The type of web hosting
The type of web hosting are: Free hosting, virtual (shared) host or dedicated server.
Some service providers offer free web hosting.
Free hosting for small, low-traffic sites, such as personal website. But it does not recommend high traffic or commercial websites using free hosting, because often have technical limitations, and options that can be selected few.
Generally, you can not use your own domain name on a free host. And we had to use the address provided by the host, like this: http: //www.freesite/users/~yoursite.htm. Such URL difficult to write, hard to remember, but also very professional.
| advantage | Shortcoming |
|---|---|
| Low cost. Free | No domain name. |
| Suitable for home, hobby or personal sites. | Few, limited or no software options. |
| Usually free email. | Limited security options. |
| Limited or no database support | |
| Limited technical support |
Sharing host (virtual host)
Web hosting is the most common and most cost-effective.
Virtual host, then the rest of your site and perhaps 100 websites will be hosted on the same high-performance servers. On a virtual host, every website can use your own domain name.
Virtual hosts usually offer a variety of software solutions, such as e-mail, database, and many different editing options. Technical support is often bad.
| advantage | Shortcoming |
|---|---|
| low cost. Cost-sharing with other users. | Since many sites on a single server and reduce security. |
| For small and medium commercial traffic. | There are restrictions on traffic. |
| A variety of software options. | There are limited database support. |
| Own domain name. | Limited software support. |
| Good service support. |
Exclusive Host
You can enjoy a host of services to Web site stored on a dedicated server.
Exclusive host is the most expensive type of host. This solution is suitable for large, high traffic websites, and the use of special software site.
Exclusive host of performance is very strong, very safe, the software program is almost no limit.
| advantage | Shortcoming |
|---|---|
| Suitable for large commercial sites. | expensive. |
| Expensive for high-traffic station. | Require high technology. |
| You can use multiple domain names. | |
| Powerful email solution. | |
| Powerful database support. | |
| Strong (no limit) software support. |
Managed host
This solution is to put your own server service provider.
This is very similar to your office to run your own server, except that the server is placed in a place specially designed for it.
Providers usually have a dedicated room resources, such as fire prevention vandalism of high security, uninterruptible power, dedicated Internet connection and so on.
| advantage | Shortcoming |
|---|---|
| High bandwidth. | expensive |
| High uptime. | Require higher skills. |
| High security. | Difficult to set up and fix the vulnerability. |
| Unlimited software options. |
Your list
Before you select a host site, first determine the following matters:
- In line with your current host type demand
- Host type price
- It can be upgraded to better server
- If desired, can be upgraded to the exclusive server
Before you sign a contract with a hosting provider, you can access it at other sites on the server, they feel the network speed. While the other sites to your site to be a contrast, see if you have the same needs. Communicate with other users what is good practice.