Dedicated server hosting is a form of Web hosting in which customers have direct access to a physical server; while their web host provides it and provides technical support.
If your business anticipates an increase in visitor volume or is suffering from slow website speeds, a dedicated server could be just what is needed for optimal operation.
Performance
Web hosting dedicated servers offer superior performance among all website server types. Equipped with high-speed RAM, processor output, and bandwidth capacity capacities – and with customizable features to meet specific client needs – dedicated servers make an ideal solution for resource-heavy websites or applications.
Dedicated servers offer incredible speed and performance when purchased from a high-quality provider, typically using multiple quality uplinks and RAID-1 technology to guarantee top performance levels.
A2 Hosting stands out by using LiteSpeed web server software on their dedicated servers for maximum performance, along with 24/7 customer service and guaranteed 59 second response time on phone and chat support – two key factors when selecting the ideal hosting solution for your business.
Security
Security is of utmost importance when running an online business, from protecting customer data to maintaining brand recognition and awareness. The best web hosting dedicated servers take several layers of protection into account to guard against DDoS attacks or any other forms of intrusion that could compromise them.
Some providers utilize software programs to scan computers and networks for intrusions by spammers, hackers, and other harmful issues; they also offer OS security patches and cPanel/WHM updates.
Dedicated server security involves access controls and firewalls that prevent attackers from breaching it, as well as password protection, secure ports and two-factor authentication features. Furthermore, hosts should use fast and reliable networks and the company should possess backup power generators and secure cabinet hardware racks in case of natural or manmade disasters that threaten their servers.
Scalability
Dedicated hosting is the pinnacle of web hosting, giving access to an entire physical server and offering more powerful performance than shared hosting solutions. Dedicated servers offer high performance and stability to ensure websites and business functions run without interruption; hosts may further optimize performance by installing appropriate OS, tools, and control panels for each use case.
Dedicated servers can easily scale to accommodate sudden traffic surges and growth, helping businesses avoid costly downtime and revenue loss. Scalability measures include increasing server resources such as memory or CPU or installing hardware to increase performance – this ensures visitors to your website remain available regardless of its popularity as well as prevent crashes and improve loading times.
Control Panels
Web hosting control panels offer features essential to running your website efficiently, such as SSL support, DNS management, FTP accounts and access log activities. Some control panels are more user-friendly than others so it is wise to carefully evaluate all available options prior to selecting a host provider.
Common control panel options for web hosts include cPanel, VestaCP, Sphera, Ensim and Vdeck. Many hosts provide multiple control panels so you can find one that best meets your needs; typically multiple options will be provided so you can find one that suits you. Finding the appropriate control panel reduces your chance of making mistakes which could cause service disruptions or leave your server vulnerable to hackers while making it easier to manage both website and account management – an especially crucial feature if using an unmanaged plan.
Support
Dedicated server hosting gives your website exclusive access to an entire physical server dedicated to its sole use. You will have full control of all its hardware, and can choose either unmanaged or managed hosting plans; in the former option you are responsible for all server technical support functions like OS updates and compatibility testing, while managed web hosting providers like Liquid Web monitor your server for you.
Dedicated servers are ideal for high-traffic websites, providing the resources to meet visitors’ demands without slowdowns or interruptions to visitors. All plans include DDoS protection, Cloudflare, root access, IPMI support, SSD storage space and ServerSecure security tools as standard. Furthermore, customer support is always available 24×7 via live chat (which guarantees a response in under 59 seconds), phone or ticketing system – perfect for high-traffic sites!