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After you have finished your web design and you think you are well prepared to publish your website to the people from all over the world, then it is essential to purchase a web host for your web business online. Web host is divided into two categories when it talks about operating system, Linux and Windows hosting plans. Which one is better, Linux or Windows? This is a real dilemma especially if you are lack of understanding.

In this state of things, it is natural for you to fall into the popular debate of which platform is better. Actually, both have pluses and minuses. Leave the debate alone and think of what is best for you. Many people who have little computer knowledge may make a decision according to the operating system that is installed on their personal computers. This is an error of judgment as the operating system of your PC is totally irrelevant to your selection of web hosting operating system and there is really no need to take it into account. Instead, the basic criterion for your selection should be in accordance with what platform will help you the most. In short, it is your website requirement rather than operating system of your PC should be considered.

Do you need to use following components or technologies that is only compatible for Windows server? .NET scripts, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Access databases, ASP or ASP.NET scripts and other Windows scripting applications will not compatible with Linux server. Therefore, if you are a fun of Microsoft, it is advised that you should choose a Windows based platform so that you will make full use of different software and application of that company.

On the other hand, with Linux server, you will be able to run PHP scripts, MySQL databases, Python, XML and many other languages. If you are planning to run your website with platform independent languages such as, PHP and MySql, it is a wise choice to go with a Linux server. Linux is an open source system, where anyone can contribute to the development and it is well known to possess remarkable power and stability. As long as they are administered properly, Linux servers are able to execute several queries at the same time. Linux based databases, such as MySql and PostgreSql are relational databases and they are both inexpensive and very efficient. With either of these database, you website can operate very well. Linux servers are famous for dependability as they often maintain a very high percentage of uptime, at least 99.9%. Linux web hosting servers enjoys great popularity among webmaster and developers also contribute to its great reliability.

Linux hosting plans are generally 20% cheaper than Windows hosting plans. This is mainly because that Linux server and its supporting technologies are open source technologies and many online communities make various contributions without any charge while Windows is developed the stuff of Microsoft Company at very high operative costs and the company force people to pay for their license fee before using the Windows server. To use Windows server software it will cost your hosting company much more than using the free of charge Linux server software. And less cost for your hosting company will means less cost for you.

In addition, with Linux server, you will enjoy the greatest of ease when it comes to switching over to Windows system. If a user’s requirement changes with the website development, it is also fairly easy to upgrade a Linux server to meet that needs. Due to the great versatility, Linux has become a platform for many new technologies that become widely used in hosting industry.

To sum up, if you do not need support for some unique Microsoft products to set up unique features for your website like a searchable database or a chat facility, then Linux hosting servers will perform beautifully and flawlessly without doubt. Finally, it all depends on what you need rather than on the merits and demerits of the server. Except for website requirements, for many people the major factor in choosing a web hosting plan is usually the cost.

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As the owner of several website, having them hosted across multiple hosting providers will not only charge you a lot but it will very hard for you to maintain as well. Then finding a multiple domains hosting and hosting several domains on a single hosting account is an excellent way of achieving low cost hosting without having to sacrifice quality. Multiple domain hosting is a cost-effective solution for maintaining a multitude of sites.

What is multiple domain hosting?

Multiple domain hosting refers to a special kind of web hosting package that allow you to host several domain name on a single account. Each website can have its own unique domain name, email accounts, ftp account, web mail service etc.

Why you need multiple domain hosting?

Save money. You are of high likely need to pay $500 dollars a year if you have 3-5 website hosted at different web hosting account. This will be a waste of space and money as well. However, with multiple domain web hosting, instead of paying for a new hosting account for each website, you can pay a low, flat-rate fee to host multiple website.

Ease of use. If you host different website on different hosting account, it will be difficult to manage all of your websites with different user names and passwords, different directory and so forth. By hosting all your websites on one account, you can alleviate some of the hassles and headaches associated with operating several web sites using different account information.

How to choose a multiple-domain hosting?

