Developer Servers vs. Virtual Hosting
Essentially two types of shared hosting solutions are available: virtual hosting and Developer Servers. Though the terms seem similar, the underlying functionality of the two solutions is very different. Your Internet site is likely an integral part of your business, so understanding the differences between virtual hosting and Developer Servers affects your hosting decision (a decision that can be as important as choosing what content you place on your site).
Web hosting solutions consist of two components:
- Hardware (CPU, memory, disk drives, etc.)
- Software (the web, FTP, and POP servers; the e-mail gateway; and any third-party applications such as CGI scripts)
