Choosing a Dedicated Server

When you have decided on choosing dedicated server hosting, there are some factors that you should consider to be sure you made the right choice of a provider. In your efforts to find a low cost dedicated server, you should not settle for just any web hosting provider. It is important to verify its credentials and check its reputation. You can get a good idea about how reliable a hosting service provider is by reading online reviews about their performance. Alternately, you can also choose a provider which offers you a free trial version. This lets you test its services to see if the host is trustworthy or not.

• To start with, you must decide whether to buy Windows or Linux dedicated hosting plans. While the Linux servers are cheaper because Linux is an open source platform, Windows servers are indispensable when you run applications such as ASP.

• You must also assess you business requirements before signing up for dedicated hosting. For instance, when you run a personal website which is not likely to get too much traffic, it may be wise for you to choose affordable shared hosting plans. However, when you run an ecommerce site, a dedicated server hosting plan is what you require because dedicated hosting guarantees higher reliability, enhanced security, better support, higher flexibility and scalability.

• You must also decide whether you want managed or unmanaged dedicated hosting. Unmanaged dedicated hosting plans are cheaper and ideal when you are looking for a low cost server. However, unless you have a capable IT team to handle server-related glitches seamlessly, it is not wise to leave the task of server management to your staff. When you choose managed hosting on the other hand, the whole responsibility of buying and securing the server will rest with the provider.

These are some considerations that can help you choose a low-cost but effective and reliable dedicated hosting provider.