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Executive Summary
Why Businesses should opt for Dedicated Server Hosting
Off-site and On-site Hosting
Finding the Right Hosting Solution
Dedicated Hosting: An Optimal Business Solution
Managed vs. Un-managed Dedicated Hosting
Dedicated Hosting Provider: Factors to Consider
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In today’s competitive market, an increasing number of business enterprises are using the Internet to sustain in the market. They prefer to use applications for better performance and tighter security of their e-commerce portals, which the dedicated server is capable of delivering.
This whitepaper provides an insight on the significance of having dedicated server hosting in modern day business environments and how it can help organizations to convert their web traffic into prospective customers. It discusses the advantages of opting for a dedicated server hosting model compared to other traditional hosting models, and assesses how to choose the right provider. It also explains how companies are using this model for optimizing their business operations.
Why Businesses should opt for DedicatedServer Hosting
Dedicated hosting service offers customers better control and flexibility of their servers. It offers them the independence to choose their own operating systems, platforms, hardware etcetera, unlike in shared hosting. It is an ideal solution for clients seeking complete control over their server infrastructure without making high investments to run a private data center. Further, dedicated server hosting allowclients access to mission-critical applications at low deployment cost, short-term contracts, and unprecedented as well as high-end data center infrastructure. Unlike shared and VPS hosting, dedicated servers are robust solutions to accelerate the performance of businesses in terms of productivity and revenues in no time.
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Today businesses are looking for a hosting platform which has the capability to fight back unwarranted issuesand deliver unmatched performance in accordance with their compliance needs. Besides, it should ascertain maximum visibility and lowest latency for their mission-critical web applications. Dedicated hosting can provide businesses an edge compared to Shared and VPS hosting services as clients have complete control over their data centers in this model compared to shared and VPS storage.
A Dedicated server is configured with hard drive to store files and folders, RAM to act as a temporary storage while processing is performed, and a central processing unit (CPU) to power the hundreds of processes that are used to execute the programs which are required to run an application or website.
Dedicated server hosting helps organizations to leverage the scalability, security and performance of a professional data center.
These physical servers are tailored to meet surging business needs. Customized tools and apps can be configured to ensure smooth running of business operations.
Advantages of Dedicated Server Hosting
Flexibility
Unlike shared hosting, dedicated servers come with complete root access, giving IT administrator’s complete access to the server settings and functionality.
Accessibility
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Off-site and On-site Hosting
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Organizations today have access to multiple options depending on their business priorities, budgets, and the size of their business. Those looking forward to have a strong online presence could either opt for an onsite dedicated server hosting model, or an offshore dedicated server hosting model for their critical websites. In the case of onsite hosting, businesses would need to hire experienced professionals, integrate stringent security measures, which means high costs. As such, opting for an off-site dedicated server hosting is an ideal solution
Multiple domains, websites, and email accounts can be setup with dedicated servers. Dedicated server service providers integrate firewall and other security provisions requisite for unprecedented business performance. Also, additional security credentials can be introduced by business owners, depending on the severity and sensitivity of the applications they want to run on their server.
Security
A comprehensive set of computing resources, including RAM, processing speed, bandwidth, and storage capacity is available to power your business websites and applications.
Computing Capacity
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Off-site hosting solution is cost-effective and organizations need not to spend capital on architecting IT infrastructure and other expensive setups.
High security provisions including firewalls are implemented at provider’s place to safeguard network, information, and applications against catastrophic scenarios.
Active and professional technical support is always ready to help clients with lucid solutions for their made queries.
Servers are managed and monitored by the professionals to keep them up-to-date and running all the time.
HostingType
Onsite Mediumto High
Depends High Expensive YesLow toMedium
Offsite High 24X7ProfessionalSupport
High Economical YesHigh
Security TechnicalSupport
CostFactor
Scalability DisasterRecovery
Performance
Comparison Chart of On-site and Off-site Hosting
In brief:
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Colocation Hosting In simple terms, colocation hosting refers to housing your data servers externally in a third party location. This colocation service provider provides the physical space, cooling, power, bandwidth and security while the customer provides for the servers and allied hardware.
Colocation hosting offers the advantages of economies of scale, greater bandwidth, advanced infrastructure, low latency, round the clock technical support and other specialist services and systems.
Businesses generally deploy servers and devices off-site within an ISP data centre in colocation. This allows IT staff to maintain physical control over the infrastructure. Colocation is thus used to leverage data centre and network technologies alongside the expertise of hosting an ISP.
Finding the Right Hosting Solution
Benefits that come from using Colocation Services
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No NetworkClogging
No Worriesabout PhysicalSpace
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Shared Hosting ServicesShared hosting refers to hosting multiple websites on a single server. In such an arrangement, the provider allots a certain portion of the server to each client and distributes the costs amongst them making this an affordable option.
This model is not suitable for websites that experience high traffic. Security and performance is a matter of concern.
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MoreScalability
RedundantConnections
Same features of alarge IT department
at a fraction of the cost!
PowerBackup
SupportServices 24/7
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Public Cloud Hosting A public cloud server is a VM or a “virtual machine” which behaves like a dedicated server but is housedatop a large shared platform. In Public Cloud Hosting, the hardware platform is shared with hundreds of other customers. Resources and performance is limited and this solution is fit only for small business with specific needs.