When selecting a multiple domain hosting, you need to look for web hosting provider that have the add-on domain features, which means that besides the primary domain, you have the right to add additional domain. Find a company who offer domain register service as well so that you can get help from them. There are some hosting providers who offer unlimited domain hosting, so that you can add as many website as you like.

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Before getting a web host, you should be familiar with some basic concepts of web hosting. Here I’ll give a brief introduction of some fundamental concepts to make the beginners understand easily.

1. Server, Virtual host, VPS, web disk space
A server is a computer which is equipped with a set of necessary applications that provide web service. Generally speaking, there is no essential difference between a server and a computer, in some circumstances there are even servers that run not as smoothly as computers we use.

Virtual hosting is a method that host more than one domain names (websites) on the same server. Websites on the same server are independent from each other in a certain sense. Both virtual hosting and dedicated server can meet the needs of web masters, while the low price of virtual hosting gives it a big advantage over dedicated servers.

VPS, Virtual Private Server (also referred to as Virtual Dedicated Server or VDS), is a method of partitioning a physical server computer into multiple servers such that each has the appearance and capabilities of running on its own dedicated machine. Each virtual server can run its own full-fledged operating system, and each server can be independently rebooted. This is a hosting solution with performance higher than virtual hosting and price lower than dedicated server.

Web space, also known as disk space, is the holding space for your digital data, which may include server, virtual hosting and VPS mentioned above. Beginners usually pay a lot of attention on the volume of web space, while in face there are many other important factors they should take into consideration.

2. Dedicated IP address, Shared IP address (IP sharing)
Dedicated IP address and Shared IP address is a pair of corresponding concepts. In dedicated IP hosting, each virtual host has a different IP address. And in shared IP address hosting, all virtual hosts on the same server share a same IP address. The primary reason for a site to use a dedicated IP is to be able to use its own SSL certificate rather than a shared certificate.

3. Windows, Linux, Unix
When you come across the terms such as Windows hosting and Linux hosting, you should realize that these terms are used to describe the operating system of the server, which has nothing to do with the operating system used by your own computer.

The choice of the operating system on the web host depends on the requirement of your website application. Generally, PHP websites prefer Linux hosting, and Windows hosting are more suitable for websites designed with ASP, ASP.net.

4. IIS, Apache, MySQL, MSSQL, ACCESS
IIS and Apache are both popular web servers. MySQL, MSSQL and ACCESS refer to three kinds of database.

5. Concurrent Connection
This is a most concerned factor, which can also confuse lots of users.

The configuration of a web host can affect the max concurrent connection; however it can’t limit the online users within an exact number. The max concurrent connection is affected by several factors, such as the server, the web application you use, and the property of the visitors.

IIS connections can limit the max concurrent connection, while concurrent connection is more likely to be affected by the CPU limitation.

Page View (PV) and hits reflect the server load more precisely, and are more informative than concurrent connections. PV and hits are related to web applications.

With these basic concepts, you can start looking for a web host now.

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With unlimited file space, unlimited bandwidths and unlimited domains allowed, Basic Hosting Plan is the most popular package that HostEase provides for its shared hosting customers.

The package is suitable for different kinds of websites and blogs. Besides the features mentioned above, the main feature of Basic Hosting Package includes: unlimited addon domains, unlimited parked domains, unlimited sub domains, unlimited FTP accounts, PHP 5, MySQL Databases, and so on.

Here’s more information.

Price
A 24 month Basic Hosting plan will cost you only 166.8 dollars ($6.95/month), and a 12 month plan will cost you 95.4 dollars. However, you will be charged 9.95 dollars with the purchase of a 1 month plan. The longer the plan you purchase, the less you will spend.

After Services
Every web hosting plan of HostEase comes with a 30 day money back guarantee, 99.9% uptime guarantee. If you ever have a problem with regular support, just contact our 24×7 live support or submit your question on our support center. Our customer service staff will take the time to give you the VIP attention that you deserve.

You’re welcome to have a try with our hosting plans.

