Monday 17 June 2013

The Best Way To Ensure A Website Is Fast And Reliable Is With A Dedicated Hosting Server

By Liliana Mills


When a client leases a dedicated hosting server it means that the system is not shared with other customers. The requirements are specified by the customer allowing the system to be customised for their specific needs. Reliability can be ensured with the used of data centres. The cost of hosting a system within a company can be prohibitively expensive so a well administered remote system can save money.

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. This is the option for systems that require a higher level of administration especially in the first year. By reducing or eliminating the administrative burden on the customer it can save money in staffing costs as well as ensuring a professional service.

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.

It is important for a website to be secure. Managed solutions have the advantage that certain levels of security are guaranteed. Specialists carefully monitor security news and test the latest security updates before applying them. They also monitor sites for patterns of attack such as a DDoS or brute force attack. Spyware and virus detectors are applied and regularly updated to ensure the best practices are maintained to reduce risk.

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.

It is relatively cheap to upgrade. With the hardware entirely owned by the hosting company the site owner does not need to make any purchases themselves. The most common reasons for upgrading are to upgrade the processor, increase memory and increase storage. In some cases it may also be possible to downgrade. Non-routine upgrading typically results in an increase in administration fees but is usually much cheaper than doing the same with a server hosted with the customer.

Using a dedicated hosting server offers the highest levels of control, customisability, security and stability. This is the ideal solution for businesses that have a website that has a high volume of traffic. With Complex Managed Hosting the site is managed by experts who can ensure reliability and that adequate due process is maintained when conducting updates and upgrades.




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