A dedicated server is a single computer in a network
reserved for fully serving the needs of a single
customer. As a result, the dedicated server allows
for faster access to data and thus provides greater
flexibility in software, scalability and site
analysis.
With a dedicated server, a user is able to customize
the server to meet their exact needs and is able to
host a large number of virtual domains. A dedicated
server is typically a renter service in which the
user rents the server, software and an Internet
connection from the internet hosting provider.
All in all, a dedicated server provides the client
with greater server access, greater server
customization, more bandwidth and security and of
course outstanding customer support.
Benefits
A dedicated server allows you to host
more than one site on your server. In theory, it
would be more economical to operate a dedicated
server than to purchase multiple hosting accounts
since you would be paying monthly fees for each of
the hosting accounts when in fact you can just pay a
single monthly fee for a dedicated server.
You can exercise 100% control over
your web presence including modifying the entire
operating system for the server or installing
whatever programs you want. In addition, you can
configure the CPU speed and partition the server to
your specifications.
However, if you have no experience with
servers, than it would be more worthwhile to have
the server managed for you.
More Benefits
Unlike VPS, a dedicated server gives you
root access for a single user on a single server. In
other words, a dedicated server client does not
share bandwidth or storage space with other clients.
You have the entire server to yourself. Since
no one is on the server, you can modify the server
setting so that it can be optimized for certain web
applications such as multimedia and e-commerce
applications.
By purchasing a dedicated server plan
from us, you are in fact renting a pre-configured
server from us. Dedicated servers are an excellent
choice for large businesses who plan to have a lot
of traffic to their website and want the
customizability addition to avoid operating their
own server in-house without the experience.
NetHosts always have highly knowledgeable
technician ready to assist all dedicated server
clients in case of trouble or just questions.
Server Equipment
Renting a dedicated server means that
when the server breaks it is up to the
responsibility of the infrastructure provider to fix
it. It is the responsible of the dedicated server
provider for maintaining equipment and connectivity
for the server.
If a hardware component fails, they will
be the ones responsible for fixing it or replacing
it if necessary. And they will ensure that before
completing the dedicated server systems that all
hardware will be compatible in the system and
without any overheating problems.
Managed and
Unmanaged Servers
With dedicated servers, there are
normally two types of services that are offered to
assist clients. They are managed and
unmanaged services. Normally if the user is
experienced with programming and install
applications or even at configuring the server,
unmanaged services is more economical because it
allows the user to customize the server anyway they
want. Since advanced users can access the server
remotely, they can fully administer the server the
way they want to administer it without the cost.
However, an unmanaged server is only made
for people who have great technical expertise in
administrating a server. On the other hand, for
managed servers, there will normally be extended
support or even an assistance to help with the
server if you have questions or requests. It will
allow users to configure the system anyway they want
through a graphical user interface or system
administrator without worries of doing the
procedures incorrectly.
In addition, a full time network
consulting service are always available dedicate
resources for the user for managed services.
Managed services
is ideal for people who want the customization and
power of a dedicated server without the need to use
command line queries or technical expertise.
Benefits
A dedicated server allows you to host
more than one site on your server. In theory, it
would be more economical to operate a dedicated
server than to purchase multiple hosting accounts
since you would be paying monthly fees for each of
the hosting accounts when in fact you can just pay a
single monthly fee for a dedicated server.