An introduction to dusza,
the web hosting specialists

Dusza Hosting are an approachable and friendly team focused on delivering solid hosting solutions that are tailored to each and every clients unique requirements including Shared Managed Hosting, Virtual Private Server (VPS) Managed Hosting, Dedicated Managed Servers, Co-location, Cloud Hosting, File Hosting and Email Hosting. We specialise in providing perfectly suited hosting arrangements that are affordable to any size company or organisation.

We are part of the Dusza Group who have been developing online web solutions for individuals, organisations, charities, SME’s and international blue chips for over 10 years.

From our own experiences in web development we realised a fundamental need for a technically astute but approachable and client focused hosting provider - because this is exactly what we were searching for. We believed there was a better way to look after clients and their hosting requirements and now there is and it's called Dusza Hosting.

For all clients we can offer totally managed hosting solutions for complete peace of mind. If you have the resources and would prefer to manage your own hosting environment then this is no problem either. Should you need us we are only a phone call away.

Our team can quickly help you chose a solution that is right for your company or organisation and suited to your budget.

Contact Dusza on 0845 094 6442 or email us here.

Shared Server Hosting

Multiple websites share a single server and each website account is limited in what share of server resources it can use.  

What are the benefits of Shared Server Hosting?

Shared hosting usually offers start up websites and small business the most cost effective hosting solution and with an uptime of around 97% shared hosting is worth consideration.

Because there are a large number of websites hosted on the same server the costs of hosting per website is extremely competitive and this is usually the biggest advantage of shared hosting.  

All areas of server maintenance Security, software updates, daily backups, etc are managed services from Dusza.

There is usually no set up fee for shared hosting and the costs within a shared environment only reflects the resources your website requires.

What are the problems with Shared Hosting?

There are a number of potential problems with shared hosting that you really need to be aware of before you decide this type of solution is right for you.

Because there are multiple accounts on a shared server the limits most often imposed on each hosting solution are the ones necessary to maintain the speed of the server and distribute it's divided resources fairer.

So bandwidth use, hard disk space and email accounts are usually limited.

Additionally you can not modify the server software itself because this may impose risks of incompatibility or down-time to the other website accounts hosted on the server.

Furthermore the automatic updates to the server software are mandatory, you can not opt out. This again could lead to incompatibilities with your website or emails.

This is most appropriate for small scale websites with relatively low traffic volumes.

Shared Hosting is only appropriate for websites that are not 100% mission critical to your business model as there is limited redundancy.

Dusza host many websites in a shared environment, but only websites which require limited functionality and have lower visitors per month.

Shared Hosting - is it right for you?

Shared hosting usually offers start up websites and small business the most cost effective hosting solution and with an uptime of around 97% shared hosting is worth consideration.

If you want total peace of mind and your website is mission critical to the success of your company or organisation then this type of hosting is not the best option.

Virtual Private Server Hosting

Virtual Private Servers, otherwise referred to as VPS, work on a similar ethos as shared hosting. However, VPS often has an far reduced number of websites residing on the same server and more functionality to enable your website .

What are the benefits of Virtual Private Server Hosting?

The server resources are usually divided into 6 equal shares and each VPS account runs its own virtual server environment. This offers websites more advanced features and can offer better performance as the server hosts fewer websites.

VPS can be a good starter solution for a small sized ecommerce website or a website that needs higher resources in a more stable hosting environment. With VPS websites have increased bandwidth, disk space and other resources.

Although not fully configurable, the server software can be customised to a certain extent. Because each Virtual Private Server is self-contained the VPS works as if it was a real server in its own right. This allows Dusza to install a selection of software that gives your website more functionality.

VPS have a 24 hour backup

Similar to shared server hosting, VPS is targeted at companies and organisations who do not have the budgets for their own dedicated server but would like an entry hosting solution that is more robust than Shared Hosting. Again the low cost is usually the primary reason why a company may choose VPS.

There is usually no set up fee for VPS.

What are the problems with Virtual Private Server Hosting?

There are a number of potential problems with shared hosting that you really need to be aware of before you decide this type of solution is right for you.

Even though the number is limited, there are still multiple accounts on a shared server and this still limits your resources available to you.

The server can not be completely configured to bespoke requirements because this may impose security risks of to the other VPS accounts hosted on the server.

Automatic updates to the server software are mandatory, you can not opt out. This again could lead to incompatibilities with your website or emails.

The VPS is only a single account which does mean there is a single point of failure, so if that server goes offline there is no website.

