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Managed hosting

Quick answer · What is Managed hosting?

A hosting arrangement in which a provider takes responsibility for specified operational tasks.

IN PRACTICE

Managed hosting: an example

An agreement might include operating-system updates while leaving plugin updates to the site owner.

KEEP IN MIND

The word managed is not a complete scope of work. Read the actual maintenance and support responsibilities.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Managed hosting?

An agreement might include operating-system updates while leaving plugin updates to the site owner.

How can I tell what managed hosting actually covers?

The word managed is not a complete scope of work. Read the actual maintenance and support responsibilities.

Which concepts should I read alongside Managed hosting?

Web hosting: A service that makes website files or an application available to people over a network.
Service-level agreement: An agreement that defines service commitments, their measurement, exclusions, and any stated remedies.