Websites looking for a customizable, reliable and secure server with unlimited resources will surely benefit by choosing the dedicated server hosting. There are umpteen plans available from different hosting companies for a client to choose from.  Dedicated server is a powerful computer used only by one sole organization for their business purpose. The entire lists of resources that come with the server are enjoyed by that single organization. It is stored in a well protected data center that is owned by the hosting company. The server comes with an operating system of either Linux or Windows, software, control panel and internet connections that are all housed at the data center.

Who looks for a dedicated server?

• Businesses that have
• High and regular flow of traffic,
• Need more server space
• Have their own in-house technical experts,
• Deal in sensitive and mission critical operations needing optimum security and
• Want to customize server settings
• Outgrown the other server options of VPS and shared platforms

The server is usually configured and operated remotely by the host and the host has a permanent team of technical experts at the data center to monitor it constantly. The client can customize it from their office to suit their business needs. It is not mandatory for the client to be a technically competent business for buying the services of dedicated hosting. There are lots of providers that offer managed dedicated hosting. Managed as the name indicates again is available in two ways of fully managed and partially managed hosting.

Fully managed hosting takes away a lot of web hosting headaches from the customer as the host provides customer support, technical support, server administration and maintenance including upgrades, server reboots right through the lease period. Unmanaged dedicated server hosting means the host only manages and monitors the server and the hardware.  In partially managed hosting, the host is responsible only for server resets and technical service when required. The services to an extent are similar to the unmanaged hosting services.

In fully managed dedicated server hosting the client need not be a technical expert but will have to manage with the software provided by the host. With unmanaged dedicated hosting the client will need to be technically competent and has the liberty to customize the resources as per their business requirements. The web hosting solutions normally are available with the option of Linux or Windows operating system. The control panel that the host provides is easy to use and amend the settings as they wish.

There are many dedicated server hosting companies that claim to be providing cheap dedicated servers. Dedicated servers are the most expensive form of web hosting. It is only when one considers the features that the client enjoys which ensure optimum performance leading to higher productivity that makes it look affordable. The quality of the infrastructure makes a lot of difference in performance. It is always advisable for the client to read the reviews of the host and check with their existing customers before they sign up with a provider.