Wednesday 24 July 2013

Bluehost Dedicated Server Features And Configuration

By Carmella Watts


The much-hyped and newly minted Bluehost dedicated server offer has got everyone talking about its pros and cons, so here's a look under the hood at the nuts and bolts of the machines and packages. This is a company that is one of the most popular shared hosting providers. Now they're also offering dedicated and VPS servers, promising unmatched support and high-end infrastructure for customers in need of a private machine.

The machines are assembled by Bluehost engineers using industrial grade processors and the best parts available at the moment. These custom-built servers are then loaded with a cutting-edge operating system that is based on a custom linux kernel developed in-house. All the servers are housed in the company's own data center in Utah.

Cloud-based systems interfaced between customers and the hardware are used to implement seamless upgrades and enhancements, ensuring that there is no disruption whatsoever during such procedures. An expert team of support staff makes sure the data center and all the servers are operational round the clock. They have everything from a national fiber network to diesel generators at their disposal, and customers across the world get access through multiple 10 GB fiber connections.

Since the hardware, OS, data center, fiber network and support are all directly provided by Bluehost, dedicated server customers do not have to deal with a whole bunch of companies and contractors. Any issue or need can be sorted out quickly with a single point of contact. Hold times for customers who call for support are less than 30 seconds on average.

The control panel provided for managed servers is an enhanced version which includes administrative management tools in addition to the usual tools that shared hosting users see in their CP. The thing that really sets Bluehost apart is the instant provisioning that follows the sign-up process. The account is activated immediately, providing customers with full root access and control panel usage.

RAID mirrors ensure integrity of customer data on the machine. Network peaks don't slowdown performance since huge amounts of bandwidths are made available. Administrative users can use the same login ID to access all tools and protected areas, which makes user management a lot easier and more secure.

Based on the choice of package, servers will have either a quad or dual core processor. The memory varies, also based on the package, from four to 16 GB. Every machine has two HDDs, which may again have a storage capacity of either 500 or 1000 GB. Customers who need more space can get add-ons in 500 GB to 2 TB increments. Basic bandwidth of five to 15 TB/month is included.

All customers get a free domain name, 3-5 dedicated IPs and KVM virtualization inclusive in the package cost. At present, there are three separate Bluehost dedicated server packages, each of which can be paid for by the month, quarterly, half-yearly or on an annual basis. All customers opting for their own private machine have a 30-day money back guarantee, in addition to 50 percent off on the first month.




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  1. Very helpful info about bluehost dedicated server hosting, I think bluehost is best for all kind of hosting modes. Here i write a review about bluehost dedicated server

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