No, ASPnix shared services are not PCI compliant. While web hosting packages are configured for maximum security from the start, legacy non-secure FTP ports cannot be closed. This article explains the PCI DSS implications for shared environments, why FTP is the limiting factor, secure configuration
ASPnix shared hosting and SmarterMail packages are not HIPAA, FIPS, or FISMA compliant due to their multi-tenant design. VPS and dedicated servers can meet these standards if you have the expertise to manage and harden the OS, implement controls, and maintain audit trails. Critical guidance for regu
Remote connections to MySQL are enabled by default on Windows shared hosting with no extra configuration required. For Linux MariaDB, use cPanel to add an allow entry for your IP. This guide covers prerequisites, connection examples in command line and .NET code, step-by-step cPanel setup, common er
Learn if you can install or run custom applications, services, or COM objects on our shared hosting. The answer is no - these actions are not permitted to ensure server stability and security. If your needs include such custom setups, our VPS or Dedicated server options provide the necessary capabil
This is expected behavior. .NET 3.5 extends .NET 2.0 so enabling 2.0 provides access to its libraries and features. .NET 4.5 replaces .NET 4.0 so any 4.x selection activates 4.5 capabilities. This guide details the version mappings, control panel choices, web.config examples, and troubleshooting for
ASPnix shared hosting does not permit customers to install or run custom applications, services, or COM objects. This policy maintains server security and performance across all accounts. Learn the details of what's not allowed, why the rules exist, and how upgrading to a VPS or dedicated server pro
Step-by-step guide to transferring your domain registration to ASPnix. Contact your current registrar for the EPP authorization code, submit the transfer order in our billing system with default nameservers, and monitor progress. Includes prerequisites, what happens after submission, common pitfalls
ASPNIX affiliates can use their own images, Flash objects, or text in advertisements only after contacting sales for approval with materials attached. This maintains brand standards and site integration. Using unapproved media results in immediate account closure and total loss of earned and pending
Ensure your domain is unlocked and you have the EPP transfer code before moving it to ASPnix. This article details how to prepare, start the transfer process on our site, and troubleshoot issues like invalid codes or locked status that cause failures. Follow these steps for a seamless domain migrati
Discover how to foster meaningful discussions on your blog so readers promote your content. Part 3 covers balancing business objectives with engagement, creating provocative posts, managing feedback including negative reactions, and implementing tools like social sharing to build an active community
Building on content creation and scheduling from Part 1, this guide explains how to drive traffic through syndication and distribution. Learn to implement dynamic sitemaps, register with blog search services, engage on social platforms, and apply tactics that mirror traditional media channels while
Step-by-step guide to adding the Facebook Like button on a WordPress site. Update header.php with Open Graph and FBML namespaces, then insert the fb:like element into index.php, single.php, and page.php using the_permalink() for correct per-post URLs. Covers prerequisites, configuration options, cod
Configure a custom domain for Windows Live Hotmail by adding it to the Admin Center and updating MX records via the ASPnix DNS Zone Editor. This guide details signing in, setting the root MX record with trailing dot, verifying activation, creating accounts, and the optional CNAME for a custom mail s
IIS7 stores settings in ApplicationHost.config and schema files instead of the IIS6 metabase, rendering old tools unusable. This guide provides the exact CMD script to back up your configuration using appcmd, details the storage path, step-by-step creation and execution instructions, plus automation
Complete guide to generating and binding a self-signed SSL certificate on IIS 6 for Windows Server 2003 using the SelfSSL tool from the IIS Resource Kit. Covers prerequisites, exact commands, verification, browser warnings, and troubleshooting for testing and internal sites.
Windows 7 lets you burn ISO files to disc for free using built-in tools in Windows Explorer. Avoid third-party apps with this simple method. Follow our expanded guide with prerequisites, detailed steps, troubleshooting, and tips for creating reliable CD/DVD media from your ISO images.
Our Windows shared servers support .NET Framework from 2.0 to 4.8 and .NET Core/.NET from 1.0.16 through 10.0 (Preview 1). This guide lists every available runtime so you can match your application's target framework, avoid compatibility errors, and leverage the best performance and security updates