The Pros & Cons of Server Types

The Pros & Cons Of Server Types
	Own Server	ISP Server	Our Virtual Servers
Difficulty of hardware setup:	Potentially difficult, depending on the type of connection you choose.	Easy; ISP handles setup	Easy; we handle setup
Difficulty of software and script setup:	Fairly easy for basic Web site; can be difficult when CGI programming or strong security measures are needed.	Easy; ISP handles setup - additional charges may apply	Easy; our servers come with 10 scripts pre-installed with instructions
Difficulty of fixing crashes:	Extensive knowledge of hardware/software is required	Easy; IPS handles crashes	Easy; our 24 hour tech team handles crashes
Amount of control you have:	Complete control	Access to your pages is determined by ISP; usually your control is fairly limited	Complete access via ftp to your server 24 hours a day. The ability to install custom CGI scripts, add and delete unlimited directories, password protected directories, email aliases and autoresponders.
Accessibility to make changes to pages:	Easy; you control the pages	Limited; ISP may charge you for each change	Complete control
Cost:	Varies greatly; low-traffic sites cost much less; startup costs are high	Varies greatly; low-traffic sites cost much less; startup costs are fairly low	$25-$80 per month; startup costs very low

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