When it comes to choosing a server, you may have a number of features on your checklist. Every individual and company will have their own, unique needs. The good news is that these days, just about everyone can find a solution that fits this distinct profile.
That being said, uptime should always be at the top of your list. Without reliable uptime, you’ll never be happy with your server’s performance. This is one of the best arguments for investing in a dedicated server.
What Is Uptime?
For those of you who don’t know, “uptime†is basically just how long your site is up for. Everyone has heard of a website being “down.†This means it can’t be accessed. Obviously, that is not a good thing. For an e-commerce site, this means no money is coming in. For a news site, this means a competitor steals all their traffic. If you’re trying to sell ad space on your site, being down could force you to offer refunds.
In any case, uptime is vital. However, no hosting service can offer 100% uptime. It just isn’t possible. Even the heavy hitters like Google and Amazon see some downtime on their servers.
Fortunately, you can expect to get at least 99% and even higher.
Why Dedicated Servers Offer the Best Uptime
Why do sites go down? There are actually a number of reasons. If you get hit with more traffic than you anticipated, your server could become overwhelmed and give out. A DDoS attack from a malicious party will essentially do the same thing.
If you share your server with other companies, this is much easier to do. One server has to support traffic for multiple sites.
Imagine if you lived in an apartment building and every unit had only so much electricity they could use in a given month. How confident would you be that your unit would have electricity during the month of December when people have decorations up and holiday parties? As everyone is pushing their limits, it would be easy to predict that eventually, you’d be without electricity.
On the other hand, if you have your own grid for your home, it’s less likely you’ll be in for such a rude surprise. Not only do you know your needs, but you can update them as necessary. If for some reason, one of your electronic accessories goes off the rails and starts needing more and more, your grid might crash, but this would be a pretty rare occurrence.
There are many reasons to invest in a dedicated server, but uptime is amongst the best. As we just explained, it’s the only way to ensure your site isn’t at another’s mercy. If you’re ready to get your own dedicated server, check out the affordable dedicated servers provided by ServerPronto today.
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