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Choosing the right web server will
be one of the most important decisions you will ever
make with your online business. Why? Because the
web server you choose will literally make or break your
online business.
Today I am going to talk about two types of servers,
one is Virtual Web Hosting and the other is Virtual
Private Servers.
Over the last couple of years Virtual Web Hosting has
been the only way to go when choosing a web server.
One of the reasons that Virtual Web Hosting became so
popular was because they supported the necessary files
and allowed you to have more freedom than other conventional
web hosts. But now you can have more freedom than ever
before with Virtual Private Servers. Moreover, Virtual
Private Servers should not be confused with Virtual
Hosts, because they are completely different.
Before I go any further I must explain what the difference
is between a Virtual Host and a Virtual Private Server,
so that you can fully understand. In this article I
will also go over the advantages and disadvantages of
both types of servers, to help you decide which is right
for you and your business. Let's get started with Virtual
Hosting.
Virtual Hosting
Virtual Hosting is also known as Shared Web Hosting,
where you are sharing the physical server and a single
set of software applications with other users. Virtual
Hosting has been extremely popular in the past for it's
fast deployment, strong resources, and most importantly
for having a very reasonable price. Another advantage
to Virtual Hosting is that you have a powerful, reliable,
and professionally managed server without having to
have advanced technical skills, making it ideal for
an individual, small business, or even a beginner webmaster.
The disadvantage of Virtual Hosting is that you are
sharing the server with other users, which are configured
and controlled by an administrator, not you. So basically
you have your hands tied behind your back, because you
have to contact the administrator everytime you have
to adjust or change your configuration settings. Even
if you managed to get hold of the administrator, they
may not fulfill your request. It's up to them, they
are the administrator. If you were the administrator,
you wouldn't have these limitations and would have full
control.
Virtual Private Servers
Virtual Private Servers are a hot topic these days
and for a good reason. Before I get into the advantages
of a Virtual Private Server, let me explain what it
is first. A Virtual Private Server is a single server
that is partitioned at the root into multiple dedicated
servers. This allows you to share the cost of the network
connectivity, hardware, and system maintenance with
other hosting customers, while maintaining your flexibility
and freedom.
The real advantage of Virtual Private Servers is that
they allow you to have complete control and they have
the security advantages of a dedicated server at the
fraction of the cost. You have access to the virtual
root, Telnet, web configuration files, and full CGI-BIN
access. I can't forget to mention that you also have
access to your password, aliases file, and sendmail
configuration file. For many reasons you can see that
a Virtual Private Server is an excellent solution for
small to medium size businesses that have increasingly
complex needs.
Moreover, there is one disadvantage with Virtual Private
Servers, you need to have some program knowledge to
control and configure the settings. Sounds overwhelming,
most businesses that offer Virtual Private Servers have
very detailed manuals making them easier to configure
and control no matter what your program level is.
Which one is right for you? Well, that all depends
on you and the size of your network.
If you have or plan on having just one web site and
have absolutely no programing knowledge, then Virtual
Hosting is the recommended and economical way for you
to go. A Virtual Host can cost anywhere from $20 - $50
a month for an account, rather than a $100 or more for
a Virtual Private Server.
On the other hand, if you have a larger network that
requires multiple web sites, like ours, and you have
some programing knowledge, then a Virtual Private Server
is ideal for you. You can host up to 50 web sites on
a Virtual Private Server account, instead of having
multiple Virtual Hosting accounts, which is not as economical.
When it comes time to get a web server, make sure
that the server fits your needs and that it supports
the essential software for a prosperous online business.
About the Author
Rich Hamilton, Jr is the CEO/President of www.ElitesMarketing.com
a.k.a. Elites Marketing, Inc and the Author of "Inside
Internet Marketing"
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