Hosting Checklist

If you know already the type of web hosting service you want, it now becomes important to choose the right package. Web hosting packages come with different disk space, bandwidth, operating system, programming tools, and prices. The security provided also varies from one provider to another. Below is an overview of the things you need to focus on:
Operating System
Most webhosts run on Windows or Linux. Unix hosts supports Perl/CGI, Frontpage, and PHP but with limited ASP features. If your web programmer wants the application to run in ASP, MS SQL, Access, SBS, or .NET, choosing a Window-based hosting provider is important. Take note that Windows also supports PHP, Perl/CGI, as well as MySQL.

The best web hosting providers will usually provide a guaranteed uptime to their clients. Reliability is their competitive advantage and providing this guarantee assures everyone that they can be trusted. In relation to this, backup is also important. Many web hosts take advantage of backup support for extra security and load balancing.