Get Free Software from the WebSiteSpark program on a dedicated server
 CeraNet is part of Microsoft's WebsiteSpark program
Microsoft® & CeraNet have teamed up to provide web designers and developers
drive new business opportunities through connections with partners and customers
around the world. WebsiteSpark also provides Web Pros with Microsoft software
and solutions, as well as support and training opportunities.
CeraNet provides the most reliable and economical hosting services on
dedicated servers, co-location services, cloud computing services, and virtual
private servers (VPS - with Microsoft's Hyper-V technology and VMWare).
Here is an example of a dedicated server setup for designers / developers:
2 Xeon dual core processors, 3gb ram, 2 x 500gb drives -
$189 per month, zero setup
unmanaged server with full 'root' level access, 10mbps dedicated port, /29 public ip addresses 5 useable),
24/7/365 live support with engineers (not level one 'ticket' people), and
everything you would expect from a professional data center - one year agreement
This server software would be FREE from Microsoft by signing up for the program and Sourceforge:
** Windows Web Server 2008 (or Windows Web Server 2008 R2, when available)
** SQL Server 2008 Web
** Website Panel (DotNetPanel) control panel. A premium control panel to effectively control Web
site hosting parameters
This same service is over $1000 per month at other service providers. You
save over $700 per month with CeraNet.
Additional benefits for Web designers:
- Full range of professional design tools and innovative technologies to help
bring creativity to the world of HTML, CSS, AJAX, PHP, and Microsoft
Silverlightâ„¢.
- Built-in support for today's Web standards, sophisticated CSS-based layout and
formatting, and integration with either ASP.NET or PHP.
- Ability to publish the best media experiences on the Web for audio and video.
- Reduced complexity and easier data integration by using powerful tools and
task panes to design for ASP.NET, PHP, and XML.
** Certain restrictions apply and the program is available for a
limited time.
** Contact CeraNet for more information.
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