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The future of shared website hosting

By admin On January 20, 2010 Under Web Hosting

Web hosting is usually considered a necessary evil by most people. Its increasing need is acknowledged but the only time it is given serious consideration is when it is not working properly. As far as small sites or blogs are concerned web hosting is not really a problem but as the site grows and the traffic increases web hosting metamorphoses into a serious headache.

Earlier, picking hosting solutions was pretty simple; one could choose a shared hosting account or go for a dedicated one depending on one’s needs. Usually for a small site where you are not looking for a lot of control you can go for cheap web hosting account but with a bigger site the need for control increases, thus you could go for dedicated hosting which would give you root level access.

Now things are fast changing with the advent of technology. Apart from the traditional shared/ dedicated hosting accounts that were offered earlier, there are many other options available these days. These new options have the benefits of dedicated hosting minus its problems and shortcomings; they challenge the traditional understanding of scalability while doing away with the need for shared hosting.

Cloud/grid computing and virtualizations are going to be the future of web hosting. They are very different from the traditional shared/dedicated solutions yet they serve as replacements. For instance MT’s Grid is a great choice for anyone requiring servers for almost any level of bandwidth. Joyent and EC2 are for those who need root access to the servers though some technical knowledge is required in setting them up.

One chief feature of all of these is the loss of user control in comparison to a traditional solution, like co-location. First hand control of the hosting hardware is lost but in return, one gets almost unlimited potential for adjustments in scale. Another downside is the fact that though virtually limitless in terms of potential, cloud computing still retains some characteristics of shared hosting and mishaps with other sites CAN affect yours.
These new solutions are very fascinating and will change the face of web hosting technology as we see it today. Apart from them free web hosting sites like blogger, type pad etc. will also play a major role in shaping the future of web hosting. It would be a good idea to keep yourself updated about the upcoming web hosting options and understanding what they offer.

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