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Learn the fundamentals of server hosting and make informed decisions about hosting options for your web projects in this comprehensive tutorial. Explore what servers and websites actually are at a technical level, then dive into essential internet fundamentals including DNS, HTTPS, and CDN concepts. Understand the spectrum of server options available and how to handle traffic spikes effectively. Compare dedicated servers, VPS (Virtual Private Servers), and managed hosting solutions to determine which approach best fits your needs. Examine critical server specifications including RAM requirements, CPU (vCPU) considerations, storage options, and bandwidth limitations. Apply these concepts through a practical WordPress hosting example that demonstrates real-world decision-making processes for selecting appropriate hosting infrastructure.
Syllabus
00:00 Intro
00:40 What is a "server" actually?
01:12 What is a "website" actually?
02:39 Internet fundamentals DNS, HTTPS, CDN
06:16 Which server to pick spectrum
07:46 Spikes in traffic!
08:45 "Dedicated" vs "VPS" vs "Managed hosting"
11:08 RAM
13:01 CPU vCPU
14:10 Storage
15:20 Bandwidth
16:33 Hosting WordPress example
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