Saturday 4 October 2008

The Advantages of a Dedicated Server

The Advantages of a Dedicated Server
By Adam Gufarotti

Similarly to the way you save documents and files on the hard drive of your computer or burn it onto a CD, the data that is the source for your website needs a place to be stored.

The difference between the information stored on your computer and the information stored on a server is this: a server is designed with the technology that permits it to transmit the data to the internet, so that your website shows up when someone views it via their web browser. That is the purpose of a web host - it is the link between your website and the internet.

There are several important advantages to having a dedicated server. You will need this service if you have a very large website with plenty of traffic. It will support large database applications and streaming media. Businesses that use webcast radio or TV need to have this technology.

If you are looking for super high speed bandwidth this will provide the power you require. Many users that have relied on shared hosting have discovered that the consistency of the service varies because of the number of other users on the same server. Using a dedicated service means that you have all the bandwidth to yourself which automatically raises the level of reliability significantly.

Security is another issue that can frustrate users on a shared service, but with a dedicated host you have control over the security measures that are installed, so you can insist they meet your demand. You will also have complete control over all the websites on your server. You will also experience the cost per website decreasing when you can host them all on the same server.

Something else you may need to consider is your need to add POP3 accounts and FTP accounts. A shared host will typically charge more money for these additions, but with a dedicated server you can make these add-ons at no extra charge. And last, but not least, if your website is achieving a very high volume of traffic throughout the day, you will notice a dramatic improvement in your websites performance once you transfer your site from a shared hosting service



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