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9. Advanced Features

Nexx hosting platform is powered by the most advanced clustered server architecture that the industry has to offer. This means plenty of leading edge features are included standard with your web hosting plan.

9.1 Scripting Languages (PHP, Perl, Ruby, Python, Shell)

Today meny web developers prefer to use a more robust scripting language such as PHP over standard HTML. Advanced scripting language give you the ability to make your website truly dynamic.

PHP 4 & 5

Nexx supports both 4.x and 5.x versions of PHP. You can set the PHP version you wish to use from Site Tools menu tab.

1. Click the Hosting menu tab.
2. Click the Settings menu tab.
3. Select the version of PHP from the dropdown menu and click Update
4. Only files with a .php extension (e.g., index.php, aboutus.php) will be processed for PHP.

Perl

Nexx supports Perl scripts through the cgi-bin folder on your website. Files placed in this folder are accessible with a web browser by typing: http://www.yourname.com/cgi-bin/filename.cgi

Ruby on Rails

Nexx supports Ruby and the Ruby on Rails development framework. Ruby on Rails requires SSH access be enabled on your account. Refer to section 4.4 for more information on enabling SSH.

Python

Nexx supports Python scripting through the CGI-BIN folder. Files should have a .py extension and be set with 755 permissions.

Shell

Unix shell scripting is also available via SSH. Refer to section 4.4 for more information on enabling SSH.