Having a website is one of the most important things you need in order to have a successful business. But, just “having” a website is simply not enough. That website needs to be fast, optimized and with a pretty good response and load times. Well, in order for that to happen, you need to use a dedicated server. What is a dedicated server? We’ll explain in this article.
What is a dedicated server?
Dedicated servers are servers that are completely set up for one thing only. We’re going to explain this on a very basic way for those who are not tech or computer savvy enough to easily understand.
For example, a few websites might be using the resources from one server, and the performance will most likely be bad. But, if a website uses only one server which is completely dedicated to that website only, the performance will be noticeably better. It’s basically like a house with one bathroom for which everyone has to wait in line. Things are much better when there is a separate bathroom for each person. You get the point. The next part is for the benefits you get to enjoy from using dedicated servers. We’re going to explain in a more detailed manner so you can fully understand the importance of getting a server for your website that’s entirely reserved for you.
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The server resources are not shared, they’re only for you
When you choose to go with dedicated servers as your host, you get the full resources of the server that you’re given. You don’t have to worry about some other websites potentially clogging the server’s CPU or RAM. Your website might be completely optimized and performing as it should, but other websites that are sharing the same server resources can contain some bad scripts that can spike up the performance and have an impact on your website as well. When this happens, people will think that it’s your website that’s lagging, immediately leaving a bad impression for something that’s not even your fault. By being on a dedicated server, you can sleep tight knowing that nothing will slow your website and people will enjoy using it without any issues.
An unmetered dedicated server is a type of hosting service where the user is provided with a dedicated server that has no limits on data transfer or bandwidth usage. This means that the user can transfer as much data as they want without worrying about exceeding any pre-set limits or incurring extra fees. Unmetered dedicated servers are ideal for businesses and individuals who require high levels of data transfer and usage, such as those involved in streaming media, large file transfers, or hosting high-traffic websites. They offer maximum flexibility, reliability, and performance, making them a popular choice for many organizations that require robust and scalable hosting solutions.
You get better performance and even better security
If you are really planning to grow your website and have maximum uptime, a dedicated server is almost mandatory. Especially if you have large amounts of traffic going on. Shared hosting is known to be mostly used for websites that receive pretty small amounts of traffic, and it’s definitely not recommended for large websites. Dedicated servers will provide you with more reliability and stability than shared ones will. Also, we all know how important security is when it comes to running a website. By having your resources shared with a website that’s fishy or malicious, you put your own one at risk. Dedicated servers offer enhanced security and are so much better choice if you’re pretty serious about having a quality website with a good reputation.
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Last but not least is the increased flexibility. By using a dedicated server you are able to customize the client’s unique needs for RAM, CPU and disk space. If you go with the shared hosting option, you won’t be able to do this, you are limited.
