The basic infrastructure an organization or a person needs in order to publish their website on the internet is called web hosting. The company providing this service is called a web host. The web host allocates you some space on a server to store your websites files on so they can be viewed online.

A server is a computer that provides the resources necessary to keep your website up all the time, so that people can view it 24×7 without interruptions.

The web host is also responsible for protecting your website from malicious attacks, Interglobe Server provides DDoS protection for our clients.

The amount of space allocated to your website on the server depends upon the type of hosting you buy. The main types of hosting services are shared, VPS, dedicated, and cloud hosting. The difference between these types of hosting is in the amount of space you get, the technology used by the server, the level of management provided, the bandwidth, and the overall cost.

Besides providing domain name and hosting for your need, Interglobe server also provides other services related to website like:

• SSL certificates
• Email hosting and page builders
• FTP access
• Developer tools
• 24/7 customer support service
• Automated website backups
• One-click software installs for WordPress or Drupal

What is a domain name?

Now, in order to create a website what you need along with having a hosting service is a domain name. A Domain Name is the address of your website that people type in their web browsers to visit your website. We offer a range of domain names to choose from according to your choice and budget.

Difference between Web Hosting and Domain Name?

To build a website you need both web hosting and a domain name. These are different terms but they work together to create a website.

When you buy a domain, you have basically bought the address of your site for a certain amount of time (usually 1 year), but you need web hosting to store the files (code, images, etc.) needed to run your website. So, without a domain name people won’t be able to find your website and without web hosting the website won’t run.

You can buy both domain name and web hosting from Interglobe Server in a bundle to get huge discounts.

Types of Web Hosting

Different people have different needs when it comes to buying web hosting. Whether you want to create a simple blog or a huge company website, every need has a different solution. The most popular options are:

• Shared Hosting
• Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting
• Dedicated Server Hosting
• Cloud Hosting

We recommend our users to start with smaller hosting packages and upgrade when their website starts generating higher traffic.

Shared Hosting

With this type of hosting, you share a single server with other clients. In shared hosting, all the resources of the server such as space, computing power, and memory are distributed among the clients.

This type of hosting is apt for blogs and small businesses as it is a low-cost solution for setting up websites. It should be used when you are just starting out and don’t expect much traffic to your website. Larger sites require dedicated servers to accommodate such traffic while keeping website performance optimum.

In shared hosting you will have little or no control over your server configuration. Huge traffic increases can slow down your website.

Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting

A Virtual Private Server, also called Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS) is when your host allocates a separate partitionon the server to your website. So, the virtual server will appear to every client as a dedicated server, but actually the server will be serving many sites.

It is used by small organizations who want to have the benefits of a dedicated server without having to bear high costs. In VPS hosting clients have root access to configure the VPS. Huge traffic increases will not have an effect on your website performance but technical knowledge is required to use it effectively.

Dedicated Server Hosting

Dedicated hosting is also called managed hosting or dedicated server. It means that will have your own physical server which will cater only to your website.

You can configure your dedicated server according to your needs like its security systems, software and operating system. It allows total control over the server. Huge traffic increases can be easily handled with dedicated hosting.

Compared to other types of hosting, dedicated hosting is costly and is better suited for large businesses. Since you will be configuring your server, technical knowledge is a must. Buying dedicated hosting is better than owning an on-site server as it comes with the professional support of your web host.

Cloud Hosting

Cloud hosting is currently the most popular and reliable solution on the market. Your host provides you with a network of servers on which your files and resources are present. If there’s a problem in one of the servers, our traffic gets automatically routed to another server thus your website will have little to no downtime.

Pricing of cloud hosting is high and is aimed at very large businesses with very busy and resource intensive websites.

What to look for when Buying Hosting

1. Uptime – Do they Guarantee 99% uptime? Where are their servers located?
2. Support – Do they offer 24×7 support with professional people to assist you if you have a problem?
3. Security – Do they offer security solutions?
4. Price – Are their prices reasonable?
5. Backup Services – Do they offer backup of your website?
6. Hardware – Do they have fast servers with quality components?
7. Scalability – Will they be able to accommodate your growing business needs?
8. Availability – Can they handle peak traffic volumes?
9. Dependability – Are they dependable?
10. Redundancy – Do they have multiple connections to the Net?

Conclusion

Ultimately you need to build a website to keep up with present times and build an online presence as it will help you reach millions of viewers around the world and Interglobe Server is here to help you on your journey.