Freeway Web Hosting (Mac Friendly web hosting)

100% Dell Servers

We use only Dell servers in our web hosting platform. Utilising state-of-the-art technology we have built a web hosting platform that is second to none.

Our platform is designed in such a way that if any server fails another server automatically and without delay takes over that server's workload. For example, if one of our mail servers breaks down another server automatically comes online, with all the correct configuration, and takes over the work of the failed server. During this period no email is lost.

As well as this, all data is stored in two large network disk arrays. Data is automatically synchronised between the arrays so that in the event of an array failing the remaining array continues to serve data to the servers with no downtime.

Server Specification

Our current server specification is:

Dual Intel Xeon Processor 3.4GHz with 2MB Cache

8 GB RAM

Dual 136 GB SCSI Drive (for the operating system)

RAID Mirroring (for the operating system)

Dual Power Supplies

Dual Gigabit Network Adapters

100% Cisco Gigabit Network

Our network operates on industry-leading network equipment from Cisco Systems. All our switches and routers are developed by Cisco. Our network is based on gigabit technology, which means that it runs at a speed of 1000 Mb per second - most web hosting networks are limited to 100 Mb per second.

Our network also utilises 100% CAT6 network cable, which contains four pairs of copper wire and, unlike CAT5, utilises all four pairs. CAT6 supports Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet and supports communications at more than twice the speed of CAT5e, which is the other popular standard for Gigabit Ethernet cabling.

Redhat Enterprise Linux Platform

Redhat is the leading provider of Linux open source software. For many years now Redhat Linux has been the number one choice for web hosting companies, not just because of Redhat's amazing scalability but also because of its track record as the most stable operating system available in the market today.

Our systems utilise the latest Redhat server technology to allow our servers to be continually up to date with Redhat system & security patches.

Unlike many of our competitors we run Redhat Enterprise Linux, the most stable release of Redhat Linux available and the only version that keeps completely up to date with security patches.

Connectivity

Our network operates a multi-homed network utilising BGP4 technology. Simply put, we have multiple connections to the Internet with different backbone providers, should any connection fail our other connections automatically take all the traffic. Not only does this mean that we are very unlikely to lose connectivity to the Internet, but it also means that traffic moving to and from our network can choose from a range of paths to get to its final destination. This means that we have been able to configure the network always to take the fastest paths.

Massive Software Library Included with a one click install (Pro accounts and above)

Locked Area Lite

Locked Area Lite is a sophisticated password protection and membership management system that gives your users access to a password protected members area. Locked Area Lite manages the users login details and allows the webmaster to email and manage users from a simple web interface.

Form to Email (Included in Basic)

This feature allows you to implement forms on your website and receive the results via email.

Photo Gallery

This feature allows you to run an online photo gallery, great for sharing your holiday snaps!

Free For All Links Page

This feature allows visitors to your site to add a link back to their website.

Website Search

This feature allows you to have a search box on your website to help visitors find the web page that they need.

Guestbook

This feature allows your visitors to leave their name, email address and some comments about your website.

E-Blah Discussion Board

E-Blah is one of the best discussion forums available, it has hundreds of features and is a great feature for any website.

Web Postcards

This feature is a great traffic booster, it simply allows your visitors to send their friends a personalised postcard from your website.

Web Auction

Interested in running a website like Ebay? Start the simple way with this powerful Auction system.

Domain Name Checker

This feature allows your website visitors to check the availability of a domain name.

404/500 Error Page

Our file not found and server error pages can be configured to email you when an error occurs.

Banner Advert Manager

Install a powerful banner advertising program to allow you to run banner adverts on your website, and includes statistics and reports on the success of your banners.

Java Clock

This feature enables you to install a Java clock for use on your website.

Web Calendar

Web Calendar is a web-based calendaring and scheduling system for managing personal, group and corporate events over the internet. It is a full featured online application that allows you to keep track of your personal appointments, group projects and company meetings.

