ASP is a programming language. Most hosts’ here don't normally support it. But some may. PHP is the most used web based language. (Second to HTML
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MS SQL is Microsoft’s version of mySQL, it's overprices, and does the same things as mySQL.
H Sphere is another web based control panel for your hosting/site. There are many more, like cPanel (Which is standard on many hosts).
There are 2 different types of resellers. There’s a tier reseller who basically resells packages at there own prices, and there’s a mainline reseller, this type of reseller has a set amount of space and bandwidth and can make there own plans.
Advantage of tier reselling is that there is no money payment upfront, meaning you can't lose money. Disadvantage is you don't have control over your customers.
Advantage of mainline reselling is that you have total control over your customers and the plans you offer. Disadvantages are that you have to pay for your reseller account up front, meaning if you don't get the customers you end up losing money.
I would only recommend going for a mainline reseller if you have the funds to support your hosting company for over 4 months. For example, if you are going in to stay in, have at least $70 or more you can blow into your paypal account over 4 months.
If you wish to ask some questions on starting up a web hosting business, drop me an email at:
richard@hosting-shack.net and ask some questions, i will answer and give all the advice i can.
Expect to lose quite a bit of money over the first few months. But after that things should pick up. Also if your just starting out, your going to have to put alot of time and effort into it.
