Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is Virtual host?
A virtual host lets one web server serve several domains or websites.
Definition
A virtual host lets one web server serve several domains or websites.
What does it mean in practice?
For websites and CMS platforms, Virtual host affects speed, reliability, recovery, updates and day-to-day operation.
A practical Hostilla.pl example
When maintaining a website, describe the expected result first and record the current configuration. Virtual host can then be checked against application requirements, hosting limits, logs and a rollback plan.
What should you check?
- the account, domain and expected result
- software versions and required dependencies
- a current backup or reversible change plan
- logs and a repeatable verification after the change