The Reliability Of A Dedicated Hosting Server

By Liliana Mills


A dedicated hosting server is when a client leases a dedicated server that isn't shared with anyone else. It's the most flexible option and can be fully customised to the requirements of the customer. Typically they are hosted at data centres offering a higher level of reliability. While more expensive than other options it still saves money compared to hosting at a company.

A hosted website is highly flexible. With the client's own remote server the customer is able to define their hardware requirements and request upgrades. For example some users prefer to use a Microsoft based system due to familiarity and the availability of experienced administrators while others prefer the slightly cheaper and typically faster Linux options.

A premium option is Complex Managed Hosting. When having specialised staff at the business is not a realistic option it can be significantly cheaper to have a managed system. The cost of hiring specialist staff is substantially reduced although this option is the most expensive.

Different levels are possible so it can be customised to the needs of the business. For example when a new site is set up the administration level is usually very high for the first year but when the site is established this can be reduced to an update and maintenance level.

Security is an important concern for any website. One of the key advantages of a managed solution is the level of assurance that critical updates will be installed and proper monitoring ensures that any misuse of the site, such as a brute force attack, is identified and dealt with in a timely manner. The company must closely monitor security news and make sure that the latest security patches, spyware protection and virus shields are put in place.

Problems are prevented by using proactive support. Malicious code can be added to a site by not taking the correct preventative steps. For example hidden code could be included in the title of a forum link that would allow an attacker to compromise a system. An exploited system could have its files and webcam exploited leading to some potentially very embarrassing security breaches. An experienced specialist would be able to detect this loophole and take preventative steps to stop this from happening. Fixing a problem reactively should be avoided as much as possible.

Upgrading is relatively cheap. As the hardware is owned by the provider the site owner does not need to buy new equipment when upgrading to a faster system or requiring extra storage space. While these will incur a higher fee the change on a hosted site is much quicker than on a local server.

For the optimum levels of security, stability, customisability and control a dedicated hosting server is the best option. For businesses that require a website that handles high levels of traffic it as a necessity. Complex Managed Hosting allows remote experts to manage the site, ensure it is reliable and follow the correct procedures for testing security updates and installing upgrades.




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