what is web Hosting?

What are the different types of Web Hosting?

Shared/ Virtual Web Hosting This is the common type of web hosting account and can be available at low cost. Hosting companies provide this service by maintaining a large server and yours may be one out of numerous other sites on that same server. With a virtual web hosting service, you will have your own identity, but you will not be required to maintain the equipment. Ample space and bandwidth for small businesses, multiple email accounts, cgi-bin access, and a T3 connection are common account features. Additional fees are often required for more features including database software or SSL (secure server) certificate functionality. Dedicated Web Hosting  With dedicated web hosting service you have a full server dedicated to your website. The hosting company owns, maintains, and backs up the server while providing all the security, power management, and other aspects of maintenance. A dedicated hosting server service is the best solution for heavy traffic businesses who lack the staff, resources, and security to build, install, and maintain an in-house solution. A dedicated server is more reliable, but much more expensive on the other hand. Hosting companies often offer packages based on server configuration (processor speed, space, IP addresses, CPanel) and bandwidth allowances. Co-location Web Hosting Co-locating server gives you the greatest flexibility. This is similar to dedicated hosting, except that you own the server rather than rent it. You get to choose the hardware configuration of the server and the software too, that goes on it. The web hosting company maintains the connection of their server with the Internet and deals with environmental factors such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), fire controls, and air condition. On the other hand, you're responsible for that server's maintenance. When you go for dedicated server co-location with the hosting company, you pay for the physical space that your server takes. Co-location type of web hosting service usually requires a higher startup cost than renting a server from a hosting company. Most companies that offer server co-location service also sell contractual service to maintain the server and its connections. Multiple Domain Web Hosting Multiple Domain Hosting service is a service where web designers can buy a single "Plan" and sub-divide their storage space into multiple accounts.... one for each website they develop. This significantly decreases the costs to the web designers when they sell the hosting service to their clients. Reseller Web Hosting A reseller is a middle-man who sells web space on somebody else's server. Reselling schemes fall into the following categories:  (a) The reseller is an agent for web hosting company. People buy directly from the web hosting company but the reseller gets a commission if customers mention the reseller's name. (b) The reseller plays the role of a marketer for the web hosting company. People buy the service from the reseller but all further contact they have is direct with the web hosting company. (c) The reseller appears to be a web hosting company in his own right, handling sales and support but actually sells somebody else's service with his own name. A customer buys web space from the reseller who buys web space (at a lower price) from the actual web hosting company. Customers contact the reseller for support. (d) The reseller purchases a large chunk of web space and bandwidth from the web hosting company and can then carve that into individual chunks of space/bandwidth for sale to customers. Customers contact the reseller for support. Making A Decision  If your website is a critical business then it is worth to spend a sufficiant amount of time evaluating plans in detail. If your site is lower end then there is no reason to waste hours and hours making a decision. Use the information available to make a better choice. The worst case is when you move to another host later.