Server operating systems

Some popular operating systems for servers — such as FreeBSD, Solaris and Linux — are derived from or are similar to UNIX. UNIX was originally a minicomputer operating system, and as servers gradually replaced traditional minicomputers, UNIX was a logical...

Types of hosting

Internet hosting services can run Web servers; see Internet hosting services. Many large companies who are not internet service providers also need a computer permanently connected to the web so they can send email, files, etc. to other sites. They...

Web hosting service

A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their own website accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own or lease for use by their...

Choosing the Right Kind of Web Hosting

Dedicated Server hosting is much like VPS hosting, except you use an entire server instead of part of a server for your website. Of course, this type of hosting is meant for big businesses or gaming websites which require a lot of bandwidth and disk...

Obtaining hosting

Web hosting is often provided as part of a general Internet access plan; there are many free and paid providers offering these services. A customer needs to evaluate the requirements of the application to choose what kind of hosting to use. Such considerations...