what are the benefits of dedicated servers?
The shared web hosting is an inexpensive entry point for low traffic websites, running within the setup constraints of the standard accounts. As some sites expand, the shared hosting accounts become limiting. Some of the advantages of having a dedicated server are enumerated below:
Performance
You are not sharing the system resources such as processor power, memory and disk space with other sites on the same server.
Greater Reliability
You do not run the risk of the server being slowed down, swamped with traffic, or crashed by another site on a shared server.
Security
As nobody else has access to the server you can be sure of having a much greater degree of security.
Custom Configuration
If you need to install special software or configure the server to your own particular needs then often a dedicated server is the solution.
Custom Firewall
Run your own custom firewall to enforce your own access control policy.
Your own IP address
Most shared hosting sites share a single IP address, with site traffic directed by the server examining `host headers’. In contrast your dedicated server has its own unique IP address.
Upgrade Path
More memory, disk space or extra processors can be added as the need arises.
Shared hosting allows you to share a server with other hosting “tenants” for less than you would spend on a dedicated server. If your site has steady or light traffic, it can be very cost-effective to host it on a shared server. However, shared hosting can become a problem if your site experiences spikes in traffic or the amount of content increases.
A dedicated server, on the other hand, is just what it sounds like – it is yours and only hosts your sites and applications. Dedicated servers carry their own batch of pros and cons, so we recommend you consider the following before deciding if it is the right solution for your site:
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