Virtual host refers to the allocation of certain storage space on the network server for users to place sites, application components, etc., and provide necessary site functions, data storage and transmission functions. Each virtual host is independent of each other, with independent domain name and complete Internet server (supporting WWW, FTP, E-mail, etc.) functions, which can be managed by users independently.
Advantages of virtual host
Compared with the purchase of independent servers, the use of virtual hosts can greatly reduce the cost of website construction, thus promoting the popularity and development of small and medium-sized enterprise websites; Through virtual host technology, a real host can be divided into many "virtual" hosts. Each virtual host has an independent intranet IP address and complete Internet server functions. When building a website, it will take a long time and great effort to purchase servers, install operating systems and application software, while the virtual host can complete these configurations in just a few minutes. This is because the services provided by many virtual hosting service providers cover the whole process of website construction, which can help solve problems such as domain name registration and website filing, improve the efficiency of website construction, and reduce the time cost. Multiple virtual hosts share a real host resource, which greatly improves the utilization of servers and communication lines. A server can be configured with multiple network IP addresses, which are independent of each other and do not conflict. This also means that through the virtual host, you can set up several sites with independent domain names on one server, without purchasing separate servers for each site.
Disadvantages of virtual host
The functional support provided by the service provider, such as database type and operating system, should be considered when designing and building the website. Too many websites hosted by a hosting company will affect the speed of website access and drain potential customer resources. In order to reduce costs, many virtual hosts will not provide independent IP, which will have a negative impact on the seo optimization of websites. If the website has its own independent IP, the search engine will consider it as an independent website, which will help improve its inclusion and weight. Some service providers have certain restrictions on website traffic, so when the website has a large number of visitors, it may not be able to browse normally.
There are many host companies in the market who claim to provide low-cost virtual hosts, but the number of websites in their hosts is too large, resulting in poor stability of the website. The stability of the virtual host has a great impact on the website. If the website often gets stuck, or even fails to open, it will inevitably lose many users, so the low-cost virtual host is not conducive to the long-term operation of the website.
Therefore, whether the website uses a virtual host or a dedicated server needs to be fully considered according to the situation and expected development of the website.
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