Private Cloud Hosting Private clouds are a vigilantcombination ofISP owned physical servers. They combine cloud servers and virtual machines and provide the flexibility of cloud hosting along with robust security, privacy that are compliant with ideal regulatory concerns. A business obtains a fully dedicated infrastructure with dedicated resources.
Cost :Performance :Security :Skill Req. :Server Ctrl. :
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Dedicated HostingIn dedicated hosting, resources are leased out to a single business. It provides on-demand scaling, which is a major feature a customer can leverage. Customers can also revamp servers and device resources as and when required. Besides, tight security and high performance are add–on benefits of this service.Dedicated server administrators exercise root-level controland complete accessover hardware and software for the installation, removal, modification and reconfigurationof the OS and server applications.
Supports Multiple CustomersHosted at a ServiceProvider’s SiteOften Make Use ofShared InfrastructureSupports Connectivityover the InternetBest suited for Less SensitiveInformationMuch Economical thanPrivate Cloud
Hosted at an Enterpriseor at Provider’s SiteSupports One Business /EnterpriseDoesn’t Utilize SharedInfrastructureConnectivity over Internet /Fiber or Private NetworkBest for the Informationthat Demands High Security
PUBLIC CLOUD PRIVATE CLOUD
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Managed HostingIn managed hosting, dedicated servers and devices,the ISP manages and administers the hardware and resources on behalf of the customer. So a business can focus hard on their IT resources as far as development and long-term business objectives are concerned. Hence, mundane day-to-day tasks are no longer aninconvenience of the business owner.
Pay As You Use
Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device Access
Scalable
Green Hosting
Sys Admin
Hardware Firewall Monitoring Backup Application Stack 100%
Database Admin Support Engineer Tech Account Manager
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Dedicated Hosting: An OptimalBusiness Solution Page |10
In hosting parlance, a dedicated server implies the exclusive use of a computer system that comprises a web server, related software, and a connection to the internet, housed in a web hosting company’s environment. It is a comprehensively managed hosting solution which is specifically designed to meet the burgeoning aspects of an industry like speed, uptime and security. These servers provide the superlative hosting features to handle multifaceted business applications.
5 Reasons your business needs a
Dedicated Server
In dedicated hosting, businesses have full-fledged control over their infrastructure and have the freedom and ability to address emerging networking objectives in a short span of time. Users are provided with root access through which they can add, remove and customize any software application.
Control
Businesses have the flexibility to select either Linux or Windows dedicated server hosting as per their application requirements. Hosting service providers provide clients with 24/7 support. In addition, users on dedicated platform can customize their software according to their need.
Flexibility
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Web hosting service providers proffer a complete flexibility to their clients so that they can customize the hardware configurations like storage capacity, RAM, processor and application version according to their business needs. Users can up/ down scaling of various computing resources.
In Managed dedicated hosting, the service provider manages the day-to-day management of hardware, operating systems and standardized applications. It helps clients to focus on their core business initiatives rather than directing their IT workforce to perform mundane server management and maintenance tasks.
Dedicated Hosting is classified into
1) Managed Dedicated Hosting2) Un-managed Dedicated Hosting
Scalability
A dedicated hosting environment delivers better business results with unbeatable performance through robust hardware. The service providers provide experienced and talented staff to ensure optimal performance of client sites.
Performance
With dedicated hosting, clients are not required to bear high infrastructure costs.
Cost
Managed vs. Un-managed Dedicated Hosting
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In unmanaged dedicated hosting, the service provider provides basic installation, network, premium bandwidth, and dedicated IP. In this arrangement, client’s IT professionals need to integrate firewalls, install security software applications, software patching amongst others.
Managed Dedicated Hosting
SoftwareUpdates
OperatingSystemUpdates
DatabaseManagement
NetworkMonitoring
ApplicationDelpoyment
& Monitoring
Firewall andData Backup
Solutions
SecurityScans and
Audits
24X7TechnicalSupport
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Un-managed Dedicated Hosting
Basic Application Deployment &
Troubleshooting
OS Deployment &
Troubleshooting
Server Uptime Monitoring
TechnicalSupport
Dedicated Hosting Provider:Factors to Consider
When choosing a dedicated hosting provider it is recommended to keep the following factors in mind
Make sure that the hosting provider is powered with a state-of-the-art data center featuring redundant power and cooling systems, Internet connection, fireproof, and data backup solution to let you run and access your mission-critical applications with ease.
Infrastructure Credibility
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Make quality assessment of servers, hard drives, load balancers, firewalls and the like to ensure seamless performance. However, you are advised to choose a dedicated hosting provider equipped only with branded hardware suites.
Hardware
Peruse reviews with regard to stability and reliability of your dedicated hosting provider. This helps you analyze its track record of delivering prompt and efficient services to customers when demanded.
Stability and Reliability
You are recommended not to take the word of your provider as a token of credibility, instead read third-party reviews and seek information from those who have already used its services.
Network Speed and Performance
Always aspire for an unprecedented technical support strengthened by diligent, erudite and responsive professionals and obvious service level agreements.
Technical Support
Look for a provider that deals with the operating system, control panel, database, content management system and other web-based applications you aspire to use.
Software Support
Go4Hosting provides dedicated hosting services to more than 10000 plus clients globally. To view their comprehensive Dedicated Server Hosting Plans visit : www.go4hosting.in/services/dedicated-server-hosting/plans
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