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I've been researching the capabilities of working with a cloud server service for hosting IMS sites. I just got off a chat with GoDaddy, where I have some other accounts, and inquired about IMS compatibility with their server packages. A couple of questions came up that I am looking to resolve regarding Manifold IMS and their servers. One is a port question...I've copied the exchange below: Taj - You can use IMS with our VPS or Dedicated Servers. We do have some ports that are blocked by default. I would just need to know what port you're planning on using just to make sure it isn't a permanently blocked port. Taj - As you would have root level access to the server, you can install any applications that you want on the server. We just wouldn't be able to support you with administering your server or your application. We would only be able to assist you with accessing the server itself. you - Ok...so it is possible. I am trying to map out possibilities. Owning my own server has drawbacks. you - The port thing, I don't understand Taj - If your application requires a specific port to be open (not http port 80), you can open most ports from your firewall. However, there are some ports that we have permanently blocked. If your application requires a specific port, I can tell you if that port is permanently blocked or not in our network.
The other question had to do with their GUI for their managed server. It's called Plesk. They have an option of a user managed server as well. The exchange was: you - One other procedural or technical question...Manifold says "The Manifold Internet Map Server (IMS) is a built-in part of every Manifold System edtion from Professional Edition on up. When Manifold is installed on a machine running a compatible web server (such as Microsoft IIS), Manifold IMS will work together with the web server to GIS-enable web sites"...I am assuming that I would need to pay for hosting of the GIS enabled sites I create and host on the server? Just trying to understand. I am proficient with the GIS, but learning the rest on the fly. Taj - Your server can also host websites if that is what you're asking. Depending on what you're doing, you may want to get a self-managed server if you plan on managing your websites and the manifold IMS through IIS directly. The Plesk control panel may work for you, but if you're not familiar with the control panel, configuring IIS and Plesk may be difficult for you. Plesk would only be useful for managing websites themselves and not many other applications. you - I would only be putting a "runtime" license on the server, and doing all the developement of the GIS enabled sites on my computer. I would then put the finished files for the sites on the server. I would only need access to the server for putting the files in the right place you - Does that make sense? Manifold has two options...put the whole software on the server...OR a runtime license Taj - I see. The system requirements specified on your link states that this would work on the Windows server, I'm just not certain if your license will play nicely with the websites you've configured on Plesk or not. In the event that it doesn't, you can choose to switch to self-managed. Our refund policy allows 48 hours for a credit/refund for monthly purchases and up to 45 days for a full credit/refund for any annual term purchased. you - Oh...Ok. Self Managed is like access to the directory structure and Managed has user interface (Plesk)? Taj - Yes. Self-Managed would give you Remote Desktop Access and you would manage your server entirely this way. Managed would include the Plesk control panel, which is a GUI for adding/hosting domains and many site/server configurations. In a lot of ways, Plesk makes it easier to host websites, but it can also be harder if you need to make a lot of manual configurations to IIS directly. (Your application might need to do this) Taj - So you may even want to check on compatibility with the Plesk control panel if possible.
Does anyone know if Plesk is compatible with hosting IMS websites with Manifold, OR should self managed be the way to go?
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