Thursday, June 13, 2013

How A Dedicated Hosting Server Can Be The Fastest And Most Reliable Option

By Liliana Mills


When a client leases a dedicated hosting server it means that the system is not shared with other customers. The requirements are specified by the customer allowing the system to be customised for their specific needs. Reliability can be ensured with the used of data centres. The cost of hosting a system within a company can be prohibitively expensive so a well administered remote system can save money.

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.

Complex Managed Hosting is a premium option. When a higher level of administration is needed this is an option that doesn't require specialised staff at the company to look after the server. While it is the most expensive option, it is still significantly less expensive than hiring dedicated staff to do the same work.

Custom support levels are possible allowing the administration to match the business needs. During the first year of a new or migrated site a much higher level of support is typically required. After the first year support can be scaled down to a level suitable for maintaining the site.

It is important for a website to be secure. Managed solutions have the advantage that certain levels of security are guaranteed. Specialists carefully monitor security news and test the latest security updates before applying them. They also monitor sites for patterns of attack such as a DDoS or brute force attack. Spyware and virus detectors are applied and regularly updated to ensure the best practices are maintained to reduce risk.

Proactive support prevents problems from happening. Additional protection includes checking the vulnerability of the site for malicious code. An example of malicious code is when code is attached to a forum posting that redirects to another site that could leave a computer vulnerable to exploitation. This can be prevented by not allowing certain characters in the topics and content of forums and is an area that administrators are aware of and pro-actively prevent. Reactive support is fixing a problem after it has happened and providers try their hardest to not require this.

It is relatively cheap to upgrade. With the hardware entirely owned by the hosting company the site owner does not need to make any purchases themselves. The most common reasons for upgrading are to upgrade the processor, increase memory and increase storage. In some cases it may also be possible to downgrade. Non-routine upgrading typically results in an increase in administration fees but is usually much cheaper than doing the same with a server hosted with the customer.

Using a dedicated hosting server offers the highest levels of control, customisability, security and stability. This is the ideal solution for businesses that have a website that has a high volume of traffic. With Complex Managed Hosting the site is managed by experts who can ensure reliability and that adequate due process is maintained when conducting updates and upgrades.




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