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What is a Domain Name?
Imagine that everybody in the world used their telephone number instead of their name... If names didn't exist, you'd be forced to invent them, or you'd never be able to identify your closest friends, let alone casual acquaintances you'd met only a couple of times!
Domain names were invented to fill a similar need on the Internet. Most computers connected to the Internet are identified by a unique number called an IP address (for instance, 234.208.12.129). IP addresses are neither intuitive (they don't correspond to a geographical location) nor easy to remember.
If you type the IP address into the URL bar of your browser you will be taken to the web site it relates to. As well as being hard to remember, however, IP addresses are also FIXED (i.e. if you change web hosting companies you'll need to get a new IP address for your site).
Domain names offer a more intuitive way to name and find a website. Each domain name replaces a string of meaningless numbers (an IP address) with a simple word or expression. That's the theory - in practice, domain names can be pretty obscure too.
A domain name is the label used to identify the Web site, for example yahoo.com. It usually describes some aspect of the site and is easier for the visitors to remember than the Web address, also known as the IP address.
.com is the top domain under which the other domain name is registered. There are heaps of different top domains out there, from commercial (.com) through to non-profit (.org) and even country-specific top domains such as France (.fr) and Italy (.it). Every domain name is registered under a top domain of some kind. The top domain is often known as the domain extension.
History of domain
When top-level domains were first implemented, in January 1985, there were six:
.com
.edu
.gov
.net
.org
.mil
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) currently classifies top-level domains into three types:
country code top-level domains (ccTLD): Used by a country or a dependent territory. It is two letters long, for example jp for Japan.
generic top-level domain (gTLD): Used (at least in theory) by a particular class of organizations (for example, com for commercial organizations). It is three or more letters long. Most gTLDs are available for use worldwide, but for historical reasons gov and mil are restricted to the government and military, respectively, of the USA.
infrastructure top-level domain: The top-level domain arpa is the only one.
A full list of currently existing TLDs can be found at the list of Internet top-level domains.
Domain Name System
When the Internet was being collaboratively developed by a substantially technical community around a growing but still manageable Internet Engineering Task Force, the Domain Name System (DNS) evolved as a hierarchical solution to the problem of keeping track of which computers had which Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
The Internet however, is based on IP addresses. Domain Name System (or Service or Server), an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Because domain names are alphabetic, they're easier to remember.
How does the Domain Name system work?
Every time you use a domain name, therefore, a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address. For example, the domain name www.qualitylinkbuilding.com might translate to 198.105.232.4.
The DNS system is, in fact, its own network. If one DNS server doesn't know how to translate a particular domain name, it asks another one, and so on, until the correct IP address is returned.
Without DNS, we'd all have to memorize long numbers instead of URLs or E-mail addresses. What a mess that would be!
Guidelines for the registering a domain names
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Ihe ICANN coordinates the assignment of Internet Domain Names, IP address numbers, protocol parameter and port numbers and identifiers that must be globally unique for the Internet to function. Domain name guidelines:
1.The main part of the name ('yahoo') can only contain the letters a-z, the digits 0-9, and a dash (-).
2.The dash can't be at the beginning or end of a name.
3.Underscore (_) and other special characters are not allowed.
4.The name may not exceed 63 characters, excluding the characters used to identify the Top Level Domain (such as, .com, .biz, .info, .net, .org).
5.Upper and lower-case characters are equivalent: YAHOO.COM is the same as yahoo.com.
6.The end of the name (e.g. '.com') is called the TLD (Top Level Domain). Conventions for TLD's are discussed below.
What does it mean to "register" a domain name?
When you register a domain name, you are inserting an entry into a directory of all the domain names and their corresponding computers on the Internet.
Domain Name Registrar?
Registrars are companies that compete with each other and enter new or renew domains into a TLD Registry(s).
1.Domain Name Registrars can set their own registration and renewal fees.
2.All Registrars are required to collect the same information.
3.The differences between Registrars are basically: price and service.
Some answers for Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register a domain name?
Domain names ending with .aero, .biz, .com, .coop, .info, .museum, .name, .net, .org, or .pro can be registered through many different companies (known as "registrars") that compete with one another.
The registrar you choose will ask you to provide various contact and technical information that makes up the registration. The registrar will then keep records of the contact information and submit the technical information to a central directory known as the "registry." This registry provides other computers on the Internet the information necessary to send you e-mail or to find your web site. You will also be required to enter a registration contract with the registrar, which sets forth the terms under which your registration is accepted and will be maintained.
