Shared
and Dedicated hosting solutions each have their advantages and their
disadvantages.  Shared hosting (also referred to as 'virtual hosting') options significantly reduce the cost of getting
started on the Web by allowing multiple Web sites to reside on a single
server that is connected to Top Notch Hosting’s high-speed Internet
backbone. Shared
hosting plans generally limit the amount of disk space and data transfer
(bandwidth) that are available for your site as a result. While this allows
for cost-effective hosting, there is a downside. Because websites
utilizing a shared hosting solution run on a server with other domains all
of which are using the same system resources (RAM, CPU, etc…), if you
have a high traffic site, you simply may not be able to accommodate a
large number of simultaneous visitors due to the lack of system resources
available. Another disadvantage is that while you have the option of using
pre-installed scripts and programs, you cannot install your own custom
applications.
On
the other hand, with a shared hosting package there is no need for a
server administrator to setup, constantly monitor and secure your server,
nor do you need to worry about security. Shared hosting is most
recommended for small to medium-sized web sites, and do not require custom
programs or installations.
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Virtual Dedicated Server
Hosting:
With Virtual Server
technology you can assure maximum uptime for your mission critical
applications.
With Virtual Server
technology you can assure maximum uptime for your mission critical
applications. If a hardware VM host should fail we can quickly move
your VM virtual server to a new hardware host and you are up and
running in no time. You cannot have such quick disaster
recovery (avoidance) with a physical server.
Run your web servers,
mail servers, MS SQL servers, etc... on a high power Virtual
Dedicated Server.
These servers have a high
availability of 99.9%.
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The
primary difference between a shared and a dedicated
hosting solution is that with a dedicated plan, your site resides on its
own server, thereby decreasing the the risk of server-related issues. The
increased power and autonomy of your own dedicated server provides greater
computing capacity as well as enhanced storage resources. as a result,
dedicated solutions reduce response time and increase processing speed,
allowing for faster access to your web site information and service
offerings.
 A
dedicated server gives the client the necessary flexibility to host multiple sites on
one machine, while deploying sophisticated applications (databases,
streaming media, high-end email solutions, etc…). In addition, dedicated
servers offer scalability, giving you the room to accommodate additional
visitors to your site as it gains popularity, while at the same time
allowing you more room to enrich and expand the site itself. Finally,
dedicated servers provide greater performance reliability because
dedicated web hosting gives you exclusive server access and total
manageability and control over your own site and machine.
Dedicated servers are ideal for customers with
sites that experience high traffic volumes and have complex
requirements such as ASP, ColdFusion, MS Access, shopping carts, or for
those seeking to install custom applications.
Servers can
be custom built, based on any specification. While it is recommended that
you have some knowledge of your server/platform, Top Notch Hosting offers
complete setup, management, and monitoring solutions for your dedicated
internet needs. Despite the range in cost between a shared hosting and a
dedicated hosting solution, with dedicated hosting you can be sure that
your site/application will be the server’s first priority. In addition,
you can always upgrade your server for better performance by adding an
additional processor, more memory, disk drives, tape backup, etc...
So
whether you require a virtual web
hosting or a dedicated
hosting solution, look no further, because Top Notch Hosting
can easily accommodate any of your web hosting needs!
If you have any
questions,
please feel free to
Let Us Know !
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