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The standard Microsoft aspnet_regsql tool generates scripts unsuitable for shared SQL Server due to permission requirements. ASPnix supplies a modified SQL script that works in our shared environment. Log in to your billing account to download the file, extract it, and run the script in SQL Server M
Our shared hosting offers PHP versions 5.2.x (Windows Only), 5.3.x (Windows Only), 5.4.x, 5.5.x, 5.6.x, 7.0.x, 7.1.x, 7.2.x, and 7.3.x. These are kept updated for security and performance, though new versions are not rolled out immediately. PHP 4 is not supported on shared hosting due to its age. Fo
Our Windows services offer MySQL 5.7 and Linux services offer MariaDB 10.1, with MariaDB comparable to MySQL 5.6 for core compatibility. Supported on web hosting plans and as a Hyper-V add-on. This guide explains the details, provides code samples for connections, and outlines key considerations for
ASPnix customers are responsible for backing up their own files, databases, emails, and data. We perform server images for disaster recovery, nightly SQL backups on a 30-day rolling basis, and offer paid retrieval at $50 per incident. Policies differ for shared hosting with strict exclusions, VPS us
Our shared web servers feature Intel Xeon E5-2698V3 CPUs (16 cores/32 threads), 64-128GB of DDR4 RAM, Samsung SSD RAID storage, and Intel Pro 1000 network cards. Windows servers use Server 2012 R2 and IIS 8.5 while Linux servers run CloudLinux based on CentOS 7.5. These are organized in server farms
ASPnix applies fixed limits for Classic ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, and IIS on shared hosting to ensure stability and fair resource use. Classic ASP and ASP.NET allow 1 GB uploads and 90-second execution. PHP is limited to 64 MB uploads, 60-second script timeout, 1800-second input timeout, and 2 FastCGI work
Our shared MySQL services enforce 25 simultaneous connections per username, a 32MB max allowed packet size, 60-second inactivity timeout, UTF-8 default character set, and InnoDB as the default storage engine with MyISAM available. This guide details each limit, explains the rationale, provides code
ASPnix sets email limits on shared services using SmarterMail to preserve performance and deter spam. Restrictions: 5000 outgoing emails per day, 50MB max size, 100 recipients per message, 25 bounces, 1000 connections per hour per IP. Bulk sends require the list feature. Exceeding limits triggers IP
Update your domain to use the correct ASPnix DNS name servers for shared hosting. Windows plans use ns1.aspnix.com at 15.181.17.1; Linux plans use nsa.aspnix.com at 52.1.61.50. This guide explains when to delegate DNS, step-by-step update instructions, verification commands, and alternatives if you
Visit https://www.aspnix.com/cloud-hosting/windows-hosting/hosting-plans-features/ to see the full list of 3rd party components available on ASPnix shared Windows servers. Knowing these details prevents compatibility issues and ensures your applications run without custom server modifications or una
ASPnix shared hosting accounts have no restrictions on who you can host websites for. This guide explains the serious risks of sharing control panel credentials, which grant full access to delete or modify files, databases, emails, and sites. Learn recommended alternatives, secure management practic
ASPnix shared hosting does not support Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions. They were removed in Windows Server 2008 R2 (IIS 7.5), the OS running on our web servers. This article explains the history, security-driven deprecation, and modern alternatives such as FTP for publishing and managing site