Domain Names aren't free. But, if you are a serious about your business, a Domain Name is the best investment you can make. To register your Domain Name:
1.Determine what Top Level Domain (TLD) you are qualified to use: gTLD, rTLD or ccTLD.
2.Click on the TLDs Registry and select a Certified Registrar.
3.Conduct a WHOIS Search and determine if your domain name is availabe.
Fill out their form.
Double check your domain name spelling and extension.
Click process link.
Will my name and contact information be publicly available?
Information about who is responsible for domain names is publicly available to allow rapid resolution of technical problems and to permit enforcement of consumer protection, trademark, and other laws. The registrar will make this information available to the public on a "Whois" site. It is however possible to register a domain in the name of a third party, as long as they agree to accept responsibility -- ask your registrar for further details.
How long does a registration last? Can it be renewed?
Each registrar has the flexibility to offer initial and renewal registrations in one-year increments, with a total registration period limit of ten years.
How much does a domain-name registration name cost?
Each registrar sets the price it charges for registering names, and prices vary significantly among different registrars. In addition, some registrars offer discounted or free registration services in connection with other offerings, such as web hosting.
Can I change registrars after registering a domain name?
Yes, you may change the registrar sponsoring your domain name (60 days after intial registration.) For details on the transfer process, contact the registrar you would like to assume sponsorship of the registration.
What is meant by Web hosting
Web hosting is a service that provides individuals, organizations and users with online systems for storing information, images, video, or any content accessible via the Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for servers they do not own to be located in their data center.
Service Scope
The scopes of hosting services vary widely. The most basic is file hosting (or Web page hosting), where Web pages and other files can be uploaded via FTP or a Web interface. The files are usually delivered to the Web "as is" or with little processing. Many ISPs offer this service for free to its subscribers. People can also obtain Web page hosting from services such as GeoCities or Yahoo!. Web page hosting is typically free, advertisement sponsored, or cheap.
Types of Hosting
Hosting can be split up into several general types:
Free hosting: just about all the free web hosting available is extremely limited when compared to paid hosting. Free web hosts generally require their own ads on your site, only allow web-based uploading and editing of your site, and have very tight disk space and traffic limits. Still, most people get their start via free web hosting.
Image hosting: hosting only a few different formats of images. This type of hosting is often free and most require registrations. Most image hosts allow hotlinking, so that you can upload images on their servers and not waste space/bandwidth on yours.
Shared hosting: one's Web site is placed on the same server as several hundred other sites. A problem with another site on the server can bring all of the sites down. Shared hosting also brings with it some restrictions regarding what exactly can be done, although these restrictions are nowhere near as restrictive as for free hosting.
Clustered hosting: designed to eliminate the problems inherent with typical shared hosting infrastructures, it offers the benefits of a dedicated server, but at affordable shared hosting prices. This hosting technology platform provides customers with a "clustered" handling of security, load balancing, and necessary Web site resources. Resources are virtualized beyond the limits of one physical server and dynamic load balancing disperses traffic to ensure performance is optimal for all customer accounts.
Reseller hosting: designed for those who want to become Web hosts themselves. One gets a large amount of space and bandwidth that can be divided up among as many sites as the user wants to put on his account. A reseller account is placed on the same server with other reseller accounts, just like with shared hosting but there are fewer accounts.
Virtual Private Server (or Virtual Dedicated Server) hosting: Virtual Private Server technology enables one physical server to house several Virtual Environments which behave exactly like an isolated stand-alone server. This is often a much more affordable solution than a dedicated server, normally offering all the same benefits, such as root access.
Dedicated hosting: With dedicated hosting, one gets a server of one's own. They have no restrictions, except for those designed to maintain the integrity of the Web host's network (for instance, banning sites with adult content due to the increase risk of attack by hackers and grey legal issues for the ISP). Unless a separate plan is purchased from the host, the user is also generally on his own. This can be an expensive proposition, as the purchase of the dedicated server itself is generally far more expensive compared to shared hosting.
Colocated hosting: This involves a server the user purchases himself and installs at the host's data center. Besides unmonitored reboots, the user must pay extra for many services dedicated hosting provides by default. Colocated hosting is generally chosen by people with server administration experience and those with more significant needs than which can be satisfied by dedicated or shared hosting. This is usually the most expensive and least cost effective option if you are not colocating many servers.
Of all these most fitting and cheapest way for 99% of new webmasters will be shared hosting.
