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Dedicated server hosting for beginners
There are a number of reasons to move your
website to a dedicated server. Perhaps your business is using a large database
or program which takes up more memory than is permitted on a shared hosting
platform, or you may want the flexibility and control to add certain extensions,
software and features to your website(s); a process which again shared hosting
could not accommodate.
Or perhaps you are web hosting reseller who
needs to host a large number of websites, many of whom require a sizeable
amount of space and so you would prefer your own server.
Not only should you identify a sound
business reason for choosing dedicated hosting, you also need to identify
whether you need Linux or Windows dedicated server hosting?
The main reason for adopting Windows
hosting is if your site(s) is/are coded using ASP.net, Classic ASP or SQL
server databases. If you don’t need these requirements, then you should
consider Linux, as it is an extremely stable web hosting platform.
You should also take into account how much
RAM you would need to run your initiative successfully on a dedicated server.
Managed
dedicated servers
Usually webmasters who have their own
dedicated server will have some degree of technical knowledge. However, one
area they don’t need to be technically savvy in is the set up their dedicated
server. This is done from the company providing the dedicated server. They will
do the initial set up of the dedicated server’s hardware and provide the
control panel for administering your dedicated server.
They will also provide customer support for
your dedicated server and this is seen by many as one of the biggest advantages
of purchasing a dedicated server. As you will be paying more than a traditional
shared hosting customer, it is possible that you will receive a higher degree
of customer support. You may receive 24/7 Live chat and your own Dedicated
Account Manager. They will be on hand to answer any technical or sales related
queries you may have on your dedicated server. To add to your peace of mind,
you may also receive 24/7 server monitoring – thus ensuring a high uptime % for
your website(s).
Along with a more personal support service,
you can purchase a number of other features to enhance your dedicated server. These
include loading balancing, managed firewalls and backups.
Summary
There are a number of benefits to
purchasing a dedicated server.
Dedicated server hosting provides unprecedented
power, control and flexibility. A dedicated server is often the choice for
those who need more scope than is usually provided by a shared hosting environment.
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