For the ultimate in availability and scalabilty, Webfarm Hosting (also called
Server Farm or Cloud Computing) is the perfect solution. A webfarm consists of two or more web
servers
(see diagram) with the same configuration, that serve up
the same content. Like a Cloud, hosting on a
webfarm means that if a server is not available -- whether due to a problem,
maintenance, or simply being busy -- the other servers in the webfarm continue
to respond. This allows the site to satisfy client requests continuously. The
servers may be shared among multiple customers, or dedicated to a single
customer.
In addition to high availability,

a
webfarm also offers the greater scalability of a Cloud environment. As the
application load increases, nodes can be added to the webfarm transparently to
your users. Many of our Dedicated Hosting
customers front-end their dedicated database servers with a Webfarm
configuration for maximum website responsiveness, availability, and performance
regardless of fluctuations in load.
Webfarm is recommended for any size solution that is highly dependent on both
uptime and performance. A Shared Webfarm solution often costs less than a
dedicated server. Be sure to review plan
details to see if the Webfarm is
right for you.