Monday, 10 June 2013

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. This is the option for systems that require a higher level of administration especially in the first year. By reducing or eliminating the administrative burden on the customer it can save money in staffing costs as well as ensuring a professional service.

Different support levels ensure the business needs can be put first. When a new site is migrated or established much more administration is required for the first year than for subsequent once. Customers can upgrade to a higher level administration or downscale the level of support as the site becomes more established.

Ensuring adequate security is maintained is vitally important. For example software producers regularly issue security updates however these need to be tested before they are installed on a live server. Monitoring can ensure attacks by hackers, such as a DDoS or brute force attack can be quickly detected and dealt with as quickly as possible. Experts monitor security news and ensure the best practices are maintained in a changing environment.

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.

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.

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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