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Depending on your level of expertise, web hosting, which is the task of making websites and web pages available to many users, can be either
differ is the amount of storage capacity, control, technical knowledge requirement, server speed and reliability
Shared hostingPerfect for entry-level website hosting
This is where your website will be stored on the same server as multiple other websites, that could be anywhere between hundreds or
thousands of others.All domains will share the same server resources, such as RAM (Random Access Memory - a type of computer memory) and CPU
own blog, in most cases beginners will find shared the simplest method of hosting their website
This type of service often comes with the tools you need like website builders Wordpress hosting, email clients etc.The trade-off is that
Virtual private server (VPS) hostingA VPS hosting service mimics a dedicated server, but is within a shared hosting environment
VPS offers the cost benefits of shared hosting with the control of dedicated hosting
A great choice for advanced users and those that want specific software and package installations.3
You have full root and admin access, which means control over everything from security to operating system
All that control comes with a price.Dedicated servers - which some vendors call Bare Metal Servers - cost more than all of the other options
and are really only worth it for those with high traffic that need high control levels and a better performing server
A high level of technical expertise is required for the installation and ongoing management of the server.4
Cloud hostingCloud hosting is the current buzzword of the hosting industry
With hosting, it means many computers working together, running applications using combined computing resources
gas or electricity.Using as much as they need without having to build and maintain their own computing infrastructure in-house
The resources required for maintaining your website are spread across more than one web server, reducing the chance of any downtime due to
server malfunction.Cloud-based hosting is scalable, meaning your site can grow over time, using as much resource as it requires and you only
Managed hostingMost hosting packages you are likely to find online will be managed
Hosting companies provide technical services such as hardware and software setup and configuration, maintenance, hardware replacement,
technical support, patching, updating and monitoring
Unlike standard dedicated hosting, the hosting provider looks after the day-to-day management of the hardware, operating systems and
standardised applications.A popular sub-category is WordPress managed hosting
For many businesses, the beauty of Wordpress is in its simplicity
Its benefits are clear, it's easy to setup and it's straightforward to manage
Choosing a hosting provider for a Wordpress site can be more of a task, however, especially for those without expert knowledge or experience
Many web hosting companies now specialise solely in offering managed services for WordPress.6
The centre will provide the power, bandwidth, IP address and cooling systems that your server requires
services.This is an adapted excerpt from an eBook called "The ultimate guide to web hosting", published by TheIndianSubcontinent Pro in
association with Planet Hippo
