Pros & Cons of Dedicated Servers

Introduction

This blog describes the Pros and Cons of Dedicated Servers. Suppose you want high performance, reliability, security, and root access to your server, a Dedicated Server is the best option compared to other hosting options like VPS (Virtual Private Server) and Sharing Hosting.

What are Dedicated Servers?

A physical server that’s assigned to a single business organization. Since the organization has total control over the server, they can customize it to meet their specific needs including performance, and security. The hosting company provides server hardware, high-speed network connectivity, and technical support.

A Dedicated Server is most useful for:-

• Sites with lots of traffic.
• High-traffic web applications.
• Huge storage and backup.
• Servers for Game.
• Online media streaming.

Who Should Buy a Dedicated Server?

A Dedicated server is the most expensive server or hosting. If you are spending so much money on this server. The first thing you have to know is how much traffic your website receives. If your website receives high traffic then a dedicated server or hosting is a good option for you. But, If your website receives little traffic you have to choose wisely.

According to me, If your website receives little traffic you have to go for Shared Hosting Or VPS (Virtual Private Server). Shared Hosting is one of the most affordable web hosting if you are starting a new business or if your website receives little traffic. You can go for Hostnetindia’s Shared hosting plan starting at just Rs.39/Month.

VPS(Virtual Private Server) offers the advantages of a dedicated server without the high cost. While comparing VPS and Shared Hosting, VPS is a more stable and secure option than shared hosting where you don’t get a dedicated server space.

However, It is a smaller space and cheaper than renting an entire server.

Now we can discuss the Pros and Cons of a Dedicated Servers:-

Pros and Cons of Dedicated Servers

The Pros

Advantages of Dedicated Server:-

• Additional storage space and bandwidth:- You can have more and more bandwidth When you have a completely tailored server to meet your specific needs. It means you can enjoy completely customized services and features. For website users increased bandwidth means increased speed and enhanced better user experience.

• Reliable Performance:-  When you have a Shared Server the performance of your website is directly affected by the other websites hosted on the same server. For example: The performance of other websites would be affected if one of them has a sudden increase in traffic.
• On the other hand, When you have a Dedicated server it means no other user can share the same server. So, you don’t have to worry about these kinds of problems. You will get a faster performance and more reliability because you are not sharing a server with anyone else. Many websites like Hostnetindia use modern hardware like SSD (Solid State Drive) rather than using HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
• Adaptable & Flexible:-  You can change the server setup, add new applications & modify resources to meet your specific needs.
• While using a Shared Server you are bound to the operating system, software and other programs.
• With Dedicated Server, You can use the entire server according to your needs, allowing you to add some new features and functions. As a result, You have a complete control panel over the server.
• Security:- With a Dedicated Server, you can implement any security and privacy features you want to add and get your unique IP address. It means no other website uses the same IP address & your website will remain secure.
• Technical Support:- Most service providers like Hostnetindia offer 24*7 customer support due to websites and applications hosted on dedicated servers. This is a must if you are investing so much money to have your server, you mustn’t have to face these kinds of problems.

The Cons

• Most Expensive: A dedicated Server is more expensive when compared to all other kinds of web hosting. If your website receives little traffic then you have to go for shared hosting. You can choose a dedicated server according to the performance of your website.
• Choosing a Dedicated Server is a good option if your website receives high traffic. There is also a fully managed dedicated server available at Hostnetindia.
• Needs more maintenance:- To choose a dedicated server, you must have complete technical knowledge, Regular maintenance and daily monitoring are required to ensure the reliability of the server.

Final Words

After reading this blog completely, you can now clearly understand the pros and cons of a dedicated server. A dedicated server is a good option for websites that have high traffic. But, If your website receives little traffic you can go for Shared Hosting & VPS (Virtual Private Server). You can go for Our Shared Hosting Plan & (Virtual Private Server) VPS Plan.

The rest is up to you which server is best for your company or organization because it’s based on your budget and specific needs.