That the hosting became successful, it is necessary to consider a large amount of nuances. One of the most keyword parameters of the successful business project is the right choice of the server and the server site, knowledge of bases administration and ability it is correct to configure the software.
It is required to you
- - server;
- - software;
- - control panel of a hosting;
- - billing system;
- - website.
Instruction
1. Make the plan of future project, write the list of opportunities which it will give to the users. Pick up the software which will need to be installed. If you plan to become serious hosting provider, take care of creation of the round-the-clock technical support service.
2. Pick up the dedicated server or buy it from any provider. Select the suitable platform (Windows or Unix), proceeding from the expected functionality of future hosting. For example, if you do not need the ASP support, then it will be more favorable to install Unix, however for the hostings having support both ASP and PHP, best of all will suit Windows Server.
3. Install the control panel of a hosting via which all clients will carry out work with the website. The control panel facilitates administration by a resource. The majority of the most functional panels extend only on a paid basis (for example, Plesk, DirectAdmin, Cpanel).
4. Organize billing system to raise money from clients for payment of a hosting. There is a set of ready billing panels with the pluses and minuses.
5. Implement a possibility of creation of backups that in case of reset or hangup of the server data of clients were not lost. On server side it is desirable to use the RAID controller protecting the hard drive from data loss. The Acronis True Image programs which can make backup copies of data with a certain frequency will be suitable for automatic backups.
6. Create the website, organize acceptance of payments in all ways, available to the client. The more payment methods, the it will be easier to make payment.
7. Be engaged in promotion of your hosting, acquiring advertizing on different sites and doing offers which will be more favorable than offers of competitors. As the competition in this sphere is big, promotion of hosting provider — heavy and long process, and therefore it is necessary to stock up with patience.