Technology in web hosting and server functioning has evolved. The resultant growth in the numbers of companies in web hosting service is there to be seen by all. Each of these companies, today, has on offer a long list of varied services. While each variety of hosting services has its strengths and weaknesses, it is crucial to understand the differences among the types of hosting offered. For your benefit you have to make a selection of the service that suits you most.
Following is a handy guide to make you wiser about the subject matter of Web hosting.
Shared hosting (also known as virtual hosting) lets you to share a server space with other clients of that company. Even though you enjoy the right to maintain your account and site, the host manages the server almost completely. It is a cost-effective web hosting solution for every small and medium-scale business establishments.
But since the same server space is being used by different web sites, the resulting inflow of heavy traffic to one specific site on the same server may affect the performance of your site. Also, in most of the cases, one is not allowed to install special software programs as because the host needs to keep a constant environment for all of the clients using the server.
Co-located hosting allows you to co-locate your server to a host site and connect the same with host’s network and its power systems. The host is responsible for ensuring continuous network availability while you are responsible for support and maintenance of your server.
Top of the line web hosts offer management contracts to their co-location clients and by allowing you to outsource much of the support to them, they take up a comprehensive responsibility of your server and its performance.
Unmanaged dedicated hosting is similar to co-location hosting facility except that you lease a server from a host and do not own it yourself. Other than some typically Web-based services, the level of support varies widely among unmanaged dedicated hosts. Supports are provided only in general terms and queries on specific service support are needed to be cleared on the very first stance. The host should be specific about the supports on offer form it.
Unmanaged dedicated hosting service is perfect for gaming or hobbyist servers, but not for serious businesses that need responsive, expert-level, dedicated service.
Managed dedicated hosting lets you to lease a server from a host on terms that the hosting company would provide a robust level of technical support and maintenance on the server backed by quality guarantee. Managed dedicated hosting includes services such as server uptime monitoring, hardware warranty and security patch updates.
Before agreeing to the norms of a managed dedicated hosting service, it is imperative to get a clear idea about the services to b offered by the host. Right questions are needed to be asked so that a host does not disguise an unmanaged dedicated offering as a managed dedicated server.
Now, once you are aware of what to get from a web hosting service, hope better commonsense prevails to help you choose better!!
Get hosted and….. get hoisted to reach new gains now.
This information is an excerpt from “9 Things to Know Before Selecting a Web Host” by Chris Kivlehan, Marketing Manager at INetU Managed Hosting, Allentown, PA.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Unified Windows and Linux hosting
The moves are afoot towards the unified approach of Windows and Linux hosting platforms. The controversies over the various aspects of Windows and Linux hosting though getting intensified but seem to end in the coming days. The resolving initiative is always through a unified approach.
With the introduction of multiplatform hosting technology by a leading Webhost, web developers are really attracted towards this technology because of its flexibility. It allows web developers to use both Microsoft Windows and Linux based web development tools concurrently at the same time. The host, Net firms, recently conducted a study among the customers on the various aspects of both Windows and Linux hosting. Results showed that Microsoft features, including MSSQL, ASP.Net 2.x and ASP.Net 1.x were most important. Again, in terms of Linux features, web developers ranked PHP 4/5 and Mysql as most important. The study indicates a strong appeal to the flexibility of being able to use Microsoft Windows and Linux features on one single account.
The research shows that web developers seek the flexibility of using both Windows and Linux platform to build their websites. That’s what attracts web developers to this faultlessly integrated Multi Platform technology.
The only Multi-Platform features of Windows and Linux stood most important for web developers when choosing the Webhost, as per the study results. But this may require huge or costly hosting plans at the initial level.
With the introduction of multiplatform hosting technology by a leading Webhost, web developers are really attracted towards this technology because of its flexibility. It allows web developers to use both Microsoft Windows and Linux based web development tools concurrently at the same time. The host, Net firms, recently conducted a study among the customers on the various aspects of both Windows and Linux hosting. Results showed that Microsoft features, including MSSQL, ASP.Net 2.x and ASP.Net 1.x were most important. Again, in terms of Linux features, web developers ranked PHP 4/5 and Mysql as most important. The study indicates a strong appeal to the flexibility of being able to use Microsoft Windows and Linux features on one single account.
The research shows that web developers seek the flexibility of using both Windows and Linux platform to build their websites. That’s what attracts web developers to this faultlessly integrated Multi Platform technology.
The only Multi-Platform features of Windows and Linux stood most important for web developers when choosing the Webhost, as per the study results. But this may require huge or costly hosting plans at the initial level.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Microsoft equipped with Windows Server 2008
Microsoft is coming up with Windows Server 2008, operating system to get the competitive edge over Linux. Thousands of companies deliver hosted services via Windows Server. According to Microsoft officials, the ensuing Windows Server 2008 will endow web hosters with web density and other features. It is designed taking into mind the various hosting amenities. The new operating system is due on February, 2008.
