Difference between revisions of "Internet hosting service"
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An Internet hosting service is a service that runs Internet [[server]]s, allowing organizations or individuals to serve content to the Internet. Most hosting providers offer a variety of services from which the user can chose. | An Internet hosting service is a service that runs Internet [[server]]s, allowing organizations or individuals to serve content to the Internet. Most hosting providers offer a variety of services from which the user can chose. | ||
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Full-featured hosting provides a [[server]] (or space on a server), where the clients can run anything they want | Full-featured hosting provides a [[server]] (or space on a server), where the clients can run anything they want | ||
(including [[web server]]s), together with Internet connections and adequate upstream bandwidth. Full-features hosting services include: | (including [[web server]]s), together with Internet connections and adequate upstream bandwidth. Full-features hosting services include: | ||
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*Dedicated hosting service, also called managed hosting service, where the hosting service provider owns and manages the machine, leasing full control to the client. Management of the server can include monitoring to ensure the server continues to work effectively, backup services, installation of security patches and various levels of technical support. | *Dedicated hosting service, also called managed hosting service, where the hosting service provider owns and manages the machine, leasing full control to the client. Management of the server can include monitoring to ensure the server continues to work effectively, backup services, installation of security patches and various levels of technical support. | ||
*Virtual private server, in which virtualization technology is employed in order to allow multiple logical servers to run on a single physical server | *Virtual private server, in which virtualization technology is employed in order to allow multiple logical servers to run on a single physical server | ||
