Hosting
Hosting refers to the provision of resources and services to make websites and applications accessible on the internet.
Classification
- ComplexityMedium
- Impact areaTechnical
- Decision typeArchitectural
- Organizational maturityIntermediate
Technical context
Principles & goals
Use cases & scenarios
Compromises
- Security risks due to inadequate configuration.
- Downtime during server outages.
- Dependency on third-party providers.
- Perform regular backups.
- Apply security updates promptly.
- Set up monitoring of server performance.
I/O & resources
- Domain Name
- Hosting Package
- Website Content
- Accessible Website
- Hosting Management Dashboard
- Website Usage Statistics
Description
Hosting is a foundational concept in web development that encompasses the provision of servers, storage space, and network infrastructure to host websites and applications. It enables users to publish and manage their content online. Various hosting models, such as shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated hosting, offer different levels of control, performance, and cost.
✔Benefits
- Enables access to websites and applications.
- Offers various hosting models for different needs.
- Increases visibility and reach on the internet.
✖Limitations
- Shared hosting may provide limited resources.
- VPS hosting requires technical knowledge for management.
- Cloud hosting may incur additional costs.
Trade-offs
Metrics
- Uptime
The percentage of time the server is available.
- Load Time
The time it takes to fully load a website.
- Customer Satisfaction
The level of satisfaction of users with the hosting service.
Examples & implementations
Hosting an E-Commerce Website
A company uses shared hosting to run its e-commerce website.
Hosting a Corporate Application
A company hosts its internal application on a VPS for better performance.
Cloud Hosting for a Mobile App
A mobile app is hosted in the cloud to ensure high availability.
Implementation steps
Select a hosting provider.
Register a domain name.
Upload the website to the server.
⚠️ Technical debt & bottlenecks
Technical debt
- Outdated server technology.
- Insufficient documentation of the hosting environment.
- Lack of automation in deployments.
Known bottlenecks
Misuse examples
- Hosting a critical application on shared hosting.
- Neglecting security updates.
- Insufficient resource planning.
Typical traps
- Overloading the server with too many concurrent users.
- Insufficient security measures.
- Lack of scalability with increasing traffic.
Required skills
Architectural drivers
Constraints
- • Technical Limitations of the Hosting Provider
- • Legal Requirements for Data Protection
- • Available Resources and Budget