Dedicated server has only one customer leasing an entire server for their individual websites.
SMBs and startups often use the shared hosting platform for their websites but the larger organizations and enterprises need the highest and most reliable hosting platform of a dedicated server for managing their critical applications in a secured environment or to control and efficiently balance the large traffic flow with the website crashing under pressure.
Comprehensive set of resources minimizing downtime
Dedicated server has only one customer leasing an entire server for their individual websites. The client owns the entire server, eliminating the concept of sharing it with other websites as in VPS and shared hosting. This ensures that the client will never have to fear of any shortage in resources as there is no possibility of any other website drawing more resources as it happens in a shared hosting. The servers are powerful and reliable. The servers come with SSDs (solid state drives) that give a boost to the speed which again is a crucial factor for enhanced business performance.
Cost-effective : Being the lone user of the entire server the burden of the infrastructure and running expenses of the server also falls on the lone customer making it an expensive form of hosting. But there are several businesses that need total privacy and isolation without running the risk of any intrusions for their mission critical applications. Such organizations may avail cheap dedicated hosting services from their provider. They may not be needing the entire server resources, but the nature of their business necessitates them to buy dedicated hosting services.
Root Access : Businesses look for benefits like specific configurations, certain software applications which they find may enhance their website performance and want to select their specific brand hardware which generally are not allowed in shared hosting. Dedicated server gives a customer root access. They get the liberty to install their choice of operating system, software etc. without waiting for the hosting provider to give their consent or send their technical team.
Dedicated support : However competent a business is, they look for total support from the hosting provider as it would then allow their team of technical experts to focus on core applications that would enhance business performance. The dedicated server is housed in data centers that are well equipped with server infrastructure. The host also has their team of engineers monitoring the servers to check on its performance. Their job is to repair or replace any component that is likely to create issues in the future, which could be a hindrance in the smooth and seamless performance of the server. They are also responsible for providing
Enhanced security : Dedicated server customers get a unique and independent IP address which is a requirement for an SSL certificate. SSLs are critical for a business as it builds up a customer’s trust on a website. The servers come with firewalls and anti- malware solutions. Their technical team monitors and offers security patches, server upgrades and software updates to keep up with the latest features and generally come with improved security updates. The customer support is available 24x7 for all types of server related assistance.
Their technical team monitors and offers security patches, server upgrades and software updates to keep up with the latest features and generally come with improved security updates. The customer support is available 24x7 for all types of server related assistance.