Sun-Based "UV Rays".UVNetworks is now shipping WebBox, the first Web-hosting server appliance based on Sun Microsystems' 64-bit architecture and Sun Solaris operating system. It incorporates the Sun UltraSPARC RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. 64-bit processor with the 64-bit Solaris 8 operating system. The product is fully compatible with other network computing devices (company) Network Computing Devices - (NCD) Producer of X terminals, PC-Xware and Z-Mail. http://ncd.com/. , including 32-bit, Intel-based PCs and servers running Linux or Windows NT operating systems. WebBox includes as a pre-configured Web (HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. ) server that supports multiple physical and virtual sites, a pre-configured e-mail system with SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. and POP3 compatibility and browser-based interface, and an automated backup and restore system that supports disk and tape drives. Also included is an FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to and NTP system for easy file transfers, support for Perl, CGI, and FrontPage extensions, and domain name server capabilities, provided by bind 8.2.2. Rounding off the features list is a fully functional browser-based management utility, automatic mail notification of changes in user-selected system parameters, and SSL security support. Pre-installed WebBox Manager software allows for the set-up and maintenance of a full suite of Internet services, including Web-site creation, virtual site management, multi-user e-mail, and integrated DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the . The software interface provides administration through remote management by personnel with minimal technical sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. . Housed in a 1U rack-mountable casing, the high-density WebBox can reduce rack space and associated "real estate" costs at remote server farms, co-location facilities, and corporate sites. Front removable hard drives allow for convenient drive exchange when rack-mounted. The WebBox can also be used as a standalone device or connected to other server appliances, including UVNetwork' s PowerBox general-purpose servers, to meet requirements beyond Web hosting. Designed for cost-effective performance, security, reliability, and ease of use for Web sites and applications, UVNetworks is looking to shine its rays on Web-hosting companies, Internet service providers (ISPs), application service providers (ASPs), co-location companies, Web design firms, and corporate users. The product is available through selected VARs and major distribution partners. |
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