How to upload a dynamic website?

[badalrocks]

Hi All,

I have made a project on Netbeans 6.1 using JSF architecture and Apache Tom Cat 6.0.14. The database is Microsoft Sequel Server 2005. I want to host it on a website. I am prepared to purchase web space for web hosting.

What features should be available in the web hosting package? Is there any good company that provides it? This is the first time I am doing it. I have a rough idea that the .war file of the project is required. What files should be added on the web space that enables proper functioning? Any tutorial or references are welcome.

Thanks

Best Regards

[HandyGeek]

Following are various snippets I have collected regarding web hosting, I hope you something of use:

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"99% uptime" means they can be down 7 hours per month without violating your service agreement.

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If you need secure access, getting an SSL cert might cost extra, be sure to check.

** Hosting Providers:
See webhostingstuff.com/ for ratings of different web hosting services.

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lunarpages.com/JSP_Hosting_Discount.php
I've never used them but the guys at dzone.com vouch for them. (Rick Finch)

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Excellent support. Be sure to request the JSP add-on, though. (Doug.Thomas)