Monday, 15 July 2013

Bluehost Dedicated Server Configuration And Features

By Carmella Watts


There has been a lot of pre-launch buzz surrounding the Bluehost dedicated server, and it only seems to be growing after the launch. Let's take a look at what customers are in store for. After all, it was only a few months ago that Bluehost was looked upon as a respectable shared hosting provider. Suddenly they're the hottest new thing on the market, offering VPS and dedicated machines backed up by what they say is an unmatched level of IT infrastructure and support.

Engineers working in-house at Bluehost assemble the machines using high-end parts such as industrial grade processors. They have their own linux kernel, so loading the servers with the cutting-edge operating system doesn't require interaction with any third party. The data center that houses all the servers is likewise their own facility in Utah.

Cloud-based systems interfaced between customers and the hardware are used to implement seamless upgrades and enhancements, ensuring that there is no disruption whatsoever during such procedures. An expert team of support staff makes sure the data center and all the servers are operational round the clock. They have everything from a national fiber network to diesel generators at their disposal, and customers across the world get access through multiple 10 GB fiber connections.

Since all of this, including the fiber, data center and support are operated and maintained directly by Bluehost, dedicated server issues can be dealt with easily through a single contact. Unlike other web hosts who outsource functions, Bluehost customers don't get shunted off to various contractors. The average hold time for a customer support call does not exceed 30 seconds.

The control panel provided for managed servers is an enhanced version which includes administrative management tools in addition to the usual tools that shared hosting users see in their CP. The thing that really sets Bluehost apart is the instant provisioning that follows the sign-up process. The account is activated immediately, providing customers with full root access and control panel usage.

Customer data is safeguarded with a mirrored RAID system. The massive bandwidths available prevent slowdowns during network peaks. A single log-in provides access for everything from management tools to the control panels, thus adding to the security and ease of user management.

The hardware configuration varies slightly based on the choice of package. For instance, the processor may be dual or quad core. The amount of RAM varies from 4-16 GB, while the size of the two HDDs may be either 500 GB or 1000 GB each. Additional storage space can be accessed in 500 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB increments. The basic bandwidth available per month varies from 5-15 TB.

Apart from the hardware and bandwidth, every Bluehost dedicated server package offers extras such as dedicated IP addresses, free domain names and KVM virtualization. The exact configuration and add-ons vary for each of the three available packages. Customers can pay for the chosen package every month, or once in three, six or twelve months. New accounts get a 50% discount on the first month's charges, and customers also have a 30-day money back guarantee at their disposal.




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