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Dedicated Server
Dedicated Server
What is Dedicated Hosting?
The Dedicated Hosting environment provides an exclusive server or servers devoted solely to your web site. You do not share a server with other customers, as with shared hosting.
When do you need a Dedicated Server?
While simple, text-based sites are better suited for a shared server, enterprise-level web sites operate much more efficiently on a dedicated server because the dedicated hosting environment provides higher reliability, increased performance, greater security and exclusive use of system and network resources. Therefore, those sites that have high traffic, secure information, a high number of visitors or complex applications (i.e. e-commerce, dynamic content, database applications and multimedia applications) are better suited for a dedicated server.
Why shouldn't I choose dedicated server hosting?
Dedicated server hosting is powerful, yet expensive. If your site doesnt require huge resources or third party applications to operate, you are probably not a candidate for dedicated hosting.
What are the advantages of Dedicated Server Hosting?
Dedicated hosting offers many enticing features such as:
You do not have to purchase or maintain your own equipment.
Better website performance due to dedicated machine(s).
No chance of your website being affected by another website on the same box, as in shared hosting.
What are the disadvantages of Dedicated Server Hosting?
The most disconcerting factor of the Dedicated Server Hosting is the cost but alas, there are other disadvantages such as:
The cost is generally much higher than shared hosting.
The Web Hosting Provider charges hefty monthly fees as you're paying not just for the physical hosting, but also for the hardware on which the site resides. While in the short run this is cheaper than the large capital outlay required to get co-location up and running, over time this model is more expensive.
The server is the property of the service provider, which means all you own is the data you put on the server.
Unlike co-location, you cannot simply pick up your server and walk away if you're unhappy with the service.
What is the difference between a dedicated server and co-location?
A Dedicated Server is a server provided by a web host for you to rent. You have remote access to the server and you can customize the server to your own needs. The web host owns the server and you don't have physical access it. Co-location means you store your own server at a facility of a co-location provider. A co-location provider provides an Internet connection to your server and allows you physical access to your own server when you need it.
I dont have a dedicated server now. When should I make the decision to switch over to one?
You may want to move up to a dedicated server if your needs match or surpass the following:
Programs require access by system administrator
A backup server is required
Multiple IP addresses are needed
Daily data transfer becomes excessive
Storage capacity becomes excessive
Third party software needs to be run on your site
What is the difference between Managed and Unmanaged dedicated hosting service?
Managed Hosting is for customers who prefer to have their web host provider maintain and monitor their dedicated servers, operating system and all supported applications. Companies or individuals who do not have the required system administration resources on-staff commonly choose this option. Unmanaged Hosting is for customers who have extensive system administration expertise to maintain and manage their dedicated servers. This option generally provides customers with full access to their server allowing them to customize configurations.
What should be my main concerns when searching for a dedicated hosting provider?
First, you need to determine whether or not your website is large enough to justify the cost of such an endeavor. That aside, the most common concerns are:
The cost
Security of Data and equipment
Bandwidth Availability
The knowledge and integrity of the web-hosting provider
Technical support from the web-hosting provider
Uptime
Hardware maintenance
Who manages the hardware maintenance?
It is the web host providers job to maintain the hardware for their dedicated servers.
How does a web host provider guarantee the hardware?
There are many ways the web host may do this. Ideally, the provider will have spare parts on hand to cover the most common problems that may occur with a server. If there are components that are not carried on hand, it is important that the provider has the ability to obtain replacement parts quickly, preferably overnight. Finally, if the web host uses a certain brand or make of computer, it helps if they have a relationship with the hardware provider directly. This ensures top-level support in the expeditious repair of the server(s).
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