Things to Consider when Choosing Dedicated Servers
Dedicated servers are computer systems leased entirely by one organisation rather than shared between many. Typically dedicated servers are rented from specialised service providers and are located at the premises of the hosting company. Technically one such server is just a single computer that is connected to the Internet and this computer caters solely to the needs of this one specific client. This is in sharp contrast to shared servers, where the machine is divided among several clients and their websites, each demanding its own share of the server's resources.
By not sharing your web server resources with other clients the server benefits gained (such as security) are quite varied. For example, one UK based firm decided to host its website on a shared server managed by a local service provider. However, they were not aware that they were sharing their server space with a file transfer site. Within a year, the firm found itself in a legal tussle for violating copyright laws. On a shared server all the clients have the same IP address, so further investigation was requested. It was discovered that the sharing site was the actual culprit. However, the firm never recovered from the shame of the incident due to all the negative publicity the event had garnered.
Choosing One or More Dedicated Servers for Website Hosting
The type of server required will depend on the business budget and the server's workload.