The greatest love story as yet untold...Windows Server 2008 is compatible with PHP

At UKFast we've joined with Microsoft to offer you an exclusive hosting deal that enables you to win the hearts of new clients, driving your business growth into new realms of success.

Windows Server 2008 is optimised for PHP, you can now support both Microsoft clients' business applications and PHP. This means many more business opportunities. So Get two months free hosting when you sign up to the Developer Toolkit. Plus, get your third month free when you pay up-front for the whole year.

What is the Developer Toolkit?

The Developer Toolkit offers the latest in server technology. We have integrated the latest Microsoft virtualisation technology with Dell hardware and Windows Server 2008 hosting platform to create a multi-use server solution.

The dedicated servers can be split into four or more virtual environments on which to host all your online processes. Each virtual platform within the dedicated server enables a specific function, from development and running databases to CRM and web applications eliminating the need for individual servers, increasing efficiency and reducing costs for your business.

Simply allocate the memory and CPU utilisation for each virtualised environment and make the absolute most of all of your hardware capacity.

And whether you choose Microsoft Standard, Enterprise or Data Centre 2008 Edition you only need to buy Microsoft licences on a per processor basis, not each virtual partition, meaning flexible hosting at a fraction of the cost!

With the server virtualisation feature of Windows Server 2008, you only need a single server, not three, or more. That'll make your Head of IT very happy since it's far easier to administer.

Find out more about the servers available.

Why not join UKFast and start earning extra money too?

In conjunction with the Developer Toolkit we have an opportunity for you to gain from a valuable revenue stream. Partner with UKFast and fulfil your clients IT needs today with the UKFast Channel Partner Programme. Find out more about the Channel Partner Programme.

Offer only available on specific hardware. Three months free hosting is only available when signing up to a 12 month contract.

User Restrictions. You may allow only the following users to use or access the server software:

• Users who access your instances of the server software through the Internet without being authenticated or otherwise individually identified by any other means by the server software, or by multiplexing or pooling software or hardware,
• Users who access and use the server software only as a platform for server applications (excluding applications that have direct or indirect interaction with Windows authentication services when user or application credentials are exchanged between the server software and a user or device, such as Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server), and
• Users who access your instances of the server software when those instances are used exclusively for web hosting. An instance is used for web hosting if:
• The sole purpose of the server upon which the instance is running is to run websites that directly interface with the Internet and the primary functionality of the server is publicly accessible, and
• You permit and enable users of the websites to upload custom code, content, and data to their websites, without restriction. You may, however, restrict use for security reasons directly related to spam or other similar commercial email abuse as provided in your acceptable use policy. Your acceptable use policy must be reasonably based on web hosting industry standards.
• This offer ends on 30 April 2009

Example server specs

We have a range of developer toolkit servers available, below are examples of our most popular. Please call UKFast specialist hosting advisors to discuss the right server for you.

	Developer Toolkit 1	Developer Toolkit 2	Developer Toolkit 3
Processor	Dell Core 770 - QuadCore X3210 (4x2.13Ghz)	Dell Max - I Quad Core Xeon E5405 2.0GHz	Dell Max II- 2 x Quad Core Xeon E5405 2.0GHz
Memory	4 GB DDR2 RAM	2 GB DDR2 RAM	4 GB DDR2 RAM
Storage	2x500GB HDD RAID1	2x73GB SAS (10K) RAID1	3x73GB SAS (10k) RAID5
Windows Licences	Windows Standard 2008 Ed. Windows Enterprise 2008 Ed. Windows Data Centre 2008 Ed.	Windows Standard 2008 Ed. Windows Enterprise 2008 Ed. Windows Data Centre 2008 Ed.	Windows Standard 2008 Ed. Windows Enterprise 2008 Ed. Windows Data Centre 2008 Ed.
Monitoring	Ping	Ping	Ping
Managed Options	Regular scheduled backup Cisco ASA firewall Server maintenance Multiple server monitoring	Regular scheduled backup Cisco ASA firewall Server maintenance Multiple server monitoring	Regular scheduled backup Cisco ASA firewall Server maintenance Multiple server monitoring

A choice of Windows licences for the developer toolkit

Choose whichever Windows licence you need for your developer toolkit including:

Microsoft Standard 2008 Edition

Is the most robust Windows Server operating system to date. With built-in, enhanced Web and virtualisation capabilities, it is designed to increase the reliability and flexibility of your server infrastructure while helping save time and reduce costs.

Powerful tools give you greater control over your servers, and streamline configuration and management tasks. Plus, enhanced security features work to harden the operating system to help protect your data and network and provide a solid, highly dependable foundation for your business.

Request a quote today with Microsoft Standard 2008.

Microsoft Enterprise 2008 Edition

This delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications. Help improve availability with clustering and hot-add processor capabilities. Help improve security with consolidated identity management features. Reduce infrastructure costs by consolidating applications with virtualization licensing rights.

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise provides the foundation for a highly dynamic, scalable IT infrastructure.

Request a quote today with Microsoft Enterprise 2008.

Microsoft Data Centre 2008 Edition

This licence delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications and large-scale virtualization on small and large servers. Improve availability with clustering and dynamic hardware partitioning capabilities. Reduce infrastructure costs by consolidating applications with unlimited virtualization licensing rights. Scale from 2 to 64 processors.

Windows Server 2008 Datacenter provides a foundation on which to build enterprise-class virtualisation and scale-up solutions.

Request a quote today with Microsoft Data Centre 2008.

Make a sales enquiry

Order you Microsoft Windows Developer Toolkit today call free on 0800 458 4545 or request a quote online.

Add unbeatable hosting to your services with the Channel Partner Programme

It's a true affiliation; UKFast are committed not only to providing quality hosting solutions, but also supporting you with tenders and winning business. We guarantee ease of business through meetings and webinars with your Channel Manager, and enjoy exclusive hospitality events for yourselves and your customers. As well as access to our dynamic support team when you need it.

Fantastic partner benefits:

Advanced Partner Portal

In-house developers ensure you have all the tools you need at the click of a button. Using your online partner portal you can place and review orders, manage invoices, raise and monitor support queries and more.

Prompt Commission Payment

No waiting, no worries. We guarantee your commission is paid on time.

Preferential Pricing

Channel Partners benefit from exclusive prices on our services which you can in turn pass onto your customers.

Stimulating Corporate Hospitality

Wow your clients at our various hospitality events - it's a great opportunity to really get to know each other and discuss future plans.

Access to Exclusive Events

UKFast hosts various Channel Partner Days where we will discuss strategies and new services as well as training opportunities with our senior engineers.

Partner Logo

All Channel Partners will be recognised and have exclusive use of our Channel Partner logo for your marketing material, affiliating your brand with our award winning services.

Presales Support

We are with you all the way, so if you need advice and support on tendering and winning business we can help.

Full Technical Support

Our expert level 3 engineers are available to discuss any queries or issues you have any time, night or day.

Product Training

All UKFast Channel Partners benefit from regular training by our product teams ensuring you are kept up to date about all the latest products and services for both you and your customers.

Dedicated Channel Manager

Your Dedicated Channel Manager will work with you to understand your business and your businesses' requirements - we work to build long term partnerships. Supporting you as you grow your business, available for face-to-face meetings and webinars.

Dedicated Channel Support Number/ email

All Channel Partners will be provided with a dedicated number and email address for support ensuring a fast and dedicated response time to any service issues.

Sign up to the Channel Partner Programme online.

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