Definition: Hosting refers to providing space and resources on servers so that websites, applications, or services can be accessible over the internet.
Purpose: It allows individuals and organizations to publish content online without needing to own and manage their own physical servers.
🧩 Types of Hosting
Shared Hosting
Multiple websites share the same server resources.
Low cost, but limited performance and flexibility.
Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting
A physical server is partitioned into multiple virtual servers using virtualization.
Each VPS has dedicated resources, offering more control than shared hosting.
Dedicated Hosting
A client rents an entire physical server.
High performance, full control, but more expensive.
Cloud Hosting
Websites/apps run on virtual servers that pull resources from a large pool of physical servers.
Highly scalable, pay‑as‑you‑go, resilient.
Examples: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud.
Managed Hosting
Provider handles server management, updates, security, and backups.
Popular for businesses that don’t want to manage infrastructure.
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