MaximumASP to Provide Hosting for Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0; MaximumASP Launches Hosting Accounts for Microsoft Windows Server ``Longhorn'' Beta 2 and IIS 7.0.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- MaximumASP, a leading provider of Microsoft Windows-based hosting services, today announced that it will be Microsoft Corp.'s first partner to provide free beta test accounts featuring Microsoft Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 2 and Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0. This new technology release will be available in a hosted environment, allowing users from around the world to test and evaluate the new platform free of charge.

"MaximumASP is a natural choice to debut IIS 7.0 in a hosted environment. Throughout the evaluation and testing process, MaximumASP demonstrated excellent flexibility and technical skill, and has developed a strong relationship with the developer product groups at Microsoft," said Bill Staples, product unit manager of IIS 7.0 at Microsoft. "The IIS product is at the center of Microsoft's Web platform strategy. IIS serves as the underlying hosting and management infrastructure for all of Microsoft's Web platform technologies including ASP.NET and Windows Communication Foundation. Microsoft is excited to work with MaximumASP as an early adopter of IIS 7.0 and believes its commitment to quality hosting and excellent customer service will result in a fantastic opportunity for customers to evaluate IIS 7.0."

"We are very excited about the IIS 7.0 architecture and anxious to give users a sneak preview of how it will change management of hosted sites and Web applications," said Chris Page, CTIO of MaximumASP. "MaximumASP continues to lead the hosting industry by giving our customers a competitive edge and enabling them to be first-to-market with new solutions."

Page also added, "Since 2000 we have been a solution for professional Microsoft developers seeking a partner in the hosting space that understands their needs and approaches hosting from their point of view. Our business model allows developers to focus their attention on what they do well: develop, deploy, and support web-based applications using Microsoft technologies. MaximumASP is thrilled to offer the latest innovation from Microsoft while also providing the back-end infrastructure and management to ensure maximum reliability and scalability for end users."

To learn more about this exciting new technology and corresponding support visit: www.iis.net

What's new in IIS 7.0?

The short answer is "a lot!" IIS 7.0 makes it easy to:

--Minimize patching and security risks with fine grained control over the Web server footprint

--Implement powerful Web solutions rapidly with a new extensibility framework

--Go to market faster with simplified deployment and configuration of applications

--Reduce administrative costs by managing Web infrastructure more efficiently

--Reduce Web site downtime by quickly resolving faulty applications

What's new with Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 2?

The next version of Microsoft Windows Server, code-named "Longhorn," is the next-generation Windows Server operating system that will help IT professionals maximize control over their infrastructure and deliver a more secure, reliable and robust server environment. Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 2 is now available to subscribers to TechNet and MSDN in addition to select beta testers, customers, and partners. Beta 2 is aimed at hardware manufacturers, independent software vendors and developers, and the IT professional community.

Windows "Longhorn" Server Beta 2 offers a unified platform for Web publishing integrating with IIS 7.0, Microsoft ASP.NET, Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

MaximumASP, based in Louisville, Kentucky, was founded in 2000 as an outsourcing firm for Microsoft Windows-based hosting services. The company currently hosts more than 44,000 domains for customers in over 60 countries. With a strong focus on hosting solutions that combine advanced monitoring and management tools, MaximumASP has become a top choice for Microsoft developers seeking a robust hosting platform for mission-critical web applications. For more information visit www.maximumasp.com

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