WINDOWS NT HOSTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WEB SITE SCRIPTS Q & A
Information on .asp, .cgi, .pl, .cfm, java etc.

Q:	When modifying code to take advantage of ASPMail™ I get a
	“[10057] Socket is not connected” error.  What can I do about this?
A:  	Please send an e-mail to: ntadmin@reliaval.com listing the error
	message.

Q:	In my ASPMail™ .asp code, which SMTP server do I specify?
A:	 citadel.hostnoc.net, or, clinton.hostnoc.net,
	depending on the server your site is located on
	(given to you at FTP login.)

Q:	Can I use and do you support Store Front 2000™ e-commerce
	software for Microsoft® Front Page™ on your NT servers?
A:  	Yes, we can host it, but product support must be acquired from
	the software manufacturer.

Q:	If objects have application scope, so that they should be loaded
	in a global.asa file. Where do we place it?
A: 	This should go in the root directory of their application 
	(ie. if you are running your .asp pages in public_html/customers
	it should go there).

Q:	Do you provide any free BBS/Message Board code. 
	If so could you help me out in using this code?
A:	No. There are many free programs available at:
	http://www.cgi-resources.com

Q:	Do you support JSP and/or Java Servlets?
A:	Yes.  We currently are running the latest version of
	J-Run™ by Allaire®.

Q:	Which program do you support or you have on your
	Windows NT™ server for Uploading?
A:	We strongly recommend you do not use script based upload
	routines for your web site visitors, unless used within an
	Intranet-type solution (access not given to outside public.)
	Should you require this feature, contact sales@reliaval.com to
	request the necessary changes to your site.

Q:	Do you support VB (Visual Basic) runtime and Server Side Java?
A: 	We support Visual Basic and Server Side Java.

Q:	Can I register DLL files on NT myself?
A:	No.  Email sales@reliaval.com to have this done.

Q:	My counter uses an .exe and .dll files to work properly,
	but I get errors when I try to run it on my web site.
A:	.exe and .dll files require Execute permission to be set on
	your site. By default, all new web sites are given Script access
	only (appropriate in most situations such as for .asp pages, 
	cgi, etc.) Contact sales@reliaval.com if you require these
	special permissions to be setup on your web site.

Q:	What other ASP objects can be created/used on your server?
	Scripting?  File objects?
A: 	This is treated on a per incident basis.

Q:	Do your Active Server Pages support VBScript as well as JScript?
A:	Yes.  We enable JScript by default, but can modify that
	to your liking.

Q:	What are the guidelines for Java servlets?  Where do I put them?
	Do they have to be registered with an application, server, etc?
A: 	After you have contacted sales@reliaval.com for us to set this up for
	you, supplying your setup requirements for your servlets, we will
	create a directory called “js” in your FTP root which will serve as
	your IIS virtual directory connector to J-Run.  This directory has
	the web URL of http://yoursite.com/js/.  There will also be a
	hidden directory called ‘jrun’ that will give you access to the
	files you need. Connect to http://citadel.ntjava.hostnoc.net or
	http://shelter.ntjava.hostnoc.net or
	http://clinton.ntjava.hostnoc.net with your FTP user name and
	password to access your J-Run™ Cpanel.

Q:	Do you provide pre-installed PERL scripts?
A:	No. There are many free scripts available at: 
	http://www.cgi-resources.com

Q:	Do you support SSI?
A:	Yes.

Q:	What is the absolute path to perl?
A:	Contact ntadmin@reliaval.com for more information on any absolute
	path on the server.

Q:	Do you support CDONTS™ or some other type of .asp based mailers?
A:	We use ASPMail™.  CDONTS™ is not supported.

DATABASE Q & A
Information on ODBC, SQL™, ColdFusion™, databases, etc.

