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How To Manage Dedicated Server?

Dedicated servers give you lots of benefits. To get the maximum leverage you must know how to manage your server. You need time and skills to manage it on your own. There are several responsibilities that you should do.

• Installation of software of your choice that is required for your business.
• Configuring the server to suit your website needs
• Monitor the performance of the server constantly
• Monitor and update the databases frequently
• Update the operating system
• Install anti-virus software and firewalls. Update and maintain them
• Backup your data on the server daily or weekly depending on the volume
• Update all server applications frequently
• Monitor and check the applications for any failures
• If there is a problem, you must troubleshoot it as soon as possible to prevent it from developing it into a bigger problem.
• Take and install all security measures to detect and prevent any type of intrusions.
• Periodic checks and audits to monitor the hardware security.

These are the basic tasks for which you must find time to do to ensure you that your server is in its best condition and give its best performance. More important is the fact that you understand if you can do it yourself before you commit to the unmanaged dedicated server option.