CF Dynamics CIVILIAN, $ 249.00/mo. on Linux Dedicated

CIVILIAN has been added on Dec 12, 2020

💪 CPU/Cores :	Intel Core i3 Processor
🔋 RAM :	2000 MB
🔌 Hosted domains :	unlimited
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	1
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-Free
🌏 Server Locations :	United States
⚑ Targeting :	US

See also initial CIVILIAN plan location on their website!

📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

CFDynamics is a long-established American web hosting provider with a particularly strong specialization in ColdFusion and managed application infrastructure. The business has operated since 1995 under Konnections, Inc., dba CFDynamics, giving it a much longer history than most providers focused on specialized application hosting. The company is based in Texas, with operations centered in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

ColdFusion remains one of its strongest areas. CFDynamics supports both Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee-based applications, including older applications that still require experienced CFML administration as well as newer ColdFusion deployments. Its ColdFusion environments use NVMe storage, modern multi-core processors, JVM tuning and managed server infrastructure. This makes the service particularly useful for businesses maintaining established ColdFusion applications that are difficult to move to ordinary commodity hosting.

ColdFusion Hosting is divided into Civilian, Sidekick, Hero and Superhero packages. Resources range from 10 GB to 50 GB of storage, 100 GB to 500 GB of monthly bandwidth, one to 50 databases and 100 to unlimited email accounts. Both MS SQL and MySQL are available, while larger packages can include dedicated IP addresses. Applications that outgrow shared ColdFusion hosting can move to VPS, dedicated servers, private networking, load-balanced systems or individually engineered enterprise environments.

PHP Hosting follows a similar Civilian, Sidekick, Hero and Superhero structure. Storage ranges from 1 GB to 40 GB, monthly transfer from 20 GB to 320 GB, and email capacity from 10 accounts to unlimited accounts. These plans cover small websites through larger PHP-based business applications.

ASP.NET Hosting provides Windows-based shared hosting for Microsoft web applications. Packages range from 1 GB to 40 GB of storage, support up to hundreds of gigabytes of monthly traffic and include multiple website, database and email resources. Both Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL options are available depending on the selected package.

WordPress Hosting is available as a separate product family rather than being treated only as generic PHP hosting. Plans range from approximately 1 GB to 50 GB of storage and include database and email resources. Larger configurations can use dedicated IP addresses, while additional WordPress services include installation, maintenance, hardening, monitoring, backups, security protection and managed WordPress care.

Node.js Hosting is another useful part of the portfolio. The managed shared Node.js environment includes 1 GB storage, 20 GB monthly bandwidth, MySQL, 10 email accounts, SSL and managed process maintenance. It supports frameworks and application types such as Express.js, NestJS, WebSockets and server-side rendered applications. This is a practical alternative for developers who need Node.js without administering an entire VPS.

For workloads that require isolated resources, VPS Hosting is available for both Linux and Windows. The entry Linux configuration includes 2 GB RAM, two logical processors, 60 GB storage, 1 TB transfer and one public IP address. Windows VPS configurations start with more memory to accommodate the operating system. CPU, RAM, storage, bandwidth, IP addresses, databases and maintenance options can be expanded according to the application.

VPS and dedicated services are normally unmanaged unless a maintenance service is added. This distinction is important because customers requiring operating-system administration, patch management, security work or application assistance should include an appropriate management package rather than assuming that server rental automatically includes full administration.

Dedicated Server Hosting is available for applications that require complete physical server resources. Configurations range from Intel Core-based systems to higher-end Xeon servers with larger memory allocations and multiple disks. Dedicated systems are suitable for demanding databases, ColdFusion applications, high-traffic websites and customers requiring greater isolation or custom operating environments.

Enterprise Hosting extends the service into individually designed infrastructure. Dedicated servers, private networking, load balancing, VPN connections, VLANs, monitoring and managed server administration can be combined into custom platforms. These solutions are appropriate for high-traffic ColdFusion applications, SaaS products, large databases and business-critical systems requiring a more controlled infrastructure.

Security services are available through SiteGuard Managed Security. SiteGuard places a managed WAF and CDN layer in front of the website and includes DNS, SSL and firewall configuration, monitoring, rule management and technical troubleshooting. It can protect websites hosted outside CFDynamics as well as applications running on its own infrastructure. Endpoint protection and malware-removal services are also available.

The portfolio includes additional managed services such as WordPress maintenance, uptime monitoring, off-server backups, web application firewall management, endpoint protection, Redis, database high availability, VPN connectivity, cross-connects, priority support and server administration. This allows businesses to add management services gradually rather than immediately moving to a fully customized enterprise platform.

CFDynamics also provides domain registration, domain transfers, DNS management, email hosting, SSL certificates, web design, WordPress development, e-commerce development, SEO and website maintenance. Domain services can use the company's Konnections authoritative DNS infrastructure, while SSL certificates are available in Basic, Premium, Enterprise, Wildcard and Multi-Domain configurations.

The service is primarily intended for the US market, with an English-language website and USD pricing. Its strongest appeal is not simply inexpensive hosting, but the ability to combine traditional web hosting with ColdFusion expertise, Windows applications, Node.js, server infrastructure, development assistance and ongoing technical management.