Q:	If I chose a reliaval™ Windows NT™ account, would MS Access™
	databases be supported? To what extent would I administer my
	Windows NT™ account, i.e., would I have to rely on tech support
	for things like DSN setup?
A:	MS Access™ is supported.  DSNless connections (ODBC connections 
	configured at run-time in your scripts) are recommended over
	File DSN connections for reliability and speed, however if you need
	a File DSN setup we will install it for you at a minimal fee.  More
	information on DSN and DSNless connections may be found at:
	http://www.asplists.com/learn/dbopen.asp

Q:	What needs to be done to set up a DSN/ODBC facility for database
	access?
A:	You need to:
1.	Upload via FTP your Access or other compatible database to the
	'database' directory off of FTP root.
2.	Send an email to ntadmin@reliaval.comwith the source name so we can
	set up the File DSN/ODBC source for you, or simply use a
	DSNless connection instead.

Q:	What do I need to provide with my SQL™ database order when I email
	sales@reliaval.com?
A:	In order to set up an SQL™ database for you, please provide us with:

1.	SQL™ Database Name
2.	SQL™ Database Username
3.	SQL™ Database Password
4.	SQL™ Database File Size (in MB)
5.	SQL™ Database Log File Size (in MB)
6.	Any SQL™ DSNs you need setup.

Q:	If I have a database that I upload into the database directory with
	the same name of one that is already there, and it is replaced
	by my upload, will you still need to do anything to set it up?
	Or will it just start working?
A:	No, it should continue working... However, you may encounter a
	problem when uploading if you get an "access denied" error.
	This will occur when the database is locked by another process
	(i.e. Internet Information Server™ - your web site.) In this case,
	contact us and let us know you want to replace the database and
	we will delete your current DSN and after you upload it, we will
	re-create the DSN for you.

Q: 	I need to set up a DSN for my MS Access™ database.
	Could you please do this?
A: 	You must place the database in the 'database' directory off of
	FTP root, then supply us with a source name for the DSN and
	we will set it up.

Q:	Does it cost anything extra to have setup another Cold Fusion™
	datasource?   
A:	Please contact sales@reliaval.com for an answer to this question.

Q:	Where else can I get the information on using/uploading
	Cold Fusion™ and databases?
A:	Just put the database in the database directory; give us a DSN
	to set up for the pages, and then upload the .cfm pages to use it.

Q:	As we are using SQL™ Server as backend for our site. We need
	a clarification regarding that. Whether we need to send our table
	scripts to create database for us, or else you will give us access
	to create our database for our site.
A:	All SQL™ Server accounts have access to port 1433 so they may
	connect using a local copy of Enterprise Manager™, Visual
	InterDev™, etc.  You must specify the SQL™ database name,
	login name, password, database size, log file size, and DSN
	information (if applicable.)  After that, we set up a blank
	database you may connect to on port 1433 of the server to transfer
	your objects/data and get up and running.  The servers are
	citadel.hostnoc.net
	
	clinton.hostnoc.net
	The one you would connect to on port 1433 depends on the
	server you have been assigned to at reliaval™ (also given to
	you at FTP login.)

Q:	How can I access Cold Fusion™ if it’s available?
A:	Cold Fusion™ is available.  Just put your .cfm files in public_html
	or any subdirs you create from there.

Q:	Do you support ADO™?
A:	Yes.

Q:	Does the 500MB web space also include the space taken by the
	SQL™ 7.0 database?
A:	Yes.

Q:	How does one maintain the SQL™ 7.0 database remotely?
A:	All SQL™ Server accounts have access to port 1433 so they may
	connect using a local copy of Enterprise Manager™, Visual
	InterDev™, etc.  You must specify the SQL™ database name,
	login name, password, database size,log file size, and dsn
	information (if applicable.)  After that, we set up a blank
	database you may connect to on port 1433 of the server to transfer
 	your objects/data and get up and running. The servers are
	citadel.hostnoc.net
	
	clinton.hostnoc.net
	The one you would connect to on port 1433 depends on the
	server you have been assigned to at reliaval™ (also given to
	you at FTP login.)

Q:	Does the "Win NT Host A++™" package support DSN-Less
	database connection?
A:	Yes.

Q:	Do you provide the standard OLAP and English Query services
	with SQL™ Server 7.0 on the Win NT Host A++ plan?
A:	Yes.

