[Guest Programmer]

What kind of Server Hardware is the best for Web Hosting?

[HostExpert]

There is no one answer to this question. It depends on what you want to accomplish, and what your budget is.

For most needs, a simple $1000 server with 1 CPU, 256MB of RAM and a 20GB hard drive may be just fine.

But if you have special needs, like you want to do something that requires more memory, processing power, or disk space, you may need to seek a host that can cater to those needs.

For example, some hosts offer Web Hosting services on expensive Sun Enterprise Servers. These machines are very powerful, very reliable, and VERY expensive. If you need the very best you will get it, but be prepared to pay A LOT for it.