What is php space? How to choose

After studying on the PHP Chinese website for a period of time, I believe that making a simple PHP website should not be a problem. When you start learning PHP, you first need to build a PHP environment locally so that you can run and access our production. Web pages in php format. For details on how to build a PHP environment, please refer to: Recommendations for the 6 best PHP environment building tools in 2019, but the ultimate goal of the website we make is to be accessible on the network, not just locally When the computer is turned on, a PHP space is needed.

#What is PHP space?

PHP space refers to a configured PHP operating environment that can open and access webpage files in .php file format. It generally refers to the server or space provided by the server space provider. If you want to access a PHP website, you must use PHP space or omnipotent space.

How to choose PHP space?

Several principles to follow when choosing a PHP space: 1. Speed; 2. Stability; 3. Security; 4. Whether it can be automatically backed up

First, let’s talk about speed and Stability, website opening speed and stability are crucial for a website. If a website opens very slowly or cannot be opened every three days, then the user experience of this website will be extremely poor and it will not be conducive to SEO. Generally, powerful server providers use dual-line configurations of China Unicom and China Telecom to ensure normal and fast access from the north to the south.

Second is security. Security mainly means that the space has certain protection settings to ensure that it is reduced or protected from hacker attacks. In addition, even if the website is attacked or hung, it can be quickly restored, which requires another A very important function is the automatic backup or snapshot recovery function of the program. Otherwise it's a disaster.

The other problem is the server space configuration.

First of all, you need to know which development language the website uses, such as ASP, .NET or PHP.

The database type of the website, such as ACCESS, SQL Server or MySQL database.

The website web page space needs to be large. There is no need to choose a large space in the early stage. It can be expanded later.

Whether the operating system is WINDOWS or LINUX, generally you can choose WINDOWS when you are new to it

Shared version of cloud virtual host: resource sharing, larger space, fixed traffic, economical and affordable, and meets basic website building.

Exclusive version of virtual host: exclusive resources, large space, unlimited traffic, higher configuration, the first choice for enterprises.

Cloud server: Exclusive resources, multiple sites can be placed, optional bandwidth and configuration, preferred for industry sites.

Having said so much, how should I choose the PHP space?

You just need to master a little bit! In terms of brand and price, you must choose a provider with a well-known brand. Don't be cheap. With a strong provider, you don't have to consider all the above issues. For example: Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Baidu Cloud, Bird Cloud, Western Digital...etc. If you encounter problems, you can find customer service to solve them in time. You can choose according to your own situation!