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Welcome to the rebirth of Hostek, a commitment to return to our roots as a customer service powerhouse in the hosting industry. Welcome to the new Hostek Blog! My name is Josh, and I’m the Director of Customer Operations for Hostek. I’ve been in the webhosting industry for 25 years, and I’ve known about Hostek…
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If you have an application that’s written in Node.JS but most comfortable with Microsoft Windows you’re in luck. Node.js runs on Windows with minimal effort, you can run an installer, and launch from a console, it’s that easy. But if you want to run a Node.js app with other applications written in .NET or PHP…
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Web hosting is a critical component of your online success. Choosing the right hosting plan lays the foundation for your website’s performance, security, and scalability. In this article, we will provide you with a roadmap to web hosting success, outlining essential steps that website owners should take to thrive in the digital landscape. Whether you…
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ColdFusion is a powerful web application development platform that is widely used by developers worldwide. It allows developers to rapidly develop web applications with ease, but unfortunately, it is also vulnerable to security threats that can compromise sensitive data, damage reputations, and cause other serious problems. In this article, we will explore some of the…
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ColdFusion was first created to make the connection of HTML to a database easier. Soon it developed into ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML), a scripting language with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The success of ColdFusion led to an increase in open-source platforms, with one of them being Lucee. If you’re wondering what the differences between…
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The term “traffic spike” refers to sudden and significant increases in the number of visitors to a website within a short period. While a traffic spike can be a positive sign of increased interest and engagement, it can also pose challenges if not managed properly. In this article, we’ll delve into what traffic spikes are,…
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From time to time, you can read on some websites that “ColdFusion is dead”. You will read that it’s time to switch technology to other platforms. Despite all these suggestions, ColdFusion is for sure not a “dead language.” Far from it. ColdFusion is very much alive! In this blog, we will tell you why you…
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Many similarities and just as many differences. That’s how we can summarize VPN vs VLAN. But it’s way more than that. These two terms have been popular from long time ago but the pandemic has made them prevalent. Understanding the difference between a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is…
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At Hostek, we believe cloud hosting should never be one-size-fits-all. Every business has different priorities — from performance and security to cost and technical stack — which is why our cloud solutions are built with flexibility in mind. Whether you’re a developer launching an app, an IT leader managing critical infrastructure, or a business owner…
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At Hostek, we’ve spent over two decades building a reputation as a reliable, performance-driven hosting partner-especially for ColdFusion developers who demand more from their cloud infrastructure. When it comes to hosting mission-critical applications, developers choose Hostek’s ColdFusion Cloud Platform not just for our technology, but for our commitment to excellence, flexibility, and real, human support.…
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Remediation already under way Adobe has released a new update (hotfix) for ColdFusion, which addresses several critical security vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend applying this update as soon as possible to ensure your server remains secure and up to date. For enterprise/MSP customers, our team will be reaching out throughout the day to schedule the upgrade…