{"id":2764,"date":"2024-08-26T07:41:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T07:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&#038;p=2764"},"modified":"2026-01-13T07:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:06:09","slug":"basics-of-web-hosting","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/hosting\/basics-of-web-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"The Basics Of Web Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<!-- Article Structure Version 2 Style -->\r\n\r\n\t\t<style> #eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}@media only screen and (max-width:1025px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{padding:20px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;}.eckb-article-content-created-date-container,.eckb-article-content-last-updated-date-container,.eckb-article-content-author-container,.eckb-article-content-article-views-counter-container,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created,.eckb-ach__article-meta__author,.eckb-ach__article-meta__views_counter,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-updated{color:#003e71;font-size:14px !important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:768px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 .eckb-article-toc{position:relative;float:left;width:100%;height:auto;top:0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{order:3;margin-top:0px!important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{order:2;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{order:1;margin-top:0px!important;}}<\/style>    \r\n\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-page-container-v2\" class=\"eckb-article-page-content-counter eckb_ap_active_theme_hosted-bootstrap \" data-mobile_breakpoint=\"768\">    <div id=\"eckb-article-header\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-body\">  <div id=\"eckb-article-left-sidebar\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t        <article id=\"eckb-article-content\" data-article-id=\"2764\" >\r\n\r\n              <div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-v2\"><div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-1\"><div class=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-left-group\"><div id=\"eckb-article-back-navigation-container\"><div class=\"eckb-navigation-back  \"  style=\"margin-top: 0px; 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Think about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/hosting\/cpanel-web-hosting\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - cPanel Web Hosting\" title=\"Hosted.com - cPanel Web Hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web hosting<\/a> as renting space on a server for files, information, and website content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data on your website is stored on this file server, which is created to ensure users can access it easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a user enters your website domain name into their browser, the browser sends a request to the server that hosts your website. The server then responds and sends the website&#8217;s files to the user&#8217;s browser; this enables the user to view the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide assists beginners in understanding the fundamentals of website hosting. It explains several technical terms relating to web hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#internet-access-hosting\">Internet Access &amp; Hosting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#types-of-web-hosting\">Types of Web Hosting<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#shared-web-hosting\">Shared Web Hosting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#virtual-private-server-vps-hosting\">Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dedicated-server-hosting\">Dedicated Server Hosting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cloud-hosting\">Cloud Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#basic-concepts-of-web-hosting\">Basic Concepts of Web Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"internet-access-hosting\">Internet Access &amp; Hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to the internet and website hosting are supplied by an authorized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/domains\/owner-of-the-domain\/\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com KBs - Does The ISP Own The Domain Or Do I\" title=\"Hosted.com - Does The ISP Own The Domain Or Do I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Internet Service Provider (ISP)<\/a>. The ISP provides the gateway for your PC, or mobile device, to access the world wide web (www) through various methods that can \u2018dial in\u2019 to an exchange that provides access to data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Always use an ISP registered with the ISPA (Internet Service Providers\u2019 Association).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This non-profit organization mediates between companies that provide internet services and connections and the consumers that use their ISPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a website is like having a small electronic publication about your company, goods, and services. Web pages are published after they have been uploaded to an ISP&#8217;s web server. At that point, everybody around the world can access them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-web-hosting\">Types of Web Hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shared-web-hosting\">Shared Web Hosting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Websites using Shared Web Hosting share resources on a single web server. This simple and cost-effective solution is perfect for personal websites and small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"virtual-private-server-vps-hosting\">Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>VPS hosting offers a middle ground between a dedicated server and shared hosting by providing resources on a virtual private server shared with other users. It is less expensive than a dedicated server and, compared to shared hosting, it provides improved performance, stability, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dedicated-server-hosting\">Dedicated Server Hosting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With dedicated server hosting, businesses can have exclusive access to a physical server that provides unrivaled performance, security, and management. With dedicated resources, companies are more scalable and reliable. This type of hosting is ideal for resource-intensive applications and high-traffic websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cloud-hosting\">Cloud Hosting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud hosting makes websites and applications available using the cloud. This hosting method lets businesses use resources from a network of physical and virtual servers. It\u2019s cost-effective, as users can change and reallocate resources depending on demand, and they only pay for what they use. This type of hosting uses advanced technologies, ensures reliability, and enhances website performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-concepts-of-web-hosting\">Basic Concepts of Web Hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To grasp the essence of web hosting, you should acquaint yourself with the various terms associated with the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosting <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have had a website developed or created your own, it must be placed into a \u2018library\u2019 so that others can see it, too. This process is called hosting. It means that your website is in a \u2018library\u2019 on the ISP\u2019s server which offers others access to view it. Making the website available to be viewed globally is called \u2018going live\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This describes electronic information processed and transmitted by a computer. The information includes text, photos, files, sound files, and videos. The size of electronic data is expressed in KB, MB, GB, and TB (kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes and terabytes). These describe the amount of stored data, or the capacity required to store this electronic information on a storage device. Data in the form of text, images and videos is transmitted on email accounts \u2013 this is the electronic version of written correspondence. This email data is stored on the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bandwidth <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This defines the maximum amount of data that can be sent to and from a hosting account in a specific time. The data is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps). The traffic volume in peak operating hours, such as 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, can impact bandwidth. Large traffic volumes can affect how quickly data is uploaded to and downloaded from your computer. Each month, your bandwidth is renewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disk Space <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This describes the storage space available to host your website and email accounts. This is how much space your website and services need in the library (Data Center).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data Center<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a \u2018library\u2019, a physical facility where digital data is stored. This is generally a climatically controlled environment on secure premises where servers, data storage drives, and network equipment are located. Electrical power is supplied to the data center 24\/7 and it\u2019s protected from fire hazards, amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Domain <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A domain name is the unique name of your website; you must register or buy this web address from an authorized body and renew it every year. If you don\u2019t renew it when it expires, someone else can purchase it. Read how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/domains\/the-perfect-domain-name\/\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com KBs - Choosing The Perfect Domain Name\" title=\"Hosted.com - Choosing The Perfect Domain Name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choose a domain<\/a> on the Hosted website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted.com\u00ae customers can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/domains\/whois-lookup\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Whois Lookup\" title=\"Hosted.com - Whois Lookup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lookup to check<\/a> if a domain name is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CPU and RAM<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CPU (Central Processing Unit) and RAM (Random Access Memory) are vital components of web hosting that directly impact your website&#8217;s performance. CPU interprets, gives instructions and processes the computer\u2019s power, while RAM is the shorter-term memory the CPU needs to open files, move data etc. Higher CPU and RAM resources result in better responsiveness and scalability for your website, especially if it experiences spikes in traffic or runs resource-intensive applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DNS (Domain Name System) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DNS translates domain names into IP addresses, allowing browsers to locate the correct web server hosting your website. The DNS is how users can access your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Control Panel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hosting providers offer a control panel to manage your hosting account. Hosted.com\u00ae customers have access to the user-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/cpanel.net\/\" alt=\"Link to cPanel - Website\" title=\"cPanel - Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel<\/a>, which facilitates file uploads, creation of email accounts, management of databases, installation applications (like WordPress), and the ability to perform other administrative tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/hosting\/cpanel-web-hosting\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - cPanel Web Hosting\" title=\"Hosted.com - cPanel Web Hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel Hosting packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted.com\u00ae has helpful sales and support staff who can assist you with anything you need to know about web hosting. 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