Types of hosting

Internet hosting services can run Web servers; see Internet hosting services.

Hosting services limited to the Web:

Many large companies who are not internet service providers also need a computer permanently connected to the web so they can send email, files, etc. to other sites. They may also use the computer as a website host so they can provide details of their goods and services to anyone interested. Additionally these people may decide to place online orders.

* Free web hosting service
* Shared web hosting service
* Reseller web hosting
* Virtual Dedicated Server
* Dedicated hosting service
* Managed hosting service
* Colocation web hosting service
* Cloud Hosting
* Clustered hosting
* Grid hosting
* Home server