A Few Good Web Hosting Providers
By idealware2006-08-08
Virtual Private Servers
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Another option for a nonprofits that needs specific software packages to run its Web site is a managed virtual private server . This setup allows you to share server hardware with others, but offers you your own, dedicated virtual operating system, set up in a way that functions independently of other users' software.
You can install anything you'd like on your virtual private server, making this choice particularly useful for those who'd like to use more complex applications or frameworks — like proprietary software, Plone, or Ruby on Rails — but don't need the processing power of a full server.
Virtual private servers are considerably cheaper than the dedicated server options (where you essentially lease or buy your own server), and generally run about $15 to $60 a month, depending on the processing power needed. Prices are coming down quickly, though, as this segment of the Web hosting market is a rapidly growing and evolving.
Virtual private servers have only recently become accessible to a mainstream audience, and our contributors don't have much experience with specific vendors. However, the following three are good places to begin:
Article Pages:
» A Few Good Web Hosting Providers
» Your 15-Year-Old Nephew is Not a Hosting Provider
» Your Web Designer is Not (Usually) a Hosting Provider
» Basic Shared Hosting
» When Is a Shared Host Not the Best Option?
» Specialty Software Hosting Providers
» Virtual Private Servers
» Dedicated Servers
» Moving Forward
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» Points to Consider For Shifting to Dedicated Servers
» How to Get the Ultimate Web Hosting Deal
» Essential Ingredients of Every Linux Hosting Plan
» Backing up Your Website With Cpanel
» Make The Move To Multiple Domain Hosting
» How To Figure Out How Much Disk Space You Need For Your Website
» Web Hosting - Cheaper and Easier for Small Businesses
» Dedicated Server Hosting - The Features and Benefits of Using Dedicated Servers
» Checkouts & Security: Your Web Host is Key
» Web Hosting Control Panel Options