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Updating Funio’s Hybrid Hosting Platform: ASP .Net (4.5)!

Did you know that Funio offered hybrid hosting plans? Indeed, our “Developer’s Heaven” and “Optimal” hosting plans, as well as our reseller hosting plan “Multi-Resources”, allow you to use Windows services on a Linux platform. You can program your site in ASP .Net, connect to a MS SQL database in addition to their exclusive access to use JavaServer Pages.

Following end of October’s Microsoft SQL Server update, it is [...]

cPanel (11.38) Update For More Security

We have never hidden the fact that our Panelbox interface, which allows for easy and efficient web hosting management, is supported by cPanel. Last week, we have updated cPanel to its most recent stable version (11.38), primarily to take advantage of its new security features. This intervention was completed transparently, with no slow downs or service interruptions.

We cannot stress this enough: risks of intrusion are always higher when software is not updated regularly. That goes without saying that keeping [...]

The Perfect Time To Develop Your Reseller Hosting: Up to 6 Months Free!

In addition to the rebates attributed to prepaid periods, Funio adds up to 6 months of free service with your new reseller hosting plan!

This offer is applicable on our 4 reseller hosting plans.

For more information on our plans and the promotion, click here!

Two Reseller Platforms

You have two choices: our shared hosting reseller plans [...]

Updating Funio’s Hybrid Hosting Platform: Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Did you know that Funio offered hybrid hosting plans? Indeed, our “Developer’s Heaven” and “Optimal” hosting plans, as well as our reseller hosting plan “Multi-Resources”, allow you to use Windows services on a Linux platform. You can program your site in ASP .Net, connect to a MS SQL database in addition to their exclusive access to use JavaServer Pages.

The first step in a list of updates consisted in setting up a Windows 2012 server that would support efficiently the [...]

Centralization of Funio DNS Management: An Asset For Our Resellers!

Here is a small article that, in contrast, has large repercussions on the DNS zone management of your domain names.

We provide you with an easy-to-use and centralized interface to manage your DNS zones directly from your Customer Hub. Therefore there is now a unique way to manage all your domain names that use our advanced DNS solution, or that are hosted under your hosting plans. This is a clear advantage for our resellers that enjoy easy management.

Indeed, we [...]

Funio Hub: Bulk Domain Management Has Arrived!

«Finally!» said our lead web developer once the project was over. «We’ve finally added a feature I have been waiting to develop for the last year. And this is just the beginning!» he pursued. You see, he is someone who loves optimization as well as working on new projects. A project such as allowing our customers the possibility to manage their domain names in bulk has been on his mind for a long time.

In fact, he even put in [...]

Open Data, a Tsunami On The Horizon

Article written in French by Gérard Blanc, invited Funio collaborator. English translation by Funio.

All types of data are increasingly being qualified as the “black gold” of the 21st century. They multiply themselves like a good bread that rises under the experienced pulsations and kneading of the B.I. All of this is subject to the conjectural obesity of “BigData” that only demands to open itself, even if it is sometimes as difficult and risky as opening an oyster with a [...]

Our SSL Certificate Promotion Continues: 1 Additional Year for Free!

Let’s be honest: even if we are grown ups, wouldn’t we all love getting into a cool costume to go trick or treating? Funio allows you to relive the experience that will not tarnish your diet and will give a push to your online sales. Our SSL Certificate promotion extends itself and offers you an additional year for free when you purchase a new certificate, or if you transfer your certificate from another provider to Funio! Even better, your parents [...]

Interview With Douglass: Philosophy Inspired Hosting

It’s with a dash of philosophy that we discuss with Douglass. Responsible at times for tech support and other times as a trainer for our support staff, he is a devoted member of the Funio Team. In this interview, he describes his everyday as the responsible entity of our advanced tech support.

For starters, how did you first hear of Funio?

A little over 5 years ago, I worked with iWeb’s tech support department. At that time, all services, shared [...]

Interview: Michelle Blanc Speaks of her Digital and Marketing Visions

Honoured by Yahoo! for her marketing skills, described as one of Montreal 2.0 essentials and owner of the most influencial Québec Twitter account, Michelle Blanc requires no introduction. Social media queen, she rarely waffles or sugarcoats. Today she indulges us with several minutes of her time to speak about her vision of the Digital, but also to advise us on online strategies.

You have recently been at the root of a manifest for a Digital Québec. You mention the need [...]