At a very crucial juncture of your professional life when the marketing starts to respond in the sanctioned direction, the need to upgrade the system provider is at the peak.
What is a Dedicated Server?
Just like the name suggests, a dedicated server is all dedicated to you. In technical terms, a dedicated server is the Web Hosting Server which operates only for a single unit be it a company, person or application. The space, the hardware, the bandwidth and everything is owned by the one owner of the Dedicated Server.
There are various technicalities which needs to be considered on an up-front note when are in a thought process for a Dedicated Server purchase.
It is going to be one of the major investments you have done in this platform on account of Dedicated Server. This brings us to a point that you cannot turn a blind-eye while selecting a perfect Dedicated Server for yourself or your company.
We will share with you some major points that you need to consider while you continue your search for the best Dedicated Server to host your website.
Your Knowledge defines your Need! (Managed or Unmanaged)
This point has a lot to do with your technical knowledge in the hosting world. How much are you capable to perform things on your own?
A managed Dedicated Server is the one where some technically enabled tasks are performed by your Dedicated Server Provider or your Host. These tasks involves monitoring your website for security purposes, managing your run-time, creating back-ups and much more. You are free from all such kinds of activities as your managed dedicated server has a host to look after such things.
An unmanaged Dedicated Server is the one where you are the responsible one for your own purpose. It is very similar to getting your personal equipment and then operating it on your own. The monitoring of your security issues, creating backups and all the administrative work has to done by you and your personal team.
While unmanaged hosting could be cheaper, you have to take an overall introspection of the situation. What you choose depends upon your knowledge, time, and efficient ability to perform the task.
Choosing the Right Operating System
The Software of your Dedicated Server matters a lot. Some operating system included Windows and Linux based servers.
A Linux based server costs far less than a window based server and has very minute chances to crash. Linux provide the IT security. This server is very flexible for the system administrators. It requires very few resources and the response is much better. You are also facilitated with a lot of customization options.
A window based server will give you a sense of familiarity as it has been accompanied in the Microsoft based operating system. A windows based server is ASP.NET and MsSQL supportive with advance database.
Now, you have to examine things and prefer according to your type and needs. We can help you get a better understanding of your needs and make possible recommendations once you approach us. On the other side, you can get a clear picture by yourself.
Requirements and Preference (Features)
This point is a mixture of a lot of other points which will help you get a better understanding of everything you have to look for.
What you want in terms o panel? It could be a cPanel, Plesk panel, CentOS, debian and others.
Make sure that the uptime offered is 99.9%. Further verify the claim through online resources and monitoring techniques. Anything less than that is definitely something you should not want. You don’t want your website to go offline at wrong timings.
You are going to own the complete server desk. This brings you to the fact that you have to look for a durable infrastructure and good bare material. The wiring and set-up should not be troublesome and clumsy.
Bandwidth speed is another thing you need to look for. Better would be an unmetered one with billing. Otherwise you can estimate your needs and get a matching one.
Review and Feedback of your Hosting Provider
Before you contract anyone for your dedicated server deal or before you seal the deal, do not forget to get a good review of the Host.
There are a lot of ways to get proper feedbacks and review. You could browse through the search engines to read the reviews, check the ratings or even go through the review column on their website.
Sometimes, you have an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of others and administer the advice of the experienced.
Price
This could be a prior point for some of you but we have kept it at the bottom. The reason for this is that we want you to look at the features first and then comprehend the price accordingly.
The theory of “Quality comes with Price” doesn’t work here. You have to see that you are not getting manipulated and what is demanded is fair.
Compare the prices along with features to get a better understanding. First take four host and take a look of their offerings. Then look at the price that they are offering the Dedicated Server at. And finally study them all to make the next step for the better deal.All of the above points together would help you to select a good, reliable and updated Dedicated Server. Make sure you make a smart choice.
Conclusion
At VNET we facilitate you with a dedicated server which offers:
Variety in Operating System
A good Administrative access
Choice of control Panel
Dedicated IP Address
A solid Infrastructure
An easy to maintain system
Good Performance
Migration Assistance
99.9% Uptime
All of the above claims can be tested and examined.
Whatever you choose, make sure you study right first because the pre-math should not be taken granted for what is important.
We hope you would find the best destination and a great deal.
We at VNET are always there to assist you with choices you need for yourself. Feel free to reach out!