SQL database hosting can be shared, dedicated, managed or co-located. Shared hosting is cheaper but has limited resources, while dedicated hosting is more expensive but offers more space and flexibility. Managed hosting provides more support and analytical tools, while co-located hosting requires the user to own a server and manage it themselves.
SQL (Structured Query Language) database hosting is used to host the database of a website or online business, making it easier and usually cheaper than managing a database server in-house. Shared SQL database hosting is a cheaper solution and you own part of a server, but it’s usually only good for a small database. Dedicated SQL database hosting means that the user owns an entire server space, but the user is also responsible for maintaining that space. Managed database hosting is similar to dedicated hosting, but the host staff provides more support and there are more analytic tools that you can use. Colocation database hosting expects you to own a server but place it at the location of the host so that it can be managed better.
Shared SQL database hosting is the cheapest type of database hosting, because instead of owning an entire server, the user only owns a section of a server. This means that the amount of traffic, memory and bandwidth that the user has available for their SQL database is limited, depending on the host. These limitations mean that shared hosting is usually only useful for small databases; corporate databases typically require more than these restrictions allow.
Dedicated SQL database hosting means that the user owns space rights to an entire server, so they don’t have the same restrictions and the database can grow as needed. This type of hosting is usually much more expensive than shared, but can also usually host a full-size database, which a user may find interesting. Host staff may be less willing to help with server problems, so you should be prepared to run and maintain a server from your location.
Managed SQL database hosting is similar to dedicated hosting in terms of size. The database is still able to grow naturally, because the user still owns space rights to an entire server. With this hosting, however, the staff are more willing to help with problems, and the user typically gets access to advanced analytical tools that can help determine the effectiveness of the database on the host’s server.
Co-located SQL database hosting is generally cheaper than managed, because the user owns the server, not just the space rights. The user purchases a server and takes it to the host, so it can be managed better. Owning effective rights to the server means that the owner would have to do most of the maintenance. Depending on the size of the server, the database should be able to grow naturally without being hindered.
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