Dedicated Server Web Host

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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