Wednesday 19 June 2013

The Reliability Of A Dedicated Hosting Server

By Liliana Mills


A dedicated hosting server is when a client leases a dedicated server that isn't shared with anyone else. It's the most flexible option and can be fully customised to the requirements of the customer. Typically they are hosted at data centres offering a higher level of reliability. While more expensive than other options it still saves money compared to hosting at a company.

A hosted website is highly flexible. With the client's own remote server the customer is able to define their hardware requirements and request upgrades. For example some users prefer to use a Microsoft based system due to familiarity and the availability of experienced administrators while others prefer the slightly cheaper and typically faster Linux options.

A premium option is Complex Managed Hosting. When having specialised staff at the business is not a realistic option it can be significantly cheaper to have a managed system. The cost of hiring specialist staff is substantially reduced although this option is the most expensive.

Different support levels ensure the business needs can be put first. When a new site is migrated or established much more administration is required for the first year than for subsequent once. Customers can upgrade to a higher level administration or downscale the level of support as the site becomes more established.

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.

Prevention is better than cure. Proactive administration detects possible security flaws. One way of doing this is checking the hosted side for malicious code or flaws in the system that would allow it to be posted. For example a hacker might add a script to a link that will be invisible to a user but would allow them to directly connect to a vulnerable system. This would allow the hacker access to the hard drive and webcam of the exploited system with all the risks that entails. By preventing this pro-actively it reduces the risk of breaches that would require more hasty reactive support.

Upgrading a system is relatively transparent and low cost. As no hardware needs to be purchased by the customer this is much cheaper than with a local system. Upgrades are done with little or no disruption to the site allowing the site to be moved to a faster system or one with higher storage.

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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