WEB
HOSTING & Dedicated
Web Hosting Servers
Website Hosting is the term
used to describe the storage and access of a site to the Internet. The
Internet is a federation of host computers that are interconnected and
able to "speak" with one another. Fire website Hosting &
Design hosts all Web sites on our virtual servers. This means that when
someone types in your URL or accesses your site through any search engine,
they will be communicating with our servers. Our servers will house the
Web site and pull it up upon command.
Where can I find high quality Web hosting?
Fire website Hosting & Design is a highly rated Dedicated Web hosting
company offering excellent service and customer support. We limit our
listings to 10 hosts per category because our site provides users with
quality and not quantity. We display cost, features, support and more
on our site so that choosing a Dedicated Web hosting is easy.
What is Dedicated Web Hosting Servers?
The Dedicated Server Hosting environment provides an exclusive server
or servers devoted solely to your web site. You do not share a server
with other customers, as with shared hosting. Fire Website Hosting &
Design can also provide shared hosting environments.
When do you need a Dedicated
Web Hosting Servers?
While simple, text-based sites are better suited for a shared server,
enterprise-level web sites operate much more efficiently on a dedicated
server because the dedicated hosting environment provides higher reliability,
increased performance, greater security and exclusive use of system and
network resources. Therefore, those sites that have high traffic, secure
information, a high number of visitors or complex applications (i.e. e-commerce,
dynamic content, database applications and multimedia applications) are
better suited for a dedicated server.
Why shouldn't I choose Dedicated
Web Hosting Servers?
Dedicated server hosting is powerful, yet expensive. If your site
doesnt require huge resources or third party applications to operate,
you are probably not a candidate for dedicated hosting. Fire Website Hosting
& Design can also provide shared hosting environments.
What are the advantages of Dedicated
Web Hosting Servers?
Dedicated hosting offers many enticing features such as:
You do not have to purchase or maintain your own equipment, Better website
performance due to dedicated machine(s), No chance of your website being
affected by another website on the same box, as in shared hosting.
What are the disadvantages of Dedicated
Web Hosting Servers?
The most disconcerting factor of the Dedicated Server Hosting is
the cost but alas, there are other disadvantages such as:
The cost is generally much higher than shared
hosting, The Web Hosting Provider charges hefty monthly fees as you're
paying not just for the physical hosting, but also for the hardware on
which the site resides. While in the short run this is cheaper than the
large capital outlay required to get co-location up and running, over
time this model is more expensive, The server is the property of the service
provider, which means all you own is the data you put on the server. Unlike
co-location, you cannot simply pick up your server and walk away if you're
unhappy with the service.
What is the difference between a Dedicated
Web Hosting Servers
and co-location?
A Dedicated Server is a server provided by a web host for you to rent.
You have remote access to the server and you can customize the server
to your own needs. The web host owns the server and you don't have physical
access it. Co-location means you store your own server at a facility of
a co-location provider. A co-location provider provides an Internet connection
to your server and allows you physical access to your own server when
you need it.
I dont have a dedicated server now. When should I make
the decision to switch over to one?
You may want to move up to a dedicated server if your needs match or surpass
the following:
Programs require access by system administrator
A backup server is required
Multiple IP addresses are needed
Daily data transfer becomes excessive
Storage capacity becomes excessive
Third party software needs to be run on your site
What is the difference between Managed and Unmanaged dedicated hosting
service?
Managed Hosting is for customers who prefer to have their web host provider
maintain and monitor their dedicated servers, operating system and all
supported applications. Companies or individuals who do not have the required
system administration resources on-staff commonly choose this option.
Unmanaged Hosting is for customers who have extensive system administration
expertise to maintain and manage their dedicated servers. This option
generally provides customers with full access to their server allowing
them to customize configurations.
What should be my main concerns
when searching for a dedicated Web hosting provider?
First, you need to determine whether or not your website is large enough
to justify the cost of such an endeavor. That aside, the most common concerns
are:
The cost
Security of Data and equipment
Bandwidth Availability
The knowledge and integrity of the web-hosting provider
Technical support from the web-hosting provider
Uptime
Hardware maintenance
How does a web
host provider guarantee the hardware?
There are many ways the web host may do this. Ideally, the provider will
have spare parts on hand to cover the most common problems that may occur
with a server. If there are components that are not carried on hand, it
is important that the provider has the ability to obtain replacement parts
quickly, preferably overnight. Finally, if the web host uses a certain
brand or make of computer, it helps if they have a relationship with the
hardware provider directly. This ensures top-level support in the expeditious
repair of the server(s).
What exactly should I look for in regards
to hardware for my site?
Depending on the requirements of your website, there are many answers
to this question. Here are some of the most important factors to consider.
Is it possible to have the ability
to remotely control my server?
The ability to remotely administer your web server and its associated
applications is usually available, depending on the web host provider
What are some good questions to ask a dedicated
Web hosting provider before I sign up?
As described above, some good questions to ask your prospective hosts
are:
What brand computers
do you use?
If something breaks, do you have spare parts to fix it immediately?
What kind of maintenance plan do you have with your hardware provider?
What are the hardware specs you have available (CPU speed, drive size,
memory, etc.)?
What kind of connection to the Internet do you have?
What management methods are available for me to administer my server?
What kind of backup options do you offer to save my data?
