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 * __ Dedicated (Web) Hosting – Definition __ **

Dedicated hosting service also named as dedicated server, or managed hosting service, is a type of [|Internet hosting] in which the client leases an entire server not shared with anyone. A dedicated server is a powerful computer that is used solely as a network server; a single computer in a network reserved for network needs. It refers to the rental and exclusive use of a computer and it provides services for only one account or domain name.

__ Advantages __

Dedicated web hosting is beneficial while developing a complex business or a high-end e-commerce site as you will need more space and security - a web server dedicated to your business. A company purchases it when they want more control of their server. They purchase or rent the hardware from the hosting company who then normally support and manage it. Internet connectivity is provided to the server, in many cases over 10 or 100 Mb/s Ethernet. Dedicated servers are most often housed in datacenters, similar to co-location facilities, providing redundant power sources and HVAC systems. The financial benefit with cheap dedicated server hosting is huge: large initial investments are not needed.

__Disadvantages__

**Cost of Hosting** - The additional investment for dedicated servers, as compared for the cost of using a shared server, is the biggest negative for most web masters. Of course, however, a dedicated web hosting solution is more pricey because of the additional features, and the fact that the webmaster gains the security, reliability, and flexibility that is present with a dedicated solution. **Dedicated Server Management** - The management aspect of dedicated server hosting, depending on the type of operating system chosen and the amount of the hosting knowledge of the webmaster, can be a stumbling block. It is important to have the necessary skills to manage a dedicated server correctly, if an un-managed solution is being chosen. If the skill-set isn't available to self-manage the server, consider a managed dedicated server hosting solution. **Operating System Operation and Flexibilty** - At some point, reinstalling the operating system on the server may be necessary. This may be due to unforeseen damage or corruption. Shared hosting and managed dedicated hosting doesn't have this issue, since it can be solved easily by the webmaster or by the company managing the server. **__ Compared to the other hosting, dedicated hosting is more flexible than __**[|**shared hosting**]**__, __**

Is playing an important role in order to building and publish a website online. The Web host stores all the pages of the websites and it will transfer them from computers to the internet. In order to make a website works, first of all you need a Domain Name, such as “nike.com” or “Samsung.com”, is actually linked to a specific computer. When someday wants to access the Domain Name that you created into the browsers address field, it will automatically located the IP address and web site is loaded from the Web host you made. Anywhere can find a Web host from one to more than thousand PC that run Web host software, for examples like, Windows Server, Apache or OS X Server. Most of the Websites which display on the Web are accessed by a “share host”. which is a single computer that can host several hundred Web sites. Larger websites often use a "dedicated host," which is a single machine that hosts only one website. Sites with extremely high amounts of traffic, such as apple.com or microsoft.com, use several computers to host one site.
 * __ Standard (Web) hosts - Definition __ **

If you want to publish your own website, you'll need to sign up for a "Web hosting service." Finding a good Web host shouldn't be too hard, since their are thousands available. Just make sure the Web host you choose offers good technical support and ensures little or no downtime. You'll usually have to pay a monthly fee that varies depending on how much disk space and bandwidth your site will use. So it's a good idea to estimate how big your site will be and how much traffic you expect before signing up for a Web hosting service.

__ Advantages for the web host and clients __ § Staff can post announcements in the forum, such about outages, which clients can read even if their email isn't working (as long as the forum isn't on the same server as clients' sites). § Clients can help each other with questions about hosting (e.g., about email setup or problems) and save your support staff time. § Clients can help each other with web development questions and provide feedback on each other's sites. § Clients can read answers to previous questions that they may also have and thus get answers faster without asking the same questions again. § The company owner and staff can interact with clients in a forum atmosphere, develop better working relationships, and have fun together.

__ Advantages for the web host __ § A site with an active forum has more content and active content for bots to index, so it'll appear more often in search results (if the forum is public). § Active forums develop a sense of community, and clients or more likely to feel loyal to a community than to a faceless company.

__ Disadvantages for the web host __ § If the forum isn't active, it'll look bad for your company. Having no forum is better than having a dead forum. § A forum takes ongoing time and work. Once it's built up, you still need to take part regularly. You also need to moderate the forum for spam and misplaced posts. § Not everyone is comfortable with handling criticism in public. Some posts will be negative about your services. If you remove those posts, members will notice and perhaps comment on your actions elsewhere. If you don't handle the criticism well, you'll look bad too. § A forum won't appeal to all clientele. All your work may be wasted if your clients aren't interested in interacting with each other online. § Not everyone makes a good impression in forum interactions, including some web hosts and staff. Technical skills and social skills don't necessarily go together.

__ Disadvantages for clients and prospective clients __ § Some clients prefer asking for support on a helpdesk than in a forum. If the forum is the only support avenue, some people will go elsewhere. § If clients have to check the forum for updates and they don't frequent forums, they won't appreciate the extra step for them.

__ Shared (Web) hosting - Definition __ Shared web hosting is the most popular web hosting solution for Webmasters. Shared web hosting permits many websites to be hosted on the same web hosting server. Server maintenance is provided by the web hosting provider and every user manages their websites by a web hosting control panel. Shared web hosting is a solution for web hosting providers to offer affordable web hosting to their clients. Shard web hosting is cheap because the overhead cost is shared by hundred of users on the same web hosting server.

__ Advantage __ - Low price as the price is shared by other users - Reliable and credible - Fast connection, quality server administration, effective and efficient control panel

__ Disadvantage __ - They do not properly support secure websites (HTTPS). All name-based virtual hosts using the same IP address must share the same digital certificate. - If the Domain Name System is malfunctioning, it is harder to use a name-based virtually-hosted website. - They will not work with browsers that do not send the hostname as part of requests. Price: range from $3.95/mo to $12.95/mo (mainly difference on disk space, bandwidth, Mysql DB)

__ Virtual (WEB)Hosting – Definition __

-Virtual Hosting is the method to divide one physical server to several virtual servers by using partitioning program and provide the authority of Root and OS to each virtual server. It allows a computer using a single IP address to share its resources and use multiple domain names each.

__Advantages__

– Each server users could be operating and composing memory and processors cycles for their purposes separately on server setting OS, network and Root at base. It could provide users virtual server with cheaper price and to use its main server more efficiently.

__ Disadvatages __

– It is possible to be slow down the speed of system, upon other virtual server increases the amount of using server to operate system since they are sharing one server physically.