Not so long ago, “Amazon†referred to the largest rainforest in the entire world. Now, most people associate it with the largest retailer in the entire world. People go to Amazon for everything. While once it was just for books, now you can find everything from appliances to movies to unique antiques.
With Amazon’s ever-growing offerings, it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that they have spread to hosting. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud hosting service that has already attracted a number of users. Does it beat dedicated hosting through?
Apples and Oranges
Before we reveal which makes the most sense, let’s be clear that this is a tough comparison to make because dedicated servers are so diverse. There are countless ways you could set up your company’s server. Some of them could be better than AWS and some of them could be much worse. This is like trying to compare McDonald’s cheeseburgers with the kind people make in their home. Results will vary.
What AWS Has Going for It
Still, we can look at where AWS stands when compared to typical features of dedicated servers.
For one thing, AWS is a cloud server, so you can definitely expect flexible performance. This makes it a great option for companies that plan on scaling up in the near future. Add the Amazon name to this service and customers will continue to flock toward this service.
On top of this elasticity, Amazon has also been able to drop the price on their cloud hosting services. Again, this shouldn’t be too surprising, given the fact that the company has done this for just about every other product they sell too.
Drawbacks of AWS
The problem is that AWS has a long way to go before it will ever replace dedicated servers on top of the hosting mountain.
Its major drawback is that Amazon didn’t build it to be a cost-effective option for those sites that need constant support. This is why you could be in for a big shock if you choose AWS thinking it will go easy on your budget. In many cases, you could actually end up spending more than three times as much on AWS than if you owned and ran all your own hardware!
If you run a small company you hope to grow quickly and have plans to eventually switch to a dedicated server when you have the money, AWS might make sense. Otherwise, dedicated servers are still your best option. We’d love to answer any questions you may have about them or get one set up for you today for as low as $29.
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7 Reasons Why You Should Use Dedicated Over Cloud Hosting
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