What is a ‘Dedicated Server’ and how it works?

Dedicated web hosting is what happens when your hosting provider rents you a dedicated server. The server is customizable to your liking; it can be a website, private cloud, database, streaming, VOIP, games, web hosting, or any other business need. Although the hosting provider rents out the server, you can manage it yourself.

And it doesn’t have to be just one thing: multiple dedicated servers can be bundled together for even better performance, availability, and scalability. For large enterprises with more intensive workloads and applications such as AI, games, VFX, and AdTech, this can be especially attractive.

Why Do You Need a Dedicated Server?

A dedicated server is known as one of the highest performing hosting options out there. We like to think of a dedicated server as our own home. Nobody bothers you, and you can do whatever you want. While a shared is a lot like living in an apartment, you need to share everything.

Dedicated servers allow you to:

24/7 uptime
Faster connection speed
Reducing the risk of virus attacks
Support on the go
Dedicated servers are not specifically designed for one purpose. They can host websites, game servers, or anything that requires storage and reading space on multiple computers.

Hardware

One of the significant advantages of a dedicated server is customization that starts at the hardware level. Which processor do you need? One processor with six cores or two processors with twenty-four cores?

Then you have to think about memory. If you have one processor, you can get up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM. But if you opt for a dual-processor, you can manage up to 256GB of DDR4 RAM. Why Do You Need a Dedicated Server?
A dedicated server is known as one of the highest performing hosting options out there. We like to think of a dedicated server as our own home. Nobody bothers you, and you can do whatever you want. While a shared is a lot like living in an apartment, you need to share everything.

Then you have to think about memory. If you have one processor, you can get up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM. But if you opt for a dual-processor, you can manage up to 256GB of DDR4 RAM.
As far as local storage is concerned, you can build your server with SATA, SAS, and SSDs in different sizes. And of course, you can organize these devices into a RAID array.

Finally, you can further customize your server by adding a NAS or SAN storage device, custom load balancing, or firewall.

Software

Customization is not limited to hardware. When you have a dedicated server, you also have many options as to what software you install. You can usually choose from different editions of Windows Server, CentOS, Debian, and Ubuntu, starting with your operating system.
If you are going to use a virtual server (or servers) on your dedicated server, you will need virtualization software such as Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, or Xen Hypervisor.

You may also need management settings for your server. These include cPanel, WHM, or Plesk.

Of course, there might be even more software installed on your server, depending on your hardware configuration. Additional software can include CMS software, email software, FTP software, and much, much more.

Additional Services

As we said, renting a dedicated server means that you are in control of that server. Usually, the hosting service provides hardware support, but that’s about it. However, other services may be offered at an additional cost. Examples of these services include server migrations, cloud backups, various security services, DDoS protection, firewalls, and rapid response monitoring.

How to Choose a Dedicated Server Hosting Provider

Choosing the right dedicated hosting provider can be as tricky as choosing the right dedicated server. Before making any decisions, you must ensure that the services they offer to meet your needs. Some factors to consider include:

Server Stability:

This is a measure of overall performance, availability, and usability. Bottom row? You want to use a service with at least a 99.95% lifespan to minimize the chance of costly outages.

Customer Support:

Find a dedicated hosting server that offers 24/7 customer support with various communication options (such as phone, email, and chat). You will need an available person if you run into problems with your server (which you need), and the response time should be fast.

Customization:

Does the hosting provider offer both Linux and Windows? Can you allocate hard disk space as you see fit? What types of equipment are available?

Security:

Dedicated servers are inherently much safer than any of the generic options, but that doesn’t mean you’re 100% safe from hackers. To keep your site secure, look for a provider that offers built-in security features.

Output:

You can have a long list of needs and requirements for your server. As you can see, the endless adaptability offered by the dedicated server allows you to cope with the most demanding conditions.

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