Sunday 18 March 2012

Appreciating the Benefits of Virtual Private Server

In order to appreciate the benefits of the VPS system, it is important to understand the system and its working. Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a virtual server that runs on the Internet binary matrix, through relevant software, on a physical computer. It co-exists with other similar virtual servers, but acts like a dedicated VPS for a specific website.

The concept of VPS evolved with the requirement of developing a cost effective system of web hosting, as numerous website owners and web hosts prefer a virtual private space, instead of a conventional dedicated physical server. VPS hosts multiple websites on a programmable virtual server space, with the flexibility of adding more server space, when required.

The benefits of virtual private server website hosting are multiple. It is an ultimate cost effective system and therefore more and more new website owners, working on a tight budget, prefer the VPS system of website hosting. The reduction in both hardware and power expenses is the key point of reducing the expenses of web hosting, while receiving the same benefits of hosting on the cloud computing system. In fact a VPS system is sometimes regarded as a variant of a cloud computing system, as multiple virtual servers are hosted on a physical computer, and the key benefits of cloud computing like flexibility in server accommodation are available on the VPS website hosting.

Flexibility is yet another benefit, as the independent virtual server is capable of running their full-fledged operating system, and can be rebooted independently, whenever the need arises. Moreover, the VPS system is also a stable system, as the traffic and operating system choice of other websites in the same VPS grid; does not affect the working of individual virtual private domains. 

Monday 12 March 2012

Understanding importance of Domain Registration and Web Hosting Services

To launch a site online, a domain name must be registered, and a web host must be found to power your site on the net. A single company can do both these jobs for you or you could choose to have a separate company to register your domain name and a separate one to host your web site.

Understanding what both these functions are; is important in making the right decision as per your requirements. A domain name is actually an address on the net. A registration of the domain name of your site ensures that it has an identity of its own. The domain name can be purchased through the Domain registrar and this can also be done through the web host. The company registering your Domain name must be an accredited one and listed with the ICANN. Every domain name has an extension and this is the identifying code. Ensure that your domain name does not have an extension that requires any software that is not supported by ICANN. Registration needs technical and contact information and this registration allows other sites and computers access to your site.

The Web Hosting Company will post your site or web page online and will ensure that the connectivity, back up support, and other features are in place to make it run efficiently and are accessible to browsers. Web hosts also help to make your site more dynamic by using PHP hosting and MySQL hosting. There are web hosting companies that offer a host of services that can enhance your site. Once you are sure of your requirements the hosting company will be able to help you to incorporate these in your site. A web hosting company also ensures that the downtime is kept to a minimum and that traffic to your site is better managed.

Tuesday 6 March 2012

Similarities between Linux and Windows Reseller Web Hosting Accounts – A Glance

Most trades or buy and sell transactions are taking place online and completed within a space of a couple of heartbeats. What is happening even faster is the number of requests that are placed each hour by various companies – newbie or well established – for web hosting solutions. Even as you are reading this, numerous websites are getting deployed. Not only is web hosting a very powerful tool on the Internet, but it also provides its services at a much affordable cost, in the form of reseller web hosting.

Briefly explained, reseller web hosting means that an account holder with a web hosting company provides web hosting to third-party companies, within his/her allowed hard drive space and bandwidth. An organization can expect a possible slashing in the prices of the services. Since web hosting can be done on various platforms like Linux, Windows, Unix etc, the prices may vary marginally. Each platform provides different flexibility, usability and the type of applications that will be compatible with the server. The most widely used of these platforms are the Windows and Linux based servers.

The question which may now be felt is the following: What are the similarities between Linux and Windows reseller web hosting accounts? The answer is indeed simple and much of it is evident in the how both these reseller accounts work.
Firstly, both of these are well known operating systems; thus your web-based applications can be easily accessed by many users, and these applications will be compatible with their systems too. Next, both of these services will serve HTML pages and JavaScript, any application that runs well on either of these servers is usable on the other. Databases that run on these two are also interchangeable. The foremost concern, security of both the servers is equivalent. All in all, whichever platform you choose, you will be assured of excellent performance.