Introduction to Web Hosting

Web hosting is the process by which several websites are run from a single server computer. The specialised provider of such a service is called a web host. You might design and develop your website but not have the technology to make it available to everyone on the Internet. That’s where a web host can help you.

Using the services of a web hosting firm, you can upload your website and keep it updated. You get online through dial-up or broadband Internet access and send information to the host server. The server then transfers that information to your web pages. When people browsing the Internet type in the domain name (web address) for your site, they are connected to the host server that then leads them to your web pages.

A host server essentially stores many different websites, which share space within it. Web hosting is a much-sought service these days because while virtually everyone feels the need to be present on the World Wide Web, few can afford to buy and operate their own web servers. Web hosting companies charge a rental fee for storing your website and allowing visitors to access information from it. Running a website via a web hosting company is more economical. Outsourcing to a web hosting firm also means that your company does not have to worry about server maintenance and will not need to hire technical expertise.

The backbone of any web hosting operation is the server. A server is a special computer that runs on two or more processors for greater speed and the ability to run several applications simultaneously. It has two power sources to ensure uninterrupted service and at least two hard disk drives to back up all data. Servers run on special operating systems - the most widely used one bring from UNIX, followed by Windows.

This introduction to web hosting comes from Business 1st, a leading web hosting solutions provider in the UK. We have backed our main server up with six additional servers to ensure completely reliable service to our clients. If you already have a domain name, you can transfer it to us free of charge and enjoy our superior service for just 4.99 pounds a month. If you are a beginner on the web, we can help you get started.
For more information on our web hosting service visit www.b-1st.com.

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