Hosting: Dedicated, Co-location, Virtual


Dedicated Server Web Hosting
• What is dedicated server hosting?
• Why should I choose dedicated server hosting?
• Why shouldn't I choose dedicated server hosting?
• What are the advantages of dedicated server hosting?
• What are the disadvantages of dedicated server hosting?
• What are your main concerns when searching for a dedicated hosting provider?
• What is the difference between a dedicated server and co-location?


Q: What is dedicated server hosting?
A: Dedicated server hosting is simply renting an entire web server from a dedicated web hosting provider. The hard disk storage space is usually of high capacity and the technical support quite thorough. The dedicated hosting option allows you the ability to maintain a large website while not having to be concerned about employing the staff to support it.


Q: Why should I choose dedicated server hosting?
A: Dedicated server hosting offers you the opportunity to rent an entire server with on-location technical support. You can custommize the server as you want. You should select a dedicated server hosting if your web site requires customized options or your web site need dedicated rerource due to the high amount of traffic.


Q: Why shouldn't I choose dedicated server hosting?
A: Dedicated server hosting is powerful, yet expensive. If your sites don't require a huge resourse, you shouldn't.


Q: What are the advantages of Dedicated Server Hosting?
A: Dedicated hosting offers many enticing features such as:
  • Do not have to purchase own equipment
  • Do not have to update/maintain equipment
  • Can purchase a package based on own needs for Hard Disk Space and Data Transfer Allowance
  • Usually are the standard features are stated
  • If an upgrade is needed, must upgrade on the dedicated server from the same Web Host Provider
  • The servers are as fast, powerful and high-capacity as you purchase
  • Scalability. Upgrading your server or adding a new server is easier and more cost effective. Upgrades can occur less than 24 hours after submitting a work order to the service provider. Upgrades are cheaper too, because you only pay monthly rental fees on the new hardware, not the entire capital costs. You simply pay the difference between the present system package and the new system package, for both the startup and the monthly fee.


Q: What are the disadvantages of Dedicated Server Hosting?
A: The most disconcerting factor of the Dedicated Server Hosting is the cost but alas, there are other disadvantages such as:
  • Must depend on Web Host Provider
  • If Data Transfer Allowance is exceeded, a financial Penalty is assessed.
  • 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 much 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 can not simply pick up your server and walk away if you're unhappy with the service.


Q: What are your main concerns when searching for a dedicated hosting provider?
A: MAIN CONCERNS:
  1. Having a large enough website to justify the cost
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  2. The cost
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  3. Security of Data and equipment
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  4. High Bandwidth
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  5. Trust in the knowledge and integrity of the web hosting provider
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  6. Technical support from the web hosting provider
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  7. Speed and Uptime
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Q: What is the difference between a dedicated server and co-location?
A: 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 server is owned by the web host and you don't have physical access to the server.

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.