There are many things to consider when setting up your own
server. We wouln't encourage a novice for the job. Seek help
from web professionals if you have any queries. Here are some
web hosting factors to consider when setting up your personal
server:
- A server license is needed and they are not cheap
- Virus, bugs and spam attacks
- 24-hour maintenance and support
Your website doesn't sleep but you do need your sleep! Who is
going to take care of your website that is hosted in your
personal computer while you are sleeping? Getting 24 hour up-
time and support is necessary for your website; especially if it
is a business website! The main advantage Internet Service
Providers have over personal servers is: having web professional
maintenance crew working 24/7 to ensure that web hosting is
running smooth for websites.
Many people will think setting up server hosting is cheaper than
getting a web hosting package. Buying hosting equipment is not
cheap for an individual and just like any other computer
equipment, it becomes outdated after a while. Server companies
spend hundreds of thousands on equipment and keeping up with
technology. They buy in bulk, hence having bulk savings. Hence,
web hosting packages are competitive and affordable.
If you are genuinely interested in setting up your own server,
do it out of interest's sake. Otherwise, you will be financially
better off getting hosting packages off bulk- buying server
companies.
About Author :
Lester Boey works in an Australian SEO and Web Design company
http://www.definiteweb.com/ His life revolves around SEO;
providing full-time and freelance seo services to US and
Australian businesses. Email: projects@definiteweb.com
