ICT 11 Empowerment Technology: Web Hosting Basics

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What is the main purpose of web hosting?

To manage internet domains

To make websites accessible over the World Wide Web (correct)

To develop websites using HTML

To create web applications

What is a potential drawback of shared web hosting?

Expensive plans for tight budgets

Sharing space with other sites may affect yours in case of a security breach or traffic spike (correct)

High level of control over the server

No need for server configuration

Which type of hosting is described as a cost-effective option for low-traffic websites?

Cloud Hosting

VPS Hosting

Shared Hosting (correct)

Dedicated Hosting

Which type of hosting provides affordable plans for those on tight budgets?

Shared Web Hosting Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hosting involves renting space on a physical or virtual server to store website files and data?

Dedicated Hosting Signup and view all the answers

What does VPS stand for in VPS Hosting?

Virtual Personal Server Signup and view all the answers

What type of hosting involves leasing an entire physical server from a hosting provider, exclusively dedicated to one user or entity?

Dedicated Hosting Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hosting is suitable for websites that have outgrown shared hosting and offers a virtual server environment with more control and resources?

VPS Hosting Signup and view all the answers

What type of hosting uses a network of interconnected servers, often referred to as a cloud, and is highly scalable with resources adjusted on-demand?

Cloud Hosting Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hosting is specifically optimized for WordPress websites and managed by the provider, making it ideal for non-technical users?

Managed WordPress Hosting Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of dedicated hosting?

It's expensive Signup and view all the answers

What does VPS hosting offer compared to shared hosting?

More security and stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of cloud hosting?

Unlimited ability to handle high traffic or traffic spikes Signup and view all the answers

Why is managed WordPress hosting ideal for non-technical users?

Managed by the provider Signup and view all the answers

What kind of websites is VPS hosting suitable for?

Websites that need more control and resources than shared hosting Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes dedicated hosting from other types of hosting?

full control over the server's resources Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Web Hosting Overview

The main purpose of web hosting is to store website files and data.

Types of Web Hosting

Shared web hosting: a potential drawback is that it can lead to slower website speeds and security risks due to shared resources.
Cloud hosting: a cost-effective option for low-traffic websites, offering highly scalable resources adjusted on-demand.
Budget hosting: provides affordable plans for those on tight budgets.

VPS Hosting

VPS stands for Virtual Private Server.
Offers a virtual server environment with more control and resources compared to shared hosting.
Suitable for websites that have outgrown shared hosting.
Offers a dedicated virtual server with more resources and control.

Dedicated Hosting

Involves leasing an entire physical server from a hosting provider, exclusively dedicated to one user or entity.
The primary disadvantage is that it can be expensive.

Managed WordPress Hosting

Specifically optimized for WordPress websites.
Managed by the provider, making it ideal for non-technical users.
Ideal for non-technical users due to the provider's management.

VPS Hosting Features

Suitable for websites that require more control and resources than shared hosting.
Offers a dedicated virtual server with more resources and control compared to shared hosting.

Dedicated Hosting Features

The primary feature that distinguishes dedicated hosting from other types of hosting is the exclusive use of an entire physical server.

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Description

Explore the fundamentals of web hosting in the context of ICT 11 Empowerment Technology. Learn about renting space on servers, implementing hosting security measures, and ensuring successful data transfer for websites.