Shared hosting- Advantages and Disadvantages

Shared hosting means that many websites are hosted in a single server. Data storage space and band width will be distributed among the users. In shared hosting the user will get only that software support that the service provider offers them. If the user wants more software options he/she should chose dedicated hosting technique. In shared hosting the service provider will be responsible for management of system software, providing proper technical support, and maintaining the security of the web server. Most servers are using Linux as operating system and operated on LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL  PHp) . Linux is preferred because it is open source and it offers high security over other operating systems. Some service providers also offer windows based or free BSD based solutions. There are 1000’s of service providers across the world which provide economic shared hosting packages.

Shared hosting can be done in two ways:
1) IP based shared hosting
IP based virtual hosting is also known as dedicated IP hosting with each virtual host having different IP address.  The IP address of the client is used be the server software to determine the visibility of the website

2) Name based shared hosting
It is also known as shared IP hosting. The service software identifies different users by their host names and all will have the same IP address.

Advantages of shared hosting
• Shared hosting is Economical as the cost of the server is divided among the users.
• For a small business organization, which has an average traffic, shared hosting is perfect. If the website contains large files such as videos or large image files  shared hosting will be not sufficient
• The user will get his own domain  name
• There will be a good support team for satisfying users technical needs

Disadvantages of shared hosting
• Security will be minimal as there will be many sites sharing the same server .
• Bandwidth is less so if traffic  is increased there us a chance that the website might get over loaded
• Database will be available but support will be limited
• User doesn’t have permission to install programs. Software support will be limited. The user must satisfy with that software which the service provider grants them.
• Shared hosting technique will not work in old HTTP/1.0 browsers
• In shared hosting if the file permissions are improperly managed  there is a chance that another user might  access the information and is a big security threat
• In properly secure websites like HTTPS shared hosting technique is not properly supported

If you are looking for a hosting technique that is economical and  you wants a good start to your business shared hosting can the answer.

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Web Hosting For Multiple Domains

Thanks to how low domain names cost as well as hosting fees, these days you can own several websites without breaking the bank. Domain names can be managed in several different so it is important to know what your options are and the advantages and disadvantages of every method.

When administering multiple domains, the basic choice is whether or not to do so with the same host. The majority of hosts offer packages which can be set up to allow several sites on one account, or to allow individual sites to be activated under split accounts.

You might have an existing website and are satisfied with the services your host provides you with. If you choose to start a new website by using the same host, you will feel assured that you are dealing with a company you can trust and are familiar with. You might also get a reduction for each additional account you open with the same host. Alternatively, making use of a new host for a second (or third or fourth) website can enable you to between the various qualities of hosting offered by different companies. Additionally, separate hosts will provide each of your web sites with a different IP address.

Having dissimilar IP addresses can be an important element if you plan to link the sites together to help with the search engine optimization. Incoming links are an important indicator of the significance of a website, so it is possible for a site with a lot of incoming links to get a higher position in search engines like Google. If all the links are coming from the exact same IP address, however, their value may be reduced. Hosting your many sites with different hosting companies will ensure that every site will have a different IP address. Individual IP addresses, nevertheless, are available as an additional tool from most web hosts. For a yearly fee each website is able to have its own unique IP address. This can help with search engine ranking and will also be required if you want to have a secure connection (https) on your site.

If you decide to get all your sites hosted with the same company, there are three basic methods you can employ. Each site can have its own account; you could sign up for a re-seller account; or you can get a dedicated server account.

As a re-seller you will be acting as an agent for the hosting company. You will be given a certain quantity of disk space and bandwidth and you will be free to make use of them as you like. There could be a limit to the amount of websites you can host with your re-seller account, but if there is some space left over after using this account for your own sites you could put some extra money in your pocket by selling your accounts to other people. The benefit of a re-seller account is that all the technical details will be taken care of by the hosting company. Some will even provide gateways for helping you to better bill your customers.

A dedicated server account will help you better control all the resources of an entire server. You will be free to setup as many websites as you would like to and allocate disk space and bandwidth as you see right. The disadvantage to this kind of account is that you will be responsible for the server’s upkeep. This might mean that you will need a significant level of technical experience. Therefore, if you don’t have that knowledge or if you don’t feel like learning about it, dedicated servers aren’t for you. Obviously, it will always be possible for you to go with a managed dedicated server. The disadvantage of this is the higher cost that will be involved.

Having all your sites hosted with only one host can offer lots of advantages but there is one major disadvantage which is that if your server goes down, all your sites will go down. If you depend on your sites for income this can be a potentially fatal situation for your business. Due to this fact, it is a good idea for you to have at least one of your sites with a different host. If your sites are important for your livelihood and you cannot afford any down time whatsoever, it would be better advice for you to host everything with two hosts minimum.


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