There are several types of web vps hosting service which it is useful to understand. Shared hosting (or virtual hosting) means that a company will provide a server for a number of customers to share so that their overheads are low. You maintain your own site. These sites can tend to be less reliable because of volume of traffic. You may not be able to install your personal software in case it causes problems for other users.

Co-located hosting is when you purchase a server and it is connected to the host site. The host’s job is then to make sure the network is p and running bt like for shared hosting you do the site maintenance yourself The host may provide some support by way of a service contract but that is not the norm.

Unmanaged dedicated hosts mean that instead of by a server or leasing one from a separate provider you lease the server from the hosting company who will offer some maintenance and support. The way of the support is often not tailored to your needs, so needs to be carefully checked out before a commitment is made.

The next step up in terms of level of service (and naturally of price) is the managed dedicated server. You lease the server and the host basically should provide all the servicing of every sort which you need for the site.