Virtual hosting

In a technical sense, virtual hosting a way for a server for multiple domains on the same machine. This type of virtual machine can use an IP address shared by all machines or more IP addresses.

In common usage, describes the virtual machine to any situation that offers a lot of space in one of their machines for webmasters to rent. This is in contrast with the location and dedicated servers.
With a dedicated server, buy the webmaster many systems, including Internet access, an IP address (or multiple IP addresses), and in general, configuration and support. With co-location provides webmaster hardware itself, but the domain is hosted by a third with an Internet connection.

Virtual hosting is a much cheaper alternative for these two types of accommodation. Having many different webmasters use a single machine, the machine is able to charge less money to offer server space and Internet connection.

When virtual hosting is usually aimed at small businesses, individuals and those who do not have much experience with network problems, almost always comes with a range of services. This can include: helping the establishment of a domain name, technical support, e-mail server software installation, support and basic aspects of database design.

Virtual hosting usually comes with a single IP address, but can go with services that allow multiple domains that point to the same IP address. This allows a single virtual hosting account has more than one domain name, usually just redirect to the same site.

Virtual hosting accounts usually use a bit of fun for the treatment of a single IP address to a machine hosting multiple accounts. When a user enters the site you want to visit, was launched into the corresponding IP address - when you get this machine, the server is asked about the place you want to visit and send them to the appropriate folder on the server. Thus, the user will be sent to http://www.test.com/ http://127.0.0.1/accounts/test/www/.

In all respects, a virtual hosting account to be its own server. From the point of view of a webmaster and point of view of a user is in the bottom and seamless integration. Webmasters concerned about the allocation of resources, or any security problems often co-located or dedicated server for webmasters to be more to your taste - but for small businesses and private individuals, virtual hosting is an ideal solution.