Microsoft has simplified web authoring and managing tasks with FrontPage, which Windows and Linux now support. Microsoft FrontPage web publishing software has been there for 18 years, with mainstream support dropped by 14 April 2009 and with extension support by 8 April 2014. We must have a FrontPage server extension equipped with a server to take advantage of a web hosting server. Microsoft FrontPage server extension is a collection of programs installed in addition to a web server that tells the server how to respond to commands.

How does the FrontPage extension work?

The FrontPage extensions work through three Web technologies: ISAPI (Internet Server Application Program Interface), CGI (Common Gateway Interface) and HTTP. CGI and ISAPI allow dynamic interaction between visitors and the server. When sites are hand-coded, a File transfer protocol is used to communicate with a server. The prominent feature of the front page is that the client does not have to worry about updating a website if any changes are made. FrontPage has a built-in interface for editing and uploading content. It is set to function with three features:-

• Authoring: The FrontPage extensions are built to accommodate the FrontPage desktop application, which coordinates with file creation and management. It takes care of the embedded content if they are correctly associated so that they can work when they go live.
• Administration: It also keeps track of all client-server communication and allows creating and managing permission. Therefore, it gives the capability to control who can edit or update a website. Updates can also be reverted once they are made.
• Web Bots: web bots are small scripts like CGI scripts that automate specific functions to add functionality.

You may have to configure the FrontPage server extension to utilize the features.

Frontpage: falling:

If the Website is built with other technology and is not dependent on Microsoft tools, you may not have to consider the front page. Many hosting providers have even stopped giving support to FrontPage.Because the front page exposes the Website to security risks and unauthorized access, it can destroy the ‘.htaccess’ file, so the client may have to reset a password for protected areas of a website when changes are made.

Securing Frontpage websites :

Security strengthening: If No extra database or media files are used, then it is better to remove them. Security levels should be increased to the highest level, allowing a website to function normally for a user.

Migration to updated tools: if a user is uncomfortable seeking new tools for development, then adopting new successors like SharePoint and Web Expression is recommended. These tools have a range of easy-to-use, code-free design tools.

Moving to other applications sites are building applications like Joom anda, Wordpre,  and ss, which are free, easy to use, and much more customizable and powerful than FrontPage.

Although the FrontPage and its extensions have been a significant part of modern web development, the newer tools have superseded this technology. If you are relying on old devices, then you must upgrade.