Generally hosters need to install the modules needed for their services. Now modules can be created for customized capabilities such as positioning a database. It also comes up with diagnostic and management tools, featured to improve the experiences of using the platform. PHP and ASP.Net applications can be interoperated through the featured system.
There are contradictory views regarding web hosting services. Some opines that for certain particular programs Linux hosting is better while for certain others Windows is better. Everyone has got its own merits and demerits. It depends on the tools and scripting languages you want to use for your programs.
Generally hosters need to install the modules needed for their services. Now modules can be created for customized capabilities such as positioning a database. It also comes up with diagnostic and management tools, featured to improve the experiences of using the platform. PHP and ASP.Net applications can be interoperated through the featured system.
There are contradictory views regarding web hosting services. Some opines that for certain particular programs Linux hosting is better while for certain others Windows is better. Everyone has got its own merits and demerits. It depends on the tools and scripting languages you want to use for your programs.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Windows Hosting versus Linux hosting
The tussle is on between Windows web hosting and Linux web hosting. Every system has got its own advantages and disadvantages. But the users are spoiled for choice. Even the government agencies are on dilemma and considering deeply the various aspects of both. Discussions and conferences are on in full swing.
People who are not well versed with various Operating Systems often scare to just shift to or incorporate into another Operating System in these days where new systems are apparent to come up. Same is the case in web hosting practices.
Whether you are using windows in your PC or any other operating system it is nothing to do with your web hosting services. It is open to go for any type of hosting. What operating system you use on your PC is nothing to do with your web hosting choices.
It is totally a matter of personal choice. Maximum government agencies till date are using Windows operating system and windows web hosting, but it is to be seen which way it tilts into. Some studies show that web developers want the flexibility to use both Windows and Linux environments to build their websites.
It is not only the matter of feasibility and familiarity, cost factor is also considerable as it tremendously influences the users. And the convenient server type needed is determined by the types of programming languages you use. When your site uses a programming language called Active Server Pages and / or is connecting to a database such as Microsoft Access or SQL server then Windows hosting is preferred than any other. In this way Linux may be useful for other programmes and languages.
The tussle, I am sure will be ended one day when both operating systems will work in close conformity with each other leaving the end users with more and more new developments and ease in operation.
People who are not well versed with various Operating Systems often scare to just shift to or incorporate into another Operating System in these days where new systems are apparent to come up. Same is the case in web hosting practices.
Whether you are using windows in your PC or any other operating system it is nothing to do with your web hosting services. It is open to go for any type of hosting. What operating system you use on your PC is nothing to do with your web hosting choices.
It is totally a matter of personal choice. Maximum government agencies till date are using Windows operating system and windows web hosting, but it is to be seen which way it tilts into. Some studies show that web developers want the flexibility to use both Windows and Linux environments to build their websites.
It is not only the matter of feasibility and familiarity, cost factor is also considerable as it tremendously influences the users. And the convenient server type needed is determined by the types of programming languages you use. When your site uses a programming language called Active Server Pages and / or is connecting to a database such as Microsoft Access or SQL server then Windows hosting is preferred than any other. In this way Linux may be useful for other programmes and languages.
The tussle, I am sure will be ended one day when both operating systems will work in close conformity with each other leaving the end users with more and more new developments and ease in operation.
Monday, October 29, 2007
E-commerce web hosting
With the increase in internet users all around the globe, the intensity of online shopping is rising and the companies are going berserk to bring in the e-commerce solutions to be on the niche market. Today’s techno-freak customers also contented with this newer facet of marketing. Advantages of online marketing are apparent in today’s competitive world but people especially from developing countries see it from stylish point of view. As a result, web hosting and e-commerce web hosting companies are also coming up with bunches of discounted and free services for their clients.
Hosting services varies widely. E-commerce web hosting is the hosting of e-commerce websites that performs online shopping. New features are added continuously on the online shopping gamut and the need for hosting services are increased. Starting from developing shopping cart software to adding of links to them from your page, a bundle of services is coming out these days for the IT companies. In each and every case the service providers need to pay heed to the promotion of the site of the company to ensure maximum return on investment. Providing ethical service is also factor in IT field as the unethical services are also growing up. Every industry sector has got some set of norms and principles to follow. But how much these companies are following is the matter of concern. Individuals or companies hiring these services need to take care of this.
