The Merits and Demerits of Shared Hosting and Virtual Dedicated Server

The Merits and Demerits of Shared Hosting and Virtual Dedicated Server 

Shared hosting is here to stay. A virtual dedicated server is not as popular or widespread as shared hosting but people are realizing its significance and advantages. It is fair to say that shared hosting will only become more popular and virtual dedicated server will become a norm in time to come. While there are many merits of both shared hosting and virtual dedicated server, there are some demerits as well.
The Merits
Shared hosting allows companies to create their websites and take them live without setting up any onsite infrastructure. One would need a cluster of servers and sufficient security in place to host a secured site. Shared hosting is affordable, a turnkey solution and also scalable. A company doesn’t have to get into the nitty-gritty of webhosting. One can simply sign up for a plan and go live with a website. Hosting companies also double up as website developers so businesses can get their websites developed from scratch and go live in no time.
The savings are undeniable when you move to the cloud. There are tons of additional features or services that make shared hosting and virtual dedicated server a win-win proposition. From ad credits to software, search engine optimization to ecommerce support, indexing of websites to backups and restore functions, there are many essential services which are included in the overall shared hosting package. A virtual dedicated server will have more features because of the committed real time support for every client facilitated by a team of experts with hands-on intervention.
With shared hosting and virtual dedicated server a company doesn’t have to invest in the infrastructure, there is no need to ramp up or scale down, there are no in-house technicians or system administrators required to maintain the network, servers and the website. A company using shared hosting and a virtual dedicated server will free up the time of its executives and all employees who can focus more on the operations that actually generate the revenue.
The Demerits
Shared hosting is inexpensive but it is not exclusive so there can be a compromise of certain infrastructural elements. Websites may not be very efficient but that can be countered with a virtual dedicated server. A virtual dedicated server will also have better security than shared hosting plans. However, there is one element that remains in doubt which could be called a demerit. A company would never get actual hands-on control over the infrastructure. The company must rely on the service provider for all infrastructural support.