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Dedicated Solely to One Customer, Most Often a Large Business Customer

May 15th, 2010

, dedicated solely to one customer, most often a large business customer. In the Web hosting business, a dedicated server is typically a rented service. The user rents the server, software and an Internet connection from the Web host.

There are a number of reasons that a dedicated server better meets the needs of a large business, including the fact that the hardware setup as well as the software can be customised by the client to meet exact requirements. Data access is usually faster and high traffic is easily accommodated. A dedicated server plan is ideal for customers who require a higher degree of flexibility, security, reliability and a website that gives out an enterprise-grade performance.

Despite the fact that the customer is actually leasing the hardware from the hosting company, they are provided with a great deal of flexibility and control that allows the customer to customize the server based on their specific needs. Stability is another added advantage of a dedicated server. In operating a dedicated server a business has much control over what can happen on that server. What scripts can be run, what types of online activities can occur, etc. Conversely activities that are beyond a business’s control can affect the “up-time” when a business shares a server with many other businesses.
Technical support

An in-house team may have the capability to support a dedicated server system. Without any technical support staff, the management of an entire web server is usually too complex a task for the average business. Here, a managed solution may be the best option for their dedicated server. Under a managed service arrangement, the hosting provider handles maintenance as far as ensuring the server stays up and running. A typical arrangement with a service provider includes taking care of the operating system, web server, applications and the hardware itself.

Assessing needs

One important factor in determining if this type of hosting is right for a business is their capability to manage a dedicated server.A small to medium sized business may not have the have the budget to take on the cost associated with a dedicated server solution.

To determine whether a website or business demands a dedicated server a necessary first step is an assessment of their needs. With an increasing number of applications being offered in a Web 2.0 world and broadband speeds and capacity soon to increase, a websites function is more likely than not to expand. A business website often reflects on the credibility of the company behind it. A dedicated server is one way to assist a business to establish and maintain a credible online presence, providing a business with the best possible chance to succeed.

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