When you surf online, you are visiting websites, as you probably already know. These websites are composed of images, text, programs, videos, and much more. The files that make up a website are "hosted" on a hosting computer that is always connected to the Internet.
A hosting computer is a special computer that has robust features not found on a typical computer such as:
- Redundancy of internal components in the event one fails, the other component takes over.
- A fast "up-line" pipe. When you surf, you want your pages to display as quickly as possible.
- Most ISPs have a fast "down-line" pipe so that files are downloaded to your computer very quickly. A server doesn't "download" files very much, so the "pipe" going out of a typical server is much larger to very quickly accommodate hundreds of simultaneous requests.
Server grade hardware results in a more stable and reliable computer, which translates into your site's stability and availability.
- A server is also in a dust free environment, which reduces the possibility of heat buildup due to dust, smoke, hairs, etc.
- A server is also protected in a secure environment by cameras, guards, etc.
- A hosting computer (server) also has a lot of built in security to guard against hackers in order to keep your site safe.
You could need web hosting for a multitude of reasons. Some of them are:
- You want a personal website.
- You want to blog.
- You have something to sell.
- You have important information to share.
Those are some of the most common reasons, but you may have your own. Whatever the reason, abdicar.com has many different hosting packages, leading edge technology, a great customer service staff and unsurpassed technical support.
If you have been thinking about starting a website, or if you already have a website and are unhappy with your web host, then perhaps it's time to try abdicar.com's web hosting solutions. Our Customer Portal is just a click away.