HOSTING SERVERS: TYPES

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Web Hosting-SEO-Web Design )



Hosting servers manage network resources on the net like database and other files that can be stored in a server. Web hosting forms part of the service of an internet access plan program. There are three main types of hosting servers that are being used in internet access by hosting companies.

Virtual Servers

Virtual servers is commonly known as shared hosting which is the most common hosting account most people use. It is a hosting server shared by other websites. It is also the cheapest hosting server.

Performance of virtual server must be the main consideration that website owners must verify before finally deciding on hosting service provider. The bandwidth usage of other sites sharing the virtual server with you might affect the performance of your own website in terms of fast access. It is best if you determine first whether the hosting company offers a guaranteed uptime to their clients who will choose virtual servers. It will ensure you that the hosting company will evenly distribute the load of the server to its various clients.

Dedicated Servers

Dedicated servers are managed servers which are dedicated to host your website. You are provided with a dedicated server in the hosting company’s facility. Its main advantage is fast and focuses performance in servicing only your website. It is the best choice for online businesses since it allows your site to host large and dynamic database as well as handle internet traffic.

Dedicated servers allow you to install additional applications on your websites and will not even affect the speed performance of your website. Price for dedicated server is higher compared to virtual servers given the benefits and the priority access it gives you.

Co-location Servers

Co-location servers are purchased by website owners and set up co-location system themselves. Website owners also handle the purchase and set up of operating system and its software. It also includes the configuration of these systems.

Website owners will only pay rental on hosting company’s data center. They will also pay the cost of using the hosting company’s bandwidth. Co-locations servers are more costly than dedicated servers. It is better suited for technically knowledgeable people or for those companies that have an in-house management information system specialist.

These main types of hosting servers apply differently to the different hosting needs of website owners. So choose the one which you can afford and meet your website hosting requirement.


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