What is a dedicated server?
There are two types of servers to consider when setting up your website: dedicated servers and cloud servers. Dedicated servers are physical, on-site servers dedicated to one organization. Using a dedicated server means you have the exclusive use of that device, related software, and connection to the internet. No other users will be sharing the dedicated server resources with your website, as opposed to cloud servers that use numerous virtualized servers and allow for partitioning of resources between multiple users.
Advantages of dedicated servers
Consistency
Dedicated servers offer powerful resources for your website. If your website handles a large volume of consistent traffic, dedicated servers will continuously provide your site with the same level of immense power.
Speed
Dedicated servers don’t have issues with speed variance like cloud servers do since you have access to the server’s full power and don’t have to share it with any other users. Because cloud servers host multiple users and rely on the strength of numerous connected servers, there can be some latency, potentially slowing down your website. If your website traffic, or another user’s, surges to a level higher than expected, the cloud server may need time to adjust to this increased demand. For these reasons, dedicated servers have the potential to provide your site with more consistent speeds.
Security
One advantage of having a single, on-site server is that it reduces security threats when storing sensitive information. If your business handles a large volume of sensitive information, a dedicated server can provide you with greater confidence that this data will remain secure since it can be stored on one server that belongs solely to your business.
Cloud server or dedicated server?
Large businesses with consistent and intensive needs may prefer to use a dedicated server. Additionally, businesses that handle large amounts of sensitive data may prefer to use a dedicated server to consolidate sensitive information into one location.
Businesses with fluctuating needs may prefer a cloud server that can provide flexible resources to match their changing needs. Additionally, cloud servers allow businesses to only pay for what they use and are better suited for businesses that won’t consistently use the resources provided by dedicated servers.
Hotwire Networks specializes in both dedicated and cloud hosting. Purchasing a fully managed server from Hotwire Networks grants you access to a knowledgeable tech support staff member 24/7/365.
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