Server/Data Center Features - Definition of Features

Windows 2003 IIS 6

IIS 6 is the software that powers the web server portion of the Windows operating system. IIS 7 has recently launched and Brinkster will be deploying it in the very near future.

Hot Swapable Hardware Redundant File Storage

Hot swappable is the ability to replace failed hardware without turning off the system. The subsystem can remain operational and data is available at all times even during service activities. An example of hot swapping would be hard disks that can be added and removed while a server is operational. Hot swappable is the ability to replace failed hardware without turning off the system. The subsystem can remain operational and data is available at all times even during service activities. An example of hot swapping would be hard disks that can be added and removed while a server is operational.

Daily Data Backups

Files contained in your web hosting folders are backed up on a daily basis. Files contained in your web hosting folders are backed up on a daily basis.

Redundant Gigabit Connections to Multiple Service Providers

Brinkster has internet connections to its datacenters that are redundant. This means that if one connection fails, the other connection is available to handle the traffic.

Network Firewall

A firewall has the basic task of controlling traffic between different zones of trust. Typical zones of trust include the Internet (a zone with no trust) and an internal network (a zone with high trust). Brinkster uses Cisco networking gear to operate and protect its network.

24/7 Network Monitoring

The network that powers your web site at Brinkster is monitored by real people every day of the year, 24/7.

24/7 Web Server Monitoring

The web servers (or computers) that power your web site at Brinkster are monitored by real people every day of the year, 24/7.