Web Services Technology

Hosted web sites are served from fast, reliable UNIX servers running the highly regarded and proven Apache HTTP software. Secure "https" connections are available too.

Our e-commerce store solution is a powerful and feature-rich "catalog" system supporting multiple currencies, languages, and payment gateways. It is entirely web based, allowing easy updates and management from your web browser. It utilizes the powerful and mature osCommerce software package. The software has no licensing fees.

We offer the PostgreSQL relational database engine. It is a proven and highly regarded SQL database used in systems around the world. Unlike some other popular databases, PostgreSQL passes the so-called "ACID" test for mission-critical business applications: "Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability." (Trust us: this is important.)

The messaging service is built on what we regard to be the best commercial messaging software available and has performance and features not offered by most web hosting providers. Apart from routine e-mail tasks, the system is particularly well suited for mobile workers, telecommuting, and for back-office infrastructure. The cost-effective and secure system supports shared mailboxes and address books, calendaring, and notes.

Virus and spam protection are standard services. All incoming mail messages are scanned for viruses, and infected ones are rejected immediately. (A message to the sender explains the decision, and so therefore no message simply disappears without a trace.) Messages pass through numerous anti-spam counter measures designed to identify such messages and immediately stop their delivery. Each month thousands of messages are turned away before they can be delivered to our customers' mail boxes.

Service activation is generally very fast. For those who know the ropes and want to get up and running quickly, we can activate the service and move out of the way. Need technical support and advice on how to build or manage a web site? We are here to help. In any case, web hosting at MSD Services is a "managed" service which insulates clients from most of the technical details and administrative tasks of keeping the site running.

Additional services to fit your requirements can be added as needed.