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2006-07-18
Microsoft Enhances Solution for Windows-Based Hosting
LAS VEGAS, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at HostingCon 2006,
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced the availability of Microsoft(R)
Solution for Windows(R)-based Hosting Version 4.0, which helps Web hosting
providers rapidly launch new services; target developers of Web
applications; and increase operational efficiency in their business through
best practices, tools, scripts and code samples. The updated solution
includes support for the recently launched Microsoft SQL Server(TM) 2005
and ASP.NET 2.0, as well as guidance for hosters just starting out with
Windows.
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"There is a significant trend toward commoditization at the lower end
of the Web hosting market, driving service providers of all sizes to seek
new ways to add value, increase revenues and lower costs," said John Zanni,
director of worldwide hosting at Microsoft. "With the added support for
updated Microsoft products SQL Server 2005 and ASP.NET 2.0 in version 4.0
of the Solution for Windows-based Hosting, we're giving service providers
the ability to easily host software-as-a-service applications and target
the developers who are building them."
Windows-based Hosting Version 4.0 helps hosting providers of all sizes
lower costs by providing best practices and guidance for increasing server
density and automating common infrastructure management tasks such as
server builds and monitoring and reporting. The new version also enables
service providers to offer highly profitable managed services to their
customers and resellers, including database hosting with SQL Server 2005
and security update management. In addition, the scalable and flexible
platform enables hosting providers to quickly build and launch new
applications and service offerings that help increase average revenue per
user (ARPU). ASP.NET 2.0 with SQL Server 2005 combined with freely
available Visual Web Developer Express Edition creates a powerful package
for developing software-as-a-service applications; Windows-based Hosting
4.0 gives hosters the tools and guidance they need to support such a
platform.
"Windows-based Hosting 4.0 has strengthened not only our relationship
with Microsoft, but also our confidence in it to deliver what we, as
hosters, actually need to compete in this market space," said Frederik
Poelman, technical director, Combell Group NV. "Microsoft has focused on
our needs, just as we strive to focus on our customers' needs. The result
is a platform that will help us cut our management costs substantially over
the course of the year."
Availability
Microsoft Solution for Windows-based Hosting Version 4.0 will be
available worldwide on Aug. 4. More information about Microsoft's hosting
solutions can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hosting.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software,
services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full
potential.
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