The Main Types of Web Hosting and their Pros and Cons

1. Important The Main Types of Web Hosting and their Pros and ConsServices

2. Table of Contents • The Pros and Cons of VPS • Cloud Hosting • The Pros and Cons of Cloud Hosting • Reseller Hosting • The Pros and Cons of Reseller Hosting • Web Hosting • Shared Hosting • The Pros and Cons of Shared Hosting • Dedicated Hosting • The Pros and Cons of Dedicated Hosting • VPS (Virtual Private Server)

3. Web Hosting • Web hosting is the service that is provided by a web hosting company to website owners for the purpose of making their sites accessible over the Internet. In it, server space is provided for storing the files of websites. These files are then delivered over the internet on user’s search requests to make the respective websites accessible. • In web hosting, not only the required server space is provided but also all the necessary technologies and services are made available that ensure seamless functioning of a website and keep it up and running at all times. Web hosting companies that provide the most efficient service are usually referred to as the “Best Website Hosting Company”, the “Best Linux Hosting Company”, the “Best Cloud Hosting Company” etc. • Web hosting can be of many types such as shared, dedicated, VPS, cloud, reseller etc. The aim of this PPT is to provide comprehensive information on each of the main types of web hosting service.

4. Shared Hosting Shared hosting, which can be Windows-based or Linux-based, is the most common and the most economical web hosting option. In it, a single server is shared by multiple websites. Hence, multiple websites are hosted on the same server. These websites share the resources of the same server, based on their individual plans. The amount of server resources that a website has access to in shared hosting depends on the limit of the hosting package that has been availed. Shared hosting is an ideal web hosting option for the following- • Bloggers • Websites that are simple, receive very less traffic, or are small to medium-size • Website owners with less budget for hosting

5. The Pros and Cons of Shared Hosting • Pro- Its main advantage is that it is the most economical web hosting option. • Cons- The main disadvantage of shared web hosting has to do with performance issue for websites with heavy traffic, which is caused by resource sharing. Moreover, security issues can crop up in shared hosting.

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7. Dedicated Hosting/ Dedicated Server Dedicated server/ dedicated hosting refers to a type of web hosting service in which an entire server is leased by a website owner. Since a dedicated server is not shared with anyone, such a server along with its resources serve the exclusive use of that website. It enables the client of dedicated hosting to have full control over the server and configure it to meet his/her requirements. Dedicated hosting is an ideal web hosting option for the following- • Websites that get a lot of traffic or anticipate fast grow • Enterprises • Revenue-generating sites • Business critical applications • Websites that require a high-level of customization and security

8. The Pros and Cons of Dedicated Hosting • Pros- Dedicated server/dedicated hosting has many benefits. These include greater control over the server, enhanced flexibility with regard to the management of a website, augmented website security and performance, fast loading time etc. • Con- Dedicated server/dedicated hosting can be a comparatively expensive hosting option.

9. VPS (Virtual Private Server) • VPS is the abbreviation for Virtual Private Server. This type of web hosting is designed to deliver a dedicated server environment within a shared server. Its popularity stems from the fact that it usually costs less than a dedicated server but is more reliable than shared hosting and delivers enhanced security and performance when compared to shared hosting. • In VPS, a physical server has multiple sections that are virtually-partitioned. Hence, despite sharing the physical server, each VPS has its own environment and receives a fixed amount of resources. VPS hosting can be managed or self-managed.

10. The Pros and Cons of VPS • Pros- The various benefits of a VPS include its cost-effectiveness, customizability, enhanced security and stability, greater control over server resources, faster set-up etc. • Cons- It is an expensive option compared to shared hosting and requires one to have technical know-how for managing it.

11. The Pros and Cons of Cloud Hosting • Pros- Enhanced scalability and flexibility along with performance, higher uptime and availability and rapid deployment are the major benefits that cloud hosting delivers. • Con- There is a possibility of encountering latency in cloud hosting.

12. Reseller Hosting Reseller hosting is a type of web hosting service, wherein the resources, such as disk space and bandwidth, that are received by a reseller are sold by him to other end users at prices decided by the reseller. Hence, in this type of hosting the reseller acts as a hosting service provider for those who avail his services. Reseller hosting is an ideal web hosting option for the following- • Those that want to earn money • Those that want to start web hosting easily and at minimum expense • Those that do not want to handle the technical complexities involved in web hosting • For businesses that are already in the web industry

13. The Pros and Cons of Reseller Hosting • Pros- There are numerous advantages of reseller hosting. These benefits include earning profits at minimal expenditure, avoiding the usual hassles of web hosting along with maintenance-related issues etc. • Con- The main drawback of reseller hosting has to do with the fact that if anything goes wrong with the hosting service provider of the reseller, then the reseller’s service will suffer. If the reseller’s web host’s servers are down frequently then the reseller might lose his clients along with his credibility.

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