Web Survey

This feature allows you to have a survey on your web page, once a visitor has voted they may see the results of the survey so far.

Internet Countdown

This feature allows you to have a countdown to a specific date on your webpage.

Random Text Displayer

This feature allows different pieces of text to be displayed each time a web page is loaded.

Random Images Displayer

This feature allows you to show a random image in any webpage from a store of images you specify.

Tell-A-Friend

Our tell-a-friend feature allows people visiting your website to fill in a simple four field form and have a link to that page of the website emailed to their friend.

Web Ring

A Web Ring is a great way of getting more traffic to your website. It allows webmasters of similar sites to your own to add their link to the ring then each webmaster displays the ring (a system of links) on their site.

Trouble Ticket Express

This feature is great for helping you to deal with your customers requests in a streamlined and efficient manner.

Classified Adverts

This feature allows you to run classified adverts on your site, this allows your visitors to advertise goods or services they have for sale.

WordPress News

WordPress is arguably the most popular Newsging software available today! It's easy to install and use and will allow you to have a great looking News in minutes. Please note that this feature will use one of your MySQL databases.

Joomla CMS

Joomla! is one of the most powerful Open Source Content Management Systems on the planet. It is used all over the world for everything from simple websites to complex corporate applications. Joomla! is easy to install, simple to manage, and reliable.

Mambo CMS

Mambo is a full-featured content management system that can be used for everything from simple websites to complex corporate applications.

Geeklog - The Ultimate WeNews System

Geeklog is a 'News', otherwise known as a WeNews. It allows you to create your own virtual community area, complete with user administration, story posting, messaging, comments, polls, calendar, weblinks, and more! Please note that this feature will use one of your MySQL databases.

Nucleus WeNews

Nucleus offers you the building blocks you need to create a web presence. Whether you want to create a personal News, a family page, or an online business site, Nucleus CMS can help you achieve your goals.

phpBB

phpBB is a high powered, fully scalable, and highly customisable open-source bulletin board package. phpBB has a user-friendly interface, simple and straightforward administration panel, and helpful FAQ. Please note that this feature will use one of your MySQL databases.

RoundCube

RoundCube Webmail is a browser-based multilingual IMAP client with an application-like user interface. It provides full functionality you expect from an e-mail client, including MIME support, address book, folder manipulation, message searching and spell checking.

Gallery

Share your pictures with others or view them over the internet. Upload your pictures while on holiday so you can take more. Create groups of people who can see different sets of pictures eg you might let your football team see pictures from matches etc.

MediaWiki

A collaborative technology for organizing information on Web sites. Work with others to maintain information. For example if you run a business you can share information with your colleagues at the same time as documenting it for yourself.

SugarCRM

A Customer Relationship Management application - This application lets a business keep track of its relationships with its customers. Users can manage customer accounts, contacts, sales leads, calls, meetings etc. A dashboard showing the most successful leads, the sales pipeline, and the month-by-month outcomes for opportunities in the pipeline can be displayed.

E-Commerce features on Pro+Shop

Secure Server Access

This feature allows you to accept data securely via your website. We have activated this feature automatically for you.

Accept Credit Cards Online!

This feature allows you to signup for an Internet Merchant account with WorldPay.

Zen Cart

Zen Cart is a popular shopping cart program that puts the merchant's and shopper's requirements first. Please note that this feature will use one of your MySQL databases.

osCommerce Shopping Cart

osCommerce is a free fully featured shopping cart solution that includes many features including templates, customer logins and support for Paypal and Worldpay. Please note that this feature will use one of your MySQL databases.

Agora Shopping Cart

Install AgoraCart a free fully featured shopping cart solution.

CubeCart Shopping Cart

CubeCart is an eCommerce script written with PHP & MySQL. With CubeCart you can setup a powerful online store. Please note that this feature will use one of your MySQL databases.