What is Web Hosting?
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Web hosting is the storage of files for the use of websites owned by organisations or individuals in high powered computer systems known as servers. Therefore, if anyone types the website address on the Internet, the site will connect to the related files immediately on the server.
CHOOSING HOSTING PLATFORM
There are two types of web hosting namely Linux Hosting Platform and Windows Hosting Platform. Linux Hosting Platform is one of the most popular operating systems for web hosting as it is easy to customise to meet the needs of website owners. Windows Hosting Platform is another popular web hosting platform. It has its own advantages, especially for those who are familiar with Microsoft's array of applications.
LINUX HOSTING PLATFORM
Host HTML, Perl and PHP web applications, or simple websites, with Linux, running Red Hat Fedora and advanced features, including:
- PHP & Perl scripting
- MySQL Databases
- WYSiWYG Web Editing Tools
- Softaculous - Hundreds of Free Scripts Available
- 24x7 technical support.
WINDOWS HOSTING PLATFORM
From simple websites to PHP, PERL & ASP.NET web applications, running Windows 2008 Server with advanced hosting features, including:
- ASP.NET, ASP, PHP, JSP, PHYTON & Perl scripting
- Microsoft SQL Server & MySQL
- Easy site creation tool
- 24x7 technical support.
UNSURE WHICH TO CHOOSE?
Both Windows & Linux support all the basic website hosting features you'll need, so simply choose the operating system you're familiar with.