At this level of service the ISP or MSP will acquire the hardware and software needed for a site as well as provide administration services. Managed hosting can include performance and security testing, monitoring, reporting and networking services. Managed hosts provide a high level of customer service and feedback. Managed Hosting does not support the individual application levels. For companies with sites that are mission critical but do not have extensive technology resources such as personnel and knowledge, this is a common choice.
Personnel are always on hand to trouble shoot and keep the site functioning.
As web services become more complex and interactive, Development Hosting is gaining in popularity. It brings all of the value of Managed Hosting while adding full application support. The line between development and hosting becomes blurred, as more applications are written that need specialized environments and as companies deliver a wider variety of services that use complex multi-system interactions. Developers will offer high-end hosting as part of the complete project.