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Going Devoted
Web hosting communities often discuss switching from shared hosting to a more expensive dedicated server.
For completeness, a Virtual Private Server is an intermediate step (VPS). This article assumes that VPSs are not secure or performant, even though they are equivalent to dedicated servers.
Following are few crucial aspects to consider before moving. At least one of them should make you think about a new topic and help you decide whether to switch to a dedicated server.
Expense
Exclusive rights to a physical server usually cost a lot. A host can sell the same server to hundreds (or thousands) of clients, therefore selling it to one client is less profitable for the provider and higher for the client. The size of this gap depends on the server's specifications, its environment, and its additional resources, such as bandwidth, IP addresses, and support.
Cheap dedicated servers are becoming popular. I believe "You get what you pay for" applies. Cheap server businesses save money somewhere. Know if they'll charge for "extras" other companies include.
Performance
With some firms, it's crucial to respond quickly or keep the system running during peak hours. Do visitors suffer if your site loads slowly? Most users switch to a dedicated server for performance, but often overlook the crucial component.
Specifications
What's the server's spec? Starting of mid-2009, you should expect Dual Quad Core (8 Core) 2.5 GHz CPUs or higher, at least 4 Gig of RAM, and SAS hard drives. Don't buy legacy stock! Start with new equipment if you want your server to last several years.