Clustered web hosting
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Clustered hosting is a type of
). Many large websites run on clustered hosting solutions, for example, large discussion forums will tend to run using multiple front-end webservers with multiple back-end database servers.Typically, most hosting infrastructures are based on the paradigm of using a single physical machine to host multiple hosted services, including web, database, email, FTP and others. A single physical machine is not only a single point of failure, but also has finite capacity for traffic, that in practice can be troublesome for a busy website or for a website that is experiencing transient bursts in traffic. Clustered hosting, also known as cluster server or cluster webservers, is more than just a buzzword; it is an essential component of web infrastructure that supports the flawless operation of many online platforms [1]
By clustering services across multiple hardware machines and using load balancing, single points of failure can be eliminated, increasing availability of a website and other web services beyond that of ordinary single server hosting. A single server can require periodic reboots for software upgrades and the like, whereas in a clustered platform you can stagger the restarts such that the service is still available whilst still upgrading all necessary machines in the cluster.
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- ^ "Cracking the Code: What is Clustered Hosting and Why Does It Matter?". WebMagnetHub - web hosting A to Z. Retrieved 2024-04-24.