With all the web hosting service providers, those who would like to set up their own sites need to be aware of the vast choices that they have so that they can make the most out of their websites.
Dedicated IP Hosting
There are various services and packages that one can choose from. Among the more advantageous of these are:
• managed hosting service (wherein the user can manage data via File Transfer Protocol or FTP),
• virtual dedicated server (also popularly called a Virtual Private Server or VPS),
• dedicated hosting service (wherein the user has his own Web server but has limited control),
• colocation web hosting service (the most expensive type, but it also offers the most freedom and control to the user), and
• cloud hosting (wherein a user pays for the services that he avails of rather than for a fixed package of offered services).
When clients create sites, they need to make a choice whether they will have their website placed on a shared IP (Internet Protocol) address or on a dedicated IP address, but not all Web hosting companies offer the latter option. Many clients, though, prefer a dedicated IP because their concerns go beyond creative or administrative control. They also desire the speed and security that dedicated IP hosting can give them. This is especially true for government agencies and for huge companies. Most of all, those who sell goods online highly benefit from getting dedicated IP hosting. This will cost them a little extra, but the advantages go a long, long way.
Having dedicated IP hosting is very advantageous to e-commerce because it allows a website to have a free SSL certificate. SSL, which stands for Secure Sockets Layer, enables a site to accept credit card transactions. Many Web hosting services also offer shared SSL certificates among many websites. SSL lets online shoppers know that the site is safe for making purchases. It uses a cryptographic system that jumbles up the buyers’ personal information, such as the credit card number. The “key” for unlocking the encrypted data can only be accessed by the authorised persons. A dedicated IP address will also let the owner access his or her site even when it is down with use of anonymous FTP. With all the Internet scams nowadays, it is no wonder that websites are not taking chances. They are tightening security measures and preferring dedicated IP hosting in order to ensure that they and their customers are free from intruders and identity thieves.