VPS Hosting is only appropriate for websites that are not 100% mission critical to your business model as there is limited redundancy.

Dusza host many websites in a VPS environment, but only websites which are not mission critical to your business.

Virtual Private Server Hosting - is it right for you?

VPS hosting usually offers small ecommerce websites the most cost effective hosting solution and with an uptime of around 97% VPS hosting is worth consideration.

If you want total peace of mind or if your ecommerce is mission critical to the success of your company then this type of hosting is not your best option.

Dedicated Server Hosting

Dedicated Server means exactly that. The server is dedicated to your company or organisation. All the servers resources are dedicated to your website or websites if you have multiple websites on the server.

Dusza always recommend dedicated solutions as the entry point for any website that is mission critical to the success of your company or organisation.

This is the ideal for any business who is serious about their online presence. Dedicated servers are custom built to a specification that is tailored to your needs.  

Whilst the server is still only a single unit which does mean there is still a single point of failure, you get guaranteed fix times of an hour with hardware failures, 24/7/365 support and a bespoke back up solution.

With dedicated servers you can easily upscale to having additional redundancy be it a mirrored server or colocation.

What are the benefits of Dedicated Server Hosting?

The server resources are yours 100%. You will not have any other websites hosted on your server and so there is no sharing of resources.

Dedicated hosting offers:

• a more powerful hosting environment as the Server is specifically configured to your website's requirements.
• a more stable hosting environment because only necessary add-ons are installed solely for your website to use and there are no other draws on resources.
• a configurable backup allowance so that your website's database and file structure can be set to back up to the most optimal time interval.
• a more credible hosting solution and is seen as an industry standard.
• is appropriate for websites that are 100% mission critical to your business model as redundancy is available. 

What are the problems of Dedicated Server Hosting?

The biggest consideration is redundancy. With a single dedicated server, there is a single point of failure, so if it goes down then there is no website.

Opting for two dedicated servers means that if one goes offline the other can step in and maintain your website.

The cost for a dedicated server is considerably more than either a Shared or VPS Hosting. But hosting really is one of those areas that you get what you pay for.

There are also set up fees for Dedicated Server hosting.

Dedicated Server Hosting - is it right for you?

Dedicated Hosting can offer websites total control and total peace of mind.

If you want total peace of mind or if your website is an ecommerce or an online management tool that is mission critical to the success of your company then this type of hosting is not only necessary but is the entry level standard.

Cloud Hosting

Cloud Hosting describes the power of unlimited server resources on demand.

Supported by a pool of distributed servers, also known as grid computing or clustering. Cloud Hosting provides a platform for which your website, file sharing or emails can grow effortlessly as and when it is needed.

This is a fantastic evolution in the way hosting and can be beneficial to websites that have unpredictable traffic flow but do not necessarily want to commit a large financial investment on multiple dedicated servers that may not be used to their full potential.

During peak times the demands on bandwidth and server strain can quickly be shared amoungst many servers, you only pay for what you use.

What are the benefits of Cloud Server Hosting?

Cloud hosting is a similar concept to shared server hosting in the principle that multiple websites occupy a single environment. The core difference is that when the server requires more resources be it computing processor power or bandwidth balancing it has the ability to spread the resources and use other servers that are connected to its cloud.

Potentially limitless bandwidth usage, hard disk space and processor resources.

Because there are a large number of websites hosted on the same cloud servers the costs of hosting per website is cost effective and allows more flexibility over the website server resources-  ideal if you have sporadic and unpredictable visitor use.

All areas of server maintenance Security, software updates, daily backups, etc are managed services from Dusza.

There is usually no set up fee for cloud hosting and the costs within a shared environment only reflects the resources your website requires.

Cloud Hosting is appropriate for websites that are 100% mission critical to your business model as there is an almost limitless redundancy.

Cloud Hosting technology is compatible with Secure Certificates and SSL and so can be used for ecommerce.

What are the problems with Cloud Hosting?

There are a number of potential problems with cloud hosting that you really need to be aware of before you decide this type of solution is right for you.

Because there are multiple accounts on a shared server cloud there are restrictions on any modifications on the server software itself because this may impose risks of incompatibility or down-time to the other website accounts hosted on the server cloud.

Furthermore the automatic updates to the server software are mandatory, you can not opt out. This again could lead to incompatibilities with your website, emails or file sharing.

Cloud Hosting has been notoriously unstable in previous years and to be fair it is still in it's infancy.

Cloud Hosting - is it right for you?

We would say that Cloud Hosting is perfect for scalable websites that have unusual traffic demands.