Posted on May 6th, 2010There are many different types of web hosting services on the internet. Different types of web hosting offer different types of control level to the server. Two most powerful hosting plans include the dedicated hosting and colocation hosting.
Dedicated hosting allows the user to use the whole space of he dedicated server. The user is free to install any type of script on the server. You will be able to control all aspects of the server as if you own it. You will be allotted with a large storage space and bandwidth. If you have a website that receives a lot of traffic, you can sign up for a dedicated hosting.
Colocation hosting requires you to purchase your own server. It offers maintenance services for your server. You are responsible of configuring the hardware and software. The colocation hosting provides a number of essential services for the clients including storage space for the server, internet connection, cooling machines, fire safety and etc. The client will have total control over the server OS and hardware. Colocation hosting is very expensive. It is used by companies. Individual webmasters seldom purchase colocation hosting as it can cost thousands of dollars.
In dedicated hosting the server belongs to the web hosting company. The web hosting company is responsible for maintaining the hardware. In colocation hosting, you own the server. You will have full access and control over all the aspects the server including operating system, hardware and software. However, you will need to use the colocation services because you need a space to keep the server. The colocation service will also provide maintenance and upkeeping for the server from time to time.
The colocation hosting is much more expensive than the dedicated hosting. You need to purchase a server for the colocation hosting. The server can cost thousands of dollars.
The colocation server can be used for several years. However, if you want to upgrade it, it will be very expensive.
There are a limited number of colocation service providers. With lesser demands, colocation services seem to be not profitable for the providers. Most providers are switching themselves to dedicated hosting service providers.
Despite that, colocation hosting is required by companies that need to maintain huge database. Large companies are able to afford the cost of the servers. Examples of companies that often use colocation hosting include telecommunication companies, corporate giants etc.,
Individual Webmasters should host their websites under dedicated hosting plans. Dedicated hosting plan is suitable for sites that receives hundreds of thousands of visitors per month also.
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