If you’ve recently been considering a dedicated server, no doubt one of the main things you’re thinking about is the cost that comes with it. Dedicated servers are definitely an investment. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the extra money. Think about the following pros and cons.

Benefits of Dedicated Servers

The main benefit of a dedicated server is that it’s exclusively yours. With basically any other option, you’re sharing all your server resources with complete strangers. Imagine if you and your neighbors had to share the same fuse box. Chances are this would end up being a problem at some point. If one neighbor decided to turn all their lights on and start plugging in heavy machinery, you’d most likely notice a difference in your service.

With a dedicated server, you’re in charge. You can customize the server to meet your unique needs and, most importantly, no one else will influence your experience.

Security and Privacy

Having your own server also provides a more secure option. With exclusive access means better security and privacy. Rest easy knowing your dedicated server will do a better job of protecting you against malware and adware too. Generally speaking, you will also be given better technical support by your hosting company too. If something does go wrong, you shouldn’t have any issues getting a hold of someone who can help.

Like we mentioned at the beginning, dedicated servers come with greater costs. This is the main disadvantage of owning one. On top of that, unless you or someone in your company has the technical acumen to service it, you’ll need to pay extra to have someone at the hosting company do it for you.

If you decide to handle these requirements in-house, just remember that you need to be reviewing your needs constantly. No company wants their website to crash because of too much traffic. Aside from the inconvenience, that’s going to cost you a lot of money. Unless you don’t check in on your traffic regularly, though, your server may be caught unawares. At the same time, if your traffic begins diminishing, you could be paying a large monthly bill for no good reason.

As long as you consider the above before spending any money, dedicated servers can be a huge advantage worth the price.

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Who Dedicated Hosting Is For An Honest Look At Pros & Cons

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