WEB-230 Implementing Web Servers

Assignment 4: Web Hosting, Part 2

Lecture

1. Choosing a Web Hosting Service
   • Resellers (You too can be a hosting company)
   • 24/7 Customer Service
   • Control Panel for host management
   • Redundant connectivity
   • Data Center for increased reliability and security [ CrystalTech ]
   • Platform/Web Server Software
   • Databases
   • Server-side Technology
   • Disk Space and Bandwidth
   • Shared vs Dedicated vs Collocated
   • Overselling of shared hosts
   • SSL (shared and/or dedicated certificates)
   • Shopping Cart
   • Payment Gateway services
   • Email services
   • Statistics
2. Hosting company comparisons
   • FindMyHosting.com
   • top10webhosting.com
   • top-10web-hosting.com
   • webhostinggeeks.com
   • upperhost.com

Lab and Homework

1. Complete the Hosting Research Submittal

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