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Dedicated web hosting means your Website doesn't share space on a server with any other customers. Your site has exclusive -- that is, dedicated -- access to the server it's hosted on.
Dedicated hosting is available on either Unix-/Linux or Windows servers.
A dedicated server ensures ample disk space and bandwidth for very large, high-traffic or mission-critical Websites, such as those operated by big corporations, data-heavy organizations and active online communities. Dedicated hosting also offers greater security, as each dedicated server hosts only one customer.
Dedicated hosting eliminates some of the potential disadvantages of shared hosting, which can include long server response times and site interruptions caused by traffic at other Websites on a shared server. A dedicated hosting plan also gives you greater ability to install and run software applications other than those provided by the hosting company itself.
Companies that provide dedicated hosting often also offer services to help you manage and maintain your server, backup data, monitor server traffic, access technical support and upgrade your plan as your needs change. With a dedicated hosting plan, you'll be better able to upgrade the server's hard drive and RAM, and be able to adjust your monthly bandwidth allotments (for a price) to meet increased traffic demands.
Dedicated Web hosting is an appealing option if you've got a large, busy or complex Website but you don't want to operate your own in-house server. The right dedicated hosting plan should be able to provide you with all the features you need for your Website, including ample disk space and bandwidth, as many email accounts and databases as you need, Web-based administration, ecommerce and support for a wide range of applications.
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