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Dedicated Server Hosting

February 1st, 2007

What is a Dedicated Server? Just like shared server systems (or virtual servers) similar to those that most Web developers use, the Dedicated Server also shares the large network components such as the T1/T3 Internet connections, routers, and other networking hardware. However, a Dedicated Server is a physical machine tied into the Internet used by only one customer. The customer controls the entire system, including the upgrades (which can range from extra RAM to more hard drive space). The customer controls the system via programs such as PC Anywhere, FTP Daemon, or Telnet. The Web Host provider provides various levels of maintenance for the Dedicated Server hardware and software components, as well as the physical data center space needed to keep the system.

How will a Dedicated Server fit into your needs? In general, users matching any of the below criteria can benefit from having their own Dedicated Server:

• Users that need more than 1 gigabyte of data transfer per day
• Users that need more than 250 megabytes of storage
• Users that need multiple IP addresses
• Users installing or running applications requiring root access to the server
• Users specializing in virtual hosting
• Users who want more autonomy in their Web services
• Users who require more bandwidth

What type of operating system do Dedicated Servers use? A Dedicated Server platform, the complete hardware and software system on which a Dedicated Server is built, is a complex system comprised of numerous components, each of which has its own performance issues. The operating system is the glue that fuses all these components and is a critical component of any Dedicated Server. The choice of operating system is perhaps the most important decision a customer will make, and the two names leading the pack are UNIX and Windows NT.

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