This article discusses “Dedicated” Hosting – “Dedicated Hardware Hosting” and “Dedicated IP Hosting”. Confused? Most   newbies are. In this article, I am only discussing Dedicated Hardware Hosting. Dedicated IP Hosting is discussed in another article.

A dedicated hosting service is a type of Internet hosting where you lease an entire server not shared with anyone. You have full control over the server(s), including choice of operating system, hardware, etc. Server administration can usually be provided by the hosting company as an add-on service. In some cases a dedicated server can offer less overhead and a larger return on investment. Dedicated servers are most often housed in data centers, similar to colocation facilities, providing redundant power sources and HVAC systems. In contrast to collocation, the server hardware is owned by the provider and in some cases they will provide support for your operating system or applications.

Dedicated hosting offers the advantage of dedicated computer hardware used solely to power specific sites and applications. The increased power and autonomy of dedicated server(s) provides greater computing capacity as well as enhanced storage resources. As a result, dedicated solutions reduce response time and increase processing speed, allowing for faster access to web site information and service offerings.

If you already have a successful website or online business, Dedicated Hosting may be for you. These are some of the factors you must consider when deciding on the hosting service:

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