This document explains the difference between a host and a server, highlighting that a host is a company providing server space for websites, while a server is the actual device that delivers web content. It also covers various types of servers (such as web, mail, and file servers) and hosting options (including shared, dedicated, and cloud hosting). The document serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding these fundamental concepts in web hosting and networking.

1. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
HOST AND SERVER
[ULTIMATE GUIDE 2022]

2. INTRODUCTION
Every website on the internet is hosted on a
server situated somewhere in the globe.
A host is a corporation that arranges a
seemingly infinite number of servers and will
add your website to one of their servers (for a
fee).
A computer network is a collection of devices
that connect and share resources.
In computing networking, the two most
important terms are host and server.
The host (or node) is a device that connects to
the network and allows people to view a
website over the internet.
The server provides numerous services to the
other devices on the network; for example, a file
server handles and stores the network's files.

3. BOTH SERVER AND HOST
REQUIRE A NETWORK
HOST SERVER

4. WHAT IS A HOST?
A web host (or web hosting) is a service that
allows people or organisations to put a web
page or website on the internet, according to the
internet host definition.
A web hosting service providers is a company
that offers the services and technology required
to make a web page or website visible on the
Internet. Websites are saved or hosted on
servers, which are specialised computers.
If an Internet user wants to see your website, they
must enter your URL into their browser, and their
computer will connect to your server and send
your website to them via the browser. To be able
to host with many hosting firms, you must have
your own domain name.

5. WHAT IS A SERVER?
A server is an essential component of any IT
architecture. It is a device or computer that links
internet surfers from all around the world to your
website.
It communicates data, resources, and
applications to other computers via a network.
When computers exchange resources with client
machines, they are referred to as servers. A server
distributes information to other computers, which
are referred to as clients. Client PCs can connect
to a server through LAN or WAN.

6. TYPES OF SERVERS
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2
3
Web Servers
Mail Servers
Database Servers
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5
File Servers
Application Servers

7. TYPES OF HOSTS
1
2
3
Shared Hosting
Dedicated Hosting
Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting
4
5
Cloud Hosting
Managed Hosting

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