Dedicated servers vs. managed servers
As dedicated servers tend to be difficult to operate technically, there has been a demand for extra services to be provided by web hosts. This is in order to make it easier for clients that don’t have enough time or the technical know-how.
These extra services include monitoring and reporting, managed security, managed load balancing, managed databases and managed storage. These extra services are referred to as managed servers.
The web hosts that offer the managed hosting services take control of back end administration so that clients can stay focused on other parts of their business. This helps to provide a “stress free” system which keeps the customers coming back, and all the while attracting new ones.
When looking to choose a hosting company for your online business, there are a few things that you should be looking for. It is best that you find a web host which provides the following qualities:
- Support which is reliable and also fast in order to solve any problems which may arise
- Freedom
- A connection that is fast and reliable – it is important to find out where the hosts data centre is housed
- Competitiveness
For the new online business person, managed hosting is ideal. If you are looking to build a large online business and want to avoid the extra time and resources spent in-house on managing your dedicated server, then this is the best option for you.
Due to managed hosting, there has been a profitable outcome to many online businesses. A waste of valuable resources has been prevented as there is no need for months of staff training and extra costs of hardware and software, along with money spent on high skilled employees.
With dedicated web hosting, a lot of the server administration has to be done yourself, which is the only disadvantage. You will need to possess some technical skills in order to do this; hence the demand for managed hosting.
It is more than likely that you will need managed hosting if you fall into the category of needing a dedicated server, but you need your host to provide system administration services. These services include security, firewalls, monitoring and reporting services and data backup.
To find out how dedicated server hosting on Microsoft Windows 2003 or Linux can enhance your online business call now on 0800 4584545 or leave your details to request more information.
