whats mean by web hosting?

A Web host is in the business of providing server space, Web services and file maintenance for Web sites controlled by individuals or companies that do not have their own Web servers.


Checklist For Web Hosts:

Company - dependability, stability, profitability.
People - honesty, integrity, professionalism.
Location - local, regional, national, worldwide.
Reliability - uptime measured as a percentage.
Redundancy - multiple connections to the Net.
Availability - can handle peak traffic volumes.
Scalability - prepared to accomodate growth.
Hardware - fast servers with quality components.
Monitoring - automatic checking of the network.
Backups - good frequency and easy recovery.
Technical Support - experienced and helpful.
Support Hours - real 24/7 vs. promised 24/7.
Response Time - average in minutes or hours.
Support Methods - free/toll phone, email, IM.
Policies - accepts or rejects offensive sites.
Fine Print - does it contradict the big print?

Checklist For Web Hosting Plans:

Operating System - Unix, Linux, Windows, etc.
Disk Space - "storage" - often measured in MB.
Additional Space - cost for exceeding the limit.
Data Transfer - "traffic" - often measured in GB.
Additional Transfer - cost for exceeding the limit.
Email - POP3, autoresponders, forwarding.
Databases - storage space and database type.
Scripting Languages - PHP, ASP, JSP, etc.
CGI-Bin - custom scripting or prepared scripts.
FrontPage - special extensions needed for FP.
IP Address - unique number just for your website.
Log Files - the "raw" line-by-line detail of activity.
Statistics - summaries, sometimes with graphics.
Secure Server (SSL) - needed for e-commerce.
Shopping Cart - some hosts offer a default cart.
Control Panel - web-based account management.
Setup Time - automatic, hours, days, or unknown.
Payment Terms - monthly, quarterly, yearly, other.
Price - satisfy your needs, then worry about price

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