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Web Hosting Philosophy
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While it may be tempting to host a web site in-house, consider the alternatives. It is true that web hosting software is available for free and can be run on a simple low-end PC. The web server could be connected to the internet with a modem. The machine does not even need to be dedicated to that one task, and could also serve as a normal workstation. However, the results of such a solution will be far less than acceptable. A non-dedicated machine will likely crash often and need to be rebooted, which means the server will not always be available. A dedicated web server connected to the internet with at least a full T1 line is necessary. The server software will need to be "tuned" to respond to load, potential intrusion and other factors. A computer technician should really be on hand at all times. When you consider the costs of doing a professional job, it really does not make sense to host a web site in-house.
Use this chart to make your own comparison of the alternatives.
| Option Comparison |
Professionally Hosted Site
(at theEarchitect.com) |
In-House Hosting |
| Web Server Hardware |
Dedicated hardware that is designed to be a Web Server. Servers are more robust than simple PCs and can be up for long periods of time without being rebooted. |
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| Web Server Software |
Professional quality web hosting software and scripting languages set up by professionals. |
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| Staff Support |
Trained computer staff that are on duty 24/7/365. |
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| Daily Backups |
Daily backup of the hard disk |
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| Power |
Uninterruptable power supply |
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| Internet Connection |
Multiple full T3 lines or better connections. |
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| Total Annual Cost |
| Basic Package |
$138 |
| Professional Package |
$336 | |
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At theEarchitect.com we contract with a very large hosting service and pass the savings on to our customers. We take advantage of the volume that they generate to allow us to provide professional grade services at competitive prices to our customers.
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