Posts Tagged ‘dedicated server’

George’s insight on what your web site needs for hosting

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

With shared hosting you will be sharing your server with thousands of other websites. For sites that do not get a large volume of traffic or for sites smaller in size, this is excellent. The reason for this is that you don’t need an entire server for yourself, so why not share it and save money on the affordable web hosting plan you decide to purchase. Affordable plans also mean that they have their limits. In this case, when your site reaches high amounts of traffic you can experience slow downs and the provider may warn you about high server usage. This is why you need to look for a one stop shop that allows you to expand as your website needs expand. The main way to expand the site that they should have is the option to move towards a virtual dedicated or fully dedicated server.

What do these dedicated servers mean?

In simple terms, it means less users will be on the server, thus more resources will be free for you to use yourself. So when your website needs more server, it has it. The difference between a virtual dedicated server and a more expensive yet wise solution, is to go with one of the cheap dedicated hosting providers who give you complete control of the server.

A few users will technically share a virtual dedicated server, although each person would have an interface that makes it seem like their own. With a dedicated hosting server, you are guaranteed the only one on the server and your website will load up quickly if you purchase a server that has good specs on it.

Many places offer shared hosting for as little as five dollars a month or more. The ones that offers this will often also offer the option to upgrade to a virtual or fully dedicated server. You will have to check with the provider if they are allowed to handle your domain name situation. You should ensure they offer some of the cheapest domain name for when you need to get more. Do not sacrifice quality for price though, as you choose a provider to do your domaining needs. They should be ready to support you 24 x 7 so if your site is down, it will be back up very quickly.

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High-End VPS vs. Dedicated

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

When it comes to web hosting, it is important to know and understand the basics before purchasing any sort of plan. You may easily get lost in the thickening jungle of different plans and options offered by particular companies. We will look closely at
high-end VPS vs. Dedicated web hosting. The two seem to be completely different types of hosting, but in fact they are not.

How Does High-End VPS Work?

A high-end VPS system is simply a virtual private server that has more resources in terms of memory, CPU speed, and storage space. Though it is still shared with other customers, it behaves more like a dedicated server than a low end VPS system. Its key advantage is that it is cheaper than a dedicated server sytem, while providing control over your site the way typical dedicated servers do.

How Does Dedicated Web Server Work?

This type of server is not shared with any other user and is in your full control. These are the most expensive types of web hosting plans because there is no other customer available to share the expense with. Generally speaking, the company who provides the server is responsible for the upkeep; however, there may be a few companies who make the customer responsible for it. It is important to ask questions and read any contract before signing it if you are not prepared to pay for these costs. This type of servers is usually employed by huge companies that deal with many users and large traffic on a daily basis, or by those who handle sensitive information.

Your Choice

Both of these plans are very similar in nature, and both of them are going to be fairly expensive, depending on the company used to purchase them. Most straightforward way to decide is to compare plans offered by particular companies against your specific requirements. If the price is your main concern, you should definitely choose the cheaper high-end VPS plan. If the price is a secondary issue, you may opt for the dedicated server.

If you are not sure what you will need, the web hosting companies will be able to answer your questions and provide you with assistance in choosing the correct plan. Look at several companies to determine who can provide the best plan for the least amount of money, therefore providing you with the best value. Remember that no plan is set in stone and you can change plans and companies as needed until you have found the right one for your website.

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