Affordable hosting with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V
- Value for money ecommerce hosting
- Free SQL 2008
- Choice of OS
- High level of security
- Managed hosting options
- Free Time Hosting - 1 month's free hosting*
Enabling multiple operating system instances to run on one physical server, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, the next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualisation technology, is available as an integral feature of Windows Server 2008 x64.
This state of the art technology allows the maximisation of resource usage on your server hardware whilst still providing the flexibility to manage the allocation of these resources (CPU, memory etc) to ensure your core applications achieve maximum performance.
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V ensures the efficient running of multiple, different operating systems including Windows, Linux, and others, in parallel, on a single server.
benefits of hyper-v
- Server consolidation - reducing costs and management
- Business continuity and disaster recovery - multiple (geo) clustering capabilities
- Testing and development - test a wide variety of scenarios
Run multiple OS instances (guests) on one physical server (unlimited with Hyper-V Datacenter edition)
Automatic failover of guest OS instances to other physical servers - minimising downtime
Live backups of guest OS instances - allowing point in time restore of entire guest
Each virtual guest can be contained within an isolated and safe environment
UKFast's hyper-v special offer
Working with Microsoft UKFast is offering SQL 2008 Web Edition free of charge with the purchase of all Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V servers. Find out more about the benefits of SQL 2008 Web edition. Plus with UKFast Free Time hosting when you sign up to a 13 month contract you get 1 month hosting for free.
Plus with UKFast's PROprotection we manage your entire Hyper V solution - giving you defence against hackers and viral attacks and monitoring your solution 24/7 - leaving you free to focus on what you do best.
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Hyper-V with SQL 2008 is the most cost effective way to set up an ecommerce website. With online spending predicted to reach £162bn by 2020 and make up 40% of retail spending don't miss out on your chance to grow your internet presence and reap the benefits of online spending contact our hosting specialists today.
hyper-v virtual servers
Hyper-V technology only runs on x64 processors and is better suited to dual and quad core servers. Below are our most popular Hyper V server specifications:
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Example 1 - Hyper 4000 | Example 2 - Hyper 5000 |
| Processor | Intel Single Core Xeon | Intel Dual Core Xeon |
| Memory | 512MB RAM | 1024MB RAM |
| Storage | 30GB | 40GB |
| Protection | Cisco ASA 5505 Webcop anti-virus & spam |
Cisco ASA 5505 Webcop anti-virus & spam |
| Monitoring | Ping | Ping |
| Database Included | Microsoft SQL 2008 Web Edition - FREE | Microsoft SQL 2008 Web Edition - FREE |
| Standard services & features | DNS management system Webcop anti-virus & spam High-speed Network connection with no single point failure Comprehensive SLA Dynamic support 24x7x365 Dedicated account manager |
DNS management system Webcop anti-virus & spam High-speed Network connection with no single point failure Comprehensive SLA Dynamic support 24x7x365 Dedicated account manager |
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Microsoft SQL 2008 web edition - FREE!
UKFast delivers Hyper V virtual servers from Microsoft with free SQL 2008. UKFast is the first to offer this technology.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Web is specifically designed for highly available Internet facing web serving environments for the next generation Windows Server. With more robust capabilities than previous versions of SQL Server, SQL Server 2008 Web provides what you need to help support low cost, large scale highly available web applications or hosting solutions to your customers.
Unlike the previous offering of SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 Web has greater technical capabilities such as automating security policy enforcement and supporting new integration features in the .NET Framework.
SQL Server 2008 Web Edition also supports the new improved SQL Server Driver for PHP, enabling reliable, scalable integration with SQL Server for PHP applications deployed on the Windows platform.
- High Scalability and Availability
- No limits on memory
- No limits on database size
- Support for four CPUs
- Log shipping increases database availability by automatically backing up, copying, and restoring transaction logs on standby servers
- Easy and Cost Effective Manageability
- Faster customer deployment with database publishing tool.
- Reduced administration time with Policy-Based Management and performance data collection tools.
- Policy-Based Management allows administrators to define one set of configuration policies and apply them across SQL Server databases, enabling them to more efficiently manage their databases and SQL Server instances.
- Powerful Programmability
- Powerful application development support with .NET integration and improved driver for PHP applications. The direct support of the new Language Integrated Query (LINQ) extensions in the .NET Framework helps you to be more productive and revolutionises how your business queries data.
By offering the complete Hyper V and SQL 2008 solution, we save you time and money and allowing you to focus on deriving the most value from your data assets.
virtual hosting but real, managed services for your server 24/7
Expert technicians monitor your server around the clock, eliminating the threat of outside attack and data loss, which are seriously detrimental to your brand and business.
We manage your entire hosting environment - from hardware, to network, OS and databases with PROprotection - leaving you free to focus on what you do best.
what does our PROprotection managed service include?
UKFast's software handles multi-volume backups effortlessly, is easy and quick to implement and offers excellent scalability. So you can be confident that all of your data is backed up.
The Cisco ASA firewall allows you to delegate the complexities of firewall operation to the experts whilst retaining the peace of mind that you have essential security for your business 24x7, 365 days a year.
It is important to maintain the health of your solution to ensure continued high performance and effective security. Our server maintenance and patch updates give you the peace of mind of knowing that your solution is constantly maintained in peak condition.
This delivers our most intensive upkeep service. We provide full-service server monitoring, covering all five of the following aspects of your server: FTP, PING, SMTP, HTTP and POP3 (these take place every 15 minutes to prevent false positives, in three locations).
CTmonitoring allows you to track all threshold parameters of your server solution from bandwidth consumption to disk utilisation. This in-house developed monitoring system delivers automatic notifications to you and the UKFast support team when a pre-defined threshold is reached, empowering us to react immediately to remedy any problems.
Succumbing to a viral attack can bring your business to a grinding halt and lead to expensive eradication costs. With McAfee Server Protection your server solution is protected against the most harmful viral strains, leaving you to concentrate on your business.
It is vital that your hosting solution is performing at its optimum to ensure reliability and security. Our annual security audit, a comprehensive review from level 3 technicians, minimises the risk of downtime and prevents unauthorised access.
With a simple click of a button on our online dashboard you can receive alerts about scheduled maintenance updates or even disruptions to the network. The dashboard also allows you to edit the thresholds for your CTmonitoring, manage your backup and set up alerts for your clients.
Our dynamic support guarantees maintenance is intuitive, timely, and takes place without delay. It allows you to contact us within three rings at any time of the day or night. It's one of the reasons we have won the industry coveted ISPA best hosting award for four years running.
It's time to start investing more time in your business - let UKFast manage your hosting.
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