host a site I'm working on.

The complication is that it's using server-side ECMAscript and I'll need to install and run the Application server on the host.

I've seen that there are Virtual Servers (which on the whole seem to be in my price range) and Dedicated Servers (which on the whole seem to be out of my price range). Would running the application server be possible on a Virtual server, or would it have to be dedicated? Or does it depend on the service provider?

Any advice you could give me would be most welcome. I've only played around with the web space provided by my isp so far, so I'm feeling like I've paddled out of the shallows and straight of the edge of a reef :)

Thanks in advance.

I expect that it would be quite possible to run server-side ECMAScript on a virtual host, but you'd need to make inquiries first before you go ahead. I suggest you make a list of hosts as recommended by others around this forum, then e-mail each of them explaining your needs and see what kind of a response you get back.

If all of the responses are negative, then I'm afraid you might need to start thinking about stretching your budget (badly) for a d.server.

Good luck!

I think most virtual hosts allow you too install what ever you want to on it, the problem is you may or may not have the proper access or the proper setup to install it.

Actually, they don't, cbaker. It ultimately is up to the individual service provider. Most any host will reserve the right to limit or prohibit any application that is resource intensive and may be a hindrance to others on the server.

BC's advice is sound (and a bit calm, too. The effects of the caffeine must be wearing off). :wavey:

What, you mean you prefer that I have a lot of caffeine, Duster? ;)

Originally posted by Duster

BC's advice is sound (and a bit calm, too. The effects of the caffeine must be wearing off). :wavey:

*chuckle*

I ain't sayin' a word!.. *zips lips*

Greg Moore
http://www.akashik.net

Whta is a server side ECMAscript??

kunal, I believe server side ECMAscript refers to server side JavaScript, in which case, a Netscape server is required (I think).

Originally posted by GeorgeC
kunal, I believe server side ECMAscript refers to server side JavaScript, in which case, a Netscape server is required (I think).

ECMAscript (iirc) is the ratified version of Javascript.

A Netscape server isn't neccesary. I'm using the Xoology Solo (http://www.xoology.com) application server with IIS on one machine, and Solo's own http server on another.

It works on any web server on Solaris, NT/2000, 98 or Red Hat (afaik)

Adrian

Originally posted by ABJ
Originally posted by GeorgeC
kunal, I believe server side ECMAscript refers to server side JavaScript, in which case, a Netscape server is required (I think).

ECMAscript (iirc) is the ratified version of Javascript.

A Netscape server isn't neccesary. I'm using the Xoology Solo (http://www.xoology.com) application server with IIS on one machine, and Solo's own http server on another.

It works on any web server on Solaris, NT/2000, 98 or Red Hat (afaik)

Adrian



Could you elaborate? I dint quit get it as yet. :(

Could you elaborate? I dint quit get it as yet. :( [/B]

Hi Kunal

AIUI, Netscape created Javascript, then extended it with each new browser version.

Microsoft copied it (suprise!), added their own extensions and called it JScript.

Which now means that writing cross-browser j(ava)script is a pain.

ECMAscript is an attempt (by the W3C?) to merge the two together and create a standard.

istr that Netscape are making their v6 browser entirely W3C compatible. But I could be wrong :)

Server-side ECMAscript means that it's interpreted on the server, rather than the client's browser. Solo intercepts the page returned by the http server and interprets any server-side script it finds.

Any HTML in the page is passed on to the browser, but the ECMAscript can also generate its own HTML to be displayed.

For example, I'm parsing an XML file, and using to contents to build a page for IE or Netscape 4+, with style sheets, images etc. But if you view it with Lynx it will generate a page that works there too. (Plain text, no images, simpler layout)

It also means you can do much more secure things like passwords, code hiding etc.

Hope this helps, ask me if you want to know anymore.

Adrian :cool:

Thanx! That cleared a lot of doubts. :)

Good you sought further clarification on this, Kunal. I didn't know this too :)

And thanks for the further explanation, ABC... you did a swell job :)

Welcome to this forum... we hope to see you a lot in future!!!

Learner

Oh my goodness, don't you just hate it when moderators flirt with forum members? Yeah, me too... anyway, damn, what's this forum about again?

Erm... nevermind, sorry mod's... delete this please :o

Originally posted by ABJ
ECMAscript is an attempt (by the W3C?) to merge the two together and create a standard.

Hello Adrian,

Just to remove your little doubt here... ECMAscript happens to actually be an attempt by the EUROPEAN COMPUTER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (ECMA).

Stuartwright... LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Welcome to WebHostingTalk.

I guess I could be "flirting" with Kunal if he was a girl!!! He definitely isn't!!! And I definitely am straight as a ruler!!! :D

And the post below was made before Kunal was selected to become MODERATOR. :D

Oh... I did recently start to occasionally flirt with another beautiful female MODERATOR here though. Muhahahahaaaaa!!!!! She's really really cute... and she looks even cuter when she gets p*ssed off!!! :D :D :D

Learner

[Edited by Learner on 10-01-2000 at 02:23 AM]

Originally posted by stuartwright
Oh my goodness, don't you just hate it when moderators flirt with forum members? Yeah, me too... anyway, damn, what's this forum about again?

Erm... nevermind, sorry mod's... delete this please :o

I just got this to say, I am Male, and I am straight! Thats it.

Uh hem. Please take all flirting and associated activities to the General Conversations forum, or I shall be forced to put each 'involved' person's details in the local classifieds..... In the wrong section :D Thank you ;)