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The dedicated hosting environment provides an exclusive server or servers for your Web site and applications. With dedicated hosting, you will benefit from higher performance, reliability and security, easy server access and increased bandwidth ( OC48; Redundant 3-OC3 Internet connections ) to handle spikes in visitor traffic. Dedicated hosting is ideal for sites with a high number of visitors, confidential information and complex Web applications such as online shopping and automated tools.
At DiscountHosting.net, we offer a full range of operating systems on high-performance Industrial grade hardware custom built servers, along with a variety of managed services. Choose the level of support that works best for you, from fully-managed servers to those that allow full root and administrative access:
Managed Servers — Full Support for Peace-of-Mind
With a Managed Servers, our experienced staff of engineers will manage and maintain your hardware, operating system and all supported software, plan and configure the right server architecture for you. Because we manage everything around the clock, you can concentrate entirely on your Web content and running your business. FTP access is granted for content changes.
Dedicated Servers — Complete Control for the Customer
With a Dedicated Servers, you'll have full root or administrative access allowing complete control over server and applications. This is perfect for sites using large amounts of custom development. You will still benefit from our full hardware maintenance and 24-hour technical support, and you will have complete control over installing custom or unique applications. Additional managed services can be added to our dedicated servers as well.
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The Dedicated Hosting environment provides an exclusive server, or servers, devoted solely to your Web site. You do not share a server with other customers, as with Shared Hosting.
When do you need a dedicated server?
While simple, text-based sites are better suited for a shared server, the more complex Web sites operate more efficiently on a dedicated server because they are more secure and provide better performance. Therefore, those sites that have secure information, a high number of visitors or complex applications (i.e. online shopping, data capture pages, and automation) are the perfect candidates for a dedicated server.
How do you get a dedicated server?
Once you've determined that you need a dedicated server for your site, the next step is to configure it. There are many decisions involved in configuring your server:
- What is your operating system preference?
Linux, Windows, etc.
- Which of our packages works best for you?
Hardware, RAM, Bandwidth, etc.
- Which applications/software do you require?
- Which managed services do you wish to add?
Load Balancing, Firewall, Tape Backup, etc.
Because there are so many choices, it is wise to consult a DiscountHosting.net Web Engineer to help configure your server to your specifications.
What is the difference between managed servers and dedicated servers?
With a Managed Server, our Web Engineers are responsible for the server and all applications and ensure they are operational around the clock. We only work with tested applications and do not readily support customized applications. The customer has full control over the site content and is able to make changes by FTP at any time.
A Dedicated Server offers root and administrative access. This is important for Web sites built with custom applications that are not supported by DiscountHosting.net. We still offer hardware maintenance support and 24x7 technical support, but all applications are loaded and supported by the customer.
What are Managed Services?
Managed Services are services that can be added to your server for enhanced security and performance. For instance, a firewall can be added to your server to protect sensitive information, and a load balancer may be added to manage incoming traffic and deliver faster load times. These services are optional, but recommended for increased security and performance.
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