The server hosting, an infrastructure delivery model, provides IT users the remote access to the server resources like Disk, Memory, CPU etc. to enable them to power application and store data though they do not have to take responsibility of the server hardware. In the case of a dedicated server, the service provider provides the users the full access to all the resources on a single server. As the server is dedicated to the user, and there is no other user on the same server, it is known as dedicated server. This blog aims to discuss the benefits of a dedicated server.
The benefits
Exclusive Use of Dedicated Resources:
- Exclusive use over the entire server
- Exclusive use of CPU or RAM and bandwidth
- Root access to the server
- Configure setting according to the necessity
- You can add your own software
- Access the server logs
- You yourself decide the use of dedicated hosting plan
Flexibility:
- Your growing business need is easily accommodates
- More applications can be added
- The existing applications can be modified to suit your purpose
- Full control gives you high flexibility to address volatile market needs
- You can fully customize aspects like storage and back up and processing
Improved Performance and Greater Reliability:
- A dedicated server rarely crashes
- During high volume traffic, extra resources available
Security:
- Increased security due to exclusive access, network monitoring and firewall
- Data separation is another important factor for better security
Conclusions
So, for a business, for obvious reasons as said above, dedicated server is the first and the automatic choice. However, before, hiring a service provider, check the reputation of the service provider, accessibility and reliability and availability, the service level agreements and the overall value.