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When you compare hosting packages there are two major areas you should be most aware of: Managed or unmanaged servers and the servers hardware configurations. When deciding on a dedicated host, consider what their packages are offered when it comes to hardware, not just software. Dedicated hosting is the right choice for large businesses or successful online business owners whose growth demands a dedicated server, but they need help and support and are willing to pay for it. Make sure to factor in “uptime” into your equation, as well as the type of CP (control panel), OS (operating system), how frequently back-ups are performed and how often software is updated.
A dedicated web host or managed web host are similar to internet hosting, except the web site owner leases the entire server; it is not shared with any other webmasters. Discount, budget or shared hosting provides a limited amount of hosting space, and there are limits on bandwidth, e-mail addresses, number of domains hosted…the list keeps on going.
There is a “middle” option. Actually, two middle options.
The first is VPS, or Virtual Private Servers. They are shared, but with a strict limit on how many share the server (usually less than 10), along with a guaranteed minimum amount of the servers resources. If 8 webmasters were on a VPS they would each receive a minimum of 12.5% of the memory, burstable memory, disk space, etc. The second alternative is co location, or co-lo. With co-location you actually own the physical server..all of it. You pay the hosting company to take care of and manage your personal server. Also with co-lo, hosting companies also provide server administration, in the form of an add on service. They will install patches and updates, harden your server against virus and Denial of Service attacks, add software and generally maintain the physical as well as internal aspects of your server.
Keep in mind that dedicated hosting is expensive, but depending on your situation, the advantages could very well outweigh the expenses. A dedicated server offers a larger return on investment when compared to shared web hosting, and far less overhead when you take into account the unpredictability of a shared hosting environment. When you purchase shared web hosting you are on the same web server as hundreds and sometimes even thousands of other websites. In other words, do you know who your “neighbors” are?
Maybe not now, or even six months from now, but an online business will eventually have to make the investment in a dedicated server. Maybe “have to” is a little too strong. An online business will want to own a dedicated server.
They will, if their long-term plans include maintaining their success.
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