For general website construction, we use virtual hosts, but there are differences between exclusive and shared hosts in the choice of virtual hosts. For example, the former is an independent IP and the latter is a shared IP. Of course, the difference between the two lies in the load of resources. How do we choose?
First, enjoy unique advantages in terms of performance
Exclusive virtual host provides users with exclusive server resources, including independent CPU, memory and bandwidth. This configuration ensures the stability of the website operation and smooth access even during peak traffic hours. In contrast, the resources sharing the virtual host are shared by multiple users. When other users' traffic surges, your website performance may be affected.
For websites with more than 1000 daily visits, the exclusive host can provide a more stable access experience. For small business websites or personal blogs, if the number of visitors is low, the sharing host can meet the basic needs.
Second, the exclusive advantages of security considerations
In terms of security, exclusive virtual host has obvious advantages. Due to exclusive resources, it effectively isolates the security risks that other users may bring. Users can independently configure security policies and install personalized protection software, which greatly reduces the risk of being attacked.
The shared virtual host has a "bad neighbor effect". If other websites on the same server are attacked, your website may be affected. Although the service provider will provide basic security protection, the degree of customization is low.
Third, the consideration of cost is different
The price advantage of shared virtual host is obvious. The annual fee is usually several hundred yuan, which is suitable for users with limited budgets. The annual fee of exclusive virtual host varies from thousands of yuan, but considering the stability and security it provides, it is a worthwhile investment for commercial websites.
I personally suggest:
If we are a start-up or a personal website, we can start from a shared host and upgrade to an exclusive host after the business develops to a certain scale. For e-commerce platforms, enterprise official websites and other websites with high stability requirements, it is recommended to directly choose exclusive virtual hosts.
Of course, if our budget is met and we want to reach the goal in one step, we still choose an exclusive virtual host, and if the traffic is more demanding, we can choose ECS or independent servers.
