Central Web Hosting

What is Central Web Hosting?

Central web hosting is the fully supported, reliable, scalable and regularly updated hosting service provided by the Digital Innovation team. Central web hosting is available to QUT organisational units for websites used to carry out QUT business.

Central Web Hosting Support:

• Sets up access and accounts
• Makes your site live
• Provides ongoing website support
• Offers web development training courses

Hosting features:

Apache server

Our web server is Apache based. Apache is the most used HTTP server on the web.

JSP

JSP, which the QUT template uses, is the main supported technology. It provides a simplified, fast way to create dynamic web content.

PHP

PHP is available, however any departure from the QUT Web Template should be discussed with Web Services. Find out more about scripting or contact Web Services.

MySQL database hosting

MySQL database hosting is available for dynamic sites.

Soupermail form mailer

Soupermail is available on request for handling email forms.

Authentication

QUT is migrating to the new Enterprise Sign-on Engine (ESOE) which will provide single sign-on across all QUT web applications. QUT also still supports the old authentication mechanism, JAuth. Find out more about authentication on the Web Manual.

Custom URL

Each QUT site has a 'qut.edu.au' URL. Non-QUT domain names must be approved, according to the domain name policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get access to the central QUT web server?

Contact your Website Coordinator to approve your access and log a job with the IT Helpdesk. Find out more about getting access on the Web Manual.

I can't connect to my site – what do I do?

You can log a job through the IT Helpdesk for the Digital Innovation team, who can investigate for you.

Who do I contact about central web hosting?

Contact the Digital Innovation team to find out more about central web hosting at QUT.