Hosting is the storage of pages, images, or documents intended to be published on a website on a server, allowing internet users to access them. A hosting service performs the data storage function of the server where the website content is uploaded and stored. Various control panels are used to upload, manage, and organize the website's content on the server. Thanks to these control panels, files can be easily uploaded, edited, and managed on the server. Examples of commonly used panels include cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin. To publish a website on the internet, computers with high-speed internet connections and the capacity to serve many users simultaneously are specially designed and used. These computers are called web servers. A web server stores the website's files and makes them accessible to internet users. This process, which involves storing and publishing data, is referred to as a hosting service. There are many companies offering hosting services, each providing different hosting packages to meet various needs. These packages typically offer different resources, performance levels, and pricing options according to customer requirements, providing a variety of solutions for both individual and corporate users. Key Hosting Features Affecting Price and Performance: Hosting Storage Space Bandwidth (Inbound and Outbound Traffic) Type of Server Operating System (Windows, Linux, Unix, CentOS, Redhat, FreeBSD) Server Hardware (CPU, Hard Disk, RAID Configuration) Database Support (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Access, ...) Admin Panel (Plesk, cPanel, DirectAdmin, Entrenix, ...) SSL Certificate Support (VeriSign, Let's Encrypt, Thawte, Comodo, ...) Server-Side Scripting Support (ASP.NET, ASP, PHP, ...) Full Access to Server Features Types of Hosting: Shared Hosting Shared hosting refers to a hosting service where a server’s resources are shared among multiple users. In such systems, many websites can be hosted on a single server depending on its bandwidth and physical capacity. For instance, a server set up on an average home computer can support around 100 websites, whereas professional high-performance servers can host over 1,000. These servers are high-capacity and specially designed to host both standard and high-traffic websites. Additionally, shared hosting systems allow for more efficient use of IPv4 addresses. Since many websites are hosted on the same physical server, instead of assigning each website a different IPv4 address, multiple sites are made accessible through a single IP address. This method provides a significant saving, especially due to the limited availability of IPv4 addresses. Co-Location In this service, you are typically responsible for costs such as bandwidth or traffic usage, electricity (if applicable), and installation fees (if requested). You may also need to pay for software licenses depending on the agreement. Furthermore, you are required to physically deliver your operational server to a data center. Reseller Hosting In this type of service, hosting packages offered under reseller plans are used. These packages allow for the management of multiple websites hosted on shared servers. The main difference is that you can create and manage multiple hosting accounts within a certain limit via your own control panel. This allows you to independently manage the accounts of your clients or your own projects. Dedicated Server Hosting In this service, the server you request is provided under your name according to your agreement. Some companies may promise ownership of the server after the contract period ends. Generally, you are also responsible for the average cost of the physical machine, as well as additional charges for bandwidth and electricity. Virtual Dedicated Server (VPS/VDS) This service involves allocating resources for you through a shared physical server based on your agreement. The resources you use (CPU, RAM, HDD) are specifically defined and allocated from the physical server.
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