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
- 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 colocation 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
colocation, 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:
- Having a large enough website to justify the cost
- The cost
- Security of Data and equipment
- High Bandwidth
- Trust in the knowledge and integrity of the web hosting provider
- Technical support from the web hosting provider
- Speed and Uptime
Q: What is the difference between dedicated server and managed hosting?
A: A dedicated server is a server provided by a web host for you to rent.
Managed hosting is similar but also comes with serviecs from a provider to help you manage the server.
Q: What
is the difference between a dedicated server and colocation?
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.
Colocation means you store your own server
at a facility of a colocation provider. A colocation provider
provides an internet connection to your server and allows you physical
access to your own server when you need it.
