subject: Which Type Of Hosting? [print this page] There are several different types of web hosting available and deciding which is going to be most suitable for your purpose is a very complex decision. If you are new to owning a website, and it is going to be used either as a hobby or a small online business, then shared web hosting is adequate for your requirements. You will be sharing server space and its resources which will be fine whilst you only have a personal website or a small online business. As your traffic volumes increase you may find that you require extra resources, such as memory and security options.
A virtual private server is a way to obtain greater resources than with shared web hosting, but still have a cheaper option than a dedicated server - which can be quite expensive if you dont require all the available resources. Many online businesses discover a greater need for security, especially if they are accepting online payments with credit cards and personal details. A dedicated server will be the most secure option for any business that requires this additional safety.
Many people find it difficult to decide whether they would be better with colocation hosting or managed hosting as they are not sure of the difference. Colocation is the storage of your dedicated server in a secure data centre, owned by someone else. Many companies that have several servers and require secure housing choose this option as it is cheaper than having the expense of their own data centre.
With managed hosting you dont actually own the dedicated server, although you have sole use of the server. The web hosting company will maintain the performance of your server ensuring its reliability and constant operation. Here at eUKhost we have all types of web hosting and strive to keep the cost of web hosting to a reasonable level without compromising on service levels.
