Some Common Questions and Answers:

Which databases does KnightWeb support?
Currently we support MySql, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Access 97 and Access 2000, and Plain Text Files.

Where do I upload my MS Access database?
Technically, you could upload your database to any directory under your root. However, we suggest you upload your database into the cgi-bin directory. Since the cgi-bin directory is set to execute only, web visitors will not be able to download your database. For added security, you might want to password protect your database.

What version of MS SQL do you use?
We offer MS SQL 2000 the latest service packs installed. We can also support your MS SQL 7 and 6.5 databases.

What tools can I use to manage my MS SQL database?
You can manage your MS SQL database with the database tools in our Control Center, the SQL Enterprise Manager/Microsoft Management or the SQL Server Web Assistant. You can download these tools from Microsoft. You can install these tools on Windows 98 or Windows NT or Windows 2000. Run the installation and when prompted for the components you wish to install, uncheck the SQL server components, and leave the client management utilities. When we send you a confirmation, we will include the relevant setup information to use in the Enterprise Manager/MMC to connect to our SQL server.
Note: You must enable TCP/IP sockets net library on these clients to access our MS SQL server from the Internet. (Default port 1433)

How many MS SQL logins can I have?
By default, one MS SQL login is created for every account. This login is aliased as the database owner (dbo). Up to five additional logins can be created.

How do I upload my data to SQL Server?
As the registered owner of the database, you may also use the new features of SQL including DTS (Data Transformation Services). DTS allows you as the dbo (database owner) to upload database information including tables, schema, stored procedures, triggers and diagrams. Using DTS, you can upload data from the following sources: SQL 6.5, SQL 7.0, 2000, Access and text files. KnightWeb will assist you when you are ready to migrate your databases to our servers.

Can you help me upload my MS SQL database/files?
If you would like us to perform an upload for you, please contact us for details and pricing.

Does KnightWeb provide MySQL Database Hosting
KnightWeb provides specialized SQL database hosting on our Unix-platform using the latest version of MySQL. The database and its users can be controlled and managed securely through the provided SSL web interfaces and can be scripted using PHP4 and Perl.

Does KnightWeb support MySql and phpMySql?
Yes, KnightWeb supports phpMySql, with the latest oversion of PHP and MySql. Each customer who has a database has web based access to manage their own databases.

Does KnightWeb provide an Easy-To-Use Web Interface
To simply the process of managing online MySql databases, we provide our customers with a secure web-based interface (phpMySql) that is capable of creating and managing databases, including multiple db usernames and passwords, and manipulating tables and executing queries. The entire web-based interface is provided over a 128-bit SSL connection in order to ensure to integrity of the data.

Does KnightWeb offer Oracle Database Hosting?
Yes. KnightWeb has extensive experience with Oracke 8i and 9i, and will put together a custom plan for Oracle Hosting. Contact our Technical Support Desk for more information.

Can I move my Oracle database to my own Oracle server and run it from my own machine if I choose to in the future?
Yes. You can export your data and transfer it to another Oracle server. You can grow into a dedicated hosting plan.

What's the difference between Oracle Enterprise and OracleStandard?
Oracle Standard is designed for single machine databases. OracleEnterprise is designed for databases that span multiple machines, requireoff-site replication, or require the 10% performance increase that 64-bitsoftware can provide over the 32-bit Standard Edition. For moreinformation on Oracle Standard and Oracle Enterprise, visit the OracleCorporation Database Web site.

Are there any schema managers that Hosted Oracle does notsupport?
Hosted Oracle does not currently support Toad and ERStudio. We are working to resolve this problem.