{"id":17741,"date":"2017-11-13T17:22:46","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T22:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=17741"},"modified":"2019-07-10T09:12:03","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T14:12:03","slug":"dedicated-server-hosting-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/dedicated-server-hosting-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Dedicated Server Hosting: 7 Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dedicatedTop Dedicated Server Hosting FAQ Answered<\/h2>\n

Dedicated hosting can be a very rewarding investment for your company. However, dedicated hosting can be a little confusing for the uninitiated. As a result, you\u2019ll probably have a lot of questions about what dedicated hosting actually entails.<\/p>\n

Below we answer the most common dedicated server hosting questions we\u2019ve come across.<\/p>\n

1. What is dedicated hosting?<\/h3>\n

Dedicated hosting is a single web hosting environment that\u2019s dedicated to the needs of a single website. This is typically for websites that are large, receive a high volume of traffic, or require a unique hosting setup.<\/p>\n

In dedicated hosting clients get complete control over their server environment. This allows for complete server customization and is ideal for larger organizations.<\/p>\n

2. How does dedicated hosting work?<\/h3>\n

With dedicated server hosting, you\u2019re renting an entire physical server. This provides you with unparalleled customization and control over your server environment. Plus, you\u2019ll have access to higher levels of server resources.<\/p>\n

With a dedicated server, you\u2019ll be able to customize your CPU type, operating system, and the total amount of RAM and storage available.<\/p>\n

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3. Who is dedicated hosting for?<\/h3>\n

First, dedicated server environments are geared towards more technical users. Managing your own server, and keeping it efficient and secure does take a lot of work.<\/p>\n

As a result, dedicated server hosting is typically used<\/a> by very high traffic websites, complex applications, or anything else that requires a high-level of security.<\/p>\n

Dedicated hosting is also much more expensive than other hosting options, so it\u2019s typically reserved for companies or individuals who have profitable online ventures.<\/p>\n

4. How does dedicated server hosting differ from shared hosting?<\/h3>\n

With dedicated hosting, you have access to the entire server. With shared hosting, you\u2019re simply renting a portion of that same server.<\/p>\n

You can think of it in terms of an apartment building. If you choose a shared hosting environment you\u2019re renting a single apartment. While with a dedicated server you\u2019d be renting the entire building, and keeping every room open for your own needs. You can see why dedicated hosting is typically a much more expensive option.<\/p>\n

Instead of sharing resources with hundreds of other websites on the same server you\u2019ll have access to the entirety of the server\u2019s resources for your own website.<\/p>\n

5. What\u2019s the difference between managed and unmanaged dedicated hosting?<\/h3>\n

With unmanaged dedicated hosting, you\u2019ll essentially be renting a blank server, and customizing it to your liking. You\u2019ll be in charge of technical tasks like server maintenance, security, software updates, and everything else required to keep your server secure and running.<\/p>\n

With managed dedicated hosting, you\u2019ll typically have a team of experts that will help to setup and manage your dedicated server. You\u2019ll usually have to do some technical tasks yourself, but that list will be much smaller than if you were running an unmanaged dedicated server.<\/p>\n

6. What benefits does dedicated hosting have?<\/h3>\n

Dedicated hosting can be very advantageous for certain websites and applications. First of all dedicated servers are one of the most secure hosting options. The simple fact that you won\u2019t be sharing a server with other sites that might be vulnerable to hacking is a big plus.<\/p>\n

Dedicated servers also tend to have higher uptime, as there are less hardware and software failures that may result in your site being taken down.<\/p>\n

Dedicated servers are also optimized for performance<\/a> and uniquely structured to address your unique website needs. Your site will be able to utilize the full resources of the server without having to share them or compete for them, with other websites.<\/p>\n

Finally, dedicated servers also provide you with scalability to meet the changing needs of your website. This style of hosting environment has larger resource allocation abilities, plus additional servers can be brought on if you exceed those resources.<\/p>\n

7. What are the drawbacks of dedicated hosting?<\/h3>\n

Dedicated hosting isn\u2019t the best fit for every kind of website owner. For starters, they\u2019re much more technical to manage. Sometimes even requiring an entire team. If you\u2019re less technical, but still require a dedicated server, there are managed dedicated server hosting packages that will reduce the number of technical tasks you must perform.<\/p>\n

Another disadvantage is the cost. Dedicated server hosting environments will be the most expensive option available to you. So, if you\u2019re just starting out, or have a low budget for hosting, then there are better options out there.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, the answers above have helped you better understand what dedicated hosting is and why you might need it. Learn more about HostGator’s dedicated server hosting here!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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