What is Server and Hosting? Server, basically is still a computer. But the features are more advance than a normal computer. Server are created for heavy and batch task, and multi tasking too. A server normally will consist of 2 or more processors, high RAM, storage, a simple word - Fast & Durable compare to a PC.
What is Hosting then? Hosting means the service where the server is place in a data centre by the provider. A server need to be placed in data centre because the backbone of the bandwidth there is high. You need to place the machine in the data centre where the place is secure, monitored, air ventilation is good for the the lifetime of the server.
What type of Hosting there are? Many, The most common would be: - Dedicated Hosting - A server is ready by the provider. All you need to do is control it remotely and you will have full access into it. - Co-Location - The provider only provide you a space and the connectivity to your server. Meaning you buy your own server and host it there. - Shared Hosting - You don't have the full control of the server. You just allow to use part of the services provided by the server. Like Web Hosting and email hosting.
What type of hosting i should use? - Dedicated Hosting- Corporate who provides internet services to internet users. Heavy Traffic. - Co-Location - You are able to maintain your own. - Shared Hosting - Minimal Budget, Small & MEdium Business. What type of Hosting Service there are? - Web & Email Hosting - Other Application Hosting
What type of hosting i should use? - Web & Email Hosting - If you intended to have a website and use your own domain mail and Provide Service to users. -Other Application Hosting - If you inteded to run a special application and Provide Service to users.
