I’ve got to be honest. Many times over the years I have thought to myself; isn’t there a way to host my web site from a home computer instead of using a web host? I recently did the research and this is my conclusion.
For 90% of people the simple answer is no. While the difference between a desktop computer and a web server is minimal in terms of hardware; Web servers run special operating systems designed specifically for use in servers and are solely responsible for making data accessible over the web. Running a web server requires a dedicated IP address and uninterrupted access to power and internet connectivity. The services of an IT professional are also essential in applying critical security patches and performing routine server maintenance.
The costs of purchasing and maintaining a web server can add up to thousands of dollars so typically they are utilized by larger corporations. Another challenge is that most broadband ISPs have clauses in their Terms of Service agreements forbidding you from running servers on a home account and require the purchase of a higher priced business account. There is nothing to say that you can’t set up your own web server, but with the costs of hardware, the challenges of configuration and maintenance, and the security issues most prefer to utilize the services of a good web hosting provider.
Web Hosting companies specialize in providing the ideal environment for housing web servers. A good web host offers high security, climate controlled data centers that are monitored by experienced server administrators, and provide regular data backups and diesel powered generators to provide uninterrupted power and website uptime in the event of an extended power outage. With all of the security and uptime concerns taking care of, you can focus all your efforts on what you wanted to do in the first place; building your website.
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