Web Hosting Packages in India
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The document provides an overview of web hosting, describing three main types: shared hosting, dedicated server hosting, and colocated server hosting, each varying in control, reliability, and cost. It emphasizes the importance of establishing hosting requirements, comparing features, and researching potential companies before making a selection. Key considerations include assessing uptime, support, control systems, and customer feedback to ensure the chosen hosting service meets specific needs.
Web Hosting Packages in India
- 2. Overview A web hosting company is one that rents out space on their server for a monthly fee. To run a web site you need access to a server, and although you could operate your own server, it is usually easier and more convenient to use a third party.
- 3. Types Of Web Hosting There are three main categories of web hosting: - Shared Hosting Dedicated Server Hosting Colocated Server Hosting
- 4. Shared Hosting Your site is given a section of a server, which is shared with other web sites. This is the most common type of hosting, and the most affordable. It is often referred to as ‘virtual’ or ‘budget’ hosting.
- 5. Dedicated Server Hosting The next stage up. You rent an entire server for your site. This gives you more control over your web space. It also tends to be more reliable, holds more content, and can handle more bandwidth than shared hosting. Predictably, it is also more expensive.
- 6. Colocated Server Hosting The most advanced level of hosting, this is where you own the server and the hosting company simply provides the maintenance for it. You have full and complete control of your server.
- 7. Finding Your Hosting Company Your first step should be to establish what you need from a hosting company. Make a list of what you must have, what it would be useful to have, and lastly what it would be nice to have. Consider……
- 8. Establish Your Requirements How much space you need? What bandwidth you’ll require? Do you need E-mail aliases? Do you need URL redirects? Do you need Web mail? Do you need Autoresponders?
- 9. Features Check out what features the hosting company provides. Look for: - 99.9% uptime guarantee High level of bandwidth 24 hour support 30 day money back guarantee
- 10. Meeting Your Requirements Dig out that - must have/should have/be nice to have - list you drew up earlier. How does each company compare? Cross off any company that does not meet the criteria in your ‘must have’ section.
- 11. Control Systems What happens if your hosting company has a power cut? Do they have an independent power supply? What protection do they have against viruses, fire or power surges? Do they carry out regular backups? If these points are not mentioned on their site, then ask!
- 12. Response Time The next step is to check the response time of the remaining companies. Write them an e-mail, perhaps asking about their control systems, and cross off any who do not respond within 24 hours.
- 13. Digging a Bit Deeper When you’re down to your last few companies, ask them for a list of customers who have web sites similar to yours. E-mail these customers and ask for their opinions of their host’s services. Read any customer reviews available and look around for articles on web hosting.
- 14. One Last Point Don’t pay for extra’s you don’t need. If you plan to expand your service that’s fine - it’s always easy to upgrade. However paying for space you don’t use, or goodies you don’t need, is just a waste of money.
- 15. Summary Decide on your requirements Draw up a list of possible companies Remove unsuitable/inferior companies Check the companies can meet your needs Research remaining possibilities Make your choice!