I'm interested in the procedures and start up equipment needed to host about websites for about 1000 users as a small business.
What is needed to become a web host for others?
Easiest is the following scenario.
One would usually contact a hosting center.
They have packages for this where you hire a server. They can provide management software to add sites, assign space and bandwidth. Most common is a PHP/MySQL setup, since this allows them to use widely available management software.
In this scenario you can do the buisiness you like: selling and/or building sites; they do what they are good at: maintaining the hard- and software.
What is needed to become a web host for others?
a server
What is needed to become a web host for others?
Need firstly ur webserver....with huge bandwidht.....to tackle demands...
secondly.....must have sufficent nos of ips.....
dns entries can be done as and when required.
What is needed to become a web host for others?
for web hosting you need a web server with true IP address and with excellent processing speed, sufficent RAM and ofcource your server is connected to a high speed internet connection.
What is needed to become a web host for others?
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research 鈥?this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* The Web Hosting Manager by Christoph Puetz
* Strategies for Web Hosting and Managed Services by Doug Kaye
* Setting up a Web Server by Simon Collin
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
