Monday, 17 June 2013

The Reliability Of A Dedicated Hosting Server

By Liliana Mills


When a client leases a dedicated hosting server it means that the system is not shared with other customers. The requirements are specified by the customer allowing the system to be customised for their specific needs. Reliability can be ensured with the used of data centres. The cost of hosting a system within a company can be prohibitively expensive so a well administered remote system can save money.

Hosted means flexible. Customers are able to define their requirements for both software and hardware and specify when upgrades are performed. Many prefer a Microsoft based system due to familiarity and the availability of administrators with the appropriate experience, others prefer Linux servers as they are typically slightly cheaper and slightly faster.

A premium option is Complex Managed Hosting. This is the option for systems that require a higher level of administration especially in the first year. By reducing or eliminating the administrative burden on the customer it can save money in staffing costs as well as ensuring a professional service.

Different levels are possible so it can be customised to the needs of the business. For example when a new site is set up the administration level is usually very high for the first year but when the site is established this can be reduced to an update and maintenance level.

Security is an important concern for any website. One of the key advantages of a managed solution is the level of assurance that critical updates will be installed and proper monitoring ensures that any misuse of the site, such as a brute force attack, is identified and dealt with in a timely manner. The company must closely monitor security news and make sure that the latest security patches, spyware protection and virus shields are put in place.

Proactive support prevents problems from happening. Additional protection includes checking the vulnerability of the site for malicious code. An example of malicious code is when code is attached to a forum posting that redirects to another site that could leave a computer vulnerable to exploitation. This can be prevented by not allowing certain characters in the topics and content of forums and is an area that administrators are aware of and pro-actively prevent. Reactive support is fixing a problem after it has happened and providers try their hardest to not require this.

It is relatively cheap to upgrade. With the hardware entirely owned by the hosting company the site owner does not need to make any purchases themselves. The most common reasons for upgrading are to upgrade the processor, increase memory and increase storage. In some cases it may also be possible to downgrade. Non-routine upgrading typically results in an increase in administration fees but is usually much cheaper than doing the same with a server hosted with the customer.

For the optimum levels of security, stability, customisability and control a dedicated hosting server is the best option. For businesses that require a website that handles high levels of traffic it as a necessity. Complex Managed Hosting allows remote experts to manage the site, ensure it is reliable and follow the correct procedures for testing security updates and installing upgrades.




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