It refers to web hosting services that supports Microsoft’s scripting environment like Active Server Pages.

ASP hosting gives an option to company to use technologies like ASP (Active Server Pages) to a custom based web solution. ASP’s *nix version was a product of Chilisoft. It was then transferred to Cobalt Networks. Later, Sun Microsystems acquired it from Cobalt Networks. There are many ASP hosting service providers in the market. The race is on amongst them to provide valuable services to customers at an affordable price rate. There are also few providers on the web that provide free ASP hosting services to its customers. A little experience in these hosting services can take you a long way in the web development area.