Sunday, 9 June 2013

The Reliability Of A Dedicated Hosting Server

By Liliana Mills


When a client leases a dedicated hosting server it means that the system is not shared with other customers. The requirements are specified by the customer allowing the system to be customised for their specific needs. Reliability can be ensured with the used of data centres. The cost of hosting a system within a company can be prohibitively expensive so a well administered remote system can save money.

A hosted website is highly flexible. With the client's own remote server the customer is able to define their hardware requirements and request upgrades. For example some users prefer to use a Microsoft based system due to familiarity and the availability of experienced administrators while others prefer the slightly cheaper and typically faster Linux options.

A premium option is Complex Managed Hosting. When having specialised staff at the business is not a realistic option it can be significantly cheaper to have a managed system. The cost of hiring specialist staff is substantially reduced although this option is the most expensive.

Custom support levels are possible allowing the administration to match the business needs. During the first year of a new or migrated site a much higher level of support is typically required. After the first year support can be scaled down to a level suitable for maintaining the site.

Security is an important concern for any website. One of the key advantages of a managed solution is the level of assurance that critical updates will be installed and proper monitoring ensures that any misuse of the site, such as a brute force attack, is identified and dealt with in a timely manner. The company must closely monitor security news and make sure that the latest security patches, spyware protection and virus shields are put in place.

Prevention is better than cure. Proactive administration detects possible security flaws. One way of doing this is checking the hosted side for malicious code or flaws in the system that would allow it to be posted. For example a hacker might add a script to a link that will be invisible to a user but would allow them to directly connect to a vulnerable system. This would allow the hacker access to the hard drive and webcam of the exploited system with all the risks that entails. By preventing this pro-actively it reduces the risk of breaches that would require more hasty reactive support.

It is relatively cheap to upgrade. With the hardware entirely owned by the hosting company the site owner does not need to make any purchases themselves. The most common reasons for upgrading are to upgrade the processor, increase memory and increase storage. In some cases it may also be possible to downgrade. Non-routine upgrading typically results in an increase in administration fees but is usually much cheaper than doing the same with a server hosted with the customer.

Using a dedicated hosting server offers the highest levels of control, customisability, security and stability. This is the ideal solution for businesses that have a website that has a high volume of traffic. With Complex Managed Hosting the site is managed by experts who can ensure reliability and that adequate due process is maintained when conducting updates and upgrades.




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