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What is Managed Hosting?

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What is Managed Hosting

Managed hosting refers to the process of hiring a web hosting provider for a day-to-day management of system hardware, software, and servers. In simpler terms, when you outsource the job of managing your websites, it is called managed hosting.

Suppose, you are hosting an e-commerce website through web-hosting providers, and instead of letting your IT staff update OS packages, implement security patches, update website installations, etc., you ask the hosting provider support team to do this job on your behalf. Then, this agreement regarding the management of your website is called managed hosting.

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What is High Availability Hosting?

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what is high availability hosting

When a server acts as the host for a website or an application, it is the backbone of this website or application’s functionality. The server provides resources with which the application can run on, as well as an internet connection that can allow for input from outside sources to occur, as well as output to other servers/systems. Therefore, it is vital that the server hosting your website/application is in working order and has its resources and capabilities available to be utilized at all times.

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What Size of Server Hosting Is Best for Small Businesses?

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What Size Server Hosting Is Best for Small Businesses

Excellent performance and a great user experience are possible when you use a powerful web server that has ample resources. This is why you should estimate the size you’ll need from your web server – it helps keep your website running smoothly. But what size of Linux server hosting is best for your small business site? It actually depends on several factors.

Your hosting server’s load depends on how many databases and files are present, the operating system, installed software, server functions, and applications. There are several other factors to consider too, like security tools, access frequency, webpage size, number of users, whether the site is dynamic or static, and so on. Ideally, it is best to have a little more resources than the actual usage. This will allow the web server to efficiently handle high peak traffic, as well as accommodate any unusual spikes in traffic.

With the abundant options available across storage, RAM, CPU, and networking, it is time-consuming to choose the right server hosting for your use case. Let’s discuss what size server is best for you or your small business.

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The Advantages of VPS Hosting

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 the advantages of vps hosting

What Is VPS Hosting?

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is an isolated virtual machine on a physical server. It is sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider. There can be dozens of VPSes created on a single physical server, depending on the specifications of the physical server. A VPS has its own IP address and runs its own operating system (OS), and customers usually have superuser-level access (root access), to that virtual machine, so they can install any software that runs on that OS. VPS web hosting is a way to build a website on a server that offers more power, security and stability. Falling in between the more traditional shared hosting and the very expensive dedicated servers of huge organizations, virtual private servers (VPS) offer the best of both worlds.

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