Web hosting: service without stress

As web hosting service providers continue falling over themselves to serve up the tastiest menu, it gets harder to know what's important or what needs taking into consideration when adopting a web host service provider. We examine the site stress-testing and iron-clad security guarantees offered by hosting companies and web integrators, and take a look at some of the issues in an effort to separate hyped-up offerings from necessary services.

James Middleton

Brought to you in association with IBM

As web hosting service providers continue falling over themselves to serve up the tastiest menu, it gets harder to know what's important or what needs taking into consideration when adopting a web host service provider. We examine the site stress-testing and iron-clad security guarantees offered by hosting companies and web integrators, and take a look at some of the issues in an effort to separate hyped-up offerings from necessary services.

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