Hosting services varies widely. E-commerce web hosting is the hosting of e-commerce websites that performs online shopping. New features are added continuously on the online shopping gamut and the need for hosting services are increased. Starting from developing shopping cart software to adding of links to them from your page, a bundle of services is coming out these days for the IT companies. In each and every case the service providers need to pay heed to the promotion of the site of the company to ensure maximum return on investment. Providing ethical service is also factor in IT field as the unethical services are also growing up. Every industry sector has got some set of norms and principles to follow. But how much these companies are following is the matter of concern. Individuals or companies hiring these services need to take care of this.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Linux Shared Hosting
Shared hosting also known as virtual hosting is web hosting in which the service provider serves pages for multiple websites. Most Web hosting companies provide shared hosting. These sites need a dedicated Web server, either provided by a Web hosting service or maintained in-house. Linux shared hosting is provided on server whose resources are shared between several customers. It allows you to maintain your hosting account using a comprehensive set of features which include the ability to manage your MySQL databases, manage database users & passwords, password protect web directories and maintain email accounts.
It allows anyone from individuals to medium-sized businesses to gain a strong connection to the Internet for their website. A client’s website shares space on a server with other client’s websites. The hosting company allocates to each website a certain amount of disk storage space as well as a fixed bandwidth (data transfer capacity).
The services offered by Linux Shared Hosting vary with the company, monthly fee and packages. Apart from disk storage space and data transfer shared hosting also provides technical support, website backup, and website statistics as well. It also allows their clients to control many aspects of their hosting services through a graphical user interface.
Reduce expense, reliability, ease of use are few of the advantages of using Linux Shared Hosting. Shared hosting companies typically serve the needs of individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses interested in procuring a relatively inexpensive Web presence, but either cannot or do not wish to do all the work themselves. Shared hosting firms may also be a good choice for companies with limited e-commerce operations.
Anyone looking for a shared hosting firm faces a plethora of choices. Companies who offer shared hosting see it as a low-end, low-margin service, caveat emptor is the rule. Hence assure that the shared hosting firm offers the technical capacity you need: the uptime, the redundancy, the server space. If your website is not reaching the world, your money is not well spent. There are tools available for monitoring and testing the connectivity of a host’s servers. Also ensure the consistency of the host server, how long the site is online, and it is worth checking to see how quickly they respond to queries, during both peak and non-peak hours.
It allows anyone from individuals to medium-sized businesses to gain a strong connection to the Internet for their website. A client’s website shares space on a server with other client’s websites. The hosting company allocates to each website a certain amount of disk storage space as well as a fixed bandwidth (data transfer capacity).
The services offered by Linux Shared Hosting vary with the company, monthly fee and packages. Apart from disk storage space and data transfer shared hosting also provides technical support, website backup, and website statistics as well. It also allows their clients to control many aspects of their hosting services through a graphical user interface.
Reduce expense, reliability, ease of use are few of the advantages of using Linux Shared Hosting. Shared hosting companies typically serve the needs of individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses interested in procuring a relatively inexpensive Web presence, but either cannot or do not wish to do all the work themselves. Shared hosting firms may also be a good choice for companies with limited e-commerce operations.
Anyone looking for a shared hosting firm faces a plethora of choices. Companies who offer shared hosting see it as a low-end, low-margin service, caveat emptor is the rule. Hence assure that the shared hosting firm offers the technical capacity you need: the uptime, the redundancy, the server space. If your website is not reaching the world, your money is not well spent. There are tools available for monitoring and testing the connectivity of a host’s servers. Also ensure the consistency of the host server, how long the site is online, and it is worth checking to see how quickly they respond to queries, during both peak and non-peak hours.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Dedicated Linux Hosting
A dedicated Linux hosting service is a form of Internet web hosting service where the client hires a whole server not shared with anybody. As organizations have total control to manage server(s), this is suppler then shared hosting, including choice of operating system, hardware & customized configurations etc. Usually the hosting company offers the server administration but they involve having technically skilled people to run the system efficiently.
Types of Dedicated Linux Hosting
Dedicated Linux hosting Server can be classified into the following classes.
1. Managed Dedicated Linux Server Small capital based companies with enormous online presence can pay for a managed dedicated Linux hosting as it is a not very costly matter. A managed dedicated Linux hosting presents a dependable, speedy, powerful and professionally well maintained web presence to its customers. This kind of server has been described as a ‘glorified dedicated Linux server armed with complete supporting features’. Here the web host gives preserves and monitor the server administration relatively than the company which only needs providing the data. The personal system administration resources is not wanted by the company as in case of any technical difficulty the web host takes care of it. This is for small & normal capital base companies with vast online requirements.
2. Unmanaged Dedicated Linux Server
Web host only offers storage space, physical safety and bandwidth in case of unmanaged dedicated Linux server. The customer who has full access to the server functions and directs the server and can amend configurations. This is feasible by the large capital based companies who meet the expense of the capable and technically expert system administration resource. As web host doesn’t grant any technical support to the client therefore he will have to be managing any technical difficulty alone. To help operating an unmanaged server to the customer, the web host generally offers a advisor at a nominal charges.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
