Benefits
Though external hosting providers may offer a level of file and database access that is locked down in our campus solution, ITS Digital Services offers a stable, low-maintenance and secure environment at low or no cost. (Upfront charges for design and development may apply.) This chart summarizes what we think are the best reasons to host with ITS Digital Services.
| ITS Hosted | Externally Hosted | |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Supported plugins | Identify, purchase and manually install plugins as needed |
| Login | Any user with an Onyen | Separate usernames and passwords |
| WP Maintenance | Included | Requires regular theme, plugin, WP updates |
| Hosting | Included | Recurring cost |
| Security | Included | Recurring cost |
| Support | Included (may incur charges) | Recurring cost |