Our ASP Ultimate web hosting package comes complete with SQL Server 2008 (including R2 version) database support (SQL Server 2012 and 2005
also available) and is perfect for use in business-critical web applications where backend database performance and stability are of the essence.
You should consider SQL Server if your web site is a critical component of your business and it's
operation is dependant on a fast and reliable database. SQL Server hosting can also be considered
as a natural progression path for web sites that currently utilise a Microsoft Access database.
It is often the choice made by those who are finding that Microsoft Access is no longer suitable
or reliable enough for coping with the increased traffic demands made to their web site.
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What is Microsoft SQL Server? |
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Microsoft SQL Server is the industry leading database for business critical web applications. SQL
Server is a comprehensive, integrated data management tool that enables individuals and organizations
to reliably manage mission-critical information and confidently run today's increasingly complex
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How can I use a SQL Server database? |
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Microsoft SQL Server plugs into your web application just like any other relational database.
There are a range of visual management tools that you can use to administer, manage and performance
tune your SQL Server database to ensure you get the very best out of your web site. Many of these
tools can be downloaded free of charge direct from the Microsoft web site.
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What version of SQL Server to you provide? |
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We provide support for SQL Server 2008 databases (both R2 and non-R2 versions) which are hosting on our latest Windows 2008
servers. However we can also provide support for SQL Server 2005 databases hosted on our Windows
2003 servers. If you require support for a SQL Server 2005 database please request this by
contacting us at admin@storminternet.co.uk once you have placed your order and we can ensure
your hosting package is assigned to the correct server.
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What is the maximum SQL Server database size? |
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With our shared hosting packages a 500MB SQL Server database is provided as standard. Additional
databases or space can be purchased at a cost of £24.99+VAT per database (or per 500MB of
additional space) per year. Our shared hosting packages can host SQL Server databases of up
to 2GB in size. We recommend a dedicated server for
hosting databases larger than this.
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Why use Storm Internet to host your SQL Server database driven web site? |
Full Remote Access
Unlike some of our competitors, we allow you full remote connectivity to your SQL Server
database and do not restrict access in any way. You are free to connect to your database
using ODBC plus using admin tools such as SQL Server Management Studio to ensure that you get
the very best from your database and consequently, from your web site.
Easily transfer your existing SQL Server database
With our SQL Server hosting package, there's no need to rebuild your database from scratch
should you wish to transfer an existing SQL Server database to us. If you already have a database
hosted elsewhere, you can easily transfer the contents of your database using
SQL Server Management Studio which is fully supported by our packages. SSMS provides you with
an Import/Export wizard which you can use to upload your data and stored procedures with a couple
of clicks. Click here for full details. Therefore
you can have your database online with us in minutes rather than spending hours reconstructing
it via SQL scripts.
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ASP Ultimate plan - £79.99 per annum |
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