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The knowledge points of this article include: the nature of server hosting, the advantages of server hosting and the points for attention of server hosting. I believe you have a certain understanding of server hosting after reading the complete article.

The essence of server hosting

Server hosting, also known as host hosting, this way can get rid of the limitations of software and hardware resources, provide high-performance processing capacity, and reduce maintenance costs, computer room equipment investment, line rental and other high additional expenses. After hosting, the customer still has ownership and configuration rights to the device, and can reserve space for expansion.

Server hosting generally requires users to buy their own servers, and then put these devices in the IDC computer room of the local ISP operator. Due to the different locations after server hosting, users need to control the server with the help of remote control, which is also one of the technical bases of server hosting, which helps to maintain the ownership of the server.

Server hosting has higher requirements for relevant operators, generally speaking, users should give priority to network data centers with perfect computer room facilities, high-quality network environment, rich bandwidth resources, solid operation experience and real-time monitoring of users' network equipment. ISP operators who can provide these services can consider China Telecom, Netcom and other large operators.

Servers often make enterprises scramble.

Server hosting business can generally be divided into two types, namely, whole machine hosting and virtual hosting. Machine hosting means that users place a server in the IDC center or rent a server, and configure the server as Web server, mail server and FTP server with different functions through remote control. The virtual host only subdivides the hard disk of a UNIX or NT system, and then the space of each hard disk is configured as a different functional server with an independent domain name and IP address.

In contrast, the advantage of whole machine hosting is that users enjoy the control of the overall server and can carry out related development according to their own needs. And users own the server, can choose their own operating system and hard disk settings, and the hard disk space is often large. This method is mainly suitable for ICP and enterprise users, providing WEB, EMAIL, database and other services.

The advantage of virtual hosting lies in its high performance-to-price ratio, and it does not need to build or maintain a server independently during site construction, so it is often used in some enterprises or institutions. The problem is that it is a server shared by multiple users, and it can only choose the operating system within the specified range, and the space is relatively small. Generally, the basic services provided are website WEB service and FTP service.

Advantages of server hosting

Why do enterprises choose server hosting mode? Although the server is widely used, there are many problems in operation and maintenance. At the same time, the high cost and technical requirements have become a stumbling block to the development of enterprises. Server hosting appears for enterprises to solve this problem.

The erection of the server is not only the purchase of a server, but also includes many late maintenance and operational requirements. In terms of hardware, the server is required to work around the clock and run continuously from 365 to 24. Therefore, the server needs a special environment of constant temperature, humidity, dustproof and stable power supply, and it is difficult for enterprises to establish such a computer room. In order to ensure timely response and static IP, high-speed optical fiber network connections and fast network nodes are essential parts.

Fast Internet is the last word.

In terms of software, the maintenance of the server also needs to be carried out around the clock, but the maintenance of the server is not easy, the maintenance of special personnel during the holidays is essential, and it is necessary to deal with emergencies, requiring strong disaster recovery capabilities; in addition, in the network environment, it is also necessary to prevent network attacks, such as DDoS attacks, and the investment is naturally not low.

And server hosting can feel at ease as a shopkeeper, the key problems to have a wealth of experience and professional computer room after the ISP operators, have the following major advantages.

From the cost point of view, through the offline server maintenance of the website, enterprises can focus on the business of the enterprise. Do not need to build the computer room, use the high-speed broadband of the data center, do not need to train their own maintenance personnel, post-maintenance can also be saved, the cost advantage is obvious.

The shopkeeper also needs the ability of remote management and maintenance.

In terms of software, the hosting server usually includes automatic patching and key software upgrades, but if this part is handed over to the enterprise to build it, it needs special software development, and the software development cycle will affect the use of the enterprise to a certain extent.

In terms of management, service providers will provide users with resource monitoring to help users understand the operation of the server and where the problems lie, and can also prompt for timely hardware upgrades. In addition, the monitoring system can ensure that once the server failure occurs, it can notify the enterprise in time, and solve the problem by reporting for repair.

In terms of stability, service providers can help users provide flexible lines, ports and some value-added services. Prevent attacks through professional firewalls and anti-virus facilities, and test programs to maximize the stability of the server.

Server hosting should pay attention to these

Server hosting is related to the smooth development of the enterprise, so it is very important to choose a suitable service provider and choose the service that suits the enterprise's own situation.

When choosing a service provider, we will face a lot of choices. There are many IDC providers in our country, and the different business they are suitable for will also have an impact on different enterprises. Therefore, for small micro and start-up companies, it is a basic principle to choose enterprises with ISP license, good qualification, fame and high reputation, even if the service cost of such enterprises is relatively high. Moreover, when choosing a hosting service provider, you must avoid the middleman and talk to the service provider directly to save money efficiently.

The importance of computer room is not as important as service.

After selecting the preferred provider, be sure to make a field trip to it. In the process of inspection, priority should be given to the talents, experience, equipment, reputation and rules of service providers, followed by superficial problems such as computer rooms. Moreover, when there is a choice, we should give priority to local hosting, because the hosting of the server is not omnipotent, and there will inevitably be some problems that can not be solved by remote maintenance, such as hardware upgrades, failures and software maintenance. This can also improve the access speed of local users and improve the user experience.

When signing a hosting contract, we must clarify the responsibilities and rights of both parties. For example, when the server changes the IP, we should inform the user a few days in advance, the server transfer and other troublesome issues. At the same time, users should specify the business license and ISP license of the service provider. The more careful the preliminary work is, the fewer cooperation disputes will be in the later stage.

In terms of services, it is necessary to make it clear whether the provider provides free testing, and only in this way can we determine whether its network speed is up to standard; it is also important to provide 24-hour service. If not, the server is likely to have a vacuum period. Once a data problem occurs, it is likely to be catastrophic; how the security defense capability is, the security of the server always comes first, and the security defense capability of the service provider will be very important.

After reading the above, do you have any further understanding of server hosting? If you want to learn more skills or want to know more about it, you are welcome to follow the industry information channel. Thank you for reading.

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