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The best way to host your website is purchasing a dedicated server and managing it yourself. Dedicated server provides a higher lever of security and uptime of your websites. Compared with shared hosting, dedicated hosting will not be troubled in so many resource limitations and security threats.

You can select a dedicated hosting package from HostEase’s three dedicated Hosting Packages: Dedicated I, Dedicated II and Dedicated III.

All dedicated servers packages include a 250 G hard drive, 2 GB DDR Memory, 5 free dedicated IP and unlimited MySQL databases, FTP accounts and so on. The bandwidth allotted and the prices vary.

Here’s more information.

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It may be difficult for you guys who are new to web hosting industry to figure out the exact meaning of the slang and terms. But don’t worry; I’ve collected some common-mentioned terms and their definitions for you. You may find these helpful.

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 clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for servers they do not own to be located in their data center, called colocation.

Shared hosting service: A shared hosting service or virtual hosting service refers to a web hosting service where many websites reside on one web server connected to the Internet. Each site “sits” on its own partition, or section/place on the server to keep it separate from other sites. Shared hosting service is generally the most economical option for hosting as many people share the overall cost of server maintenance.

HostEase has launched three shared webhosting packages: Blog Package, Basic Package and Business Package. They are configured to meet different wants and needs. For more information on HostEase’s shared hosting packages, see Shared Webhosting.

Dedicated Server service: A dedicated hosting service or dedicated server or managed hosting service, is a type of web hosting in which the client leases an entire server not share with anyone. This is more flexible than shared hosting, as the client has full control over the server, including choice of operating system, hardware, etc. Server administration can usually be provided by the hosting company as and add-on service. In some cases a dedicated server can off less overhead and a larger return on investment.

There are three dedicated hosting package that HostEase provides: Dedicated I, Dedicated II and Dedicated III. For more information on HostEase’s dedicated hosting packages, see Dedicated Server.

VPS: Virtual Private Server (also referred to as Virtual Dedicated Server or VDS), is a method of partitioning a physical server computer into multiple servers such that each has the appearance and capabilities of running on its own dedicated machine. Each virtual server can run its own full-fledged operating system, and each server can be independently rebooted. This is a hosting solution with performance higher than shared hosting and price lower than dedicated hosting. Unfortunately, HostEase doesn’t support VPS at the moment.

Reseller hosting service: Reseller hosting is a form of web hosting wherein the account owner has the ability to use his/her alloted hard drive space and bandwidth to host websites on behalf of third parties. The reseller pruchases the host’s servers wholesale and then sells them to customers for a profit. The reseller may rent a dedicated server from a hosting company, or resell shared hosting services.HostEase’s reseller web hosting plan is coming soon.

Bandwidth allocation: In the webhosting industry, bandwidth allocation can be used in scenarios such as allocating bandwidth to a web site running on a server, or allocating bandwidth to a computer on a network. Once the allocated bandwidth has been utilized, allocations are often administered by terminating or temporarily suspending access. A higher bandwidth can increase download speed.

Clients who order Basic Package and Business Package of HostEase can enjoy unlimited bandwidth every month.

storage: As far as hosting is concerned, storage means the volume of the disk space that provide by web hosts for the use of customer uploading photos, videos, documents and more. It is a permanent holding place for customers’ digital data, unless purposely erased.

HostEase provides different levels of storage volume for different packages in consideration of customers’ need.

Coupon: When purchasing a webhosting product, a coupon is a ticket or a document that can be exchanged for a financial discount or rebate. Coupons are issued by web hosts as a part of sales promotion.

HostEase will also put on special offers from time to time. Then our coupons will be distributed through mail and the Internet.

Affiliate Program: In the webhosting industry, a affiliate program is held by the hosting company for the purpose of market development. The affiliate program enables its affiliates (people who participate in the affiliate program) to add certain links and promotional features to their websites. The affiliates will be eligible for compensation once customers make orders through the links on their websites.

To participate in HostEase’s affiliate program, please click here Affiliate Prpgram .

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