Shared hosting doesn't offer Zend framework? Is that normal?

[cecilio]

I have heard of the Zend Framework and Optimizer in the past in connection with commercial PHP scripts, but never before had an occasion to need it. I am now looking at deploying a script that requires both and I find that my shared hosting plan includes the Optimizer - but not the Framework. To get the Framework I have to move up to a VPS. Is that typical for a host? If so, how do people work with it?

[charcoal]

I believe that it is not typical and you should try another hosting and ask them before subscribing about all the needed scripts. I know Hosticon (http://www.hosticon.com/) plans are totally compatible with any web software you should try them