Obtaining hosting
Web hosting is often provided as part of a general Internet access plan; there are many free and paid providers offering these services. The free services generally have restrictions on how the space can be used, including but not limited to: advertising, bandwidth restrictions, and programs that can be used to edit sites.
Businesses are generally restricted to using a paid Web host to host their site on. Paid Web hosts usually provide many more features, including 24/7 support and personalized assistance. Sites hosted on paid Web hosts also tend to load more quickly since each server hosts fewer sites, giving each site a larger proportion of resources.
Steps to perform a web host
1.You find the best web hosting plan that will fit your needs - that's the major point of the hosting plans database on this site.
2.You sign up (probably using a credit card) with that web host. You choose how often you will be charged (usually monthly to yearly).
3.You get a confirmation email (or see the info displayed in your browser) with so-called name servers and other data that you may need (such as temporary address where you can see your site and the web address of the control panel for your site).
4.You login to the account you created when you have registered your domain name (see above) and you change your domain's name servers to those that you received in the previous step.
5.You upload all the HTML, graphics, and programming files that were created when you designed your site (see above) from your hard drive to your hosting account. This can be done either by using an FTP client such as the one built-in to your operating system (or for example CuteFTP or WS_FTP), by using your web page editor such as FrontPage, or by using the control panel of your site.
6.After your name servers changes propagate across the Internet (usually up to 48 hours), you will be able to access your new web site at your domain name. Even before that, you can usually see your site at the temporary address you were given in step 3.
Some Frequently asked Questions about hosting
What is bandwidth?
Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transmitted at a given moment to a server. The higher your bandwidth, the larger amount of traffic your site can handle at one time.
Is unlimited bandwidth possible?
No. Offering unlimited bandwidth or disk space is simply not possible as all hardware has limitations.
How do I upload files to my hosting account?
You will need an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program like WS FTP.
What is uptime?
Your uptime is the percentage of time that your web site is reachable. Most web host will offer 99% or more uptime (excluding scheduled maintenance).
What is the cgi-bin?
The cgi-bin is a directory set aside by your host where you can store and run your cgi scripts. Although most host allow cgi scripts to be used in any directory, this is usually defualt directory for cgi scripts.
What is a subdomain?
A subdomain is a sub directory you can add to your site. For example: http://name.mydomain.com This is very useful if you run a large site and would like to break it up into sections.
What is .htaccess?
The .htaccess file is an ordinary text file that you can create using Notepad or any text editor and ftp it into your Web root directory. This file will contain the configuration statements (commands) to customize the Apache Web server software for your Website. The .htaccess file can be used to password protect directories and many other things, but if your not careful can really harm your website. If you make a mistake with .htaccess you will need to delete it from your server or upload a new one. Always keep backups.
What is SSI?
SSI, or Server-Side Include, is a type of HTML comment that directs the Web server to dynamically generate data for the Web page whenever it is requested. Web pages that use SSIs often end with a .shtml extension, though this is not a requirement.
What is telnet?
Telnet is a user command and an underlying TCP/IP protocol for accessing remote computers. On the Web, HTTP and FTP protocols allow you to request specific files from remote computers, but not to actually be logged on as a user of that computer. With Telnet, you log on as a regular user with whatever privileges you may have been granted to the specific application and data on that computer.
What are cron jobs?
Cron jobs are set in crontabs (or cron tables) on a server. Cron Jobs are used when you need to run a script or execute a command on a certain schedule. For example, your could set a crontab to do a backup every few hours.
Cheap web hostings
Here are some things you should know before finding a "cheap" or inexpensive web host.
You should pay very careful attention to the terms of use and the acceptable use policy of that host.
You can find a good deal because web hosting industry is very competitive but if a host is way too cheap for the features it offers compared to others, don't go with them.
Going with a cheap host requires extra research
Visit the support pages and see if you are comfortable with the level of support offered by the host. You can't expect to get the greatest and fastest support for every little problem you have by paying less than $5/month. Such a business would fail soon because qualified support personnel costs money.
Larger companies and Windows plans are usually more expensive.
Cheap hosts oversell space and bandwidth, counting on the fact that most people won't use them fully. This is normal and you shouldn't be kicked out if you do use all your allocated space and bandwidth.
Cheap hosts often don't fully control their servers - they might have a dedicated server with another company to make their costs lowest possible, so they are sometimes forced to rely on others to perform some physical tasks like replacing some hardware on the server.
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