Author:  Amy Armitage

What is JSP?

Dynamic website design has gotten a whole lot simpler recently with the introduction of the JSP framework – an easier-to-use relative of industry standard, Java. JSP, developed by Sun Microsystems, delivers all of the benefits of Java language in an easy-to-learn, easier-to use format so you get all of the benefits of Java without all of the headaches (and expense associated with hiring a Java programmer).

Not all web hosts are JSP capable, in part because of required server software upgrades and the usual learning curve. The techs at many hosting companies are just starting to learn how to use JSP and Java Servlets, keeping their clients from growing the dynamic, active, feature-deep web sites that web users expect today.

When shopping for a web host, ask about JSP hosting. Does the company even offer it? At what price? And what JSP features, functions and benefits does the hosting company offer. It’s critical to JSP technology that host servers be properly configured and integrated into the site-server-user sequence. Lunarpages technicians know the company servers and JSP protocols so you’re assured of complete functionality from Day #1.

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JSP Technical Specs

To serve fast JSP and servlets, Lunarpages uses Resin®, the leading edge application for delivering data faster with Java Servlet 2.3 and JSP 1.2 server-side engines so you can create a site with every bell and whistle imaginable. This technology blows mod_perl, mod_php and other servlet engines right out of the water. In other words, there is no more advanced web technology than that which Lunarpages delivers. And JSP delivers faster downloads of “heavier” web pages, providing more design options and features to webmasters than ever before.

JSP Benefits from Lunarpages

Download speed is a primary consideration and, perhaps, the most important benefit of JSP and Servlets. This programming interface brings your site to life without visitors having to wait 30 seconds for a heavy home page. But there’s much more to JSP technology:

Javamail. This API creates apps that interface with the site owner’s local mail server, enabling the delivery of emails directly from applications. (A HUGE time saver)

JSTL. It stands for JavaServer Standard Tag Library. This library contains all basic functions of many web applications and combines them into simple to use tags. This eliminates repetitive programming tasks and cuts down significantly on expensive hand coding.

MySQL Connector/J. If you use MySQL on your website, you aren’t going to want to change and re-enter all of that solid goldcustomer data. No worries ;) Lunarpages is one of the few hosting companies to offer the Connector/J developed by MySQL AG – the brains behind MySQL, so you know your database will sync up seamlessly with our JSP technology.

So you want to hear more about the other benefits of JSP, essential for today’s interactive, fully-functional websites? If you want to keep up with the competition, you definitely want to talk to one of our knowledgeable techies who will walk you through each of the benefits JSP and LP delivers. And there’s a bunch of them so contact us today before you sign on with a web host using yesterday’s technology today.

Lunarpages – always ahead of the curve.