Who needs hosting and why do I need hosting?
Introduction
Lately, I've often been asked - Why do I need hosting at all? Well, I think it's time to write an article on this topic in order to send everyone to read it in the future. Nowadays, hosting is essential, although many companies cannot afford to create their own server, instead it is more profitable for them to rent a server from a hosting provider. There are quite a lot of server options for renting, for example, VPS, VDS, Dedicated Server, Shared Hosting, there are also servers with hourly payment and other varieties. Don't know which option you need? Then you can read our guide at this link
Well, it's time to delve into the topic of hosting and what and who needs it.
What is hosting?
Hosting is a platform for hosting: websites, applications where Internet access is needed, corporate mail, mail agents, and more. This is literally a remote server where you place everything you need, the server will work around the clock and have constant Internet access. Companies that provide this type of service are called hosting providers. By using hosting, individuals or entire companies save money on creating servers. Hosting also allows you to rent servers where you do not have physical access, for example, we provide servers in Romania, Moldova, the USA and the UK. And not every company has the opportunity to host a physical server in different locations, and that's when hosting providers come on the scene.
Why do I need hosting?
Hosting is required to host websites, applications, game servers, corporate emails, and more. Of course, there are people who use hosting for illegal purposes, for example, phishing or any other types of fraud. There are providers that do not prohibit this, but such types of hosting do not work for a long time due to violations. If you are going to rent servers from a hosting provider, then you definitely need to familiarize yourself with the CBT in order to know exactly what is allowed and what is not.
Who needs hosting?
In today's world where almost everything goes online and almost everything is digital, companies need to move online. They need this transition to boost their sales, brand awareness, and customer base. It is also important to understand that if a company wants to enter the international market, then it needs to switch to an online environment.
Large companies that are already firmly established in the local market and want to increase profits and the number of customers, or small companies that have just started work, either require a transition to an online environment. This is exactly what hosting providers are for. Of course, it is important to point out that many freelancers and gamers use hosting to host their game servers or online projects there.
What types of hosting are there?
There are many different types of hosting, for example, VPS, VDS, Dedicated server, and these three types are the basis of hosting. The hosting companies themselves are divided into those who provide servers for gaming, hosting websites and applications, and those who focus only on backups and saving files. You will have to choose only according to your needs, for example, if you want to create a Minecraft server and do not want to get full access to the server to customize it for yourself, then a hosting provider with a gaming focus will suit you. If you are looking for full control over the server and the ability to customize everything for yourself and host everything yourself, then your solution will be a company similar to ours. We provide access to the server without restrictions (except those specified in our ToS) and by renting a server from us, you can customize it to your needs.
What should I do if my budget is very limited and I don't want to overpay for hosting?
In this case, hosting with hourly payment will be your salvation. How does this type of service work? You replenish your credit account balance and create a server. It is paid on an hourly basis, depending on the characteristics of your server. Not all providers provide this type of service because it requires a separate admin panel with configuration, but fortunately if you are looking for just such a solution, then we can help you!
Is it necessary to take servers from hosting companies?
The short answer is no. However, if you delve into this, it becomes clear that contacting a hosting company is more profitable because you do not have to create and maintain a server yourself. We are not saying that the server should work 24/7 for customer access, the Internet connection should be stable, and if something goes wrong, you will have to replace it as soon as possible so as not to lose profits and customers. When you rent a server from a hosting provider, you get a server that works around the clock, almost everyone guarantees 99.9% uptime, and of course, if something breaks, the hosting provider is responsible for replacing it and you will not be charged additional fees (unless you yourself are not to blame for the server failure).
Conclusion
Is it worth renting servers instead of creating them yourself? Of course, everyone will have their own choice, but I can recommend renting servers, especially if you are not a large company with a system administrator on staff. The fact is that by renting a server, you miss a lot of points - choosing a location to host the server, buying server components, installing and configuring the OS, paying for electricity, replacing spare parts in case of a breakdown, etc. So yes, renting a server from a hosting provider is worth it, especially if it provides 24/7 support, Ddos protection, and full server control.
The author of the text is Anatolii Cohaniuc