A virtual host is a computer that provides web or email services for several different hosts. Virtual hosting is often used by sites that do not require the bandwidth and storage of a dedicated host server.
A web services company offering virtual hosting will perform all of the hardware and software maintenance on the server. One limitation of shared hosting is that one misbehaving customer can impact all the customers on the same server. The web services company should monitor the performance of the shared host system to make sure that it doesn't become overloaded with too many customers.
A web services company offering virtual hosting will also offer email hosting. You will typically manage your site, installed packages, and email using "control panel" software. »Webhosting FAQ »What is a Control Panel?
The web service company may also web site production tools and additional services. A web services company offering shared hosting also usually provides domain name registration. Many people register their names with the web services company, which can cause problems when you want to move your web site to another host. Web hosting companies with sleazy business practices will make it difficult or nearly impossible to transfer the domain name you have registered with them. For that reason, we suggest that you keep your domain registrar separate from your web hosting company.
For more information, please see the Wikipedia entry on Shared hosting.
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