Dedicated Server Web Host

March 25, 2009

Windows Dedicated Servers

Basically a dedicated server comes with two different Operating Systems, Linux and Windows. If you wish to host a business site, Windows Dedicated Server is the best platform for you. Most of the Windows Servers come with Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Windows Server is the Microsoft’s latest OS irrespective of its edition. Windows Server 2003 can be used for many things; making it the perfect server operating system. Windows Dedicated Server comes with Windows Server 2003 installed. Unlike, VPS web hosting or Semi-dedicated Server, you get freedom to customize the server specification and configure the OS you need.

If you wish to host MSSQL or ASP or ASP.net web pages then the Windows Dedicated Server is a solution for you. We know that ASP and MSSQL being Microsoft Products, it is possible to host ASP scripts only on IIS web Server and likewise MSSQL Server runs only on MS Windows Server. There are many versions of MSSQL Server.

There are many advantages of Windows Server. The Windows server can be used as a web server using IIS Web Server. IIS Web Server is an application that is included with Microsoft Windows Server installation. Also you can host it as a media server using Windows Media Server application. Apart from these unique features, Windows Dedicated Server also support PHP scripting engine along with the MySQL database server. Both are capable enough to be hosted on Windows although they work better on Linux.

Windows Dedicated Server are dedicated only to you and aren’t shared with any user so that increases the security of your server and the websites too. The non-shareable environment of Windows Dedicated Servers makes allows it to run faster than any of the VPS with similar specification. Also CPU responses to the requests quickly as it is not split between many VPS. Also unlike any other plans like shared hosting or VPS, you have privilege to add more resources whenever needed.

Hence if you are looking to host ASP.net web pages, MSSQL databases and any complex website then Windows Dedicated Server Hosting is the best way to go for.

March 15, 2009

Managed Dedicated Servers

Managed Dedicated Servers are completely opposite of Unmanaged servers. Unlike unmanaged dedicated servers, Managed Dedicated Server is a type of dedicated server where the provider is responsible for most aspects of maintaining the server, from installing software, updates and patches up to ensuring server uptime.

The providers employ System Administrators who are responsible to maintain the dedicated servers. They will take care of every thing you require on your server, from installation to configuration. They will also monitor the server for you and will also login into the server in case the services get crashed. Most probably providers of Fully Managed Servers do not provide direct root access or Administrator access to their client to keep the servers safe or to make sure that the client does break them all the time.

If you are looking for full access your search ends here. Serving the clients as far as possible, providing them high level of support without any additional costs is the key to success in web hosting business. All of your requirements are being entertained by the provider however if it comes to a 3rd party product or a s/w they are not responsible. They can help you with installing and configuring the 3rd party product if you are aware of how it works. However they do take responsibility of any product that is a part of your OS, like Redhat or Microsoft products, unless it has been severely damaged by some one at your end.

Hence it is the best solution to consider a managed dedicated server if you are new to the World of Dedicated Servers!

March 14, 2009

Types of Dedicated Servers

Now when we are familiar with what the dedicated servers are, lets see what are the types of dedicated servers and try to understand them briefly. Dedicated servers can be mainly categorized in 2 types. They are:-

  • Unmanaged Dedicated Servers
  • Managed Dedicated Servers

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