Forums Register Login

Server client java app and internet hosting

+Pie Number of slices to send: Send
Hi. I've just started to learn about sockets, serversockets and establishing a simple server using stream sockets.
I have a very simple server and client application working on my LAN between my iMac and PC. So far so good.
I now want to put my server on the WAN i.e. the internet.
My question is, will an internet hosting company allow my java server app to open a socket? Do I need to ask for a special kind of access?
I don't want to sign up to a hosting deal to find out they only permit web pages, emails and FTP.
By the way, hosting on my company's server doesn't work due to security restrictions.
+Pie Number of slices to send: Send
That varies by hosting company and plan. I'm sure the customer service of whichever providers you consider will be happy to answer this.
+Pie Number of slices to send: Send
I guess I'm asking: does my question make sense? Do you guys routinely run your java non-HTML apps on hosted sites or am I asking something unusual?
+Pie Number of slices to send: Send
Well, frankly just the idea of running a hosted application which isn't a web application is in itself unusual. That's not to say that such applications are nonexistent, just that they are uncommon.
+Pie Number of slices to send: Send
 

Paul Clapham wrote:Well, frankly just the idea of running a hosted application which isn't a web application is in itself unusual. That's not to say that such applications are nonexistent, just that they are uncommon.



OK I've check with my ISP and my question has thrown them into a state of confusion and talk of big bucks. So I guess the Head First Java chapter 15 *Daily Advice Server* is not the basis for a larger app.
Searching around, I have come across Java Servlets and Java Server Pages. If I want to develop an implement a server based application that can be hosted on the internet and used by other people, should I learn more about servlets and JSPs? Feeling a bit lost here and wouold appreciate a pointer which way to go in my education
+Pie Number of slices to send: Send
Servlets and JSP would be the way to go if you want to host a web app - which, as Paul mentioned, is by far the most common type of hosted app.

"Big bucks" - I wouldn't say so. Java web hosting starts at about $10/month, and for around $20/month you can get quite decent plans.
No holds barred. And no bars holed. Except this tiny ad:
a bit of art, as a gift, the permaculture playing cards
https://gardener-gift.com


reply
reply
This thread has been viewed 850 times.
Similar Threads
using Java with an internet based mySQL Server?
Socket Architecture questions
custom midlet-servlet chat app problem
What do people do when waiting for results?
About deployment
More...

All times above are in ranch (not your local) time.
The current ranch time is
Mar 29, 2024 07:28:12.