Go Daddy Simplifies Web Hosting With Microsoft's Windows Server 2008

Go Daddy – the largest shared Web hosting provider in North America – is pleased to partner with Microsoft by offering the new Windows Server 2008 with Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS7) software as the backbone of its Windows Web hosting product line.

The technology, which Microsoft officially launched at its “Heroes Happen Here” event today in Los Angeles, improves Web site performance by making more efficient use of server resources. It also provides customers with new tools to help build their Web sites, and boasts enhanced security features that augment Go Daddy’s multi-faceted approach to protecting customers’ data.

“As one of the top Web host providers in the world, Go Daddy prides itself on offering cutting edge products that make it easy for our customers to have a presence on the Web,” Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons said. “We are pleased to put our customers on the new Microsoft platform. It will give our clients the speed and reliability they demand.”

Go Daddy has already seen a substantial increase in server performance in its initial testing of the new technology, and is excited to see it in production for its customers.

“The Windows Server 2008 Web and applications platform helps Web hosting companies reliably host more sites, reduce infrastructure and support costs and provide world class delivery of both ASP .NET and PHP applications,” said Bob Kelly, corporate vice president at Microsoft. “We are thrilled to work with a leading Web hosting company like Go Daddy and help them deliver a Windows Server 2008-based offering to their enormous customer base.”

The addition of the new technology means there is no better time to develop an online presence. Go Daddy also makes it fast and easy with Web hosting services that are ideal for both individuals and small businesses.

Shared hosting packages feature unparalleled 24x7 Customer Support, world-class data centers and a 99.9 percent uptime guarantee. Customers opening an account can also take advantage of Go Daddy Hosting Connection – an innovative forum where users can install a variety of hosting applications from one location, while sharing their thoughts on products with other customers.

Source: Go Daddy