Q:	I have an Access™ 95 database that has about a dozen tables in it.
	I need to get this database to be used on the SQL™ server.
A:	Contact sales@reliaval.com if you wish to have us import the data into
	a new SQL™ database for you (requires an additional one time fee)
	or simply connect to our SQL™ server and import the data yourself.

Q:	I was wondering, will I still be able to use one DSN to access
	all the tables or will each table have its own DSN?
A:	Only one DSN connection is necessary to connect to your database.

Q:	How many databases can I store in the databases directory?
A:	As many as you want depending on the package you've chosen
	with sales.

Q:	What ODBC drivers are supported?
A:	Supported are:  Access™, dbase™, Excel™, ODBC, Paradox™,
	Text™, FoxPro™, and SQL™. Oracle is not currently supported.

Q:	If I have to use one more ODBC DSN, can I link to the path of the
	other ODBC DSN in my program via DSNless?
A:	Yes.

Q:	Can I add username and password for my SQL™ 7.0?
A:	You can submit it to us and we will add it.

GENERAL Q & A

Q:	We need to access the access log file daily. Where is it located?
A:	It is in a hidden directory off of FTP root called 'domlogs'
	and also as a virtual directory off of public_html (accessible from
	your browser) under the same name.  You have read permission
	on these files.

Remember that you can always use Stats Server™ by going to
either http://citadel.ntstats.hostnoc.net
or http://shelter.ntstats..net or http://clineton.hostnoc.net.

You can determine which depending on the name of the server your
site is on.  The server name of the server your site is on is given to
you when you login via FTP.

At login, your server id is your FTP user name.  Then enter your FTP
user name and password to go to the Stats Server™ Cpanel.

Q:	We need to restrict access to our web site to ourselves and to
	several persons, which will be issued a single user name and
	password. Will this work and can we do this ourselves or has it
	to be done by you?
A:	This can be done, but we would first need to know whether they
	need to add/remove users frequently on their own, or if they just
	need a one-time setup with occasional changes.

Q:	How can I setup a custom HTTP 404 page for my Windows NT™
	website?
A:	This requires a one time setup fee on certain package types.
	Please contact: sales@reliaval.com

Q:	How is most of the remote web site admin done?
A:	This depends on what you are using.  You could use MS Front Page™,
	or use a traditional editor and FTP to change your pages.

Q:	What steps do I need to take to make part of my site a secure,
	https site?
A:	You need an SSL certificate first.  Contact sales@reliaval.com for
	more information.

Q:	Do you provide Index Server™?
A:	Yes.

Q:	Do you provide Exchange Server™?
A:	No.

Q:	Can I install software on my Windows NT™ virtual server? If yes,
	how can I do it or you can help me to finish it?
A:	Send us the details and any installation packages you need and
	we will review and then install it if we approve it.

Q:	Whenever I try to connect i get a connection refused error.
	What’s up?
A:	Please contact the billing department.

Q:	In the event I want to turn on more parked sub-domains, what
	is the maximum amount I can turn on with one account?
A:	Contact sales@reliaval.com

Q:	I am using MS Front Page 2000™ and I wondered if I can assign the
	permissions through Front Page™ and if not how would I?
A:	You cannot.  But, Authentix™ will do it for them but must be
	purchased by you and installed by us at an additional charge.

Q:	Can I run Flash and Shockwave media on either Unix or Windows NT™
	servers?
A:	Yes.

Q:	Can I publish and run a Macromedia site on a Windows NT™ or
	Unix server with Front Page™ extensions?
A:	Yes.

Q:	Can I telnet to my Windows NT™ site?
A:	No.

Q:	If I create a mail list, does it have limitation of amount of
	outgoing mail per day?
A:	reliaval™ Linux support has to address this question:
	support@reliaval.com

Q:	What is the absolute path to my site?
A:	Contact ntadmin@reliaval.com for more information.

Q:	Is there 24-7 support for Windows NT™?
	What kind of support do you have for Windows NT™?
A:	Yes. Emergencies are handled on a priority basis before normal
	support requests.



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