Node.js is a leading-edge event-driven system, which is used to develop scalable web apps. It is built with the Google V8 JavaScript engine and it handles HTTP requests and responses between a server and a large number of Internet users much more efficiently than any traditional system. What makes Node.js one of a kind is the fact that in difference between conventional platforms which handle the info in large chunks, it handles everything in tiny bits. For instance, when a user needs to fill in a couple of fields on an Internet site, Node.js handles the info in the first field the moment it is entered, utilizing the server’s processing capabilities more efficiently. In comparison, conventional platforms wait for all the fields to be filled and while the info from them is being processed, requests from other users stay in the queue. The difference may be negligible for one single user, but it actually does make a difference if an immense number of individuals are visiting a site at the same time. A couple of examples of websites where Node.js can be used are dinner booking portals, live chat rooms or interactive browser game portals, i.e. sites that support fast live interaction.
Node.js in Shared Hosting
As Node.js is present on our leading-edge cloud platform, you’ll be able to add it to your shared account and to utilize it for any web-based app that you have, irrespective of which shared hosting package you have chosen during the order process. The Upgrades section in the Hepsia hosting Control Panel, which comes with all shared web hosting accounts, will permit you to pick the number of instances that you wish to use – this is the number of the web apps that will use Node.js. A few minutes afterwards, you’ll be able to specify the path to the application, i.e. the location of the .js file in your website hosting account, as well as to select the IP to gain access to that file – a dedicated IP address or the server’s shared IP. In the new Node.js menu that will show up in the Control Panel, you can reboot an instance or to deactivate it in case you don’t require it anymore. You’ll also get access to the output code with just a click.
Node.js in Semi-dedicated Servers
You will be able to use Node.js for any real-time script-driven software application hosted in a semi-dedicated server account, since the platform is available with all our semi-dedicated server hosting plans and you can order it with only several clicks. In case you want to use it for different websites, you can get more instances through the Upgrades section of your Hepsia hosting Control Panel. The activation is as easy as entering the folder path to your .js file and choosing whether the Node.js platform should use a dedicated IP address or any of the physical server’s shared IPs, so you can make full use of Node.js even if you lack previous experience with a similar software platform. Our system will also designate a random port that will be used to access the .js file associated with the particular application. Hepsia has a simple-to-use GUI that will permit you to restart and to shut down any of your active instances, to activate new ones or to see your applications’ output with just one click.
Node.js in VPS Servers
Node.js comes with all Hepsia Control Panel-equipped VPS servers offered by our company and you can configure it without coming across any problem, even if you have not worked with it beforehand, since Hepsia offers an easy-to-navigate, point & click interface, which will allow you to do anything with ease. The platform can be used for as many script-driven software apps as you need, so you can get the most out of your websites by mixing the power of our VPSs with the performance offered by Node.js. You have to insert the path to the .js file in your account and to choose whether it will use a dedicated IP address or your VPS server’s shared IP and you’ll be all set. Accessing the file will be possible using a port that our system will assign randomly when you set up a new Node.js instance. The Hepsia Control Panel will grant you total control over all instances and, with only one click, you’ll be able to start, to delete or to reboot them, as well as to view the output of each app that uses the Node.js platform.
Node.js in Dedicated Servers
Node.js comes with all Linux dedicated servers on which our in-house built Hepsia hosting Control Panel is installed. The latter offers a pretty simple and easy-to-navigate interface, so even if you have never worked with Node.js before, you will be able to unleash its true potential in only a few easy steps. Once you’ve uploaded the app’s content, you’ll need to indicate the folder path to the specific .js files that will use Node.js and to choose the IP address that they’ll use (shared or dedicated), while our system will assign a random port that will be used to access these files. There is no limit on the total number of instances that you can create and run simultaneously and you will have total control over them from the Hepsia Control Panel – you’ll be able to get new ones or to delete/restart existing ones, to review the output log for each application, and many others.