Monday, 6 August 2012

Web Hosting - How To Find The Right Web Server For You

By Ricardo Daryans


What is a web server? Basically, a web server embodies the theory of supply and demand: it supplies your website when the people demand it. When a user wants to view your website, the server finds the URL's file and uploads it to the user's browser. However, there are many different kinds of servers to choose from, so how do you find the right one?

A Virtual Private Server is a good idea, especially for the bigger businesses. It would be in your best interest to have some experience of course, especially considering the vast number of settings available. If you can learn however then you might just be able to handle a virtual private server. While a virtual private server can be a bit more expensive at more than 100 dollars per month, it works independently from the other accounts on the server. You can have up to 50 websites, and if you're concerned about security, the VPS is the way to go.

Virtual hosting is another choice of course, but the server will be shared with several different users. The technical details will not be your concern as the web host will be responsible for all settings. With this type of hosting you will only be allowed a single website per account. These are low cost fortunately, and if you are on a budget, this might just be the best option or your business.

You also have to think about web server software. One type is Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). It only works with NT-based server systems, as NT is a Microsoft product. It has crash protection and plenty of support, so you don't have to worry about viruses. Also, if you use NT, you get IIS free with it.

The most popular server type of course is Apache. It does not have the same support as IIS but it is free, and very easy to use. If you want something safe, go with IIS, if you want the more popular choice, go with Apache.

We have only given you a few of the available options, but this is an excellent start. Do a bit of your own research and you will have a better idea of what is available. Before you know it, you will be able to choose the best host and have the best website for your company.




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