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What Are Dedicated Servers?

Dedicated servers, as the name implies, are computer that are committed for one single purpose or use. It is a server that can be used as an email server or as a print server. In web server hosting, it is a hosting option that a business can select for their websites.

A dedicated server is a server that is rented out to one single individual or business. The entity can house any number of websites. No outside person or business can get access to the server. Dedicated servers are expensive but offer several benefits like enhanced security, total privacy, more reliability and better performance.

Dedicated servers typically serve the purpose of large businesses that have a constant flow of visitors to their site. It is also an ideal choice for organizations that deal with highly sensitive data which needs complete confidentiality and security.

With a dedicated server, the client gets root access which allows them benefits that include:

• liberty to choose the hardware,
• install any software applications,
• configure the server in any manner.

Since there is no other occupant sharing the server, the risk of running out of resources is reduced considerably as the user can keep a watch on their consumption and what is available to them. They can upgrade to a higher dedicated server plan if they find they need more resources.