Managed vs. Unmanaged Dedicated Server
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Managed vs. Unmanaged Dedicated Server
| Date Added: October 19, 2009 12:19:28 PM |
| Author: James |
| Category: Internet & Online Services: Web Hosting |
| Choosing between a managed dedicated server and an unmanaged dedicated server a decision that you should take seriously as it will affect you in the long term but will also affect how much you pay for your dedicated server hosting service. Managed dedicated servers aren't offered by all web hosting providers, but those who do offer them are able to ensure that you receive a reliable web hosting service that you can count on; it is important to only consider hosting providers that will be able to offer you 24x7 support for your dedicated server as not only does this represent good value for money, but it also shows a web hosting provider's commitment to its customers. Unmanaged dedicated servers are more common and they are cheaper than managed dedicated servers, but this isn't something that you should fall for; if you do choose to go for an unmanaged dedicated server, it is important for you to ensure that you have the necessary skills to manage your dedicated server correctly - if you do something wrong that damages your server then you will have to foot the bill for the operating system reload. What can a managed dedicated server offer me? A managed dedicated server is able to offer you peace of mind when it comes to all aspects of server management because you will be able to rely on your web hosting provider's support team for a majority of the management tasks that will come your way when you purchase a dedicated server. The fact that you will have a management team to fall back on for the management of your dedicated server means that it will be easy for you to make the most of the dedicated server that you have purchased; you will be able to rely on your web hosting provider's support personnel to optimize your server to such a level that it is as reliable as it will ever be and to secure it to a level where it can't be compromised by any means. Reliability and security are normally the main reasons for people considering dedicated server hosting services, but you are also provided with a dedicated environment that you don't have to share with anyone else; this will allow you to install any applications of your choice, making dedicated server hosting perfect for those who require a custom hosting environment. What should I look for in an unmanaged dedicated server? With an unmanaged dedicated server it does become more important for you to consider the specifications of your dedicated server, simply so you know what you have to work with when it comes to optimizing and securing your dedicated server. In order to make your management efforts more worthwhile you should look for a web hosting provider who will be able to guarantee you a certain level of uptime for the network that your dedicated server is on, so that if your dedicated server does go down then it is simply the server itself which can help to troubleshoot some problems. It is useful to have an SLA in place with your server provider when it comes to the external network so that you know the level of uptime that you can come to expect; with an SLA your server provider will be forced to meet a certain level of uptime, as if they fail to then in some cases you may be able to claim compensation based on the conditions of the SLA. In conclusion, you should consider certain factors in both managed and unmanaged dedicated servers to help you find the best deal; however, the factors that you should consider with both forms of dedicated server hosting also hold the key to how secure and reliable your dedicated server will be. In either case you will find that dedicated servers need to be properly maintained to ensure that they remain secure and reliable, as an unmaintained dedicated server could easily become insecure and compromised which would then lead to further problems, including reliability issues. |
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