Dedicated Servers
A HostGator server is more than just a server, it is a fully managed solution designed to take your business to the next level. Not only do we give you management valued at over $100 but we also include cPanel for free with every dedicated server. Your server will be provisioned, secured, and delivered within 24 hours of purchase.
Having a dedicated server will provide your sites with a higher level of security, speed, and uptime. You will have the capability to go far beyond the resource limitations found in a shared hosting environment.
What is a Dedicated Server?
In the web hosting business, the dedicated servers, also referred to as dedicated hosting, are the Rolls Royce. A dedicated server is a powerful computer that is used solely as a network server; a single computer in a network reserved for network needs. It refers to the rental and exclusive use of a computer and it provides services for only one account or domain name. It is therefore solely for use by one
Flavors of Dedicated Hosting
1) Manage
2) Unmanaged
1) Manage
A dedicated server could also be a computer that manages printer resources. However, it is important to note that not all servers are dedicated. In some networks, it is possible for a computer to act as a server and perform other functions as well.
2) UnManaged
Commonly, unmanaged hosting plans include hardware, operating system, web server and Internet connection. Managed plans however include the basics and pretty much everything else, the only thing you need to worry about is your web site and content.
Bandwidth and connectivity
Bandwidth measurements are defined (per telecom standards) as the following:
• First – 95th (measured using average bits and speed of transfer)
• Second – Unmetered (measured in speed or bits)
• Third – Total Transfer (measured in bytes transferred)
95th Method:
line speed, billed on the 95th percentile, average or peak usage, refers to the speed in which data flows from the server or device.
Unmetered Method:
The second bandwidth measurement is unmetered service where providers cap or control the “top line” speed for a server. Top line speed in unmetered bandwidth is the total Mbit/s allocated to the server and configured on the switch level.
Total Transfer Method:
Some providers will calculate the Total Transfer, the measurement of actual data leaving and arriving, measured in bytes. Measurement between providers varies and includes one of the following equations:
• Method 1: IN TRAFFIC + OUT TRAFFIC = TOTAL TRANSFER
• Method 2: IN TRAFFIC = TOTAL TRANSFER
• Method 3: OUT TRAFFIC = TOTAL TRANSFER
Management
To date, no industry standards have been set to clearly define the management role of dedicated server providers.
Server management can include some or all of the following:
• Database administration
• Performance tuning
• Software installation and configuration
• User management
• Programming consultation
• Firewall services
• Antivirus updates
• Security audits
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