Flexibility – With Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7 – PHP and .NET both run equally as well. This comprehensive development and hosting environment enables Web design and development agencies implement custom and readily available frameworks and open source Web applications.

Easy Configuration – With AppCmd the new UI, plus centralized configuration, including delegation, Admins can now easily work with applicationhost.config and web.config files. IIS 7 now supports the flexibility and configuration needed to build complex, secure, and feature rich functionality. The new UI in IIS 7 makes it easier than ever to configure the Web server and Websites and applications on the server.

Performance – Optimized performance and resiliency. Several architectural improvements have been implemented in IIS 7 which enables better performance, throughput and in the case of PHP – outright seeped in execution.

Troubleshooting – With Failed Request Tracing administrators can peer into the web server and see detailed diagnostic information. With the Runtime Status & Control API (RSCA) administrators will be able to see what requests are executing in real-time.

SQL 2008 – The bulletproof, high-performance database is tightly integrated into IIS7 and the .NET environment making it easy to build dynamic Websites and Web applications.

Expression Studio & Web– Microsoft’s integrated toolset empowers Web professionals with an unprecedented environment making rich Websites possible with less code and less integration.

WebsiteSpark – Microsoft’s program for Web Professionals, offers free copies of Windows, Expression Studio and Web and SQL – for both development and managed dedicated hosting.

NaviSite can sponsor or nominate Web Design agencies and Web development firms into WebsiteSpark programs. NaviSite is an approved Microsoft WebsiteSpark Hosting Partner and works closely with Network Partners across the world. NaviSite’s 16 data centers and extensive managed hosting offerings and Microsoft Gold Certification with Hosting Competencies.

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