What is Web Hosting
Web Hosting is a service that provides space on the internet for storing web pages.Different
organizations provide the facility of web hosting.some websites also provides this facility free
of cost.A website must be hosted on a web server to be accessible from all over the world.
The web hosting is very easy way for business and promote your skills for helps other and
solve their problems.
Types of Web Hosting
Different types of Web Hosting are as follows:
1.Shared Hosting:Shared hosting is a type of hosting in which a web site is hosted on a
server with many other websites.however,the website is configured as a separate website on
the server with its own domain name etc.The benefit of shared hosting is that it is cost effective.
2.Dedicated Servers:A dedicated server hosts one or more websites of only one user.It gives
more control over the web site.It can also ensure that other websites do not impact on the website.However,the dedicated servers are much more expensive than requires extra security etc.
The user can log in to a dedicated server like a personal computer.
3.Virtual Dedicated Servers:Virtual dedicated servers are a low cost alternative to dedicated
servers.The web host can put many virtual servers on each machine to reduce costs.it appears
to be a dedicated server when the user logs in to a virtual server.
4.Managed Hosting:A managed hosting means that the user has a dedicated server and the
website hosting provider manages the server for the user.Typically,the hosting provider is
responsible for the hardware,operating system and virus protection etc.However,the user has
total control over the machine and the website content.
Web Hosting technologies
Different Web Hosting technologies are as follows:
1.Windows Hosting: Windows hosting is the hosting of web services running on windows
operating system.It should be used if the user wants to use ASP(Active Server Page) as server
scripting or a database like Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL server.Windows hosting is also
the best to develop website using Microsoft Front Page.
2.Unix Hosting:Unix hosting is hosting of web services running on Unix operating system.Unix
was the first web server operating system.It is known for reliability and stability.It is also less
expensive than windows.
3.Linux Hosting:Linux hosting is the hosting of web services running on the Linux operating system
